Washington, DC- In a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) today called on negotiators to include direct assistance, in the form of stimulus checks, for immigrant and mixed-status families in any COVID-19 emergency relief package. These are his remarks as delivered:

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Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement regarding the passing of Chicago education activist and public servant María B. Cerda:

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