DemocratU.S. Representative, CA-42
Robert Garcia
In the House since Jan 3, 2023 (2 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Dec 2, 1977.
Official website · DC office 202-225-7924 · @RepRobertGarcia
At a glance
19Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
362Bills cosponsored
5.9%Roll-call votes missed (40 of 674)
98.4%Votes with own party's majority
$3,394,175Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10820 | Epstein Wall Street Records Act of 2026 Finance and Financial Sector · 21 cosponsors | Oct 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Oct 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 9741 | To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program". Education · 0 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Jul 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 8508 | Piers Reinvestment Act Transportation and Public Works · 2 cosponsors | Apr 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Apr 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 7827 | Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026 Armed Forces and National Security · 20 cosponsors | Mar 5, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Mar 5, 2026 |
| H.R. 6085 | Stop Ballroom Bribery Act Government Operations and Politics · 13 cosponsors | Nov 18, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Nov 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6056 | International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 International Affairs · 154 cosponsors | Nov 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Nov 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 5799 | FALCON Act of 2025 Government Operations and Politics · 15 cosponsors | Oct 21, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Oct 21, 2025 |
| H.R. 5578 | Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026 Government Operations and Politics · 1 cosponsors | Sep 26, 2025 | Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 465. Jul 21, 2026 |
| H.R. 5231 | Safe Airspace for Americans Act Transportation and Public Works · 4 cosponsors | Sep 9, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation. Sep 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 4325 | Clean Shipping Act of 2025 Environmental Protection · 16 cosponsors | Jul 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jul 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 4227 | AMMO Act Crime and Law Enforcement · 32 cosponsors | Jun 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Jun 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 3101 | SHIELD Act Immigration · 18 cosponsors | Apr 30, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Apr 30, 2025 |
| H.R. 2932 | CLEAR Skies Act Taxation · 1 cosponsors | Apr 17, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Apr 17, 2025 |
| H.R. 2710 | People Over Parking Act of 2025 Housing and Community Development · 11 cosponsors | Apr 8, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Apr 8, 2025 |
| H.R. 1688 | Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act Government Operations and Politics · 5 cosponsors | Feb 27, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Feb 27, 2025 |
| H.R. 1164 | Fair Disaster Assistance Act of 2025 Emergency Management · 3 cosponsors | Feb 10, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. Feb 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 767 | FLASH Act of 2025 Health · 0 cosponsors | Jan 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 766 Law | SEWER Act Health · 2 cosponsors | Jan 28, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 28, 2025 |
| H.R. 673 | ICE Security Reform Act of 2025 Immigration · 0 cosponsors | Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. Jan 23, 2025 |
Showing the 19 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform (Ranking Member)
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$3,394,175Total raised
$2,611,631From individuals
$2,233,623Spent
$1,572,980Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H2CA47188, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.