Press Releases

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
Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces FLASH Act to Bolster Pandemic Preparedness
June 6, 2023
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Washington D.C.- This week, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the “FLASH Act” Fast-Track Logistics for Acquiring Supplies in a Hurry Act of 2023, to help the Department of Health and Human Services cut through red tape to quickly buy critical medical materials during emergencies—from PPE to tests and vaccines—as well as the critical materials needed to make and distribute medical supplies.

Issues: Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia Holds Rental Car Companies Accountable for Overbooking
May 25, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today introduced the “Vehicle Rental Order Obligation Mandate (VROOM) Act,” which would require rental car companies who cannot fulfill a confirmed reservation to compensate the customer. Currently, rental car companies are under no obligation to compensate the customer when they cannot fulfill a confirmed reservation, unlike when an airline overbooks.

Congressman Robert Garcia Calls for Dodgers Pride Night Boycott Following Divisive Action to Remove LGBTQ+ Group from Lineup
May 18, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement in response to the divisive decision by the L.A. Dodgers to remove the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their annual Pride Night. 

Issues: Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community
Congressman Robert Garcia Forces Legislative Floor Action to Expel George Santos from Congress
May 16, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced he will force a floor vote on his resolution to expel George Santos from Congress. This would force the full House to vote on the resolution to expel, potentially leading to the expulsion of Santos.