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 · 139 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

And we are thankful for you man!

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

Held a townhall last night and clearly people want democrats in congress to fight and not retreat. People are scared about losing their healthcare and need us to fight like hell for them. I’m ready.

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

Looking at the numbers and it’s unlikely there’s enough vote left for John Duarte to regain lead against Adam Gray. We won 4 competitive CA seats this year and in 2026 we will beat Calvert and Valadao and maybe one or two more. California Dreamin.

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

11,000 residents and consituents joined my telephone townhall tonight. An amazing turnout and great questions.

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

When this result locks in CA will have flipped 3 seats and held the 1 competitive hold (Porter). We understood the assignment.

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

Adam Gray just took the lead by over 100 votes. We are about to beat John Duarte in this congressional race. California is about to have 3 flips while holding every Dem seat. Let’s go!

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

X is becoming so unusable.

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

For now, to reach the most folks, I’m going to cross post on Bluesky/Threads/X. But I’ve noticed I’m already posting less on X and more here. We need all the Capitol Hill press corps and national media to migrate here and hopefully at minimum cross post for now. That’s going to make this site sing.

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

The President just signed my first bill to become law! Proud of my bipartisan Inspector General Parity Act. This reform improves oversight & strengthens the Government Accountability Office to continue detecting fraud, & corruption in government. More important now than ever.

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

👋🏽

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

Ok last question because I have to head out for work! My fave thing to do is probably going bike riding in the sun in my city along the coast, and stopping for some beers along the way. 🥰

Tiffanie

@princess-tiff88.bsky.social

Open post ↗

What's your favorite thing to do in California?

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

Glad you are here now! I mean I think there are some genuine bipartisian relationships and even I have some. But personally, I’m not going to be friends with or work with people that believe I should have no rights because im gay. Its hard but I knew what I was getting myself into.

Freddy W

@freddy35.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Followed you when I was on Twitter/X. Glad you moved over. Question, are people in Congress really that divided and decisive? If so, how does it affect you? Thank for all you do!

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

I don’t mind bloody knuckles.

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

It’s crazy to think that only about 160 Latinos have ever served in congress since our founding as a country. Really puts things in perspective. We are stil a young community and are finding our way politically. Many of us have language, financial or other barriers. But we are underrepresented.

JmMonteBlack🇻🇪🇺🇸

@jmmonteblack.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Why do you think we have so little Latine representation in congress?

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

I’ve been doing so, and think it’s cruel and dehumanizing to Rep McBride and trans capitol staff and visitors. Dem strategy cannot be to ignore or leave behind trans or any marganilized group. Forceful pushback and being in the fight has to be part of who we are.

Clumsy Ninja 📚

@clumsyninja.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Can we count on you to push back against the Congressional rule that transgender people must use the bathroom of their birth assigned gender?

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

We we just started the YIMBY Caucus. Here’s a start: - federal standards on parking minimums - DOT grants tied to Housing and zoning policy - federal tax incentives to build - first time home buyer assistance - state and city fed support for upzoning - expand mission at HUD

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

Yes.

Rep Garcia quoting Real Housewives in a committee hearing.

cltaul.bsky.social

@cltaul.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Can you incorporate more bravo quotes into arguments with comer?

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

For sure sweet potato casserole or sweet potato anything.

txpidge.bsky.social

@txpidge.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Favorite Thanksgiving day side dish?

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

Oversight is my jam. It really allows me to use what I learned as a mayor to make more accountable to the people. Plus I don’t mind taking on bullies. Most frustrating is covid select committee because Marjorie Taylor Greene is at her worst when she attacks doctors and vaccines.

Claudia Maw

@claudiamaw.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Of your three (?) committees, which is your favourite? And which is the most frustrating?

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

I love Long Beach. Before arriving to congress I was mayor for 8 years. Its diverse, progressive, and powered by working class people. Also its dramatically safer today than when u we’re here in the 90’s. We would average 100+ homicides then, today it’s around 30+. Getting a lot safer.

Will Rushing

@wbrushing.bsky.social

Open post ↗

How Long Beach doing? I lived there in the 90s and loved it.

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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(139)

H. Res. 1272 (119th)
Celebrating 200 years of United States diplomatic relations with Peru.
Joined: 2026-05-11
H.R. 8727 (119th)
No Illegal Captivity and Extensions Act of 2026
Joined: 2026-05-11
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

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Voting History

498 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 6703 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3616 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 64 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Con. Res. 61 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H. Res. 953 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3632 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 4371 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-16	H. Res. 951 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H. Res. 951 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-16	H.R. 3187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-15	S. 284 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-12	H.R. 3668 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-12	H.R. 3668 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 2550 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H. Res. 432 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3898 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3898 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3383 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3638 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H.R. 3628 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-11	H. Res. 939 (119th)	Kill the motion	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 432 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	S. 1071 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-12-10	S. 1071 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 936 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H. Res. 936 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-10	H.R. 1676 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-09	S. 356 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-12-04	H.R. 1049 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-04	H.R. 1069 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 1005 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 4305 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-03	H.R. 2965 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H. Res. 916 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H. Res. 916 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-02	H.R. 4423 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-12-01	H.R. 5348 (119th)	Fast-track passage	NOT_VOTING	YES	—	Passed
2025-11-21	H. Con. Res. 58 (119th)	Approve resolution	NOT_VOTING	NO	—	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 1949 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 3109 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H. Res. 893 (119th)	Motion to Refer	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 6019 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-11-20	H.R. 4058 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed

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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