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Far too many people remain uninsured in this country, including many of my constituents who pay too much for their medicine and care. No individual should ever have to choose between health care and bankruptcy.
I believe everyone should have access to affordable and quality health care. I will support measures that move us toward that goal, including fighting to protect Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security, closing the uninsured gap, protecting people with pre-existing conditions, addressing the prescription drug affordability crisis, and reducing health disparities among different communities.
As a long-time advocate for universal health care, I aim to move our country towards a system with universal health care and I am an original cosponsor of Medicare for All. We must increase coverage, support small businesses, expand primary care, and lower premiums. Medicare for All is the right step toward addressing the high costs and inequalities in the current health care system.
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Chicago, IL – Today Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined community leaders at a press conference to announce Illinois House Bill 0072 to expand Medicaid eligibility to immigrants that have a valid social security number or work permit. This bill benefits DACA recipients and legal permanent residents who have been unable to access Medicaid due to their immigration status or period of residency.
Congressman García issued the following statement:
Chicago, IL - Today an appeals court in Chicago reversed an earlier decision that stopped Pipeline Health from closing Westlake Hospital from closing. The new decision allows Pipeline to close the facility and stop serving the community. Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement:
Chicago, IL – Today the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced it will propose new regulations to require carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in all public housing units subsidized by HUD. Last month, Congressman "Chuy" García (IL-04), Rep. Joe Cunningham (SC-01) and Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act, legislation that would make carbon monoxide detectors mandatory in (HUD) housing units.
Congressman García issued the following statement upon learning of HUD's decision:
Chicago, IL -Yesterday Cook County Court Judge Moshe Jacobius held Pipeline Health, owner of Westlake Hospital, in contempt of court. The judge ruled that Pipeline Health violated a temporary restraining order when it suspended services at Westlake Hospital on April 9th. Today, Pipeline Health continued to avoid their initial commitment to keep the hospital open by announcing in a press release that it wanted to transfer ownership of the hospital to the Village of Melrose Park.
Washington, DC- Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García upon learning of the decision by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Eve Reilly granting a temporary restraining order to prevent Westlake Hospital from closing:
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the closing of Westlake Hospital:
"I am very concerned about reports that Westlake Hospital may be closing as soon as tomorrow. The closure of the hospital would harm people in my community who are currently being treated by doctors in that facility and who don't have other options for their health care.
Washington, DC – Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and more than 100 Members of Congress to introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2019. This legislation, endorsed by health, labor and consumer advocacy groups, including National Nurses United, American Federation of Teachers, Physicians for a National Health Program, Public Citizen and the Center for Popular Democracy, would ensure that every person in America has access to comprehensive health care.
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined colleagues from the House and Senate today to unveil legislation to put patients over profits by addressing the prescription drug affordability crisis. The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act, would enable the federal government to negotiate prices of prescription drugs.