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, IL - In response to the murder of George Floyd and systemic police brutality against Black and Latino communities, Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Karen Bass (CA-37), Barbara Lee (CA-13), and 45 Members of Congress to introduce a resolution calling on Congress to condemn the criminalization of marginalized communities. Congressman García also supports transformative legislation to end police brutality, immunity, and corruption. His statement is below:
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García released the following statement to protest the brutal murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer:
“Last week, amidst an unprecedented economic crisis and a virus ravaging black and brown communities, George Floyd was murdered in broad daylight by police in Minneapolis. The video and images of his death horrified people across America, who then took to the streets to demand an end to racist policing.”
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) voted today in support of H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill would restore protections gutted by the Supreme Court’s 2013 Shelby County v. Holder decision, which made it easier to implement barriers to voting.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) voted to pass H.R. 1585 a bipartisan, robust, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The 1994 Violence Against Women Act established groundbreaking protections from violence and abuse for all Americans, and helped ensure victims and survivors have the support they need. This critical reauthorization makes vital improvements that will further build upon the life-saving protections for women throughout Illinois and across the country.
Washington, DC- Today Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García voted in support of H.R. 1, The For The People Act, a historic reform package to fight corruption and protect democracy in our country.
“Today we passed a historic package of democracy reforms, ethics standards, and voting protections to ensure government works for the public interest, not special interests.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting to support H.R. 183, a Congressional resolution condemning anti-Semitism, anti-Muslim bigotry and all forms of racism:
Congressman Chuy García joined Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27), and other Members of Congress to support women’s health at a press conference with Planned Parenthood.
Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), joined Members of Congress from the Illinois Delegation and representatives of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association this morning at O’Hare International Airport for a press conference to call President Trump to end the government shutdown. Members in attendance included Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthy (IL-08), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06).
Below are Congressman García’s prepared remarks: