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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Federal grant money secured by Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García and Former House Representative Jim Durkin, along with contributions from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS), the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the Hinsdale Junior Women’s Club and The Hope Chest helped pay for the cost of the renovation.
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the life and work of Reverend Walter “Slim” Coleman.
A video of the speech can be found here.
Remarks as delivered:
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. The roundtable also focused on working with advocates to identify opportunities for the protection and advancement of reproductive rights.
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). In that role she oversees development efforts and activities, including the RESOLVE Campaign, which aims to protect and broaden access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
CHICAGO—Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement condemning the antisemitic leaflet distributed in his district:
“This morning, I was alerted to antisemitic leaflets distributed at residences in my district. I condemn this disgusting display of antisemitism. My Jewish constituents deserve to live in safety and without fear of intimidation or violence.
WASHINGTON, DC– Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote on H.Res. 798:
“If House Resolution 798 meaningfully engaged with the real and rising danger of antisemitism, I would have voted for it. Instead, it mischaracterizes incidents of campus antisemitism as going unaddressed, and attacks students for procedural decisions about their condemnation of Hamas.
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.
“Our LGBTQ+ siblings are under attack from extreme activists and lawmakers who are pushing an agenda of hate. Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court only emboldens their cause.
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: