– Today, Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and thirteen Members of Congress representing Los Angeles County sent letters seeking answers to why evacuation warnings were accidentally sent to nearly 10 million L.A. County residents during the Los Angeles fires.

Robert Julio Garcia (born December 2, 1977) [1] is a Peruvian American politician and educator serving as the U.S. representative for California's 42nd congressional district since 2023. [2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the 28th mayor of Long Beach, California from 2014 to 2022. [3]

Congressman Garcia believes in defending our democracy, leveling the playing field with progressive education policy, addressing the climate crisis, supporting working families with increasing wages, and fighting to expand and protect essential rights for women, immigrants, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Jan 3, 2025 · Robert Garcia . California (CA) – 42nd, Democrat Hometown: Long Beach. Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2025

Nov 5, 2024 · Robert Garcia (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing California's 42nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2023. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Garcia (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. House to represent California's 42nd Congressional District.

Aug 16, 2024 · Before a class of captivated high school seniors, Rep. Robert Garcia recounted the trajectory of his life: as a boy from humble beginnings in Peru, as a gay man raised in a conservative Catholic family, as an undocumented immigrant worried about his future and, now, as a member of Congress.

Aug 16, 2024 · Before a class of captivated high school seniors, Rep. Robert Garcia recounted the trajectory of his life: as a boy from humble beginnings in Peru, as a gay man raised in a conservative Catholic...

Upon his election, Robert became the first immigrant and LGBTQ mayor in the city’s history, and he would be the first LGBTQ immigrant to serve in Congress.

Feb 3, 2025 · Garcia is the representative for California ’s 42 nd congressional district (view map) and is a Democrat. He has served since Jan 3, 2023. Garcia is next up for reelection in 2026 and serves until Jan 3, 2027. He is 47 years old. I need help, have a …

Garcia was elected to represent California’s 42nd Congressional District, including Long Beach and Southeast Los Angeles, in November 2022. He is proud to serve as the first openly LGBTQ foreign-born member of Congress.