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Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on the Appointment of Laphonza Butler to the U.S. Senate
October 2, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement following the news of Laphonza Butler’s appointment to the U.S. Senate:
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Democrats Averting Government Shutdown and Delivering for the American People
September 30, 2023
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after Democrats averted a government shutdown:
Issues: Defending Democracy Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans Supporting Unions and Working People
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Senator Dianne Feinstein
September 29, 2023
Press Release
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein:
Congressman Robert Garcia Calls Out House Republicans for Sham Impeachment Hearing Just 48h Before Government Shutdown
September 28, 2023
Press Release
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) spoke at an Oversight Committee hearing to address the baseless impeachment inquiry against President Biden. The inquiry has been launched just 2 days before a Republican government shutdown is expected to occur.
Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Garcia speaks with Ana Cabrera
September 28, 2023
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MSNBC - Congressman Garcia speaks with Ana Cabrera

A government shutdown is just 3 days away and the House remains completely at odds. Democratic Congressman Robert Garcia of California joins Ana Cabrera to break down where negotiations stand as Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s looks to deflect blame onto President Biden.

Issues: Defending Democracy Strengthening our Safety Net for Vulnerable Americans
Garcia looks to protect legal ‘magic mushroom’ use against federal intervention
September 21, 2023
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The Hill - Garcia looks to protect legal ‘magic mushroom’ use against federal i…

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) introduced a bill Wednesday to prohibit the use of federal funds to prosecute the use of legal psilocybin, commonly known as “magic mushrooms.”

Issues: Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the VISIONS Act to Prohibit the Use of Federal Funds to Prosecute Legal Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) Usage
September 21, 2023
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the “Validating Independence for State Initiatives on Organic Natural Substances Act of 2023” (VISIONS Act), which protects legal psilocybin/mushroom use from federal law enforcement intervention in any state or locality where psilocybin is legally permitted. Psilocybin treatment is currently legal in Colorado and Oregon, with a bill pending in California to decriminalize personal possession statewide. 
Issues: Ensuring Healthcare for All Protecting Public Health
Bill aims to stop federal intervention in states allowing use of ‘magic mushrooms’
September 20, 2023
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LA Times - Bill aims to stop federal intervention in states allowing use of ‘ma…

Rep. Robert Garcia introduced legislation Wednesday aimed at discouraging federal law enforcement agencies from conducting raids or otherwise intervening in states and localities that have approved local measures to legalize or decriminalize the use and possession of psilocybin mushrooms.

Issues: Protecting Public Health
Congressman Robert Garcia Statement On $3 Million in Urban Forestry Grants Being Awarded to the City of Long Beach, City of Bellflower, and City of Signal Hill, Thanking President Biden’s Leadership
September 18, 2023
Press Release

Long Beach, California  – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the City of Long Beach, the City of Bellflower, and the City of Signal Hill will each receive $1

Biden Allies, But Not the White House, Cite Kushner in Discrediting Impeachment Push
September 14, 2023
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TIME - Biden Allies, But Not the White House, Cite Kushner in Discrediting Impe…
“Some colleagues from across the aisle have explicitly said that the Kushner family has engaged in business dealings that may have crossed the ethical line, and I agree, yet they refuse to act,” Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat and member of the Oversight Committee, said on the House floor Tuesday. “Is this the same party that’s obsessed with President Biden’s family?”
Issues: Defending Democracy