Sylvia Garcia
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 29th Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. Representative
- Campaign website
- sylviaforcongress.com
U.S. Representative for Texas's 29th District and a former social worker; she serves on the House Financial Services Committee.
Documented positions
Public safety
Led a discharge petition for the Dream and Promise Act.In office
The American Dream and Promise Act would provide a path to legal status for Dreamers.
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Launches Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise ActGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Launches Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise Act”
Voted against $70 billion more for ICE and Border Patrol.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Votes No on $70 Billion More for ICE and Border PatrolGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Votes No on $70 Billion More for ICE and Border Patrol”
Introduced a bill limiting federal pressure on local police.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to End Potential Federal Coercion on Local PoliceGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to End Potential Federal Coercion on Local Police and Restore Community Trust”
Housing
Sponsored a bill studying ways to lower housing costs.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Passes Bill Out of Committee to Study Ways to Lower Housing CostsGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Passes Bill Out of Committee to Study Ways to Lower Housing Costs and Expand Homeownership”
Economy & jobs
Led a bipartisan push to protect older job applicants.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Older Job ApplicantsGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Older Job Applicants”
Roads & infrastructure
Reintroduced a bill holding railroads accountable for blocked crossings.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia Reintroduces Don't Block Our Communities ActGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Reintroduces Don’t Block Our Communities Act to Hold Railroads Accountable and Protect Public Safety”
Health & human services
Sponsored the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act, which passed.In office
ReportCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the HouseGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the House”
Government & transparency
Supported a vote to end U.S. military action against Iran.In office
ReportRep. Sylvia Garcia, House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump's Costly and Deadly Iran WarGovernment record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
“House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump's Costly and Deadly Iran War”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Sylvia Garcia on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- EducationNo documented position found.
- Environment & parksNo documented position found.
All sources (12)
- Official sample ballot (all contests), November 3, 2026 General and Special Elections, Harris County
Election filing · Harris County Clerk's Office (harrisvotes.com) · hctxdnnstg.blob.core.windows.net
- Candidate Information: 2026 November General Election, federal offices (qualified candidates)
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Candidate Ballot Order by county: 2026 November General Election
Election filing · Texas Secretary of State · goelect.txelections.civixapps.com
- Sylvia Garcia for Congress
Campaign website · Sylvia Garcia for Congress · sylviaforcongress.com
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Launches Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Votes No on $70 Billion More for ICE and Border Patrol
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, House Democrats Force Vote to End Trump's Costly and Deadly Iran War
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to End Potential Federal Coercion on Local Police
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Reintroduces Don't Block Our Communities Act
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Passes Bill Out of Committee to Study Ways to Lower Housing Costs
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia's Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act Unanimously Passes the House
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
- Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect Older Job Applicants
Government record · Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia · sylviagarcia.house.gov
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