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 — 536

Yes37%

No56%

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 · 140 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

For historical purposes I’m skeeting from the floor of the U.S. House. First time I think.

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

you are doing the lords work.

Reposted byRobert Garcia

Jeri Ryan (official account)@jerilryan.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

Not gonna lie, I kinda like “let’s fuckin’ go”!

darth™️

@darthbluesky.bsky.social

Open post ↗

omfg we might finally find out what your 'lets fuckin go' will be captain

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

Yes! I love this for you (and us).

Reposted byRobert Garcia

Melissa “Cancel Student Debt” Byrne@mcb.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

Pop-up Sit-in at Speaker McCarthy’s office. #cancelstudentdebt

Robert Garcia@robertgarcia.bsky.socialMay 10(source)

3 months ago I submitted an expulsion resolution against George Santos. The list of member sponsors is growing rapidly. It’s time for Kevin McCarty to bring it to a vote.

As Santos reportedly faces charges, bill to oust him gains support, California lawmaker says

Since reports of federal charges against GOP congressman George Santos, Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Long Beach) says more lawmakers have shown interest in ousting him.

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

I’ve been saying for months that George Santos needs to be expelled from the House if he won’t resign. 40 members have signed my expulsion resolution. It’s time for Speaker McCarthy to get serious and move our bill forward.

Jake Tapper, long-suffering Philly sports fan

@jaketapper.bsky.social

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Exclusive: Rep. George Santos charged by Justice Department in federal probe https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/09/politics/george-santos-charged-justice-department

Reposted byRobert Garcia

Matt Popovich@shark.lolMay 9(source)

the first congressional bill named on bluesky was just introduced

Robert Garcia

@robertgarcia.bsky.social

Open post ↗

So the bill has been noticed to the house members already and dropping next week officially on house floor. Do we like…. People over Cars Act? Homes for People not Cars Act? People over Parking Act? I’m taking ideas! p.s. my staff has no idea I’m naming bills on bluesky lol

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

I know there’s discourse on this site about media orgs having a large presence on this site. I for one look forward to this app being my main source of news aggregation like the bird app was.

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

Absolutely. In the months ahead we plan to engage within this important space. My husband is also writing a book about neurodiversity which is providing some great ideas.

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

appreciate that and will start doing that.

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

Yup it’s on my official website but here’s link: https://robertgarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-robert-garcia-introduces-people-over-parking-act-make-housing-more

Congressman Robert Garcia Introduces People Over Parking Act to Make Housing More Affordable by Eliminating Parking Minimums, Curbing Emissions | Congressman Robert Garcia

Washington D.C.- Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) joined Representatives Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) and Seth Moulton (MA-06) in introducing the “People Over Parking Act” which would eliminate outdated parking minimum requirements for ne

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

Last week I announced on this app I was submitting a bill focused on eliminating parking minimums nationwide around transit hubs. This morning, I submitted the bill in the U.S. House.

Robert Garcia

@robertgarcia.bsky.social

Open post ↗

probably shouldn’t announce this on this app but my comms director isn’t on, so for all interested I’m submitting a bill in the U.S. House that eliminates parking minimums across the country around transit hubs.

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

always both sides with her.

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

Looks so good 🤗

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

I think we need to be intentional on who is invited and work with those who are providing invites to ensure that these communities are represented. As of now, I don’t see the community represented yet but I’m hopeful that will change.

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

this app definitely needs more latino/latinx and immigrant/undocumented voices. looking forward to more of these folks getting invites.

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

As an immigrant myself I am not looking forward to this week where people like me and my family will be dehumanized and treated as less than by much of the country because we dare fight for survival by leaving our homes in search of a better life.

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

Folks often ask me about bipartisanship in Congress. Here’s the thing, if we spend all our time compromising with the extreme right we won’t have a democracy in ten years. Now’s the time to fight for the people and the truth.

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

Republicans in the House are going to spend all week demonizing and attacking immigrants. Don’t ever forget that the vast majority of folks seeking asylum or who come to our border are desperate for help. We should never turn our backs on people who are suffering.

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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(140)

H.R. 8831 (119th)
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and ba…
Joined: 2026-05-14
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

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-02-10	H.R. 692 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-07	H.R. 26 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-06	H.R. 27 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H. Res. 93 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-05	H.R. 776 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-04	H.R. 43 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 21 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-23	H.R. 471 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-23	H.R. 375 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	S. 5 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 165 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H. Res. 53 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-22	H.R. 187 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
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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