Housing
As a member of the Financial Services Committee, I will encourage responsible urban development that takes into account community displacement and emphasizes transit-oriented, accessible and inclusive development. I intend to be a champion for fair housing policies and increased federal investment in affordable housing.
The Great Recession of 2008 led to an unprecedented foreclosure crisis that was precipitated by unfair, under-regulated, and predatory mortgage lending practices. Chicago, like so many areas across the US, was devastated by the crisis. I am committed to ensuring that the policy missteps that led to the recession are never repeated again.
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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 after voting against the Republican funding bill:
A video clip of this statement can be found here.
“I’ve been opposing a lot of terrible Republican bills lately, and today, I voted no on a particularly evil proposal.
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s inaugural speech and executive orders:
“Donald Trump used his second inaugural speech to boast about expansionist ideas, sink deeper into climate denialism, and continue criminalizing immigrants. While his rhetoric is divisive, the promises he made are downright dangerous and they begin today with a series of executive orders.
CHICAGO — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el discurso inaugural y las órdenes ejecutivas del Presidente Donald Trump:
“Donald Trump utilizó su segundo discurso inaugural para alardear de ideas expansionistas, hundirse más en la negación del cambio climático y seguir criminalizando a los inmigrantes. Si bien su retórica es divisiva, las promesas que hizo son francamente peligrosas y comienzan hoy con una serie de órdenes ejecutivas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 一 Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement after being sworn in for his 4th term representing Illinois’ 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives for the 119th Congress:
“I am grateful to my constituents for trusting me to represent them again in the House of Representatives. I return to Congress determined to continue fighting for their priorities and against extreme Republican policies.
WASHINGTON, D.C. 一 El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración después de prestar juramento para su cuarto mandato representando al 4° Distrito de Illinois en la Cámara de Representantes de los Estados Unidos para el 119° Congreso:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, a continuing resolution (CR) that extends government funding, passes critical disaster assistance, and reauthorizes farm and nutrition programs:
WASHINGTON, DC — Hoy, el Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) fue elegido por sus colegas como Coordinador de Votación del Caucus Progresista del Congreso (CPC), que está compuesto por 97 miembros del Congreso que abogan por políticas que ponen a las familias trabajadoras por sobre los intereses corporativos, luchan contra las desigualdades económicas y sociales y promueven las libertades civiles.