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September 30, 2021

Rep. Chuy García & Senator Elizabeth Warren Introduce Bank Merger Review Modernization Act to End Rubber Stamping of Bank Merger Applications

Of the 3,819 bank merger applications the Fed received between 2006 and 2017, it did not decline a single one

Bicameral legislation would require bank regulators to seriously consider how the merger affects consumers and communities and whether it presents risks to financial stability

September 22, 2021

García, Horsford, Barragán Introducen Resolución para Designar el Día Nacional de los Enfermeras y Enfermeros Hispanos

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hoy, los representantes Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Steven Horsford (NV-04) y Nannette Díaz Barragán (CA-44) presentaron una resolución para designar el 22 de septiembre como Día Nacional de la Enfermera y Enfermero Hispanos para reconocer la fuerza y dedicación de las y los enfermeros hispanos y agradecerles el servicio que presetan a sus comunidades.

Issues:Health
September 22, 2021

García, Horsford, Barragán Introduce Resolution to Designate National Hispanic Nurses Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Nannette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) introduced a resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day to recognize the strength and dedication of Hispanic nurses and thank them for their service to their communities.

Issues:Health
September 19, 2021

Declaración del Congresista García Sobre la Decisión de la Parlamentaria del Senado sobre Inmigración

"La lucha no ha terminado. Estamos preparados para esto, tenemos un plan"

Issues:Immigration
September 19, 2021

Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration

"The fight is far from over"

Issues:Immigration
September 15, 2021

Congressman Garcia Helps Advance Transformative Build Back Better Transportation Legislation

The Legislative Package Addresses the Climate Crisis, Creates Good Paying Jobs, and Expands Public Transit and Rail Networks.

CHICAGO, IL - Last night the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee (T&I) advanced its portion of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill by a vote of 37 to 29. Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), a member of the committee, issued the following statement on the passage of the committee's package:

September 15, 2021

Declaración del Congresista García sobre el Mes de la Herencia Hispana

CHICAGO, IL – El congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado en celebración del Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2021:

"El 15 de septiembre marca el comienzo del Mes de la Herencia Hispana, en el que celebramos nuestras raíces y las contribuciones que, como latinos, hemos hecho a los Estados Unidos. Somos una comunidad fuerte y persistente, y estamos aquí para quedarnos.

September 15, 2021

Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month

CHICAGO, IL – Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021:

"September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, a time when we celebrate our roots and contributions we as Latinos have made to the United States. We are strong, resilient people, and we are here to stay.

September 11, 2021

CHICAGO, IL— Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks:

"September 11th is a day of remembrance and reflection as we honor the lives lost at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 was brought down by the heroic efforts of its passengers and crew.

September 11, 2021

CHICAGO, IL— El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) emitió el siguiente comunicado con motivo del vigésimo aniversario de los ataques terroristas del 11 de septiembre:

"El 11 de septiembre es un día de recuerdo y reflexión en el que honramos las vidas perdidas en el World Trade Center, el Pentágono y en Shanksville, Pensilvania, donde el Vuelo 93 fue derribado por los heroicos esfuerzos de sus pasajeros y tripulación.