U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (CA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia (CA)
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House passes bipartisan Israel Security Assistance Support Act
Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) has voiced his support for H.R. 8369, the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which recently passed the House on a bipartisan basis. The legislation mandates the delivery of defense weapons to Israel, a key ally of the United States, as it continues its battle against radical terrorists.
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Biden signs law renaming post office after local veteran Bill Reynolds
President Biden has officially signed into law Representative Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) legislation to rename the Valencia Post Office at 24355 Creekside Road as the “William L. Reynolds Post Office Building”. This momentous recognition pays tribute to Bill Reynolds, a highly esteemed Vietnam war veteran and a beloved figure in the Santa Clarita community.
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Rep. Garcia Introduces Bill to Prevent Healthcare Fraud
Representative Mike Garcia (CA-27) has put forth H.R. 8089, known as the Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act, aimed at combating healthcare fraud. The legislation seeks to enhance and streamline the Medicaid validation process across all 50 states to tackle fraud and abuse in healthcare.In a statement, Rep. Garcia emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Every dollar stolen from our healthcare programs is one dollar too many." He further highlighted the significance of Medicare and Medicaid, expressing concern over the challenges posed by rising costs,...
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Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes the House to Improve Flood Forecasting and Water Storage
Representative Mike Garcia's (CA-27) bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing flood forecasting and water storage has successfully cleared the House. The legislation, known as the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, was integrated into the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, specifically designed to enhance the prediction of atmospheric rivers, which are known for causing severe flooding and snowfall in California.In a statement following the bill's passage, Rep. Garcia highlighted the pressing need for improved forecasting capabilities, especially in light of the...
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Rep. Garcia’s Bipartisan Bill Passes the House to Improve Wildfire Forecasting
Representative Mike Garcia’s (CA-27) Fire Weather Development Act has passed the House on a bipartisan basis on April 29, 2024. The legislation aims to enhance wildfire forecasting, detection, and communication during emergency events to better assist communities at risk of wildfires.Rep. Garcia stressed the importance of the bill, stating, “Our community is all too familiar with the dangers that wildfires pose to our homes and livelihoods.” He emphasized his dedication to improving wildfire prediction and response efforts to ensure the safety of homes and firefighters....
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Rep. Garcia Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Firefighters and Protect Vulnerable Communities
Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27) and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA) have introduced the Advanced Capabilities for Emergency Response to Operations (ACERO) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at enhancing the support for firefighters in their mission to protect communities from wildfires.Rep. Garcia emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, “This is a game-changer for both our firefighters and communities vulnerable to wildfires.” He further stressed the necessity of drones in firefighting efforts, noting, “I’ve had countless conversations with firefighters in my district who...
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Rep. Garcia Joins Fox News to Discuss Iran’s Attacks on Israel
Rep. Mike Garcia (CA-27) recently appeared on Fox News to address the recent attacks by Iran on Israel amidst escalating tensions in the region. Emphasizing the significance of supporting Israel and holding Iran accountable, Rep. Garcia expressed concerns over the vulnerability of Israel to multiple threats.Speaking on the situation, Rep. Garcia stated, "This isn’t a sophisticated projection of power from Iran, but what it does demonstrate is just how vulnerable Israel is. They’ve got threats from all 360 degrees - from the north from Hezbollah, from the south from Hamas,...
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Reps. Garcia and Bipartisan Colleagues Call on NASA to Fully Fund Mars Sample Return Program
Representatives Mike Garcia (CA-27), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Adam Schiff (CA-30) have spearheaded a bipartisan effort urging NASA Administrator Bill Nelson to fully fund the Mars Sample Return Program. In a letter co-signed by 20 other Members of Congress from California, the lawmakers emphasized the importance of securing adequate funding for the program."The bicameral and bipartisan consensus of Congress is to strongly support the mission and the importance of NASA expeditiously committing to a new architecture that ensures a timely launch to recover the samples," stated...
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Rep. Garcia Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve National Security and Environmental Research
Representative Mike Garcia emphasized the importance of the bipartisan legislation, stating, “The ARF is critical to America’s national security and environmental research.” He expressed his pride in taking steps towards ensuring the safe operation of the research vessels and highlighted their significance in various national interests.Fellow Representative Haley Stevens echoed Garcia's sentiments, noting, “The U.S. Academic Research Fleet plays a critical role in advancing our understanding of our oceans and Great Lakes.” She emphasized that the ANCHOR Act would provide...