Sylvia R. Garcia

What this office does

Representatives serve a single district for two-year terms. They write and vote on federal legislation, originate revenue and spending bills, and oversee federal agencies through committees.

Recent recorded votes

• Yea-and-Nay

  HCONRES 40

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-04-16

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• Recorded Vote

  Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HRES 965

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-15

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  HR 1011

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  HR 7613

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-04-14

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HCONRES 38

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  HRES 1099

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 7744

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-03-05

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 7744

  Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-05

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HRES 1100

  Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  S 723

  Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HRES 1095

  Position recorded: Not Voting · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-03-04

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 4758

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-25

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 4758

  Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-25

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• Recorded Vote

  HRES 1075

  Position recorded: No · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  S 2503

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24

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• 2/3 Yea-And-Nay

  HR 6329

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HRES 1075

  Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 4626

  Position recorded: Nay · Chamber outcome: Passed · 2026-02-24

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• Yea-and-Nay

  HR 4626

  Position recorded: Yea · Chamber outcome: Failed · 2026-02-24

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Legislation

• Cosponsored · HRES 1488

  Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HRES 1286

  Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small businesses, and the environment.

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 8730

  Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

  Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HRES 1483

  Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HRES 1481

  Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Kay Granger, a Representative from the State of Texas.

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 8041

  Supporting VA Families Act

  Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9489

  GRACE for Military Survivors Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 10045

  Protect American Values Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 10040

  No TSA Data for ICE Act

  Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 8582

  Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 588

  Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 1288

  DRIVE Act of 2025

  Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9417

  Artemis II Congressional Gold Medal Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9904

  Deputy Darren Almendarez Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9941

  Right to IVF Act of 2026

  Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9874

  Get Foreign Money Out of United States Elections Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Cosponsored · HR 9824

  Daycare Not Detentions Act of 2026

  Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Sponsored · HRES 1414

  Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1589) to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens, and for other purposes.

  Latest action: Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Garcia (TX). Petition No: 119-25. (<a href="https://clerk.house.gov/DischargePetition/2026072025">Discharge petition</a> text with signatures.)

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Sponsored · HR 8877

  Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  Bill on Congress.gov

• Sponsored · HR 8878

  Incentivizing Local Solutions to Homelessness Act

  Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  Bill on Congress.gov

Service history

• House · 2025–present · TX
• House · 2023–2025 · TX
• House · 2021–2023 · TX
• House · 2019–2021 · TX