Press Releases

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:

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reps. García, Johnson, and Pressley Call for Additional Investments in Public Transit in Reconciliation Legislation

The Senate Infrastructure Bill Fails to Adequately Address Climate Change

Rep. Garcia, Chicago Members of Congress Demand Answers from City Agency on head Start and Early Head Start Changes

Countless families may opt out of early education for their children because of recent changes

WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib, Ayanna Pressley and Mondaire Jones released today a statement urging President Biden to appoint a new Federal Reserve Chair rather than reappoint Jerome Powell. The full statement follows.