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| https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-sylvia-garcia-tx-29-hosts-vice-president-kamala-harris-during-a-moderated-panel-in-houston | Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) Hosts Vice President Kamala Harris During a Moderated Panel in Houston | 2023-12-04 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Democrat | House | TX | Sylvia R. Garcia | G000587 | sylviagarcia.house.gov | sylviagarcia | https://sylviagarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Houston, Texas – Recently, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia hosted Vice President Kamala Harris, during a moderated panel at Hardy Senior Center as part of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus On the Road Series. “It was an honor to have Vice President Kamala Harris here in my district. Together with Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán, we delved into critical issues such as reproductive rights, mental health, gun violence, small businesses, and the challenges ahead impacting Latinos in Texas and across America,” said Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. “This visit also provided a platform to discuss the remarkable progress achieved under the leadership of the Biden-Harris Administration, emphasizing the positive impact on our Latino community. As we reflect on the progress achieved, we are reminded that there is still much work to be done. Our commitment to advancing the well-being of the Latino community remains steadfast, and we are determined to tackle the challenges ahead with resilience and dedication.” “I extend my sincere gratitude to Vice President Kamala Harris and Chair Nanette Barragan for their invaluable contributions and to everyone who participated in this meaningful discussion. I’m proud that my district was picked as the 8th stop for the CHC On the Road series,” concluded Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia. ### Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in November 2018, becoming the first Latina ever to represent the Texas 29th Congressional District. She is the Vice Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, the Vice Chair on Housing and Transportation of the House Democratic Caucus Poverty Task Force, and a member of the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |