Civil Rights and Women’s Issues
I have the great honor of representing a district that embodies Chicago's diversity. We are a community of immigrants, where families from around the world have settled to call home.
As Congressman, I am determined to make a safe, equitable environment available to all, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, national origin, or immigration status.
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CHICAGO– Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and IL State Senator Celina Villanueva met yesterday with stakeholders in the field of reproductive health to discuss the current challenges of reproductive rights in their communities.
CHICAGO— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) announced that Abby Favro, a constituent from Elmhurst, will be his guest at President Biden’s State of the Union on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Favro is the Chief Development Officer for Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL).
CHICAGO—Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic leaflet distributed in his district:
WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote on H.Res. 798:
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action.
WASHINGTON, DC - El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado sobre la decisión de la Corte Suprema de anular la acción afirmativa.
CHICAGO- Today, June 24, marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement:
Washington, DC – Thursday, June 8th marks 40 years since Chicago activist Rudy Lozano’s assassination. On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring Mr. Lozano’s life and legacy. The text of his remarks as delivered are below.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 26 and H.Con.Res. 3, two Republican bills that spread disinformation, criminalize doctors, and attack reproductive health care.