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December 13, 2021

Reps. García, Ocasio-Cortez, Pressley, Tlaib, and Jones Applaud FDIC's Review of Bank Merger Practices, Condemn Chair McWilliams' Illegal Attempt to Void Board Decision

WASHINGTON, DC – In response to the FDIC Board of Director's decision to review the agencies bank merger review practices and Chair Jelena McWilliams' refusal to recognize the vote, Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), members of the House Financial Services Committee, and Rep.

December 9, 2021

Con la Temporada de Vacaciones en Pleno Apogeo, los Representantes García y Cohen, los Senadores Markey y Blumenthal Reintroducen Legislación para Detener las Altas Tarifas de las Aerolíneas

La Ley de Tarifas Justas prohibiría a las aerolíneas cobrar tarifas excesivamente altas por servicios básicos como equipaje documentado, selección de asientos y cambios de boletos.

December 9, 2021

With Holiday Travel Season in Full Swing, Reps. García and Cohen, Senators Markey and Blumenthal Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Sky-High Airline Fees

The FAIR Fees Act would prohibit airlines from charging unreasonably high fees

for basic services like checked bags, seat selection, and ticket changes

November 30, 2021

García, Grijalva, Torres, Condemn Martial Law

and Human Rights Abuses in Guatemala

The Legislators Urge Secretary Blinken to Demand an End to the State of Exception

November 30, 2021

Human Rights Lawyer & Environmental Activist Jailed for Taking on Big Oil Polluter Chevron

WASHINGTON, DC— Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13) led seven of their colleagues, including Reps.

November 22, 2021

Representantes García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat y Meng

Envían Carta al Senado sobre la Reforma Migratoria en Build Back Better

For an English version of this release click here.

November 22, 2021

Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat, & Meng

Release Statement On Immigration Reform In Build Back Better

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) led a letter along with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Lou Correa (CA-46), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Grace Meng (NY-06), and 86 additional Members urging Senate Majority

November 19, 2021

Congressman García's Statement on Kyle Rittenhouse's Acquittal

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after Kyle Rittenhouse, who fatally shot two men and wounded another amidst protests last summer, was acquitted on all counts:

November 19, 2021

Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act

The bill makes transformative investments in affordable health care, child care, and housing;

tackles the climate crisis; and provides lasting protections for immigrants.