Robert Garcia
Democrat Representative, District 42, California
15 bills274 cosponsored$2.6M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
- “immigrated from Peru to the United States as a young child and was raised in Southern California” source
Education
- “holds an M.A. from the University of Southern California” source
Career
- “Congressman Robert Garcia is a career educator” source
Public service
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 10291cosponsor
JARED Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10167cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to stop minting the penny, to require cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 1483cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10063cosponsor
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9898cosponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9853cosponsor
To establish a grant program to support students, families, and school personnel impacted by immigration enforcement actions to ensure that schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9741sponsor
To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9688cosponsor
To prohibit Federal judges from receiving gifts valued over $50 in an instance or $100 in the aggregate in a year from a source unless excepted, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1415cosponsor
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9544cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate payments under Medicare Advantage, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9414cosponsor
To improve the structure of the Federal Pell Grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HR 9364cosponsor
FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs Act
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HR 9047cosponsor
To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Columbia and the capital region, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 9036cosponsor
To amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corridor development, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 9031cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable young adult tax credit with monthly advance payment.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 8940cosponsor
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8831cosponsor
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HRES 1291cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Voting Record
247 yea367 nay40 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Robert GarciaDemocratic· this member$2.6M raised
- Brian J BurleyRepublican$231K raised
- Noah BlomRepublican$163K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.6M
Small donors $1.1MLarge individual $849KPACs $626K
Spent $1.6MCash $1.4M
2024 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $293KLarge individual $622KPACs $400K
Spent $1.3MCash $412K
2022 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $140KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $360K
Spent $1.4MCash $331K
Top Contributors
BLACKSTONE$17K
INVARIANT$16K
WATERFORD PROPERTY COMPANY$13K
TRANSDIGM GROUP$11K
SHANGRI-LA INDUSTRIES$10K
CURTIN MARITIME$10K
AILO LOGISTICS$9K
MCARTHURGLEN$8K
FULCRUM PUBLIC AFFAIRS$8K
LEE ANDREWS GROUP$8K
Committees
House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
ranking memberHouse Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10291: JARED Act
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
not_voting2026-08-31
vote
HR 10167: To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to stop minting the penny, to require cash transactions to be rounded up or down to the nearest 5 cents, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-27
legislation
HRES 1483: Expressing support for the recognition of August 17 through August 23, 2026, as "Warehouse Worker Recognition Week", celebrating the workers in the logistics industry.
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HR 10063: To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 9898: To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for free public transportation for individuals who are recently released from incarceration.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9853: To establish a grant program to support students, families, and school personnel impacted by immigration enforcement actions to ensure that schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 422025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 422023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
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