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Rep. Mike Garcia: Honoring Veterans and Fighting for Accountability This Veterans Day

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, on Veterans Day, we pause to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly answered our nation’s call to serve. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have stood on the front lines of freedom—from the beaches of Normandy to the mountains of Afghanistan, and everywhere in between. They fought for our values, our liberties, and…

Rep. Mike Garcia’s ACERO Act Passes the House as Part of NASA Reauthorization

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) bipartisan ACERO Act passed the House today, included as part of H.R. 8958, the NASA Reauthorization Act of 2024. The ACERO Act, a key component of this legislation, not only strengthens wildfire response capabilities but also supports the Antelope Valley's aerospace economy, a critical sector for national security and American space…

Rep Mike Garcia’s Bipartisan ANCHOR Act Passes House to Upgrade National Security on Research Vessels

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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Rep. Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) ANCHOR Act, H.R. 7630, a bipartisan bill co-led by Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), passed the House unanimously. This critical legislation facilitates much-needed cybersecurity and telecommunications upgrades for the 17 oceanographic vessels in the U.S. Academic Research Fleet, including three based in California. “These ships are vital…

Rep. Mike Garcia Secures Historic Pay Raise for Our Troops

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) voted in favor of the FY2025 Defense Appropriations bill, which passed out of the House Committee on Appropriations and will now advance to the House floor. This bill includes Rep. Garcia’s proposal to give U.S. junior enlisted troops the highest pay raise in history. “We need to better invest in America’s greatest national…

Rep. Garcia Supports House Passage of ICC Bill

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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Garcia (CA-27) voted in favor of H.R. 8282, the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act (ICCA), which passed the House. This bill would impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and any foreign actor who supports their effort to arrest, detain, or prosecute protected persons of the United States and its allies. In May, the…

Rep. Garcia Applauds House Passage of Bipartisan Israel Bill

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Today, Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) voted in favor of H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which passed the House on a bipartisan basis. This legislation compels the delivery of defense weapons to Israel, America’s greatest ally, as they fight to protect themselves against radical terrorists.