GARCIA, SYLVIA R. (a Representative from Texas)

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

African Americans: recognize and celebrate significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions (see H. Res. 1088), H2333 [26FE]

Animal Welfare Act: expand and improve Attorney General enforcement capabilities relative to seizure and removal of abused animals (see H.R. 3112), H1916 [27JA]

Animals: prohibit slaughter of equines for human consumption (see H.R. 1661), H2235 [20FE]

Armed Forces: remove from unauthorized hostilities against Venezuela (see H. Con. Res. 68), H657 [12JA]

Birds: provide greater protection of roosters (see H.R. 3946), H1949 [2FE]

Black History Month: observance (see H. Res. 1080), H2328 [25FE]

CPSC: remove exclusion of pistols, revolvers, and other firearms from definition of ‘‘consumer product’’ in order to permit issuance of safety standards (see H.R. 7499), H2185 [11FE]

Crime: combat organized crime involving illegal acquisition of retail goods and cargo to sell such illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces (see H.R. 2853), H13 [6JA]

Democracy Day: designate (see H.J. Res. 136), H12 [6JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: delay implementation of amendments to laws governing hemp production (see H.R. 7024), H895 [14JA]

——— extend eligibility of new moms for Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8055), H2675 [24MR]

Dept. of Defense: limit and regulate transfer of surplus military equipment to State and local law enforcement agencies (see H.R. 7766), H2368 [3MR]

——— restrict sale and procurement of certain weapons and ammunition (see H.R. 7827), H2470 [5MR]

Dept. of Education: authorize States to develop directories of career and technical education programs of study and career pathways (see H.R. 7676), H2326 [25FE]

——— ensure that paraprofessionals and education support staff are paid living wage (see H.R. 7032), H717 [13JA]

——— provide grants to hire and retain school social workers (see H.R. 7798), H2419 [4MR]

——— reverse reductions in Federal loan availability for graduate and professional students (see H.R. 6677), H2297 [24FE]

Dept. of HHS: conduct research to protect lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth from child abuse and neglect, include such demographics in child abuse reports, and train personnel on meeting needs of such youth (see H.R. 3757), H1352 [22JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: defer removal of certain Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Laotian nationals for certain period (see H.R. 7608), H2233 [20FE]

——— end detention and electronic monitoring of immigrants, and redirect funding to community-based wrap around services (see H.R. 7190), H2120 [10FE]

——— provide civil remedy for any individual whose rights have been violated by officer or agent of U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (see H.R. 7297), H1921 [30JA]

——— require policy on use of force and deescalation by law enforcement officers (see H.R. 7119), H920 [15JA]

——— require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to perform initial health screening on detainees (see H.R. 7335), H1975 [3FE]

——— support emergency preparedness and response efforts for companion animals (see H.R. 7438), H2531 [16MR]

Dept. of HUD: expand low-income housing tax credit, provide tenant support through expanded rental assistance, combat homelessness, and prohibit discrimination based on income and limited English proficiency (see H.R. 6644), H921 [15JA]

——— extend Fair Housing Act protections to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking (see H.R. 7856), H2471 [5MR]

Dept. of Justice: establish Office of the National Coordinator To Counter Antisemitism (see H.R. 6806), H949 [20JA]

Dept. of Labor: establish Older Workers’ Bureau, study employment of older workers and effect of older employment on retirement security, and establish grant programs related to employment of older workers (see H.R. 7524), H2217 [12FE]

——— expand national apprenticeship system to include recruitment, employment, and on-the-job training of African Americans and develop equitable hiring standards to safeguard apprentice diversity (see H.R. 6725), H719 [13JA]

Dept. of the Interior: establish Urban Bird Treaty Program (see H.R. 3276), H2032 [4FE]

——— prohibit use of lead ammunition on U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service lands (see H.R. 6268), H1950 [2FE]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Reproductive Health Services’’ (see H.J. Res. 144), H2229 [17FE]

——— prohibit discrimination on basis of gender identity in connection with furnishing of health care (see H.R. 5635), H2120 [10FE]

Discrimination: prohibit in public accommodations on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (see H.R. 7005), H615 [9JA]

Employment: prevent workplace harassment, end mandatory arbitration and pre-employment non-disclosure agreements, expand civil rights protections, empower workers who report harassment, and eliminate tipped minimum wage (see H.R. 7583), H2224 [13FE]

FAA: require collision mitigation technology for certain aircraft, improve helicopter safety and separation around airports, update air traffic control procedures, and address airspace safety in Dept. of Defense activities (see H.R. 7613), H2330 [25FE]

FDA: provide for regulation of cannabinoid hemp products (see H.R. 7212), H2033 [4FE]

FEMA: condemn Federal workforce reductions that undermine preparedness, response, and recovery, and express concern relative to proposed future staffing cuts (see H. Res. 1035), H2229 [17FE]

Firearms: issue extreme risk protection orders to allow family or law enforcement to petition to have firearms temporarily removed from person who may present danger to others or themselves (see H.R. 7599), H2228 [17FE]

——— require serialization of firearms produced through additive manufacturing and of unserialized firearms possessed by federally licensed firearms dealers and gunsmiths and establish penalties for violations (see H.R. 8059), H2675 [24MR]

Foreign aid: ensure sufficient food assistance for civilian population of Gaza (see H.R. 7565), H2219 [12FE]

Foreign policy: annul Monroe Doctrine and develop ‘‘New Good Neighbor’’ policy to foster improved relations and deeper, more effective cooperation between U.S. and Latin American and Caribbean neighbors (see H. Res. 1056), H2119 [10FE]

——— prohibit action to, or use of Federal funds to, invade NATO countries and territories (see H.R. 7016), H925 [16JA]

Freedom Riders: award Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of unique contribution to civil rights, which inspired revolutionary movement for equality in interstate travel (see H.R. 945), H2229 [17FE]

FTC: sreport to Congress on unfair or deceptive acts or practices that may be prevalent in advertising or marketing of firearms and issue regulations to prohibit such acts or practices (see H.R. 7500), H2185 [11FE]

Haiti: protect rights of women and girls to ensure success for transition from crisis to stability, condemn failure to center women’s leadership and distinct needs, and call for urgent measures to secure human rights (see H. Res. 1018), H1350 [22JA]

House Rules: require that individual elected by special election shall have oath of office administered and be seated not later than five legislative days after special election results are certified (see H.R. 7101), H919 [15JA]

Iran: express support for Iranian people protesting for free and democratic Iran and condemn use of violence to suppress protests (see H. Res. 993), H895 [14JA]

IRS: codify Direct File program (see H.R. 7806), H2420 [4MR]

Israel: limit transfer of defense articles and defense services (see H.R. 3565), H656 [12JA]

——— prohibit use of U.S.-origin defense articles in West Bank and Gaza unless certain conditions are met (see H.R. 7645), H2257 [23FE]

Jackson, Jesse L., Sr.: tribute (see H. Res. 1106), H2474 [5MR]

Korean American Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 995), H718 [13JA]

Medicaid: repeal requirement that States establish Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and limit circumstances in which State may place lien on Medicaid beneficiary’s property (see H.R. 6951), H12 [6JA]

Medicare: expand access to telehealth services (see H.R. 4206), H253 [8JA]

——— provide coverage for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) furnished by pharmacists (see H.R. 7189), H1171 [21JA]

National Museum of African American History and Culture: support African American history education programs (see H.R. 7740), H2332 [26FE]

NATO: prohibit actions or expenditure of funds to purchase NATO member country or NATO-protected territory (see H.R. 7088), H918 [15JA]

Noem, Sec. of Homeland Security: impeachment (see H. Res. 996), H925 [16JA]

Older Americans Act: recognize value of nutrition program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, and isolation, and improving health and quality of life for millions of seniors each year (see H. Res. 1002), H920 [15JA]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: enhanced tax credits funding through rescissions in Immigration and Customs Enforcement funding (see H.R. 7071), H893 [14JA]

Political campaigns: provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, and other entities (see H.R. 7802), H2419 [4MR]

School Social Work Week: designate (see H. Res. 1103), H2420 [4MR]

SSA: establish that political appointees and special government employees may not access beneficiary data systems and establish civil penalties for violations relating to disclosure or access of beneficiary information (see H.R. 1877), H2097 [9FE]

Supreme Court: establish Office of Ethics Counsel and Office of Investigative Counsel (see H.R. 7692), H2327 [25FE]

Taxation: establish domestic cotton consumption credit (see H.R. 7230), H2371 [3MR]

Texas: interconnect Electric Reliability Council of Texas, Inc., to its neighbors (see H.R. 7728), H2332 [26FE]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1058), H2186 [11FE]

Tucson, AZ: anniversary of shootings at ‘‘Congress on Your Corner’’ event and honor survivors, victims, including former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords for her work to end gun violence (see H. Con. Res. 69), H252 [8JA]

Venezuela: permit nationals to be eligible for temporary protected status (see H.R. 3310), H1352 [22JA]

Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (see H.R. 7973), H2595 [18MR]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Dept. of HUD: review implementation of Build America, Buy America Act relative to HOME Investment Partnerships Program (see H.R. 7344), H2029 [4FE]

Immigration: repeal provision to require certain State and local law enforcement cooperation relative to communication on citizenship or immigration status (see H.R. 7252), H1914 [27JA]

Constitutional authority and single subject statements

Dept. of HUD: review implementation of Build America, Buy America Act relative to HOME Investment Partnerships Program (H.R. 7344), H2031 [4FE]

Immigration: repeal provision to require certain State and local law enforcement cooperation relative to communication on citizenship or immigration status (H.R. 7252), H1916 [27JA]

Remarks

Dept. of Homeland Security: abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, H2017 [4FE]

Trump, President: deployment of Federal agents and/or military personnel to conduct law enforcement operations in U.S. cities, H2017 [4FE]

Votes: position on missed, H2392• [4MR]

Tributes

Colbert, Cynthia Nunes, E239• [19MR]

Johnson, Lawrence J., E48• [16JA]