Robert Garcia, an immigrant who came to the U.S. from Peru as a child, embodies the American Dream. He became a college dean, then Long Beach’s first openly gay mayor, where he balanced budgets, reduced homelessness, and protected public health. In Congress, he’s fighting for immigrant rights, LGBTQ+ equality, and government accountability.

As Oversight’s ranking member, Garcia exposes corruption, demands transparency, and ensures government works for the people, not special interests. His questions are sharp, his preparation meticulous, and his motivation personal: democracy requires public servants who actually serve the public.