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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.

February 1, 2021 Press Release

Chicago, IL — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement marking the beginning of Black History Month:

January 29, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and introduced a critical legislative package to protect immigrant rights.

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January 28, 2021 Press Release

Chicago, IL -  Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the passing of community activist Raúl Montes Sr.:

“On January 23rd, my wife Evelyn and I lost a dear friend, and my neighborhood of Little Village lost a beloved community member: Raúl Montes Sr.

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January 28, 2021 Press Release

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the National Office of New Americans Act in the House of Representatives. U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) will introduce the same measure in the Senate.

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January 27, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Judy Chu (CA-27) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution today.

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January 26, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Karen Bass (CA-37), and 35 Members of Congress, alongside more than 300 advocacy organizations and community representatives, introduced the New Way Forward Act, a landmark piece of legislation to address injustice and structural racism in the U.S.

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President Biden’s push to reverse Trump immigration policies is both symbolic and substantive

January 31, 2021 In The News President Biden’s push to reverse Trump immigration policies is both symbolic and substantive
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Raul Montes Sr., longtime Little Village activist who also worked for Chuy Garcia, dies

January 29, 2021 In The News Raul Montes Sr., longtime Little Village activist who also worked for Chuy Garcia, dies
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With New President, Cook County Leaders, Chicago Advocates Press For Immigration Reform

January 28, 2021 In The News With New President, Cook County Leaders, Chicago Advocates Press For Immigration Reform
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Cook County calls on Biden Administration to protect immigrants

January 28, 2021 In The News Cook County calls on Biden Administration to protect immigrants
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¿Debo preocuparme por bloqueo de moratoria de deportaciones de 100 días del gobierno Biden?

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New Bill to Stop Deportation of Immigrants Seeks to Reverse GOP Policies

January 25, 2021 In The News New Bill to Stop Deportation of Immigrants Seeks to Reverse GOP Policies
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Instacart fires Illinois workers who recently formed a union

January 22, 2021 In The News Instacart fires Illinois workers who recently formed a union
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Así vivió el congresista Jesús ‘Chuy’ García la investidura de Biden

January 20, 2021 In The News Así vivió el congresista Jesús ‘Chuy’ García la investidura de Biden

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