Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the reports of disturbing allegations of abuse by César Chávez toward young women and minors.
“I stand in solidarity and give my unwavering support to Dolores Huerta and the other courageous women who came forward with their stories of abuse by César Chávez.
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced $3.7 million in federal funding for community projects across Long Beach. The funding will support public safety, education, parks, recreational spaces, environmental upgrades, and downtown revitalization, improving daily life for residents and families in our communities.
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s global tariffs, which raised costs for small businesses, consumers, and families.
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced $2.175 million in federal funding for California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) to support the construction of a new Long Beach Research Center and Special Collections Archives. This funding will help create a modern facility that will preserve rare materials and expand access to the histories that shape CSULB and the Long Beach region.
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced $1.5 million in federal funding for Long Beach City College (LBCC) to support long-overdue upgrades to the Child Development Center (CDC), which serves children of students, faculty, staff, and community members. This funding will help modernize outdoor learning spaces, including new playground equipment, and expand access to high-quality early childhood education for families across Long Beach.
LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the passing of Bob Foster, the former Mayor of Long Beach.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) reintroduced the International Human Rights Defense Act (IHRDA) following the Supreme Court’s rejection of a challenge to the constitutional right to same-sex marriage. This bill would direct the State Department to monitor and respond to violence against LGBTQ+ people worldwide, while creating a comprehensive plan to combat discrimination, criminalization, and hate-motivated attacks against LGBTQ+ communities.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement after Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she would forgo running for re-election for her congressional seat in 2026.
“Nancy Pelosi will be remembered as the most effective and historic Speaker in American history.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Office of Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement following the United States Capitol Police’s arrest of an individual who made credible threats against the Congressman in Washington D.C.:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement following the City of Long Beach and Long Beach Airport’s decision to reject Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem’s request to display a partisan video inside the airport terminal.
“I commend the City of Long Beach and the Long Beach Airport for rejecting Secretary Kristi Noem’s request to play a partisan and outrageous video at our airport terminal.