What Sylvia R. Garcia said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise against H.R. 6955. Instead of the Main Street Act, this bill, Mr. Speaker, should be called the Wall Street wins Main Street loses act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join me in voting for the motion to recommit. Let's send this back to Committee so that we can make sure that it truly works for our community banks and that it does not give Wall Street another big win.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ernie Manouse, a dear friend and a true Houston institution, and to congratulate him on 30 years with Houston Public Media.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 138, Passage of H.R. 7959, IRS Whistleblower Program Improvement Act, and YEA on Roll Call No. 139, Passage of H.R. 227, Clergy Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 137, Passage of H.R. 5587--HEATS Act of 2026.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 132, Adoption of H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote during this vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on Ordering the Previous Question on H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Charles H. Milby High School as it celebrates a full century since opening its doors in March 1926. In Houston's East End, Milby High School is more than a school.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the extraordinary service of Cynthia Nunes Colbert, President and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, as she prepares to retire after more than a decade of leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on roll call No. 79, ordering the previous question on H.”

“Mr. Speaker, I am a lawyer. I have served as a judge. I know what the rule of law demands. What this administration is doing with ICE is not enforcement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Lawrence James Johnson of Houston, Texas, a devoted man of faith, a loving husband and father, and a tireless servant to his community.”

“Lawrence also exemplified integrity and commitment through his work. He served faithfully for more than a decade at Metro, and later took a leap of faith to build his own landscaping business.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Galena Park North Shore Mustangs on winning the UIL Class 6A Division I State Championship on December 20, 2025, an extraordinary achievement for Texas's 29th Congressional District.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 343, Ordering the Previous Question on H.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 339, the Motion to Recommit on H.R. 4371; NAY on Roll Call No. 340, H.R. 4371; YEA on Roll Call No. 341, the Motion to Recommit on H.R. 3632; and NAY on Roll Call No. 342, H.R. 3632.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: YEA on S. 284--Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act (Sen.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Joe B. Allen, an accomplished attorney and civic leader who has devoted his career to strengthening and uplifting the City of Houston.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of the Honorable Gladys Toney Branford. Gladys was born in the Jim Crow South in Madison County, Alabama. To grow up in that era and go on to serve as a judge is truly remarkable.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from California for yielding, along with subcommittee ranking member and the co-lead of this bill, Ms. Brownley, and Chairman Bost. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in support of my bill, the Women Veterans Cancer Care Coordinator Act of 2025.”

“For many of these veterans, the road ahead is not as clear as it should be. Many VA centers are still building out their services, so often women are connected with community care.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Bob Stein: a friend, a teacher, and a brilliant mind, who passed away last week after living an equally brilliant life.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate my longtime friend, Arturo Vargas, as he marks 30 years of extraordinary leadership with the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) and the NALEO Educational Fund.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call attention to a robbery being planned by a felon. In the first 6 months of this administration, Republicans have lost the battle of ideas.”

“Mr. Speaker, my Democratic colleagues and I believe in a country where we take care of our fellow Americans and the wealthiest pay their fair share. However, Republicans are fighting for the biggest rip-off in American history and the biggest attack on our social safety net in decades.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today because there are children in Texas going hungry, and Governor Greg Abbott just made it worse. This week, he vetoed $60 million in State spending for a summer food program that would have helped feed children while school was out.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish everyone a joyful and proud Pride Month. In Houston, pride runs deep. We hosted one of the first nighttime parades in the country, and today it is the fourth largest in the Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, Scripture calls us to help one another. In the Gospel of Matthew it says: I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. . . .”

“Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate Mother's Day this weekend, I am reminded of a visit that Donald Trump had with Howard Stern. They were talking about marriage and having children, and Howard Stern said something like: Why do you need the headache?”

“Mr. Speaker, during this past district work period, I met with seniors across my district who are worried about losing the lifelines they depend on: Social Security, Medicaid, and Medicare.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Pursuit Center for 75 years of extraordinary service to the Houston community. Since its founding in 1950, Pursuit Center has been a leader in advancing inclusion, independence, and opportunity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the ranking member for yielding me time. Mr. Speaker, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, known as CFPB, was created for one reason: to protect everyday people from getting ripped off, especially when tech companies start acting like banks.”

“Mr. Speaker, yes, that is me in 1977. I was a young law student representing Texas at the historic International Women's Year conference in Houston. Ann Richards was right behind me.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise this evening to honor a friend, a colleague, and a leader who we have lost--someone whose absence we feel deeply. To me, Raul Grijalva will always be ``Mr Chairman.'' Now, to be clear, I never served on a committee with Chairman Grijalva.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an American hero--Sergeant David Loredo--who turns 100 this month. Born on March 20, 1925, in Sinton, Texas, on the Gulf Coast, David's life embodies the grit, sacrifice, and unwavering spirit of our nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today for Dreamers, young people brought to this country as children through no fault of their own. Dreamers grew up in our schools, played with our children, pledged allegiance to our flag, and made our country, every single day, strengthened in every way.”

“Mr. Speaker, let's be clear about why we have the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It is not some fancy agency. They just simply defend hardworking people. They are the consumers' watchdog.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the new chancellor of the Lone Star College System, Mario K. Castillo, the first Latino to ever hold this position. Mario's journey began as a first-generation college and law school graduate.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Jose Adan Trevino. Born in Brownsville, Texas, Adan began his career as a pharmacist in the East End community of Houston in my district, meeting the community's needs while growing his business.”

“Mr. Speaker, due to illness, I was unable to vote during the vote series today. Had I been able to vote, I would have voted: NAY on Roll Call No. 7, H.R. 23--Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act.”