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CHICAGO - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced today the beginning of the annual Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, members of the U.S. House of Representatives receive artistic submissions from their districts as part of the annual art competition for high school students. The competition is open to all high school students from the 4th Congressional District. The winning piece of art will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, alongside winning art pieces from students from all across the United States.
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after he voted in favor of H.R. 8 and H.R. 1446, bills that would require background checks for every gun sale and close existing loopholes.
"I represent a district and a city disproportionately affected by gun violence. In 2020 alone, Chicago suffered 3,261 shootings and 769 murders. The majority of victims were Black and Latino youth—the sons, daughters, colleagues, and friends of people in my neighborhood and across the city.
How Chicago’s Jesús “Chuy” García went from challenging the city’s machine to taking on D.C.’s Democratic establishment.
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CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), today announced Mike Cusher as his new legislative director in Washington, D.C., and Jesús del Toro and María Velázquez as constituency services liaison and outreach director, respectively, in Chicago.
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the passing of his dear friend and union leader Karen Lewis:
"My heart is broken for the passing of my dear friend and legendary labor activist Karen Lewis. As head of the Chicago Teachers Union, she forcefully fought for educators and students, and mentored generations of defenders of workers' rights in Chicago and the nation. Today is a sad day for the labor movement.