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June 8, 2023
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.

June 6, 2023

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.


June 6, 2023

DOWNEY — 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.

Rental car companies are currently under no obligation to compensate the customer when they cannot fulfill a confirmed reservation, unlike when an airline overbooks.


June 6, 2023

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.


May 25, 2023

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.


May 25, 2023

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.


May 18, 2023

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. 


May 16, 2023

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.