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Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Deny LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights and Protections
June 30, 2023
Press Release
Long Beach, CA - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis:
Issues: Expanding Protections for the LGBTQI+ Community
Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality
June 30, 2023
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The Hill - Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality

"Here are five lawmakers to watch in the fight for LGBTQ equality.

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.)

Rep. Robert Garcia speaks about the Supreme Court decision on Biden's student loan forgiveness program
June 30, 2023
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CNN - Rep. Robert Garcia speaks about the Supreme Court decision on Biden's stu…

Congressman Robert Garcia joined CNN's Wolf Blitzer following two significant decisions by the US Supreme Court Friday. The court blocked Biden’s student loan forgiveness program and limited LGBTQ protections in a separate Colorado case.

Robert Garcia, Congress' First Gay Immigrant, Is Becoming the Queer Role Model He Never Had
Rep. Robert Garcia speaks about Rep. Adam Schiff's censure
June 23, 2023
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MSNBC - Rep. Robert Garcia speaks about Rep. Adam Schiff's censure

Congressman Robert Garcia joined MSNBC's "The Last Word" with Lawrence O’Donnell to talk about House Republicans censuring Congressman Adam Schiff and continued to call for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos.

To watch the full segment, click here.

Issues: Defending Democracy
Rep. Robert Garcia releases Pride playlist: ‘”Padam Padam” is a gay bop, so that was easy for me’
June 22, 2023
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The Hill - Rep. Robert Garcia releases Pride playlist: ‘”Padam Padam” is a gay …

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) is jamming to “Padam Padam” this June, releasing his inaugural Pride playlist.

Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Makes Rep. Robert Garcia's Pride Playlist
June 22, 2023
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Edge Media Network - Kylie Minogue's 'Padam Padam' Makes Rep. Robert Garcia's P…

Kylie Minogue's "Padam Padam" takeover continues with a spot on Rep. Robert Garcia's inaugural Pride playlist.

America's Gayest Congressman on His Pride Playlist
June 22, 2023
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The Advocate - America's Gayest Congressman on His Pride Playlist

Since taking office in January, Congressman Robert Garcia has put his queer identity front and center.

Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to Address Port Pollution and Champion Environmental Justice for Local Port Communities
June 8, 2023
Press Release
Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42), alongside Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), introduced the Clean Shipping Act of 2023. Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) is a co-lead. Global emissions from all vessels account for about 3% of total GHG emissions each year; if international shipping was its own country, it would rank sixth on the list of largest GHG emitters globally.
Issues: Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology
Listen: Freshman Rep. Robert Garcia says 'we've got to organize' to combat anti-LGBTQ violence and legislation
June 6, 2023
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San Francisco Chronicle - Listen: Freshman Rep. Robert Garcia says 'we've got t…

Rep. Robert Garcia, a freshman Democratic congressman from Long Beach, says he has no interest in working with anti-LGBTQ Republicans.

"If you are a Republican House member and you don't respect my basic humanity as a person, then I really have zero interest in working with you," he says.