Press Releases
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. The bill directs United States representatives to multilateral development banks, such as the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), to assist developing countries as they fight COVID-19.
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 Congress that the Proud Boys engaged in acts of domestic terrorism at the U.S.
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.
The letter was also signed by Senator Ed Markey and Reps. Bass, Blumenauer, Bush, Castro, Cicilline, Espaillat, Grijalva, Hank Johnson, Barbara Lee, Lofgren, Jones, Khanna, McGovern, Moore, Ocasio-Cortez, Pocan, Pressley, Schakowsky, Tlaib, and Welch.
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.