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Sylvia Garcia

Democrat · Incumbent

U.S. Representative, Texas District 29

Sylvia Garcia has represented Texas' 29th Congressional District since January 20191. She previously served as Houston city controller, Harris County commissioner and a Texas state senator, and was a House impeachment manager in the first Trump impeachment trial in 20201.

Where they stand 21 issues · tap any issue for the evidence

  • AbortionLegal in most cases up to viability (about 24 weeks)high
    Voted · high confidence
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2021-09-24) source
    • Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortion access nationwide before viability and later when a patient's life or health is at risk. (2022-07-15) source
    • Her campaign website says overturning Roe v. Wade was a historic failure and that she is fighting to pass the Women's Health Protection Act to safeguard access to abortion and IVF. (2026) source
  • ImmigrationA path to citizenship for most, and more legal immigrationmedium
    Said · medium confidence
    • Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenship for Dreamers and some long-time TPS holders. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to long-time farmworkers and required E-Verify in agriculture. (2021-03-18) source
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction and tightened asylum rules. (2023-05-11) source
    • Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigration enforcement and border security. (2026-06-09) source
    • Lead sponsor of the American Dream and Promise Act, reintroduced in 2025, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS and DED holders. (2025-02-26) source
    • Her campaign website says she supports expanding Temporary Protected Status and reforming the immigration system to make it more humane. (2026) source
  • Qualified immunityNo, end it for police so officers or departments can be sued for rights violationsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified immunity for police officers in civil rights lawsuits. (2021-03-03) source
    • Her campaign website says she proudly supports the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. (2026) source
  • RedistrictingIndependent commissions draw maps, with a national ban on partisan gerrymanderingmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions to draw congressional maps and ban partisan gerrymandering. (2021-03-03) source
  • Campaign financeOverturn Citizens United by amendment and add public financing of campaignsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the For the People Act, which created small-donor public matching funds, required disclosure of big donors and called for a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United. (2021-03-03) source
  • Safety net programsExpand help for childcare, housing and paid family leavemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing and paid family leave. (2021-11-19) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requirements and expanded SNAP work requirements. (2025-07-03) source
  • Childcare and pre-KOffer free pre-K to every 4-year-old, and expand childcare aidmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which funded free universal pre-K and expanded childcare aid. (2021-11-19) source
  • Paid leaveCreate a national paid family and medical leave program plus paid sick daysmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which created a national paid family and medical leave program. (2021-11-19) source
  • Drug pricesNegotiate more drugs and extend the insulin and yearly cost caps to private insurancemedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 a month for people with Medicare and private insurance. (2022-03-31) source
  • MarijuanaLegalize it and clear past convictionsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedules and clear past federal marijuana convictions. (2022-04-01) source
  • Aid to UkraineRestore strong U.S. aid and add tougher sanctions on Russiamedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022. (2022-05-10) source
    • Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia. (2026-06-04) source
  • GunsAll of that, plus ban assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazinesmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semi-automatic assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. (2022-07-29) source
  • Income taxesRaise taxes on the highest earners and corporations to pay for programsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corporations and a tax on stock buybacks to help pay for energy and health programs. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the 2017 individual tax cuts permanent at every income level. (2025-07-03) source
  • HealthcareKeep the Affordable Care Act and fix what is brokenmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-market bill on association health plans and PBM transparency. (2025-12-17) source
    • Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. (2026-01-08) source
  • Aid to IsraelNo single answer fitsmedium
    Voted · medium confidence
    • Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions on weapons use. (2024-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require delivery of paused weapons to Israel. (2024-05-16) source
  • Energy and climateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which used tax credits and incentives to speed a shift to cleaner energy. (2022-08-12) source
    • Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral production. (2023-03-30) source
  • Transgender athletesNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2023-04-20) source
    • Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule basing school sports eligibility on sex at birth. (2025-01-14) source
  • E-Verify mandateNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which would require all employers to use E-Verify. (2023-05-11) source
  • Mandatory minimumsNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2023-05-25) source
    • Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences to fentanyl-related trafficking. (2025-06-12) source
  • Student loansNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt cancellation. (2023-06-21) source
  • Politicians trading stocksNo single answer fitslow
    Voted · low confidence
    • Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members that also carried voter ID provisions. (2026-07-22) source

No public position found on: National debt, Social Security, Minimum wage, Business regulation, Trade and tariffs, Foreign policy, Judges, Term limits, Electoral College, Supreme Court reform, Death penalty, AI regulation, Kids online, School vaccines, Nuclear power, Birthright citizenship, DEI programs, Religion in schools, China policy.

Record

  • Houston city controller from 1998, then Harris County commissioner1.
  • Sworn in as Texas state senator for District 6 on March 11, 2013, and served three terms1.
  • Named one of seven House impeachment managers on Jan 15, 20201.
  • On the Nov 3, 2026 general election ballot for Texas' 29th District as the Democratic nominee5.

Who funds this campaign

Official reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

$987,402raised
$1,158,184spent
$200,973cash on hand

Cash on hand includes money left over from the campaign's earlier races, so it can be more than raised minus spent.

Where the money came from

  • People who gaveincluding $16,198 in gifts under $200$335,398
  • PACs and other political committees$650,850

Largest contributions from PACs and parties

As named in the filings, net of any refunds. Joint fundraising transfers are counted in the totals above.

  1. MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS &PAC$10,000
  2. FAIR SHOT PACPAC$10,000
  3. EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION-MOBIL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  4. COURAGE TO CHANGEPAC$10,000
  5. UNITED FOOD AND COMMERCIAL WORKERS INTERNATIONAL UNION ACTIVE BALLOT CLUBPAC$10,000
  6. ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  7. AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$10,000
  8. NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PACPAC$9,000
  9. LA BAMBA PACPAC$7,500
  10. FIFTH THIRD BANCORP FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPAC$7,500

Gifts from individual people are listed by name in the full filings. See every report on FEC.gov. Numbers updated October 5, 2026; we add no labels or judgments to any donor.

Last reviewed 2026-10-19. Spotted something wrong? Every claim links to its source so you can check it yourself.

Sources (33)

Every claim on this page links to one of these
  1. Meet SylviaSylvia Garcia for Congress
  2. IssuesSylvia Garcia for Congress
  3. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Leads 200 Colleagues in Reintroducing the Bipartisan American Dream and Promise ActOffice of Rep. Sylvia Garcia
  4. H.R. 1280, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 (engrossed in House)GovInfo
  5. Martha Fierro (TX-29 general election listing)Ballotpedia
  6. House roll call: Voted for the For the People Act, which would require independent commissions toOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  7. House roll call: Voted for the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which would end qualified imOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  8. House roll call: Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which offered a path to citizenshiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  9. House roll call: Voted for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which offered legal status to loOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  10. House roll call: Voted against the Secure the Border Act, which funded border wall construction aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  11. House roll call: Voted against the Secure America Act, which provides about $70 billion for immigOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  12. House roll call: Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, which would protect abortion accessOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  13. House roll call: Voted for the Women's Health Protection Act of 2022, which would protect abortioOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  14. House roll call: Voted for the Build Back Better Act, which expanded aid for childcare, housing aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  15. House roll call: Voted against the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added Medicaid work requiremOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  16. House roll call: Voted for the Affordable Insulin Now Act, which would cap insulin costs at $35 aOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  17. House roll call: Voted for the MORE Act, which would remove marijuana from federal drug schedulesOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  18. House roll call: Voted for the $40 billion Ukraine aid package in May 2022.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  19. House roll call: Voted for the $61 billion Ukraine security supplemental in April 2024.Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  20. House roll call: Voted for the Ukraine Support Act, which provides military aid and loans to UkraOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  21. House roll call: Voted for the Assault Weapons Ban of 2022, which would ban the sale of many semiOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  22. House roll call: Voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, which set a 15% minimum tax on large corpOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  23. House roll call: Voted against the Lower Energy Costs Act, which expanded oil, gas and mineral prOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  24. House roll call: Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule baOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  25. House roll call: Voted against the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, a federal rule baOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  26. House roll call: Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences tOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  27. House roll call: Voted against the HALT Fentanyl Act, which applies mandatory minimum sentences tOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  28. House roll call: Voted against overturning the Biden administration's broad student loan debt canOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  29. House roll call: Voted for the $26 billion Israel security supplemental with no new conditions onOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  30. House roll call: Voted against the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would require deOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  31. House roll call: Voted against the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, a private-maOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  32. House roll call: Voted for restoring the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for thrOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives
  33. House roll call: Voted against the Stop Insider Trading Act, a stock purchase ban for members thaOffice of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives