California's 42nd Congressional District
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Congressman Robert Garcia Leads Call for Update on Investigation into Domestic Terrorism Threat Within the Department of Homeland Security
2022 Outside Investigation Uncovered More than 300 Oath Keepers Who Described Themselves as “Current or Former Employees of the Department of Homeland Security”
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Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Deny LGBTQ+ Americans Equal Rights and Protections
On June 30, Congressman Robert Garcia released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court decision in 303 Creative LLC vs. Elenis:
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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the ‘Clean Shipping Act’ to Address Port Pollution and Champion Environmental Justice for Local Port Communities
On June 8, 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.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces FLASH Act to Bolster Pandemic Preparedness
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.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Holds Rental Car Companies Accountable for Overbooking
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.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Calls for Dodgers Pride Night Boycott Following Divisive Action to Remove LGBTQ+ Group from Lineup
On May 18, 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.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Forces Legislative Floor Action to Expel George Santos from Congress
On May 16, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced he will force a floor vote on his resolution to expel George Santos from Congress.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces the ‘Honoring All Families’ Resolution After Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Made Offensive Comments on Motherhood
On May 12, 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. (CA-25), Representatives Becca Balint (VT-At-Large), Angie Craig (MN-02), Maxwell Frost (FL-10) and Mark Pocan (WI-02).
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Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces People Over Parking Act to Make Housing More Affordable by Eliminating Parking Minimums, Curbing Emissions
On May 9, 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 parking minimum requirements for new affordable residential, retail, industrial or commercial construction.
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Congressman Robert Garcia Honors Our Community's Talented High School Artists at Inaugural Congressional Art Competition Reception
On May 8, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) hosted his inaugural Congressional Art Competition for high school students in the 42nd Congressional District.
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Congressman Robert Garcia calls for Federal Action on Commercial Real Estate Sector, Financial Stability, Housing Affordability
Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) is calling on federal regulators to guard against systemic risks to the financial sector posed by ongoing instability in the commercial real estate market.Congressman Robert Garcia calls for Federal Action on Commercial Real Estate Sector, Financial Stability, Housing Affordability
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Congressman Robert Garcia Announces Over $5 Million to Address Homelessness in Long Beach
On April 18, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $5,193,648 unsheltered homelessness grant to the City of Long Beach Housing Authority to address homelessness among people in unsheltered settings.