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Robert Garcia on precipice of powerful Oversight post [1]
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Date: 2025-06-23
Politico
Rep. Robert Garcia won the approval of a key panel Monday to become the next top House Democrat on the Oversight Committee, according to two people familiar with the matter.
The 47-year-old Californian is in just his second term in Congress. But he pitched himself as a consensus candidate who could bridge the divides between Democrats seeking confrontation with President Donald Trump and the sensibilities of party elders.
Garcia, who previously served as mayor of Long Beach, California, also touted his management experience to colleagues. He quickly rose through the ranks in Congress and served as a co-chair of Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign. He’s currently a member of Democratic Caucus leadership.
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The full Democratic Caucus will vote Tuesday on the Oversight post. Members usually, but don’t always, follow the Steering panel’s recommendation.
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