Press Releases
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.
CHICAGO, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), member of the Congressional Labor Caucus, issued the following statement congratulating Liz Shuler and Fred Redmond as the new President and Secretary-Treasurer of the AFL-CIO:
Grijalva, García, 17 Members of Congress call for Biden Administration to Change Failed Trump-Era Venezuela Policy
CHICAGO, IL.- El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García emitió el siguiente comunicado felicitando a Ken Salazar por su confirmación por parte del Senado de Estados Unidos como Embajador en México:
CHICAGO, IL. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement congratulating Ken Salazar on his confirmation by the U.S. Senate as Ambassador to Mexico:
"I congratulate Ken Salazar on his confirmation to be U.S. Ambassador to Mexico. His life and family history reminds us of the contributions the Hispanic community has made to the United States for centuries. Our stories are rooted both in Mexico and the United States and our values are the same: hard work, family, faith, and education.