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. – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) relaunched the Future of Transportation Caucus, to continue creating a vision for the future of our transportation system that emphasizes equity, access, and sustainability.
Washington, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) released the following statement after Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as the Secretary of Transportation.
"I offer my congratulations to Pete Buttigieg who was just confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Secretary of Transportation and the first openly gay cabinet secretary in U.S. history.
"From freight rail to public transit, green energy to commercial aviation, the next Transportation Secretary has the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact in Chicago and across the country.
Washington, D.C. — This week Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) was reappointed to serve on the Financial Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Natural Resources Committees for the 117th Congress. Congressman García issued the following statement: