Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology

Congressman Garcia is proud to support the Green New Deal and expand our investment in the jobs and technology of the future. He knows that climate change is an existential threat to the safety and wellbeing of the entire global community—and that we must push to reduce our emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. Congressman Garcia believes America can accomplish these goals while also building a workforce and an economy that’s prepared to take on our biggest challenges through the opportunities that new, sustainable technologies create. 

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Press Telegram - A $3 billion EPA program will offer grants to U.S. ports, including Los Angeles-Long Beach
March 7, 2024
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Cordero praised the efforts of U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, for his r…
An influx of $3 billion in grant funding through the federal Clean Ports Program drew praise from the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach this week as the application process gets under way this month.
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Bloomberg - Westerners Pushing Bipartisan Infrastructure Funding For Ports
February 20, 2024
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Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Randy Weber (R-Texas) sought changes from th…
Two Western lawmakers are pressing the Biden administration to prioritize seaports, signaling a bipartisan push to get infrastructure funds to the waterside after Covid-19 illustrated supply chain vulnerabilities. Reps. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) and Randy Weber (R-Texas) sought changes from the Environmental Protection Agency as it implements the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act infrastructure law, in a letter first obtained by Bloomberg Government. The co-chairmen of the Congressional PORTS Caucus pressed EPA to set flexible completion deadlines for clean energy projects, allow more spending on charging infrastructure, and ensure funds make their way to the waterfront.
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LA Metro names new light rail project 'Southeast Gateway Line'
January 23, 2024
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CBS - LA Metro names new light rail project 'Southeast Gateway Line'
[...] Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, whose 42nd Congressional District includes Bellflower and other southeast cities, described the transit line as one of the "most important projects" in the county. The transit line will ensure there's economic stability and growth for the region, he added.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $283 Million Federal Mega Grant for Port of Long Beach
December 18, 2023
Press Release
Long Beach, California - Today, after months of advocacy, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the Port of Long Beach will receive over $283 million dollars in federal grant money from the Department of Transportation for the completion of the Pier B On-Dock Rail support Facility Program.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to Address Port Pollution and Champion Environmental Justice for Local Port Communities
June 8, 2023
Press Release
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), introduced the Clean Shipping Act of 2023. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) is a co-lead. Global emissions from all vessels account for about 3% of total GHG emissions each year; if international shipping was its own country, it would rank sixth on the list of largest GHG emitters globally.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $30 Million For Shoreline Drive Gateway in Long Beach
February 21, 2023
Press Release

Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $30,000,000 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) grant to the City of Long Beach to support the Shoreline Drive Gateway project.

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Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42), Co-Chair of PORTS Caucus
Congressman Robert Garcia, President of the Freshman Class, to Co-Chair Bipartisan PORTS Caucus
February 13, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced today he joins Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) as a co-chair of the bipartisan House Ports Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus.

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ICYMI: Congressman Garcia, Freshman Class President, Defends Climate Justice In Inaugural Legislative Push to Protect California’s Coast and Economy