Press Releases

Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the VISIONS Act to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Prosecute Legal Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Usage
September 21, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the “Validating Independence for State Initiatives on Organic Natural Substances Act of 2023” (VISIONS Act), which protects legal psilocybin/mushroom use from federal law enforcement intervention in any state or locality where psilocybin is legally permitted. Psilocybin treatment is currently legal in Colorado and Oregon, with a bill pending in California to decriminalize personal possession statewide. 
Issues: Ensuring Healthcare for All Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement On $3 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Being Awarded to the City of Long Beach, City of Bellflower, and City of Signal Hill, Thanking President Biden’s Leadership
September 18, 2023
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Long Beach, California  – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the City of Long Beach, the City of Bellflower, and the City of Signal Hill will each receive $1 million dollars in urban forestry grants.

Congressional Caucus on Peru announces Representatives Robert Garcia and Carlos Gimenez as New Co-Chairs
September 13, 2023
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Washington D.C. - Today, the Congressional Caucus on Peru announced Representatives Robert Garcia and Carlos Gimenez as its new co-chairs, who will step in following departing co-chairs Representatives Chris Stewart and Gregory Meeks, who have been leading the Congressional Caucus on Peru since its launch in 2016.
 

Congressman Robert Garcia, Entire Democratic Freshman Class, Join Forces Demanding Speaker McCarthy Avoid Government Shutdown
September 13, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, President of the Freshman Class, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), led a unified Freshman Class of House Democrats in urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy to work towards a bipartisan solution to keep the government operational ahead of the looming September 30th funding deadline. Congressman Garcia was joined by Freshman Representative to Leadership, Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), and Freshman Steering & Policy Members Rob Menendez (NJ-08) and Hillary Scholten (MI-03).

Issues: Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Congressman Robert Garcia's Statement Following the Announcement Kevin McCarthy Will Pursue an Impeachment Inquiry on President Joe Biden
September 12, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement regarding the announcement Kevin McCarthy will pursue an impeachment inquiry on President Joe Biden:
Congressman Robert Garcia Passes Amendment Improving Air Travel Safety
July 20, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) yesterday passed an amendment to expand preservation requirements for “black-box” cockpit voice recorders. This piece of legislation passed as part of a group of amendments into the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) five-year reauthorization bill. This is the Congressman’s first amendment to pass the House.
Congressman Robert Garcia Leads Call for Update on Investigation into Domestic Terrorism Threat Within the Department of Homeland Security
July 17, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) along with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) today led 63 fellow members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in requesting an update on actions the Department has taken to address the threat of domestic violent extremism within the DHS.
Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Robert Garcia, County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and Mayors for a Guaranteed Income Co-Chair Michael Tubbs Highlight Success Of Guaranteed Income Programs In Southern California
June 30, 2023
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Long Beach, C.A. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell, Mayors for a Guaranteed Income co-chair Michael Tubbs, and Rev. Zach Hoover of LA Voice to discuss the life-changing impact unrestricted cash payments have on low income families.
Issues: Ensuring Healthcare for All Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Raising Wages for Working Families Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans Supporting Unions and Working People
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Deny LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights and Protections
June 30, 2023
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Long Beach, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis:
Issues: Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community
Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to Address Port Pollution and Champion Environmental Justice for Local Port Communities
June 8, 2023
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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.
Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology