Franklin Garcia (born May 24, 1969) is an American politician and three-term shadow member of the U.S. House of Representatives from the District of Columbia, serving from January 2015 to 2021.

The show has also included tributes for local D.C. figures, such as former mayor Marion Barry and civil rights activist Julian Bond.

Garcia promotes the D.C. statehood mission by public speaking, community outreach events, and also by regularly meeting with fellow U.S. representatives on Capitol Hill to gain co-sponsorship for H.R.

Garcia is a member of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) and has also collaborated with local service organizations, including Foundation Angie, an LGBT support group and organization, Carlos Rosario and Richard Wright Public Charter Schools, DC Immersion Program and more.

Garcia has also contributed to local organizations during the holidays, including the annual event "Tiempo de Dar" where hundreds of toys are given to children in the metropolitan D.C. area.