Press Releases
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after the passing of his dear friend and union leader Karen Lewis:
"My heart is broken for the passing of my dear friend and legendary labor activist Karen Lewis. As head of the Chicago Teachers Union, she forcefully fought for educators and students, and mentored generations of defenders of workers' rights in Chicago and the nation. Today is a sad day for the labor movement.
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:
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.
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:
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.
"From freight rail to public transit, green energy to commercial aviation, the next Transportation Secretary has the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact in Chicago and across the country.
Chicago, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement marking the beginning of Black History Month:
"During Black History Month we recognize the contributions of the Black community and honor Black leaders who risked their lives to advance fairness and equality, including our beloved Representatives John Lewis, Elijah Cummings, and Mayor Harold Washington.
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.
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the passing of community activist Raúl Montes Sr.:
"On January 23rd, my wife Evelyn and I lost a dear friend, and my neighborhood of Little Village lost a beloved community member: Raúl Montes Sr.
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the National Office of New Americans Act in the House of Representatives. U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) will introduce the same measure in the Senate. The bill—which seeks to welcome and assist immigrants and refugees as they acclimate to life in America—comes as President Biden seeks to overhaul the nation's immigration system.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Judy Chu (CA-27) and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) introduced the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution today. This north star for immigration reform was drafted alongside FIRM Action — the nation's largest immigrant rights network — and is a progressive vision to transform the immigration system to one that is focused on dignity and rooted in the needs and lives of impacted people.