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February 3, 2022

Congressman García Pushes Department of State and USAID Officials for Answers during Western Hemisphere Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) participated in today's House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, "Overview of U.S. Priorities in the Western Hemisphere: Opportunities, Challenges & the Path Ahead".

February 3, 2022

El Congresista García Presiona a Funcionarios del Departamento De Estado Y de USAID por Respuestas Durante Audiencia Sobre el Hemisferio Occidental

WASHINGTON, DC — El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) participó en la audiencia del Comité de Asuntos Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes de hoy, "Resumen de las prioridades de EE. UU. en el hemisferio occidental: oportunidades, desafíos y el camino por delante".

February 2, 2022

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:

"There can never be justice for Laquan McDonald, but Jason Van Dyke's early release negates even the small measure of accountability that his conviction provided.

January 31, 2022

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bobby Rush (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Marie Newman (IL-04) announced a letter they sent to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the Acting Director of the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asking for the prompt release of immigration detainees in Illinois facilities.

Issues:Chicago
January 26, 2022

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:

January 26, 2022

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:

January 26, 2022

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. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) updated Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Work Plan, which funds several key projects in the City of Chicago and the Chicagoland region:

January 23, 2022

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:

Issues:Chicago
January 23, 2022

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:

Issues:Chicago
January 17, 2022

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"

CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement about Sims Metal Management and General Iron Industries Incorporated's intentions to establish plants in Chicago's Southeast and Southwest sides, including his district: