MOST RATEDHouse panel recommends contempt charge for billionaire Leon Black in Epstein probe
Garcia said Black’s refusal to appear was unacceptable and that subpoenas are not suggestions.
Robert Garcia has represented California’s 42nd district in the U.S. House since 2023. Ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
Garcia served on the Long Beach City Council from 2009 to 2014, as vice mayor from 2012 to 2014, and as mayor of Long Beach from 2014 to 2022.
Garcia earned a Bachelor of Arts from California State University, Long Beach, in 2002, a Master of Arts from the University of Southern California in 2005, and a Doctor of Education from California State University Long Beach College of Education in 2010. Garcia served on the Long Beach City Council from 2009 to 2014 and as deputy mayor from 2012 to 2014, then served as mayor of Long Beach from 2014 to 2022.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
2026 CA U.S. House district 42 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | DEM MAJORITY | RESULT |
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| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 209–0 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 206–3 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 207–3 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | NAY | NAY 206–6 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 139–72 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 152–58 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | NAY | NAY 210–3 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 213–0 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 206–0 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 205–0 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 167–33 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | NAY | NAY 201–7 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | NAY | NAY 205–1 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | NAY | NAY 193–10 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027BROKE W/ PARTY | NAY | YEA 176–29 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | NOT VOTING | YEA 191–0 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | NOT VOTING | YEA 189–0 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | NAY | NAY 188–19 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 214–208 |
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 5578 | Expanding Whistleblower Protections for Contractors Act of 2026GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Passed House | 1 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9741 | To name the District of Columbia tuition assistance grant program the "Eleanor Holmes Norton District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant Program".EDUCATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8508 | Piers Reinvestment ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7827 | Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act of 2026ARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 20 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6085 | Stop Ballroom Bribery ActGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 13 COSPON. |
| H.R. 6056 | International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS | Introduced | 150 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5799 | FALCON Act of 2025GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS | Introduced | 15 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5231 | Safe Airspace for Americans ActTRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4325 | Clean Shipping Act of 2025ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Introduced | 16 COSPON. |
| H.R. 4227 | AMMO ActCRIME AND LAW ENFORCEMENT | Introduced | 32 COSPON. |
| H.R. 3101 | SHIELD ActIMMIGRATION | Introduced | 18 COSPON. |
| H.R. 2932 | CLEAR Skies ActTAXATION | Introduced | 1 COSPON. |
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MOST RATEDGarcia said Black’s refusal to appear was unacceptable and that subpoenas are not suggestions.

Garcia asked the White House to explain its decision to bar three news organizations from the White House.

Garcia questioned why a Russian businessman funded wedding-related events and is preparing broader ethics inquiries.

Garcia is one of four House Democrats attending the convention, and the article highlights his Oversight Committee work.

Garcia called for Black to be held in contempt and said the committee needs access to nondisclosure agreements as part of its investigation.

Robert Garcia advanced from California’s primary and is favored to win the newly redrawn 42nd Congressional District.

Garcia is helping shape Democrats’ plans for House investigations and says the party must prepare for strong resistance.

Robert Garcia joined Richard Blumenthal in inviting families to testify at a forum about deaths involving federal immigration agents.
Garcia joined the letter seeking details about the oil deal and cited earlier inquiries into the administration’s handling of Venezuelan oil revenue.

The editorial board backs Garcia’s reelection, citing his oversight role and opposition to Trump administration policies.
MOST RATEDGarcia said Black’s refusal to appear was unacceptable and that subpoenas are not suggestions.
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