Press Releases
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following statement following committee-passage of the bipartisan H.R. 8408 Aircraft Certificate Reform & Accountability Act, legislation to strengthen aviation safety following two deadly crashes involving the Boeing 737 MAX.
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court of the United States:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) today introduced the Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 to establish an Office of Minority and Women Inclusion within each covered agency of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the indictment of only one of the three police officers involved in Breonna Taylor's death:
"This verdict does not serve justice to Breonna Taylor, her family, or our community. It's a slap on the wrist for one police officer—and a slap in the face for Black and Brown communities across the country.
Washington, DC – Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) partnered with the National Partnership for New Americans today in a virtual rally and press conference marking National Voter Registration Day with a call for new Americans to amplify their voice and vote this November. Rep. García was joined by Reps. Grace Meng (D-NY), Judy Chu (D-CA) and Norma Torres (D-CA), as well as Judge Lina Hidalgo of Harris County, TX, Angelica Salas of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA) and Nicole Melaku of the National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA).
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the creation of the immigration unit within the Cook County Public Defender's Office:
Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced a congressional resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day. The designation of a specific day to honor Hispanic nurses will help raise awareness of their accomplishments and the important work they carry out in our communities. The full text of the resolution can be found here.
Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:
"My wife Evelyn and I are heartbroken by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A trailblazer for women's rights and gender equality, her brilliance, tenacity, and legacy will continue to inspire us all.
Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined a letter led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Judy Chu (CA-27), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and signed by a total of 173 Members of Congress, urging the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to open an immediate investigation into new whistleblower allegations of mass hysterectomies being performed on women detained at the privately-run Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Ga.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month:
"September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. In the midst of a historic pandemic, we celebrate not only our heritage, but also the strength and resilience de nuestra gente. This spirit of solidarity and persistence, that we know well in the Latino community, has moved us to take care of our neighbors now more than ever.