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Washington D.C.- This week, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) introduced the “FLASH Act” Fast-Track Logistics for Acquiring Supplies in a Hurry Act of 2023, to help the Department of Health and Human Services cut through red tape to quickly buy critical medical materials during emergencies—from PPE to tests and vaccines—as well as the critical materials needed to make and distribute medical supplies.
By nearly every measure, the U.S. has a worsening affordable housing crisis.
Congressman Robert Garcia joined FOX 11 to talk about a number of topics including Biden's approval rating, run for 2024 as well as calling for the expulsion of Rep. George Santos.
Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today introduced the “Vehicle Rental Order Obligation Mandate (VROOM) Act,” which would require rental car companies who cannot fulfill a confirmed reservation to compensate the customer. Currently, rental car companies are under no obligation to compensate the customer when they cannot fulfill a confirmed reservation, unlike when an airline overbooks.
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement in response to the divisive decision by the L.A. Dodgers to remove the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from their annual Pride Night.
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced he will force a floor vote on his resolution to expel George Santos from Congress. This would force the full House to vote on the resolution to expel, potentially leading to the expulsion of Santos.
Rep. Robert Garcia, a California Democrat and the former mayor of Long Beach, plans to introduce a bill early next week to ban minimum requirements for parking spaces near transit hubs, he said on Wednesday.
The legislation aims to promote housing density and walkability in urban areas by getting rid of requirements that developers provide a certain amount of off-street parking with every project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, ahead of Mother’s Day Weekend, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) is introducing the “Honoring All Families” resolution, which affirms support for all types of families -- especially LGBTQ+ families and families who adopt -- as legitimate and deserving of respect and recognition. Co-leads for this resolution are Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic Ranking Member Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today issued the following statement in response to the news that federal prosecutors are filing criminal charges against George Santos:
Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Seth Moulton (MA-06) in introducing the “People Over Parking Act” which would eliminate outdated