Congressman Robert Garcia, President of the Freshman Class, Statement on Appointment to be Ranking Member on Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs
Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement following the announcement that he will be serving as the Ranking Democratic Member on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs. Congressman Garcia is president of the freshman class and the only freshman member to be serving as ranking member on an Oversight Committee Subcommittee.
“I am honored to have been appointed to be Ranking Member on the Oversight Committee’s Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs by Chairman Raskin. As an immigrant, I know first-hand how vital it is what we push back on the fear mongering that extreme Republicans are going to attempt on this committee.” said Congressman Garcia. “I am also committed to advocating for aid and supporting the Biden Administration in our support of Ukraine. As ranking member, I will be working to ensure that the American people are safe and protected from enemies foreign and domestic.”
Congressman Garcia serves as president of the freshman class of the 118th Congress, he has been key in pushing back on Republican extremism and defending science and facts. Congressman Garcia has turned words into action by delivering his first speech on the floor of the House of Representatives centered on women’s reproductive freedom, and by introducing his first amendment that aimed to address carbon emissions and protect California’s environment and economy. He has also been appointed to the House Committee on Homeland Security as well as the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, where he will serve as the only freshman.
Congressman Garcia immigrated to the United States as a young child and was raised in Southern California, becoming a proud U.S. citizen in his 20's. Congressman Garcia believes in defending our democracy, leveling the playing field with progressive education policy, addressing the climate crisis, supporting working families with increasing wages, and fighting to expand and protect essential rights for women, immigrants, and the LGBTQI+ community.
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