Aug 29, 2023Sponsored
Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2024
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DemocratCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Robert
Garcia
U.S. Representative for California
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
48Born Dec 2, 1977
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Garcia has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports reducing federal reporting requirementsGarcia sponsored the Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2024, which was enacted into law. The legislation directed the elimination of specified federal reporting requirements deemed duplicative or obsolete, reflecting a position that federal administrative burdens should be periodically reviewed and reduced.
- 02Backs international human rights protections in lawGarcia sponsored the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 (HR.6056), a reintroduction of prior-Congress legislation that attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors. The bill, currently in committee, addresses the legal framework governing U.S. engagement with international human rights standards and mechanisms.
- 03Sponsors legislation on environmental shipping standardsGarcia sponsored the Clean Shipping Act of 2025 (HR.4325), currently in committee, which addresses emissions and environmental standards applicable to the maritime shipping industry. Garcia also sponsored the SEWER Act (HR.766), which relates to wastewater and water infrastructure policy, and the AMMO Act (HR.4227), which addresses ammunition-related environmental concerns.
- 04Advocates for oversight of immigration enforcement agenciesGarcia sponsored the ICE Security Reform Act of 2025 (HR.673), currently in committee, which establishes oversight and accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations. He also sponsored the Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act (HR.1688), which would strengthen disclosure and enforcement mechanisms for violations of federal civil service law.
- 05Pursues housing and aviation safety legislationGarcia sponsored the People Over Parking Act of 2025 (HR.2710), currently in committee, which addresses federal policies related to minimum parking requirements and housing development. He also sponsored the Safe Airspace for Americans Act (HR.5231) and the SHIELD Act (HR.3101), both in committee, the latter addressing protections for individuals in federal contexts and the former targeting airspace safety standards.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Robert Garcia represents California's 42nd congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives, having taken office on January 3, 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Garcia previously served as the 28th mayor of Long Beach, California, from 2014 to 2022, where he was the city's youngest and first elected openly LGBT mayor, as well as the first Latino to hold the office. He is the second person of color to serve as Long Beach's mayor, following Republican Eunice Sato, a Japanese American who held the office from 1980 to 1982. Before his mayoral tenure, Garcia served on the Long Beach City Council and as vice mayor from 2012 to 2014. In the 118th and 119th Congresses, Garcia has sponsored legislation spanning government accountability, environmental policy, immigration enforcement oversight, aviation safety, and housing. One sponsored measure, the Eliminate Useless Reports Act of 2024 (HR.5301), was enacted into law. He has also sponsored the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025 (HR.6056), the Clean Shipping Act of 2025 (HR.4325), the ICE Security Reform Act of 2025 (HR.673), the Safe Airspace for Americans Act (HR.5231), and the People Over Parking Act of 2025 (HR.2710), among others. On the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, Garcia voted against final passage (HR.2670), a position that placed him at odds with the majority of his party.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Nov 17, 2025Sponsored
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025
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Dec 14, 2023Voted no
(HR.2670)
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May 22, 2023Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, as the "Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building".
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May 22, 2023Sponsored
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 300 Long Beach Boulevard in Long Beach, California, as the "Alan S. Lowenthal Post Office Building".
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Garcia raised $1.97M this cycle, with 75.0% from individuals and 23.9% from PACs. Unitemized contributions account for 55.5% of individual receipts. Top PAC contributors include Equality PAC, American Crystal Sugar Company Political Action Committee, Ernst & Young PAC, and the American Association for Justice Political Action Committee. Outside spending totaled $1.3M supporting Garcia, led by Protect Our Future PAC ($1.0M) and Web3 Forward ($232K) in independent expenditures separate from his campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$2.0M
Cash on hand
$1.3M
Spent
$1.0M
By source
- Individuals$1.5M · 75.0%
- PACs$470K · 23.9%
- Other$8K · 0.4%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)55.5%
Top PAC contributors
- EQUALITY PACFEC ↗$18K
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- ERNST & YOUNG PACFEC ↗$8K
- AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)FEC ↗$8K
- RESISTANCE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$8K
- NO VOTE LEFT BEHIND PACFEC ↗$8K
- NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSFEC ↗$5K
- CAREFIRST BLUECROSS BLUESHIELD ASSOCIATES FEDERAL PACFEC ↗$5K
- THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- INVARIANT$11K· 5 donors
- AILO LOGISTICS$9K· 9 donors
- STAND UP AMERICA$7K· 3 donors
- HARBOR GLOBAL$7K· 3 donors
- WATERFORD$7K· 2 donors
- THE WONDERFUL COMPANY$7K· 2 donors
- BIG E PIZZA$7K· 2 donors
- WASSERMAN$7K· 3 donors
- AECOM$7K· 5 donors
- PALS INC.$5K· 6 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2022
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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