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Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., shares his thoughts on the feasibility of President-elect Donald Trump’s intention to use the military to carry out his mass deportation plan. He also explains why he’s not satisfied with the latest updates from the FBI on the investigations into the mysterious drone sightings across the country.
Democratic lawmakers on the House’s Oversight Committee are asking the Department of Health and Human Services for information about what it’s doing to prevent the spread of bird flu among agricultural workers, who are at highest risk of exposure.
A group of House Democrats Tuesday called for action from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, days after CBS News published an investigation which found dozens of law enforcement officials illegally sold firearms, even weapons of war, across 23 states, Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) expressed his gratitude to President Jane Conoley as she announced her retirement, effective June 30, 2025, after more than a decade of outstanding leadership at California State University Long Beach (CSULB).
House members aligned with the YIMBY — or Yes in My Backyard — movement are launching a first-of-its-kind, bipartisan caucus to help advance their case that America’s housing shortage is largely due to local regulations that make it too difficult to build new homes.
Led by California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia, the YIMBY Caucus is set to launch today with 25 members who agree on one key concept: that the solution to America’s affordable housing problem is to accelerate production.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced the launch of the pro-housing Yes In My Back Yard (YIMBY) Caucus to promote the development of affordable housing units nationwide. The YIMBY movement focuses on encouraging new housing development, removing barriers to the construction of new homes, and investing in the critical infrastructure we need to address the affordable housing crisis.
California Democratic U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia forcefully condemned the Republican Party’s targeting of Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first out transgender person elected to Congress, accusing the GOP of manufacturing culture wars to distract from its failure to address real issues.
Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Long Beach, was elected by his colleagues to a key Democratic Caucus leadership role to represent newer members of Congress on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The term is effective immediately and will last two years.
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, Garcia is also president of the current Democratic freshman class, but that role is ending as a new freshman class comes in on Jan. 3.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) was elected as the new Democratic Caucus Leadership Representative, a key leadership role that will ensure the voices of newer Members are heard at the decision-making table. As President of the current Democratic Freshman Class, Congressman Garcia has consistently worked to elevate the perspectives of new Members.