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 — 568

Yes39%

No55%

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 · 144 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

I’ll be joining MSNBC at 10:15 am pacific and 1:15 pm eastern. See you soon.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Very helpful!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Would love to follow all our Capitol Hill and politics reporters. If you are on here leave a reply and let me know.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 23(source)

Going to see Wicked this weekend and I can’t wait. Seen it on stage twice and love it.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

For those interested here’s our list of the current YIMBY caucus. More folks continue to join!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Everyday since the election I’m more determined to fight Trump’s plans for our country.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Love My Adventures.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Ok that was fun, I’ll do more AMA’s in the future. Hope you enjoyed the responses. Have a great night!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

I mean he’s a criminal, a con man, and the worst thing to happen to American politics in the modern era.

GrAY BOOMER

@vbnmwcali.bsky.social

Open post ↗

What do you think of Trump? Be honest. I can't stand that fascist!!!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

1) JLA 2) Def talk, but not optimistic with the Republicans. 3) A bummer but some bright spots in council elections and good government measures in county.

Nicholas Slayton

@nslayton.bsky.social

Open post ↗

1) JSA or JLA? 2) Any talk or even momentum on bringing back the CTC? 3) thoughts on the reactionary results of LA County elections this month compared to the progressive swing in 2022?

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Yes, I’m a proud member of the Progressive Caucus. 😍

cornsmut

@indianabanana.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Not a question, but I found you through this list. Follow if your like to stay on top of your fellow progressive caucus members!✊ bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

I’m pretty tough and grew up surrounded by working class folks so I can take it. I’m not afraid, except sometimes we get awful death threats and I worry about family and friends. I keep my faith and joy by spending time with loved ones, watching Netflix, and reading comics. God Bless you also!

NoellaRetired!

@immabeeliever.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Will you be able to handle the vitriol, aggressive disrespect and lies that will be spewed at you from certain Republicans in the House and their followers online. Are you not afraid? And How will you keep your faith and hold on to your joy? God bless and thank you!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Yes. We launched the bipartisian YIMBY caucus today and 3 of the co-chairs are Republicans. I’m hopeful there can be some movement there.

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Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

A lot of folks don’t know this but I’m the only Democrat to sit on the same 3 committees with her in congress. So I see her in action more than most. She’s pretty terrible all the time.

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Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Amazing!

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

This is hard cause when you get to congress you realize that some of your heroes become your colleagues. So like when I met Jamie Raskin or AOC or Jim Clyburn I was like oh shit, this is crazy. My favorites are my freshmen classmates who have become good friends. As for future, still mulling over.

She Persevered

@shepersevered.bsky.social

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Your favorite member of congress? And who do you think would best represent the dccc of the future?

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

She’s clearly awful. And her actions this week really got to me to be honest. I don’t understand how someone can be so cruel.

Joe Katz

@joekatz45.bsky.social

Open post ↗

We've has two of your colleagues today say publicly, flat out, that Nancy Mace is basically unlikable. Will you be the third?

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

lol So i actually love the Snyder Superman trilogy. Man of Steel in particular is a masterpiece. But I don’t marry myself to one type of Superman. Different artists and creators can have different visions. That’s how it is in the comics. I’m super excited about Gunn’s DCU.

gillis15

@gillis15.bsky.social

Open post ↗

I’ve read you’re excited about Gunn’s Superman, but what are your thoughts about the Snyder trilogy, aka Snyderverse, movies?

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Yes they do! Because they add up and really help us win elections. For example in the House we prevented a red wave. We flipped seats and protected others. Everyone that donates to me helps me win reelection and help other people.

Robyn

@robyn.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Do our grassroots donations actually help in any way? I spent so much this election 😭

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialNov 22(source)

Yes, very much so. But after a really tough week after the election I’m trying to pick myself up and remember that we are going to need to fight back. That’s the job I signed up for.

Lily Bleu

@lilybleu.bsky.social

Open post ↗

Are you as scared as the rest of us of what the Trump administration will do to the US?

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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(144)

H.R. 9047 (119th)
To restrict the establishment of triumphal arches within certain areas of the District of Co…
Joined: 2026-05-29
H.R. 9036 (119th)
To amend chapter 261 of title 49, United States Code, to provide for high-speed rail corrido…
Joined: 2026-05-26
H.R. 9031 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a refundable young adult tax credit …
Joined: 2026-05-26
H.R. 8940 (119th)
To prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for ot…
Joined: 2026-05-20
H.R. 8831 (119th)
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and ba…
Joined: 2026-05-14

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Voting History

568 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	—	Election of the Speaker	NOT_VOTING	—	—	Johnson (LA)
2025-01-03	—	Call by States	PRESENT	—	—	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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