Robert Garcia
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 42 · Congressional District 42
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Profile Snapshot
Robert Garcia is a Democratic Representative from California, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2023. Born 1977. Official website: https://robertgarcia.house.gov
Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
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Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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National Debt
Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialRobert Garcia is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 42profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Not Voting on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $2,615,120.28 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Official Congressional Headshot
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces Bill to Upgrade Aging Piers and Invest in Coastal Communities
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Robert Garcia Joins Long Beach Airport Groundbreaking Ceremony Celebrating $24 Million Federal Investment
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Robert Garcia Statement Following Roundtable Discussion with Epstein Survivor, Long Beach Resident Annie Farmer
- VerifiedPublic statement: Congressman Robert Garcia Statement on César Chávez Allegations of Abuse
- VerifiedNews coverage: Robert Garcia Obituary - San Jose, CA (1947-2026) - The Mercury News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Robert Garcia announces $27 million in federal funding for Long Beach Airport - Signal Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: Far-Left Robert Garcia Cruises to General Election While Orange County’s Huntington Beach Gets Dragged Along for the Ride – California Globe - California Globe
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In new CA-42, D-Robert Garcia gets out to big lead - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Out Gay Congressman Robert Garcia May Soon Represent Huntington Beach - Instinct Magazine
- VerifiedNews coverage: Robert Garcia, CA-42 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: CONGRESSMAN ROBERT GARCIA ENDORSES KATIE PORTER FOR CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR - The Liberal OC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement on Pam Bondi Refusing to Appear for Deposition Before Oversight Committee, Defying Lawful Subpoena - House Oversight Democrats (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Robert Garcia Hits Up Las Vegas Casino After Congress Fails to Reopen Government - TMZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Incumbent David Valadao (R), Jasmeet Bains (D), Eric Garcia (D), Rudy Salas (D), and Randy Villegas (D) are running in the top-two primary for California's 22nd Congressional District on June 2, 2026 - Ballotpedia News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Gay Dem Robert Garcia could represent Huntington Beach after Pride flag ban - New York Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Transcript: Rep. Robert Garcia on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Feb. 15, 2026 - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia of Long Beach could represent conservative Orange County cities if reelected - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Robert Garcia, Mayor Karen Bass, Oversight Democrats, LA Members of Congress, Hold Congressional Oversight Shadow Field Hearing on Federal Immigration Enforcement Abuses - House Oversight Democrats (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Man arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Long Beach Rep. Robert Garcia - Long Beach Post
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Robert Garcia sworn in as top Democrat on House Oversight Committee - ABC7 Los Angeles
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
2026-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
2026-03-05: 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.
2025-11-18: 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.
2025-11-17: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2025-10-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-12-02: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
2025-09-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
2025-07-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-07-10: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
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ress Press Releases April 27, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) announced the introduction of the Piers Reinvestment Act to help coastal communities repair and upgrade aging piers by expanding access to federal infrastructure funding. Full text of the bill can be found here . Issues : Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Robert Garcia Join
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e Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This award will expand key parts of the terminal and improve areas to make it easier and more comfortable for passengers to get through the airport. Issues : Supporting Unions and Working People March 31, 2026 Press Release LONG BEACH, CA – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement after hosting a roundtable discussion with Annie Farmer, a resident of Long Beach who survived Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse when she was a te
who survived Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse when she was a teenager, on the work of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee to release the Epstein files and the importance of securing justice for all survivors. Issues : Defending Democracy March 19, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) released the following statement on the reports of disturbing allegations of abuse by César Chávez toward young women and minors. “I stand in solidarity and g
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