Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) reintroduced the bipartisan Safe Airspace for Americans Act, which aims to strengthen U.S. airspace safety by creating a secure process for civilian aviation personnel to report Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Congressman Maxwell Frost (FL-10), Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (OR-03) released a joint statement following the latest updates regarding the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was held illegally in El Salvador after being wrongfully deported by the Trump Administration, released back to the United States, and was recently re-detained.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), senior member of the House Aviation Subcommittee, announced the Department of Transportation has awarded over $24 million in federal funding for Long Beach Airport, which was requested to help upgrade the airport to improve operations and better serve travelers. This award from the Federal Aviation Administration will expand key parts of the terminal and improve areas to make it easier and more comfortable for passengers to get through the airport.
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. At the ceremony, Congressman Garcia delivered remarks outlining his new leadership role, his priorities for holding the Trump Administration accountable, and his plans to rebuild and reform our government so that it works better for every single American. He was joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, who administered the oath.
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.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on Israel and Palestine.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the proposed ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand.
"Long Beach has one of the largest Cambodian populations in the U.S., said Congressman Garcia. "I joined our community to support a ceasefire of hostilities between Cambodia and Thailand. Hundreds of thousands have been displaced and many have lost their lives. We must have peace."
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the ongoing situation in Gaza.
“The growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the famine unleashed upon children and families is horrific. People are being shot who are trying to get food. We need a full flow of aid and a ceasefire immediately. The war must end so we can save lives and return hostages home,” said Congressman Robert Garcia.
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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. ports, protecting the health of port communities and addressing the environmental and climate impacts of shipping pollution. Specifically, the bill would mandate that by 2050, ships must cut all greenhouse gas pollution, and by 2035, they must emit zero emissions while parked at ports.
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.