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Press Releases

August 20, 2025

Long Beach, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) was ceremonially sworn in as the Ranking Member and top Democrat on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee by Vice President Kamala Harris.


August 13, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the passing of Samuel “Skip” Keesal.

“Skip Keesal was a force, a friend, and a devoted leader in our community who helped shape the country, our state, and the City of Long Beach.


August 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on Israel and Palestine.


July 30, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the proposed ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.


July 25, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the ongoing situation in Gaza.


July 10, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) reintroduced the Clean Shipping Act. This bill establishes a path to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions from large ships that come to U.S.


June 27, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) reintroduced the “Ammunition Modernization and Monitoring Oversight (AMMO) Act.” The bill would restrict bulk sales of ammunition by requiring businesses to conduct background checks on buyers and would require businesses who sell ammunition to obtain the same federal license as gun dealers.


June 24, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after House Democrats selected him to serve as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee. He was elected by a vote of 150-63.


June 4, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Trump Administration ordered the dismantling of the Long Beach Job Corps program, which provides education, vocational training, job placement, and wraparound support services to hundreds of people in our community.


May 21, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the passing of his colleague, Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11), a longtime public servant committed to serving the American people, who most recently served as the Ranking Member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee.