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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):
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WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the life and legacy of José “Cha Cha” Jiménez, who passed away on January 10th:
A video of the speech can be found here
Remarks as delivered:
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Junto al congresista demócrata Jesús “Chuy” García (Illinois) y al excongresista Luis Gutiérrez, catorce líderes sindicales de Puerto Rico consideran que han sembrado la semilla de un movimiento que presione con fuerza al Congreso para que elimine la
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting to approve the government funding package for Fiscal Year 2023.
WASHINGTON, DC — El congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración luego de votar para aprobar el paquete de financiamiento del gobierno para el año fiscal 2023.
WASHINGTON, DC —El congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración luego de la aprobación de la Ley del Estatus de Puerto Rico, que autoriza un plebiscito patrocinado por el gobierno federal a través del cual el pueblo de Puerto Rico puede votar para decidir el estatus político de la isla:
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after passage of the Puerto Rico Status Act, which authorizes a federally sponsored plebiscite through which the people of Puerto Rico can vote to decide the island’s political status:
WASHINGTON, DC— Hoy, los representantes Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) y Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) reintrodujeron la Ley de Recuperación Impulsada por la Comunidad para Puerto Rico, para garantizar que los puertorriqueños tengan voz. y un lugar en la mesa en las decisiones sobre los esfuerzos de recuperación después de otro desastre natural.
WASHINGTON, DC —Today Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Nydia Velázquez (NY-07) reintroduced the Community Driven Recovery for Puerto Rico Act, to ensure Puerto Ricans have a voice and a seat at the table in the decisions about recovery efforts in the aftermath of yet another natural disaster.
This legislation would: