The tragic and ongoing assault on Israel – America’s closest Middle East ally – is not an isolated event. It is the latest installment in the unraveling of global order under this administration, and it is a warning of how dangerous the world is to become if we do not correct course. Read more »

In a perfect world there would be no war, no terrorism, and no need for national borders. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world – this week is a solemn reminder of that fact. This is also a time for introspection, and I can’t deny my conviction that Americans are more vulnerable now than in the years leading up to Sept. 11, 2001. Read more »

The world watched as Maui experienced the deadliest wildfire our nation has seen in more than a century. This may be a new concept to some – the horrific consequences of an untamed wildfire – but our communities in the 27th Congressional District are all too familiar with the danger fires pose to American lives and property. Read more »

The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a decision that should serve as an important reminder for our nation. The High Court barred the use of race in college admissions, effectively ending affirmative action. This reaffirmed the bedrock American principle of equality under the Constitution, which notably does not include equity. Read more »

It’s the most exciting time of year, at least for all of us with young kids at home: Summer vacation. But while our kids are enjoying a much-deserved summer break, Congress needs to get started on some much-needed work. Read more »

Californians continue to face the highest costs of living and pay some of the highest taxes nationwide. This financial burden is the product of bad economic policies coming from Sacramento and record-high inflation over the past few years. Read more »

As your congressman, I want to address my office’s accomplishments these past 100 days. Constituent services will always be my top priority in Congress. Since January, my team and I have closed more than 300 constituent services cases, helped expedite 105 passports for constituents in the 27th Congressional District, attended 33 events in the district, and helped refund more than $2.1 million from the IRS back to constituents. Read more »

Click here to read the full op-ed in the SCV Signal. You’ve heard it from our governor before: Big bad oil and gas companies are out to rip off Californians by gouging prices and making a tank of gas unaffordable for most families. We’ve been fed this talking point by Sacramento politicians since Gov. Gavin Newsom took office.  But the question must be asked: Who really is… Read more »

The following letter is written by Representative Mike Garcia (R-CA) from the perspective of an active duty servicemember, voicing his frustration with Department of Defense (DoD) leadership and poor quality of life for our military personnel in the armed forces: My Formal Resignation Letter A letter by Rep. Mike Garcia detailing the hardships placed on servicemembers due… Read more »

Sgt. Johanny Rosario Pichardo (USMC). Sgt. Nicole L. Gee (USMC). Staff Sgt. Darin T. Hoover (USMC). Cpl. Hunter Lopez (USMC). Cpl. Daegan W. Page (USMC). Cpl. Humberto A. Sanchez (USMC). Lance Cpl. David L. Espinoza (USMC). Lance Cpl. Jared M. Schmitz (USMC). Lance Cpl. Rylee J. McCollum (USMC). Lance Cpl. Dylan R. Merola (USMC). Lance Cpl. Kareem M. Nikoui (USMC). Navy Corpsman Maxton W. Soviak (USN). Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Knauss (US Army). Read more »