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Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. Providing Safe, Affordable Housing for Every American Congressman Garcia's stance on providing safe and affordable housing for every American. <div class=\"h3","source_url":"https://robertgarcia.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Issues","detail":"Defending Democracy Congressman Garcia's plan to continue defending our democracy. Upholding Civil Rights Congressman Garcia's stance on the importance of upholding civil rights. Defending our Oceans, Beaches, and Wetlands Congressman Garcia's position on defending our oceans, beaches, and wetlands Supporting Small Businesses Congressman Garcia's position on supporting small businesses Defending the Right to Abortion Congressman Garcia's belief that abortion access is a critical part of healthcare. Protecting Public Health Congressman Garcia's prioritization of public health policy. Ending the Gun Violence Epidemic Congressman Garcia's stance on preventing gun violence. Reducing Emissions Through Green Jobs and Technology Congressman Garcia's plan to reduce emissions through Green jobs and technology. 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