Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), issued the following statement after the end of Title 42.

“Title 42 was a racist Trump policy designed to restrict asylum rights using public health as an excuse, part of a decades-long process of removing legal pathways to migration and militarizing our border. Even though the implementation of Title 42 was a mistake, its end presents its own set of challenges. 

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy'' García (IL-04), issued a statement on the introduction of his two amendments to H.R. 1163, the Republicans’ “Surprise Billing our Worker’s Act.”

“I am disappointed that Republicans passed this bill which will take away income that working people received during the pandemic through no fault of their own.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Jake LaTurner (KS-02), and Tracey Mann (KS-01) along with Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), reintroduced the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Shab-eh-nay Band Reservation Settlement Act, a

CHICAGO – Today Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) held an event to present the record $27 million in Community Project Funding secured for his district for Fiscal Year 2023. The Congressman was joined by community leaders, local elected officials, and government entities receiving project funds. The event was held at the National Museum of Mexican Art. Elected officials in attendance included: Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, Northlake Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin, and Berwyn Alderman Scott Lennon.

CHICAGO— Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García announced his appointment as Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

“Our work is urgent, and our mission is clear. The Progressive Caucus is writing the policy for a more equitable and sustainable future. I’ve spent my career building coalitions, and I look forward to continuing that work in this position to build the power we need to deliver for working people,” said Congressman García.

WASHINGTON, DC- Representatives Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Lou Correa (CA-46) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement on House Republicans’ anti-immigrationproposalbeing considered during today’s Judiciary Committee markup:

CHICAGO- El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración en vista del informe del New York Times sobre casos de trabajo infantil migrante en su distrito y en todo el país: