Press Releases

Congressman Garcia Secures Over $15 Million For Local Projects In Government Funding Package
March 14, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that $15,708,979 in new federal funding is headed to Long Beach and Southeast LA to support vital community projects. These investments will support cities, educational institutions, and neighborhood-serving organizations and were just signed into law by President Biden.

Issues: Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Congressman Garcia Leads 36 California Colleagues In Calling On FEMA To Reimburse Local Governments For Funds Spent Supporting A COVID-19 Pandemic Homeless Program
March 12, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) led 36 members of the California delegation in calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fully reimburse local governments across California for millions of dollars spent on shelter options for high-risk people experiencing homelessness during the pandemic. 

Issues: Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
ICYMI: Congressman Garcia Demands USCIS Re-Assess Policy Regarding Strict Translation Requirements for Immigrants
February 22, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs, led a group of Latino Members of Congress in sending a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to change an internal policy that requires congressional offices provide USCIS with certified translations of non-English documents they're filing on behalf of immigrant constituents.

Issues: Fighting for Immigrant Families
Congressman Garcia Leads Colleagues in Oversight of Pentagon’s Work to Upgrade Veterans Discharged Under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
January 26, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42),a  Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, wrote an oversight letter to the Secretary of Defense urging the Department seeking information on their efforts to proactively review and upgrade cases LGBTQI+ veterans who were discharged under less than honorable conditions for their sexual orientation prior to the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) 12 years ago. The Congressman was joined by Equality Caucus Chair Mark Pocan (WI-02) and Co-Chair Chris Pappas (NH-01). 
Issues: Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community
Congressman Robert Garcia Continues to Champion Guaranteed Income, Introduces Bill to Provide Universal Basic Income for Foster Youth Aging Out of System
January 18, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Robert Garcia (CA-42) was joined by Mayors for a Guaranteed Income (MGI) co-chair Michael Tubbs in introducing the “Guaranteed Income for Foster Youth Act.” The Congressman was joined by Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) as a co-lead on the bill. The legislation would create a new federal program to provide $1,000 a month to young adults exiting foster care for five years, and it is endorsed by Mayors and Counties for a Guaranteed Income and Liberation in a Generation. Congressman Garcia has been a strong advocate for Guaranteed Income projects, including during his tenure as Mayor of Long Beach. Under his leadership as Mayor, the City of Long Beach launched a universal basic income pilot. 
Issues: Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Glenn Grothman Introduce the Bipartisan ‘Safe Airspace for Americans Act’ to Allow Reporting of UAPs by Civilian Aviation Personnel
January 11, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congressman Glenn Grothman introduced the “Safe Airspace for Americans Act” which would facilitate the reporting of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) by civilian aviation personnel. Reports would be shared by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Department of Defense’s AARO Office with legal protections for those making reports. The bill is endorsed by Americans for Safe Aerospace.
Congressman Robert Garcia’s Statement on New Oversight Committee Report Revealing Trump Received Millions from Foreign Governments as President
January 4, 2024
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after the Oversight Committee released a report revealing former President Donald Trump received at least $7.8 million from foreign governments while in office. Congressman Garcia serves on the Oversight Committee and is Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on National Security, the Border, and Foreign Affairs. 
Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Robert Garcia Announces $283 Million Federal Mega Grant for Port of Long Beach
December 18, 2023
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Long Beach, California - Today, after months of advocacy, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the Port of Long Beach will receive over $283 million dollars in federal grant money from the Department of Transportation for the completion of the Pier B On-Dock Rail support Facility Program.
Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology
Congressman Robert Garcia and Congressman Dan Goldman Move to Force a Vote to Expel George Santos From House of Representatives
November 28, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia called up his previous resolution to expel Congressman George Santos (NY-03) from Congress as a privileged resolution. Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined as a co-lead. This move forces House Republican leadership to schedule a vote on his expulsion within 48 hours.
Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Robert Garcia Calls On Secretary Of The Army For Transparency On Government’s Role In Manufacturing Commercial Ammunition Used In Some Of The Deadliest Mass Shootings
November 20, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – On Friday, Congressman Robert Garcia wrote an oversight letter to the Secretary of the Army questioning the Department’s role in the manufacturing of commercial ammunition that has been used in some of the United States’s deadliest mass shootings.
Issues: Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic