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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— 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.
Erica Gunderson
Between U.S. Supreme Court decisions upending affirmative action and student loan forgiveness, a battle to raise the debt ceiling and the ongoing arrival of migrants to Illinois, it’s been an eventful summer in government affairs.
Regarding the resources available for incoming migrants, U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García said he doesn’t believe the federal government is providing enough support to Chicago and other cities that are receiving large numbers of migrants from other states.
Amanda Vinicky
Illinois is one of the few states that provides Medicaid-style health care benefits to undocumented immigrants, but that coverage is proving costly and the state is scaling back.
It’s causing a political rift.
Illinois has for years covered low-income undocumented children, up to age 18, under the All Kids program.
CHICAGO- Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the state of Illinois will close enrollment for thousands of immigrants who are currently eligible for insurance programs:
CHICAGO- El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado en respuesta al anuncio de que el estado de Illinois cerrará la inscripción para miles de inmigrantes que actualmente son elegibles para programas de seguro:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and John Rutherford (FL-05) joined U.S. Senators Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reintroduce the Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act. This legislation requires the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to annually assess the risks of lead-based hazards on housing properties receiving federal rental assistance.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – El viernes, los Congresistas Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) y el congresista John Rutherford (FL-05) se unieron a los Senadores estadounidenses Raphael Warnock (D-GA) y Marco Rubio (R-FL) para reintroducir el proyecto de ley para Mantener a los Niños y Familias a Salvo de los Peligros del Plomo (Keep Children and Families Safe from Lead Hazards Act). Esta legislación requiere que el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los EE. UU.
WASHINGTON, DC — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración en respuesta al discurso del Estado de la Unión del presidente Biden:
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union Address:
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 26 and H.Con.Res. 3, two Republican bills that spread disinformation, criminalize doctors, and attack reproductive health care.