Press Releases

Congressman Robert Garcia, Who Led Expulsion of George Santos, Statement on Expected Santos Guilty Plea
August 17, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the news that former Congressman George Santos will plead guilty after being charged with 23 felony counts, including wire fraud, money laundering, stealing public funds and lying on federal disclosure forms, as well as conspiracy and aggravated identity theft.

Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Robert Garcia Fights to Fund Public Transportation for Host Cities of 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games
August 9, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) led a bipartisan letter with 19 colleagues to Speaker Mike Johnson, Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the Chair and Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee to advocate for $200 million in federal funding for the 2028 Olympics in this year’s federal funding legislation. These resources will ensure that 2028 Olympic host cities have the necessary public transit buses to move visitors and residents during the Games.

Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia Fights to Expand Access to Preventative Care for STIs
August 8, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Robert Garcia and Barbara Lee led sixteen colleagues in calling on the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force to require insurers to cover doxy PEP for free for patients. Use of the common antibiotic doxycycline (doxy PEP) within three days of having sex can vastly reduce likelihood of syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea infections.

Issues: Ensuring Healthcare for All Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia to Join Official U.S. Presidential Delegation to Paris Olympics, Joining Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff
July 23, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced he will be joining Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff as part of President Biden’s official delegation at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. He is the only Member of the House of Representatives to attend as part of the President’s delegation.
Congressman Robert Garcia Welcomes Secretary Pete Buttigieg to the Port of Long Beach for Pier B Groundbreaking Ceremony
July 18, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) welcomed Secretary Buttigieg to the Port of Long Beach for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pier B Port Project, which will complete the North Rail Yard Expansion and the South Rail Yard Expansion at the Port of Long Beach. Last year, Congressman Garcia helped secure over $283 million in federal grant money for the completion of the project, which is estimated to create over 1,000 new jobs directly in our community and over 13,000 jobs nationwide. The project will connect the Port with inland rail yards, enhancing on-dock rail operations at one of the nation’s busiest container ports. This will significantly reduce truck traffic and harmful emissions while improving safety, local congestion, and yielding nationwide economic benefits. 
Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology
Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces SHIELD Act to Bolster Immigration Legal Aid Access
July 12, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the SHIELD Act to ensure that immigrants receive high quality legal representation in immigration court. Under current law, there is no right to counsel in immigration court. Millions of people, including children, face complicated deportation proceedings without lawyers. The SHIELD Act will create a grant program to support the recruitment, training, retention, and development of staff and resources for immigrant legal defenders. This legislation aims to increase the quality of legal representation for individuals facing deportation and create a more just and humane immigration system for our country. Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) are original co-sponsors of the legislation. The bill text can be found here.
Issues: Fighting for Immigrant Families
Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Don Bacon Introduce the SEWER Act to Fund the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System
July 11, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Surveilling Effluent Water for Epidemic Response (SEWER) Act, which will fund the work of the CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System. The bill authorizes the program at $150 million for each of the next five fiscal years. To read the full bill text, click here.
Congressman Robert Garcia Releases Second Annual Pride Playlist to Celebrate the Beginning of Summer
June 25, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released his 2024 Pride Playlist to celebrate the end of Pride Month. The playlist includes songs from artists like Chappell Roan, Beyoncé, and Selena. This is the second annual Pride Playlist that the Congressman has released. You can listen on Spotify or Apple Music. 
Issues: Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community
Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve TSA Screening Experience for Travelers
June 5, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), joined by co-leads Congressman Nick LaLota (NY-01) and Congressman Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), introduced the Supporting Passengers with Efficient and Effective Detention (SPEED) through Screening Act, which will require the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to develop strategies to reduce intrusive pat-downs without reducing transportation security, with particular consideration of passenger populations who receive pat-downs at disproportionately high rates. Security pat-downs during travel can be inconvenient, humiliating, and uncomfortable for travelers, and this legislation aims to make the travel process more respectful while maintaining the highest standards of security. To read the full bill text, click here.
Issues: Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Congressmen Robert Garcia and Dan Goldman Continue Investigation Into Racist Threats Within DHS Following Reports of Racist Rhetoric Used by Customs and Border Patrol Agents
May 17, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) sent a letter to Secretary Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the acting head of the Customs and Border Patrol requesting an update on actions the Department has taken to address the threat of racism and white nationalism within the Department.
Issues: Fighting for Immigrant Families Upholding Civil Rights