Sylvia R. Garcia
- Previous profession
- Lawyer; Social worker
- First public office
- 1983Director / presiding judge, Houston Municipal System, 1983 to 1998
- Years in public office
- 40
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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The saved record holds 393 recorded votes by Sylvia R. Garcia, from 2019 to 2026.
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116th Congress, 2019 and 2020
60 Yes · 4 No on 64 laws of this Congress.
What this member says about laws and orders
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From this member’s press releases
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1 excerpt
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Congresswoman Garcia Secures Key Provisions in Major Housing Package
“WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) secured several key housing and homelessness provisions in the broader 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (H.R. 6644), a major housing package aimed at lowering costs, expanding affordable housing, and supporting working families struggling with the nation’s housing crisis.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $13,892,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e TX Harris County Control Servi Satellite LocEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate TX Jacinto City f Drinking WateEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| City of Houston Police Department | Public Law 119-74 | Fulton Corridor Revitalization ProjectDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $1,000,000 |
| City of Houston (Houston Public Works) | Public Law 119-75 | East End Railway Improvement ProjectDepartment of Transportation · Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements | TX | $850,000 |
| City of Houston | Public Law 119-75 | Mason Park Community Center Repairs and ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $1,200,000 |
| The University of Texas at Houston | Public Law 119-75 | Strengthening Houston Housing, Houston, Harris County, TexasDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $2,000,000 |
| Harris County Precinct 2 | Public Law 119-75 | Veterans Memorial Park Improvements and Facility Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $1,200,000 |
| East Aldine Management District | Public Law 119-75 | Worsham Elementary Safe Routes to Schools Infrastructure ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $850,000 |
| Houston Land Bank | Public Law 119-75 | Yellow Cab Site Redevelopment--Mixed-Income Housing and Community RevitalizationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $2,000,000 |
| City of Pasadena Parks & Recreation | Public Law 119-75 | City of Pasadena Strawberry Park ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $850,000 |
Show all 15
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston Arte Publico Press | Public Law 119-75 | Humanities Facility Infrastructure Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $850,000 |
| University of Houston Downtown | Public Law 119-75 | East End Innovation Incubator Facility DevelopmentDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
| Harris County Precinct 2 | Public Law 119-75 | Facility for Addressing Community Food Security Needs in Gulfgate-- Demolition, Development and ConstructionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
| Harrisburg Redevelopment Authority (TIRZ 23) | Public Law 119-75 | Harrisburg Trail ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
| UTHealth Houston, School of Dentistry | Public Law 119-75 | University of Texas Kitchen Construction and Equipment AcquisitionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | TX | $250,000 |
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Campaign promises
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- Campaign website: sylviaforcongress.com. The Federal Election Commission’s record of SYLVIA GARCIA FOR CONGRESS gives this address.Confirmed from the official record
- 2 pages of sylviaforcongress.com saved on October 8, 2026. 1 states positions on issues.From a secondary source
Online ads
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SYLVIA GARCIA FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
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The library lists 34 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Reported stock trades
Confirmed from the official recordThe Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 lists no Periodic Transaction Report under this member's name and district.
Source: Periodic Transaction Reports filed with the Clerk of the House. The Clerk's index for 2025 and 2026 was saved October 8, 2026.
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