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 - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García released the following statement to protest the brutal murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer:
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.
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:
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.