Press Releases
CHICAGO– Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and IL State Senator Celina Villanueva met yesterday with stakeholders in the field of reproductive health to discuss the current challenges of reproductive rights in their communities. The roundtable also focused on working with advocates to identify opportunities for the protection and advancement of reproductive rights.
CHICAGO— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) announced that Abby Favro, a constituent from Elmhurst, will be his guest at President Biden’s State of the Union on Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Washington, DC. Favro is the Chief Development Officer for Planned Parenthood of Illinois (PPIL). In that role she oversees development efforts and activities, including the RESOLVE Campaign, which aims to protect and broaden access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care.
CHICAGO– On Wednesday, February 22, during their quarterly meeting the Proviso Municipal League presented U.S. Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) with the Nautical Sextant Award for his leadership and vision. The Proviso Municipal League is comprised of Mayors of the Western Cook County suburbs and led by Northlake Mayor Sherwin, North Riverside Mayor Mengoni, and Hillside Mayor Tamburino.
WASHINGTON, DC—Representatives Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Colin Allred (TX-32), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and 88 of their colleagues wrote a letter urging the Department of Education to address issues students from mixed-status families are facing as they try to submit the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
CHICAGO– Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement:
“The report confirming Jean Carlos Martinez’s cause of death, underscores the urgent need for more resources and improved conditions for the newly arrived migrants. I will continue pushing the Biden administration to provide more funding for cities like Chicago, to ensure that we can provide the care these families need.”
CHICAGO– El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración:
“El informe que confirma la causa de la muerte de Jean Carlos Martínez subraya la necesidad urgente de más recursos y mejores condiciones para los inmigrantes recién llegados. Continuaré presionando a la administración Biden para que proporcione más fondos a ciudades como Chicago, para garantizar que podamos brindar la atención que estas familias necesitan”.
WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released a statement on the Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act:
WASHINGTON, DC — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la Ley de Asignaciones Suplementarias de Emergencia para la Seguridad Nacional:
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement after voting for H.R.7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced the Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act, legislation that would strengthen insurance requirements for interstate motor carriers and protect American families from the financial devastation caused by catastrophic truck crashes.