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Sylvia R. Garcia

Sylvia R. Garcia

DDemocratTX-29 · Representative
51
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone10
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency35
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
22
Total Statements
16
Floor Speeches
6
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 6Environment: 5Housing: 4Veterans: 4Education: 3Trade: 3Agriculture: 2Defense: 2Crime & Justice: 2Immigration: 2Infrastructure: 2Foreign Policy: 1LGBTQ: 1Economy: 1Healthcare: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 14Ceremonial: 6Bipartisan: 2

Statements (22)

Floor Speech2026-05-21Ceremonial
HONORING ERNIE MANOUSE

HONORING ERNIE MANOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 87 (Thursday, May 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27TaxesHousingSocial SecurityHR227HR7959
CLERGY ACT

CLERGY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3118-H3119] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CLERGY ACT The SPEAKER pro…

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Floor Speech2026-04-23BipartisanEnvironmentTradeAgricultureHR5587HRES1189
HARNESSING ENERGY AT THERMAL SOURCES ACT OF 2026

HARNESSING ENERGY AT THERMAL SOURCES ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 72 (Thursday, April 23, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3073-H3077] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-04-22CeremonialEnvironmentHousingInfrastructureHR4690HR1897
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4690, RELIABLE FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE ACT; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H. RES. 1182, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AS... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

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Floor Speech2026-04-22EnvironmentHousingHR6387HR4690
FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT

FIRE IMPROVEMENT AND REFORMING EXCEPTIONAL EVENTS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 71 (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3064-H3065] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-27CeremonialEnvironmentEducation
HONORING CHARLES H. MILBY HIGH SCHOOL

HONORING CHARLES H. MILBY HIGH SCHOOL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E282-E283] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-03-19CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CYNTHIA NUNES COLBERT

RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF CYNTHIA NUNES COLBERT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04HousingLGBTQHR6472S723
RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE

RAISING A QUESTION OF THE PRIVILEGES OF THE HOUSE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2391-H2392] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-04ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES

HORRIFIC ICE ABUSES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2016-H2021] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HORRIFIC…

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Floor Speech2026-01-16Taxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAWRENCE JAMES JOHNSON

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LAWRENCE JAMES JOHNSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 12 (Friday, January 16, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E48-E49] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2025-12-11Foreign PolicyVeterans
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the House

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the House Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the House Image or Video Image Karime.Ramos@m… Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:59 Link READ MORE

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Press Release2025-12-11
Interested in a Houston or Washington, D.C. Internship?

Interested in a Houston or Washington, D.C. Internship? Interested in a Houston or Washington, D.C. Internship? Image or Video Image Karime.Ramos@m… Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:29 Link LEARN MORE

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Press Release2025-12-11Immigration
Congresswoman Garcia is fighting to protect our immigrant communities.

Congresswoman Garcia is fighting to protect our immigrant communities. Congresswoman Garcia is fighting to protect our immigrant communities. Image or Video Image Karime.Ramos@m… Thu, 12/11/2025 - 16:24 Link KNOW YOUR RIGHTS CARD

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Floor Speech2025-03-27
FIGHTING TO GUARANTEE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL WOMEN UNDER THE CONSTITUTION

FIGHTING TO GUARANTEE EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL WOMEN UNDER THE CONSTITUTION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 56 (Thursday, March 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H1306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27BipartisanEducation
PROVIDING SECURITY AND PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR DREAMERS

PROVIDING SECURITY AND PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR DREAMERS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [House] [Page H884] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13Veterans
PROTECTING THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU

PROTECTING THE CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION BUREAU Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [House] [Page H682] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2025-01-16Taxes
HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSE ADAN TREVINO

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF JOSE ADAN TREVINO Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H190] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-11CeremonialTaxes
SHOES FOR KIDS

SHOES FOR KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Page H6820] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SHOES FOR KIDS…

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Floor Speech2024-12-10CeremonialEconomyTaxesDefense
HONORING KAY GRANGER

HONORING KAY GRANGER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 183 (Tuesday, December 10, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6592-H6596] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Press Release2024-05-15
Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Fights For Our Communities in Washington

Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Fights For Our Communities in Washington Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Fights For Our Communities in Washington Image or Video Image Karime.Ramos@m… Wed, 05/15/2024 - 16:54

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Press Release2021-01-03
Demonstration Speech

Demonstration Speech Demonstration Speech When a Member of Congress is given time to formally express an opinion or make a statement on an issue before the House, they are said to have the 'floor' of the House, and their views are referred to as a 'Floor Speech'. How House Members are allotted time…

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Press Release2021-01-03
Demonstration Editorial

Demonstration Editorial Demonstration Editorial Editorials historically came about as a means to let the average person know the opinions of the editors and publishers of newspapers and magazines. admin Sun, 01/03/2021 - 08:32 January 3, 2021

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