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Ahead of the Summit for Democracy, Rep. Garcia, Sen. Markey, Introduce International Human Rights Defense Act, Congressman Garcia’s Inaugural Bill
March 28, 2023
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Congressman Robert Garcia, Ranking Member on Oversight Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs Statement on Visit to DC Jail Where January 6th Insurrectionists Are Held
March 24, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement after his visit to the D.C. Jail where insurrectionists are being held. Congressman Garcia attended this visit on behalf of the Oversight Committee to cut through extreme Republican attempts to whitewash the dangerous realities of the January 6th insurrection.

Congressman Robert Garcia Announces Over $12 Million To Address Community Development, Housing and Homelessness in Long Beach, Downey, and Southeast L.A.
March 3, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded $12,449,240 million in funding including affordable housing, community development, and homeless assistance to 4 communities across the district. 

Issues: Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American
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
February 24, 2023
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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 Robert Garcia Announces $30 Million For Shoreline Drive Gateway in Long Beach
February 21, 2023
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Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded a $30,000,000 Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) grant to the City of Long Beach to support the Shoreline Drive Gateway project.

Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology
Congressman Robert Garcia, Senators Feinstein and Padilla, Call on EPA to Approve Superfund Designation for Toxic Lead Cleanup in Southeast L.A. County
February 17, 2023
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Washington D.C.— Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) along with Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla are

Congressman Robert Garcia Calls for Additional Support to L.A. Metro’s West Santa Ana Branch Project and Expanded Access to Affordable, Safe, and Sustainable Transportation
February 14, 2023
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Washington D.C.— Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) dubbed L.A.

Rep. Robert Garcia (CA-42), Co-Chair of PORTS Caucus
Congressman Robert Garcia, President of the Freshman Class, to Co-Chair Bipartisan PORTS Caucus
February 13, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced today he joins Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) as a co-chair of the bipartisan House Ports Opportunity, Renewal, Trade, and Security (PORTS) Caucus.

Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology
ICYMI: Congressman Robert Garcia Calls for Action Following the Grammy’s Failure to Properly Caption Musical Phenomenon Bad Bunny’s Spanish Language Performance and Speech
Congressman Robert Garcia, President of the Freshman Class and First LGBTQ+ Immigrant in Congress, Joins Forces with Fellow LGBTQ+ Freshmen, to Introduce Resolution to Expel George Santos from Congress
February 9, 2023
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Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced his introduction of a resolution to expel George Santos from Congress along with LGBTQ+ freshmen Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) and Congresswoman Becca Balint (

Issues: Defending Democracy