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February 17, 2021 Press Release

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.

February 16, 2021 Press Release

CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), today announced Mike Cusher as his new legislative director in Washington, D.C.,  and Jesús del Toro and María Velázquez as constituency services liaison and outreach director, respectively, in Chicago.

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February 12, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Mark Takano (CA-41) re-introduced the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act.

February 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding the introduction of their resolution in the House, which expresses the Sense of Congress that

February 11, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today led a letter urging President Biden to take on a broader analysis of the humanitarian impacts of sanctions and to reconsider sanctions that are impeding COVID relief.

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February 8, 2021 Press Release

 Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the passing of his dear friend and union leader Karen Lewis:

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February 5, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Resolution. Adopting this budget enables Congress to act quickly and decisively to deliver the robust relief that families, workers, and communities need to combat the coronavirus pandemic and uplift the economy. Congressman García issued the following statement:

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February 5, 2021 Press Release

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) announced today that his Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff Don Andres will succeed Kari Moe as his chief of staff. Ms. Moe, a longtime congressional staffer, will return to teaching and training progressive leadership.

February 2, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement regarding the immigration executive orders President Joe Biden issued today and the historic confirmation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas:

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February 2, 2021 Press Release

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.

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New Stimulus Package Could Help Immigrant Families That Were Left Out The First Time Around

December 24, 2020 In The News New Stimulus Package Could Help Immigrant Families That Were Left Out The First Time Around
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Latino members of Congress skip big Nochebuena gatherings, urge Americans to do the same

December 23, 2020 In The News Latino members of Congress skip big Nochebuena gatherings, urge Americans to do the same

Congress passes bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing

December 22, 2020 In The News Congress passes bill to require carbon monoxide detectors in public housing
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Congresista ´Chuy’ García pide se incluya a todos los inmigrantes en el paquete de ayuda federal por COVID-19

December 17, 2020 In The News Congresista ´Chuy’ García pide se incluya a todos los inmigrantes en el paquete de ayuda federal por COVID-19
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U.S. representatives introduce Transit Parity Resolution

December 17, 2020 In The News U.S. representatives introduce Transit Parity Resolution

Congresistas proponen crear una oficina que incorpore a la sociedad civil a la reconstrucción de Puerto Rico

December 16, 2020 In The News Congresistas proponen crear una oficina que incorpore a la sociedad civil a la reconstrucción de Puerto Rico
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Congressional Democrats Announce One of the Most Progressive Immigration Reform Plans in History

December 16, 2020 In The News Congressional Democrats Announce One of the Most Progressive Immigration Reform Plans in History
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