Press Releases
Congressman García's Statement on the Early Release of Laquan McDonald's Killer
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the early release of former Chicago police officer Jason Van Dyke, convicted for killing Laquan McDonald:
WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Danny K.
Declaración del Congresista García sobre Avances en la Investigación de la Balacera que Mató a Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), emitió el siguiente comunicado sobre la detención de dos sospechosos vinculados al trágico asesinato de la niña de ocho años Melissa Ortega:
Congressman García's Statement on the Developments in the Investigation of the Shooting that Killed Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL- 04), issued the following statement about the apprehension of two suspects linked to the tragic killing of eight-year-old Melissa Ortega:
Congressman García Highlights Victories for Chicago and the Chicagoland Region in the Updated Army Corps of Engineers Fiscal Year 2022 Work Plan
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, praised the U.S.
Declaración del Congresista García sobre la Trágica Muerte de Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), residente de La Villita, emitió el siguiente comunicado sobre la trágica muerte de Melissa Ortega, de 8 años, en un tiroteo este fin de semana:
Congressman García's Statement on the Tragic Death of Melissa Ortega
CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL- 04), a resident of Little Village, issued the following statement about the tragic death of 8-year old Melissa Ortega in a shooting this weekend:
Congressman García's Statement on Sims Metal & General Iron
"Sims Metal and General Iron have abysmal track records when it comes to the environment and the safety of the communities they enter"
Illinois Democrats Announce Historic $1.4 Billion for Illinois Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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Illinois will receive $1.4 billion in federal funding over 5 years, including $274.8 in FY2022, to repair bridges across the state
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and 15 Members of Congress, sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urging her to use the voice and vote of the United States at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to abolish the IMF's surcharge policy, which requires countries with substant