Veterans Affairs and Armed Services
The fourth Congressional District is home to many veterans who have served our nation. I am determined to make sure veterans receive the recognition and honor they deserve, and have access to the services they need, whether in health, housing, education or job training.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against H.R.1, the “One Big, Ugly Bill”:
“I cannot support a bill that strips health care from working families while writing checks to billionaires and ICE.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración tras votar en contra de la H.R.1, la "La Terrible Ley de Trump”:
“No puedo apoyar un proyecto de ley que priva de atención médica a las familias trabajadoras mientras les extiende cheques a multimillonarios y al Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas (ICE).
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre los primeros 100 días del segundo mandato de Trump como presidente:
CPF Overview
Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. CPF is separate from federal grants and funding apportioned by formula. CPF’s are also not regular appropriations requests, which deal with overall funding levels for federal programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill:
A video clip of this statement can be found here.
“I’ve been opposing a lot of terrible Republican bills lately, and today, I voted no on a particularly evil proposal.
CHICAGO — El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) anunció hoy que su invitado para el discurso presidencial conjunto ante el Congreso será Eric Rodríguez, un constituyente del distrito, residente de West Lawn, veterano militar discapacitado, trabajador de primera línea del Departamento de Veteranos (VA) y delegado sindical en el Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Illinois.
CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced today that his guest for the upcoming Presidential Joint Address to Congress will be Eric Rodriguez, a constituent of the district, resident of West Lawn, disabled Army veteran, frontline VA worker, and union steward in the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Healthcare Illinois. Rodriguez works at Hines VA Hospital, one of the primary institutions serving veterans in the 4th District.
Join Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García for a Virtual Town Hall where the Congressman will provide a congressional update and discuss the recent executive orders by the Trump administration.
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
from 6:00 to 7:00 pm CST (7:00 to 8:00 pm EST)
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act, a continuing resolution (CR) that extends government funding, passes critical disaster assistance, and reauthorizes farm and nutrition programs:
My team is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair on Wednesday, May 29th. Representatives from the VA will be on site to help with healthcare benefits, services, and more.