Transportation and Infrastructure
Chicago is the heart of the nation's transportation networks, including airways, transit, railroads, waterways, and highways.
As a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I aim to ensure we bring our national infrastructure to a state-of-good-repair, fix our crumbling roads and bridges, and invest in more efficient, accessible, and affordable public transit all while ensuring the travelling public's safety.
Access to good jobs, healthcare, education and job training starts with viable transportation -- it is the catalyst that drives our economy.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Mark Takano (CA-39), Co-Chairs of the Future of Transportation Caucus (FOTC), sent a letter to President Biden outlining actions his administration can take now to safeguard the investments and policies secured in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in support of opening a new police station at the Midway Armory. The armory, located at 63rd and Long, has been closed and unused for seven years, and Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation to transfer the armory for $1 from the state to the city for a new police district station.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee joined U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) to announce a total of $37,031,074 in federal funding for infrastructure improvements at airports across Illinois, including $555,019 for Midway Airport, located in Congressman García’s district. This funding from the U.S.
Editorial
Riverside’s lengthy, meandering quest to build a floodwall along Groveland Avenue to hold back the occasionally mighty Des Plaines River continues. The price keeps rising in million-dollar leaps as the years pass, but a determined village hall keeps finding new pots of money to tap to keep the local cost of this essential project in range.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ (CPC) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Task Force, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the CPC issued the following statement on the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024:
U.S. Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-4th), senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, recently led a letter joined by 121 Members of Congress urging House Democratic leadership to reject any changes to the pilot retirement age in a final version of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
WASHINGTON, DC — Last night, Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, led a letter joined by 121 Members of Congress urging House Democratic leadership to reject any changes to the pilot retirement age in a final version of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
Jesse Wright
Village officials announced March 14 a grant for $959,752 received through U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia’s office. As Garcia noted in a news release, the funding will increase public safety by replacing lead water pipes and also improve appearances.
“The funding goes beyond road repair as it provides families with access to clean water while creating a more welcoming, landscaped environment,” Garcia stated.
Hank Beckman
Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (Dem-4) helped the La Grange area secure federal funds for infrastructure improvements.
” These investments will have a lasting impact because they’ll have a positive impact on communities,” Garcia said after presenting the grants.
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. These funds respond directly to some of the most pressing needs in the region.