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.
More on Transportation and Infrastructure
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García voted to advance H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which passed the House of Representatives 233-188. The legislation would provide more than $1.5 trillion in America's infrastructure—rebuilding roads, bridges, and transit systems, and making long-overdue investments in housing, schools, broadband, and more.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, praised today's passage of the surface transportation bill, the INVEST In America Act, which recognizes that transportation has a profound impact on equity and social justice. The bill is a 5-year, $494 billion investment to restore the nation's crumbling infrastructure that takes unprecedented steps to address the climate crisis.
Chicago, IL. - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) a member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee, Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Steve Cohen (TN-09) introduced a bill this week in line with the principles of the Future of Transportation Caucus: H.R.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-45) sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin asking him to clarify the guidance given to airlines receiving support as provided by Subtitle B of Title IV of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Chicago, IL. - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Mark Takano (CA-41) led the Future of Transportation Caucus' (FOTC) call to Congressional leadership urging that the principles of access, equity and sustainability must be central to any upcoming infrastructure investments. While the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers must continue their work to develop and adapt our infrastructure policy.
Chicago, IL. - Representatives Jesύs "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Gwen Moore (WI-04) led 51 Members of Congress in urging Congressional leadership to support public transportation agencies, including their workers, in any future stimulus packages to address the COVID-19 public health emergency.