Press Releases
Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8, legislation which requires a background check on every gun sale or transfer, including those conducted by unlicensed gun sellers.
Congressman García issued the following statement following the passage of this bill in the U.S. House of Representatives:
Washington, DC- Today during a hearing of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, “Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change”, Congressman Jesus “Chuy” García highlighted the impact that climate change has on underserved, working class and minority communities:
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today in support of a resolution to terminate President Trump’s declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. Below is a link to the video and his remarks, as delivered:
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García released the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019:
Washington, DC- Yesterday, the Committee on Financial Services convened the hearing entitled, “Homelessness in America: Examining the Crisis and Solutions to End Homelessness.”
Washington, DC- During the Trump Shutdown, between 30 and 40 percent of FAA employees were furloughed, challenging the agency’s ability to fulfill its critical mission. Today the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing on “Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown”.
Washington, D.C.- Today Rep. Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), joined by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) and 83 more Democratic Members, including Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), sent a letter to U.S.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement on the passing of Pastor Victor H. Rodriguez:
Washington, DC- El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento del Pastor Víctor H. Rodríguez:
Transportation policies frequently fail to address needs of working class and minority populations
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Congressman Chuy García (IL-04) spoke at the opening hearing of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure entitled, “The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation’s Infrastructure Cannot Wait.”
Click here to watch the full remarks.