Press Releases
García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), introduced the Lead Safe Housing for Kids Act to protect children and their families in federally-assisted housing from dangerous lead exposure and poisoning. The legislation would adopt federal prevention measures, including comprehensive risk assessments, to determine the presence of lead hazards.
Rep. García's Bill to Suspend Ukraine's International Debt Payments Passed Unanimously out of Financial Services Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – Today the House Financial Services Committee voted unanimously to approve the Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Repayment Relief Act, H.R.
Reps. García, Himes, Quigley, Ocasio-Cortez, and Scott Introduce Bill to Suspend Ukraine's International Debt Payments
WASHINGTON, DC- Yesterday, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04), Congressman David Scott (GA-13), Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), and Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), introduced the Ukraine Comprehensive Debt Payment Relief Act to bring vital debt relief to Ukraine as the nation fights Russia's illegal invasion.
Congressman García Leads Letter Asking Governor Pritzker to Use Infrastructure Law Funds to Improve Transportation Equity and Address Climate Change
WASHINGTON, DC – Last week, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and a co-chair of the House Future of Transportation Caucus, led a letter to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker encouraging the Governor use the transportation funds for Illinois from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to advance a progressive, equitable, and sustainable transport
Congressman García, Espaillat, Correa Statement on Repealing Title 42
"This heartless policy, spearheaded by the Trump administration, must be repealed – full stop"
Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), and Jose Luis Correa (CA-46)released the following statement on revoking Title 42:
Congressman García's Statement on Government Funding and Russian Sanctions Votes
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after voting to approve government funding for child care, early learning programs, infrastructure, and housing services, against bloated defense funding and inhumane immigration practices, and for H.R. 6968, which imposes a ban on Russian oil imports:
"These investments support underserved areas and make a real difference in the lives of the working families I represent"
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted to fund $10,608,000 for community funding projectsfor Illinois' 4th Congressional District. This funding, included in the government funding package approved by the House of Representatives, directly addresses pressing needs in the Chicagoland area.
Representatives García, Jayapal introduce Stop Onerous Surcharges (S.O.S.) Act to reform IMF Surcharges that cost Ukraine and Other Countries Billions
WASHINGTON, DC – Today Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Financial Services Committee, and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, introduced the Stop Onerous Surcharges (S.O.S.) Act to direct the U.S.
Congressman García's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced community advocate Alex Ramon will be his virtual guest at President Biden's State of the Union Address on March 1st, 2022.
Several years ago, Alex was an innocent victim of gun violence when he was caught in the middle of gang crossfire. With support and mentorship from the Little Village community, Alex persevered, graduating high school in 2020.