Environment
This generation faces an unprecedented and urgent climate crisis that threatens our economy, our national security, and our planet. As a nation and member of the global community, we must aggressively confront human-caused climate change. To do so, policy makers must promote a transition to sustainable technologies in the 21st century.
We must work to conserve our national parks, public lands, and our precious natural resources, while ensuring that the air we breathe and the water we drink are healthy and clean. Toxic emissions and global warming threaten public health and the security of the American people.
By investing in the development of a green economy, we can create millions of good jobs, reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, and secure our economic prosperity by becoming an international leader in the development, manufacture, and implementation of green technologies.
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CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy“ García, joined by State Senators Celina Villanueva and Javier Loera Cervantes, State Representatives Aarón Ortiz and Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda and Alderperson Michael D. Rodriguez sent a letter today to Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Director James Jennings requesting a transparent and comprehensive public assessment of the Koppers Inc. fire that occurred on May 27, 2026 in Cicero, IL.
CHICAGO — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García, acompañado por los Senadores Estatales Celina Villanueva y Javier Loera Cervantes, los Representantes Estatales Aarón Ortiz y Edgar Gonzalez Jr., la Comisionada del Condado de Cook, Alma Anaya, la Comisionada del Distrito Metropolitano de Recuperación de Aguas, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, y el Concejal Michael D.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) announced $13,591,865.00 in direct federal funding for Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 4th District, benefitting 15 organizations. This funding represents the latest installment in more than $63 million across 54 projects in targeted federal investments delivered to IL-04 since 2022—resources centered on the district’s urgent needs.
CHICAGO — Leaders from the Southwest Side gathered today in Gage Park to announce an immediate response plan for residents affected by severe flooding and to demand long-term investments in infrastructure to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.
Hosted by Ald. Jeylú Gutiérrez, the press conference brought together a united coalition of elected officials: Rep. Aaron Ortiz, Rep. Edgar Gonzalez Jr., Sen. Javier Cervantes, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, and U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García.
CHICAGO — Líderes del Suroeste de Chicago se reunieron hoy en Gage Park para anunciar un plan de respuesta inmediata para los residentes afectados por las fuertes inundaciones y para exigir inversiones a largo plazo en infraestructura que proteja a los vecindarios más vulnerables.
CPF Overview
Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. CPF is separate from federal grants and funding apportioned by formula. CPF’s are also not regular appropriations requests, which deal with overall funding levels for federal programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the passing of Congressman Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07):
“My friendship with Raúl started long before I came to Congress. We both started our careers as community advocates and organizers. We shared a passion for justice and equality in our communities. We both came from working-class families, proud of our Mexican roots, and we both enjoyed a good laugh and a good mariachi. So it was just natural that we would become friends.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento del Congresista Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-07):
WASHINGTON, DC- From August 2 to 5t, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-03), joined Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) for the inaugural gathering of the Panamerican Congress,in Bogotá, Colombia.
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Brookfield and Riverside’s congressman took to foreign soil over the weekend to discuss issues facing the United States and its neighbors here in the Western Hemisphere.