At a Glance

Seat

Representative for California District 42

Born

December 2, 1977

Age 48

Phone

(202) 225-7924

Office

109 Cannon House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 42

Robert Garcia

Robert Julio Garcia is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 28th mayor of Long Beach, California from 2014 to 2022. He was both 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 be mayor of Long Beach, after Republican Eunice Sato, a Japanese American who served from 1980 to 1982. A former member of the Long Beach City Council, he was vice mayor from 2012 to 2014.

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Voting Record — 498

Yes37%

No57%

Present0%

Not Voting6%

Party align98%

Cross-party0%

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District Map

Congressional District 42

U.S. Census Bureau boundary data.

Social & Web

Official site Bluesky X @RepRobertGarcia Facebook Instagram

External Resources

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Robert Garcia

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 42

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Robert's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 20 sponsored · 137 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJul 3(source)

Senate Republicans voted to kick 17 million people off their healthcare and take away food assistance from low-income families. Why would anyone vote for this? It's clear they wanted to give huge tax breaks to their billionaire buddy donors. I will be voting hell no.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 30(source)

As a naturalized citizen, the calls for Zohran Mamdani to be denaturalized are un-American and gross. He ran a winning campaign with a message about affordability that our party needs to learn from. As a former mayor, it’s clear he won because of forward looking ideas for NYC.

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Brian Tyler Cohen@briantylercohen.bsky.socialJun 28(source)

@robertgarcia.bsky.social: "We've gotta be talking about Donald Trump's corruption every single day. It is beyond what anyone has ever done. He has essentially turned the White House into an ATM for himself and his family."

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 27(source)

Let’s go!

POLITICO
Garcia is the first Democratic sophomore to be elected a House committee's ranking member in over 100 years, the House historian told his office in a message shared with Playbook.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 26(source)

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Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 26(source)

🎉🎉

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 26(source)

These guys are so funny.

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Kyle Griffin@kylegriffin1.bsky.socialJun 24(source)

NEW: California Rep. Robert Garcia will be the next top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee after beating Massachusetts Rep. Stephen Lynch in a 150-63 caucus vote Tuesday. Garcia won a first-ballot majority. www.politico.com/live-updates...

Robert Garcia elected to lead House Oversight Democrats

The 47-year-old California won a first-ballot majority, vanquishing three competitors.

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Democracy Docket@democracydocket.comJun 24(source)

NEW: Rep. Robert Garcia has just been elected to lead House Oversight Democrats. Earlier this year, Garcia joined us to discuss this critical time in American politics and Democrats’ role in defending democracy. Watch Garcia’s interview here: youtu.be/DjBqlhTKppw?...

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Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.govJun 24(source)

Congratulations to Equality Caucus Co-Chair Rep. Robert Garcia for becoming the first openly-LGBTQI+ Member of Congress to serve as Ranking Member of the House Oversight Committee!

Rep. Robert Garcia wears a blue suit jacket and white shirt in front of the U.S. Capitol.

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darth™️@darthbluesky.bsky.socialJun 24(source)

early blue sky poster robert garcia

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Punchbowl reports Robert Garcia wins handily, defeating Stephen Lynch 150-63. Robert Garcia will be the top House Dem on the Oversight Committee

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Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 25(source)

Hey everyone 👋🏽 You may have heard that I just got elected as the lead Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. That means that we will be leading investigations against the corruption of Donald Trump and those who seek to harm the American people. Let’s get to work!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 21(source)

Done and thx for what you are doing.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 19(source)

Happy Juneteenth. Today, we celebrate freedom, honor the trailblazers who fought for progress, and uplift the immense contributions of Black Americans. We will fight for justice every single day and never forget that Black history is American history.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 14(source)

We will not bow down to a king.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 13(source)

This is an assault on a United States Senator by a reckless, lawless Administration with no respect for the Constitution. We will not be silent. We will not be intimidated. We stand with Senator Padilla.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 9(source)

17 million people are about to lose their healthcare. The Senate is debating the House bill this week, we must keep pushing.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 9(source)

Donald Trump is causing harm and chaos to distract us from the Senate debating his disastrous "Big Ugly Bill" that rips away healthcare for 16 million Americans. We need to oppose these actions & ensure that people have access to Medicaid and food assistance.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 8(source)

It’s been 60 years that National Guard troops have been deployed without the request of a Governor or local agencies. This will not keep people safe.

Governor Newsom is right, there is no need to deploy the National Guard in Los Angeles. This is an effort by President Trump to escalate chaos and create a crisis. I spoke with the LA County Sheriff this morning, and he made it clear that he did not request this guard deployment.
These raids have been directed towards people showing up to immigration
appointments and working people. Agents have even visited elementary schools in recent weeks. This does not make us safer.
Trump's cruel and inhumane actions are spreading terror deliberately. People have a right to peacefully protest, and we will work to defend that right.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialJun 6(source)

This is insane. But well deserved for both of them.

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Sponsored Bills(20)

H. Res. 1228 (119th)
Directing the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives t…
H.R. 8508 (119th)
To amend title 23, United States Code, to provide for resilience grants for strengthening, u…
H.R. 7827 (119th)
Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026
H.R. 6085 (119th)
To prevent corruption by appropriately limiting donations for any public property, building,…
H.R. 6056 (119th)
To establish in the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ Peop…

Cosponsored Bills(137)

H.R. 8666 (119th)
To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-07
H.R. 8567 (119th)
To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish an educatio…
Joined: 2026-04-29
H.R. 8520 (119th)
To facilitate nationwide accessibility and coordination of 211 services in order to provide …
Joined: 2026-04-27
H.R. 8484 (119th)
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for emergency grants to safeguard essentia…
Joined: 2026-04-23
H.R. 8450 (119th)
To require a pilot program to enhance existing efforts to mitigate vessel impacts on large c…
Joined: 2026-04-22

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Voting History

498 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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