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This legislation will help diversify the education system by increasing the maximum TEACH Grant award from $4,000 to $8,000 per year to align with the full cost of college today
WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and U.S.
“Public transportation systems should be accessible to all Americans, especially those protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and Congresswoman Marie Newman (IL-03) members of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, introduced today the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) Act of 2021, legislation that aims to help make public transportation systems more accessible to passengers with disabilities. This proposal would
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and 12 colleagues introduced the Connecting Youth to Jobs Act, which creates living-wage employment opportunities for young people facing barriers to employment and historically disadvantaged youth.
García, Members of Congress that Led Push for TRIPS Waiver Applaud Biden Administration Announcement
WASHINGTON – After leading more than half of their Democratic colleagues in pushing for a WTO TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccines, U.S.
CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement after President Joe Biden delivered his first address to a joint session of Congress:
CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) released body-worn camera footage from the police shooting of Anthony Alvarez:
Letter proposes solutions so all constituents can be treated with respect
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), joined by 26 local elected officials, sent a letter to the Chicago Postmaster and District Manager urging better service for non-English-speaking customers at Chicago post offices.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) alongside Representatives Hank Johnson (GA-04), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) led a group of 21 lawmakers in introducing the House companion to Senator Merkley’s Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021.