TEXAS-29 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Sylvia R. Garcia
- Democratic
- 4 terms
- Born 1950
Sylvia R. Garcia is a Democratic Representative representing Texas-29 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 4 terms. Sylvia R. Garcia has a 25% community approval rating based on 20 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
25% approve
- Total votes: 20
- 90-day change: +5.0
- Last 7 days: 1
- House rank: 433/445
5 support · 15 oppose
20 votes from unique devices, one per person · 1 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Sylvia R. Garcia has served in the House of Representatives since 2019. Congress.gov lists 89 bills and resolutions sponsored and 1,861 cosponsored by Sylvia R. Garcia.
- Sponsored
- 89
- Cosponsored
- 1,861
Terms in Congress
- House · TX-29 — 2019–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 8877 (119th Congress) — Improving Self-Sufficiency of Families in HUD-Subsidized Housing Act
Introduced May 19, 2026Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 8878 (119th Congress) — Incentivizing Local Solutions to Homelessness Act
Introduced May 19, 2026Latest action (May 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.J.Res. 180 (119th Congress) — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices".
Introduced May 11, 2026Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.J.Res. 181 (119th Congress) — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2022-07: Reasonable Investigation of Consumer Reporting Disputes".
Introduced May 11, 2026Latest action (May 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.R. 8373 (119th Congress) — Improving Access to Financial Coaching Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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H.Res. 1170 (119th Congress) — Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.R. 4664 (119th Congress) — Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act
Introduced Jul 23, 2025Latest action (Jul 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.Res. 1414 (119th Congress) — 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.
Introduced Jul 2, 2026Latest action (Jul 20, 2026): Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Ms. Garcia (TX). Petition No: 119-25. (Discharge petition text with signatures.)
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H.Res. 1149 (119th Congress) — Supporting the goals and ideals of Social Work Month and World Social Work Day on March 17, 2026.
Introduced Mar 30, 2026Latest action (Mar 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 7344 (119th Congress) — Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act
Introduced Feb 4, 2026Latest action (Feb 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Sylvia R. Garcia's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Sylvia R. Garcia currently holds a community approval rating of 25% for 2026, drawn from 20 visitor votes (5 support, 15 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Sylvia R. Garcia right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Sylvia R. Garcia's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Sylvia R. Garcia's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Sylvia R. Garcia holds a 25% community approval rating based on 20 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Sylvia R. Garcia?
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