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"These investments support underserved areas and make a real difference in the lives of the working families I represent"
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted to fund $10,608,000 for community funding projectsfor Illinois' 4th Congressional District. This funding, included in the government funding package approved by the House of Representatives, directly addresses pressing needs in the Chicagoland area.
Congressman García's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced community advocate Alex Ramon will be his virtual guest at President Biden's State of the Union Address on March 1st, 2022.
Several years ago, Alex was an innocent victim of gun violence when he was caught in the middle of gang crossfire. With support and mentorship from the Little Village community, Alex persevered, graduating high school in 2020.
Congressman García's Statement on the Early Release of Laquan McDonald's Killer
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the early release of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, convicted for killing Laquan McDonald:
"There can never be justice for Laquan McDonald, but Jason Van Dyke's early release negates even the small measure of accountability that his conviction provided.
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bobby Rush (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Marie Newman (IL-04) announced a letter they sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Acting Director of the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asking for the prompt release of immigration detainees in Illinois facilities.
Congressman García's Statement on the Developments in the Investigation of the Shooting that Killed Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL- 04), issued the following statement about the apprehension of two suspects linked to the tragic killing of eight-year-old Melissa Ortega:
Congressman García Highlights Victories for Chicago and the Chicagoland Region in the Updated Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2022 Work Plan
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, praised the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) updated Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Work Plan, which funds several key projects in the City of Chicago and the Chicagoland region:
Declaración del Congresista García sobre la Trágica Muerte de Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), residente de La Villita, emitió el siguiente comunicado sobre la trágica muerte de Melissa Ortega, de 8 años, en un tiroteo este fin de semana: