Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress:
“Tonight, Donald Trump did what he always does—he lied, blamed, and boasted about his failures. Instead of offering solutions, he pitted Americans against each other as cover for stealing from government programs to benefit his billionaire friends.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting NO on the House Republican budget resolution:
“A budget is a statement of our nation’s values, and once again, Republicans have made their values clear: protect billionaires at all costs while punishing working and middle-class people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración después de votar en contra de la resolución presupuestaria Republicana de la Cámara de Representantes:
“Un presupuesto es una declaración de los valores de nuestra nación y, una vez más, los republicanos han dejado en claro sus valores: proteger a los multimillonarios a toda costa mientras se castiga a la gente trabajadora y de clase media.
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 issued the following statement on his decision to vote against H.R. 35, the Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre su decisión de votar en contra de la ley H.R. 35, la Ley Agente Raúl González de Seguridad de Oficiales:
CHICAGO – Today, Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined more than a dozen community and immigration organizations in Chicago to reflect on the work achieved to protect the communities from anti-immigrant raids while identifying ways to strengthen the collective response.