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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Amy Qin and Andjela Padejski
Landlords in the Chicago area are using real estate software made by a tech company that may be engaging in an illegal price-fixing scheme to drive up rents, according to a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit and a class-action lawsuit filed in federal court.
WASHINGTON, D.C - Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Rep. Becca Balint (VT-AL) introduced thePreventing Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act, legislation to prohibit digital price fixing by landlords.
Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act, which would require the U.S.
WASHINGTON, DC— Hoy, el Representante Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), el líder de la mayoría del Senado Dick Durbin (D-IL) y el Senador Todd Young (R-IN) presentaron la
WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced the Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act,
My team and special guests from the office of the Cook County Assessor will be providing individual assistance to those looking to apply for property tax exempti
WASHINGTON, DC – With the passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, which is the first package of six government funding bills, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) has secured $12,216,031 in Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 4th District.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R.7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.
If you experienced any flooding to your property from June 29 through July 2nd, 2023, stop by this workshop to learn how to apply for FEMA flooding assistance.
The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) Board of Commissioners Tuesday advanced three major new housing developments on the West, North and Southwest Sides, including the first phase of the long- awaited LeClaire redevelopment effort. The other projects are Parkside Phase 5 in the former Cabrini Green area and Ogden Commons Phase A2 in the Lawndale neighborhood.