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Congressman Garcia Statement on Meeting with Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi
February 1, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement after meeting with Peruvian Foreign Minister Ana Cecilia Gervasi:

“As a young child, I immigrated to the United States from Peru, and now I am honored to serve as the first Peruvian- American Member of Congress.

Issues: Defending Democracy
Congressman Robert Garcia, President of the Freshman Class, Statement on Appointment to House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic
February 1, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement following the announcement that he will be serving on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic: 

Issues: Protecting Public Health
Congressman Garcia Announces Over $21 Million to Make Roadway Infrastructure Improvements in Los Angeles County
January 31, 2023
Press Release

Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of the Transportation has awarded a $21,494,665 grant to Los Angeles County to support the Florence-Firestone for All: Achieving Vision Zero in South Los Angeles project. 

ICYMI: Congressman Robert Garcia, Freshman Class President, on what to expect from the Oversight Committee this Congress
Gay Rep. Garcia Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee
January 30, 2023
In The News
ADVOCATE: Gay Rep. Garcia Vows to Check Boebert & Greene on Oversight Committee

Republicans now in control of the House of Representatives and progressive lawmakers fear the GOP will use their slim majority to engage in frivolous investigations into the Biden administration.

Issues: Defending Democracy
With coworkers like Marjorie Taylor Greene, what can Democrats do on oversight?
January 30, 2023
In The News
VOX: With coworkers like Marjorie Taylor Greene, what can Democrats do on overs…

Both congressional Democrats and Republicans have now finalized the lists of members who will sit on committees this Congress, and that includes the high-profile House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Issues: Defending Democracy
ICYMI: Congressman Garcia, Freshman Class President, Defends Climate Justice In Inaugural Legislative Push to Protect California’s Coast and Economy
Congressman Garcia, President of the Freshman Class, Statement on Appointment to House Homeland Security Committee
January 26, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement following the announcement that he will be serving on the House Committee on Homeland Security. Congressman Robert Garcia has also been appointed to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Issues: Defending Democracy Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic
Congressman Garcia Statement on Appointment to House Oversight Committee
January 26, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) today released the following statement following the announcement that he will be serving on the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. 

Issues: Defending Democracy Protecting Public Health
Congressman Garcia Meets with Southern California Association of Governments to Discuss Accessible Infrastructure
January 25, 2023
Press Release

Washington D.C.- Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) met with the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) today to discuss accessible infrastructure in California’s 42nd district. SCAG develops long-range regional transportation plans that prioritize sustainable community strategy, regional transportation improvement programs, and regional housing needs in Southern California.