ABOUT
Robert Garcia CA-42
MEMBER | CA-42
Brought to America by his mother, Robert immigrated to the United States from Peru when he was just 5 years old. His path toward the American Dream has empowered Robert through his journey of helping others. Robert made history as the first immigrant and LGBTQ mayor of Long Beach, and is the first LGBTQ immigrant to serve in Congress.
ROBERT GARCIA
A CHAMPION FOR CALIFORNIA
Robert believes in defending our democracy, 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. He has been a leader on access to quality, affordable health care and was co-chair of Mayors for Medicare.
Robert knows the pain the pandemic took on families, having lost his mother and stepfather to COVID. Under Congressman Garcia's leadership, Long Beach was nationally recognized as a model city for its response to COVID-19 for containing the spread of the virus, providing a community-focused testing operation, and excelling at vaccine distribution.
Robert serves as the Ranking Member for the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.




