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Nov 25, 2014
Press Release
In honor of the 2014 Thanksgiving holiday, Congressman Garcia has issued the following the statement -
Nov 20, 2014
Press Release
Today, Congressman Joe Garcia issued the following statement in response to the President's announced executive action on immigration:
Nov 19, 2014
Press Release
In anticipation of the President’s announcement on executive action on immigration, Congressman Joe Garcia issued the following statement:
Oct 29, 2014
Press Release
In honor of the anniversary of Superstorm Sandy, voting for Congressman Garcia’s Hurricane Bill competition has been closed and a winner has been named.
Oct 28, 2014
Press Release
This morning, Congressman Joe Garcia, U.S. Representative of the 26th District of Florida and the Honorable Frederick Pfaeffle, USDA Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, hosted an Opportunity Summit on USDA Programmatic and Financial Support Opportunities for the Growers and Agricultural Leaders of South Florida.
Oct 21, 2014
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Recently, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the creation of a Haitian Reunification Parole Program (HFRP), beginning in early 2015, to expedite family reunification for certain eligible Haitian family members of U.S. Citizens and lawful permanent residents of the U.S. and to promote safe, legal, and orderly migration from Haiti to the United States.
Oct 21, 2014
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In the wake of the King Tide, the recent 400,000 person climate action march in New York, and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Leadership Summit, community and civic leaders--including climate and clean energy experts, parents and Congressman Joe Garcia--gathered to highlight the effect that climate change and sea level rise are having on South Florida, and to call for rapid action to implement climate solutions.
Oct 20, 2014
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Today, Congressman Joe Garcia joined a call with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and several other healthcare officials from around the state, to discuss safety precautions, how to identify symptoms and implementation of proper protocol to prevent a local outbreak.
Oct 16, 2014
Press Release
In light of the recent Ebola crisis, Congressman Garcia has issued the following the statement
Oct 16, 2014
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This afternoon, Congressman Joe Garcia joined the Miami VA Healthcare System Therapeutic and Supported Employment Service Program for their second annual Employer Appreciation event honoring the various community organizations and community supporters who work with the program to hire South Florida veterans and help them transition from military to civilian life.