Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent Texas’ 29th Congressional District.
Congresswoman Garcia serves as the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee. During her first year in Congress, she played a critical role in the impeachment investigation against Donald Trump. On January 15, 2020, she was selected as one of seven impeachment managers tasked with making the case to the American people and the Senate for the removal of Donald Trump as President of the United States.
She is the first Hispanic and one of the first three women to ever serve as an impeachment manager in a presidential impeachment trial.
Active in the Houston community, Congresswoman Garcia has served on more than 25 community boards and commissions, including the San Jacinto Girl Scouts, the Houston Hispanic Forum, the American Leadership Forum, Battleship Texas and the Museum of Fine Arts - Houston.
ISSUES
Women’s Rights
Sylvia has been a tireless advocate for women since her student days fighting for the Equal Rights Amendment.
Immigration Policy with a Heart
Sylvia knows that immigrants make America stronger, and that our laws should reflect that.
Equal Access to Financial Services
Sylvia has taken the needs of her constituents to the dais, fighting for increased language access, affordable housing, and more.
Equality
Sylvia is a strong and steady voice for equal rights in the halls of power. Congresswoman Garcia’s record on human and civil rights has been recognized by many organizations...
An Equal Opportunity Economy
Saving Our Democracy
Our democracy is under attack. Sylvia has been one of our democracy’s strongest defenders in Congress.
CONGRESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Passed the most consequential changes to the Military Code of Justice in decades with the I Am Vanessa Guillen Act to protect those who serve from sexual harassment and assault
Lead sponsor of the Dream and Promise Act to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS recipients
Helped secure more than $1 Billion to create a hydrogen hub on the Houston Ship Channel, a project that will bring thousands of high-paying jobs to the district
Served as a House impeachment manager defending democracy making the case against Donald Trump in front of the Senate
Brought millions to Galena Park and Jacinto City to update outdated water main systems
Secured nearly $40 million to construct underpasses in the East End and alleviate congestion from train traffic, in addition to sponsoring the Dont Block Our Communities Act which will fine railroads for stopping trains in our neighborhoods
Fought for expansion of TPS to Venezuelans and for the renewal of TPS for Central Americans
Successfully funded workforce training programs within Pasadena ISD
Championed funding for community health centers, school based clinics, and mobile health pods to ensure all corners of the district have access to healthcare
