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February 12, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Mark Takano (CA-41) re-introduced the Robust International Response to Pandemic Act.

February 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement regarding the introduction of their resolution in the House, which expresses the Sense of

February 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) today led a letter urging President Biden to take on a broader analysis of the humanitarian impacts of sanctions and to reconsider sanctions that are impeding COVID relief.

February 8, 2021

Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the passing of his dear friend and union leader Karen Lewis:

Issues:Chicago
February 5, 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Resolution. Adopting this budget enables Congress to act quickly and decisively to deliver the robust relief that families, workers, and communities need to combat the coronavirus pandemic and uplift the economy. Congressman García issued the following statement:

Issues:Coronavirus
February 5, 2021

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) announced today that his Legislative Director and Deputy Chief of Staff Don Andres will succeed Kari Moe as his chief of staff. Ms. Moe, a longtime congressional staffer, will return to teaching and training progressive leadership.

February 2, 2021

Washington, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the immigration executive orders President Joe Biden issued today and the historic confirmation of Department of Homeland Security Secretary, Alejandro Mayorkas:

Issues:Immigration
February 2, 2021

Washington, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) released the following statement after Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as the Secretary of Transportation.

"I offer my congratulations to Pete Buttigieg who was just confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Secretary of Transportation and the first openly gay cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

February 1, 2021

Chicago, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement marking the beginning of Black History Month:

January 29, 2021

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and introduced a critical legislative package to protect immigrant rights.

Issues:Immigration