Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) successfully included two provisions in H.R. 2740, the first Democratic Majority-passed Appropriations package since 2010. H.R. 2740 provides $982.8 billion to fund federal departments including Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, and Energy until Sept 30, 2020.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the President's latest threat to deport millions of immigrants and target families:
"It is no coincidence that President Trump is fanning the flames of hate and threatening immigrant families with deportation on the same day he is kicking off his presidential campaign. This is the same strategy of dividing Americans he has used since he first ran for president.
Washington, DC – Hoy, los representantes Chuy García (IL-04) y Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) anunciaron la inclusión de lenguaje nuevo relacionado con el plan de Servicios de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) para cerrar sus oficinas internacionales en el informe para acompañar la ley de asignaciones presupuestales del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional.
Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) announced the inclusion of important language relating to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) plan to close its international field offices in the report to accompany the bill funding the Department of Homeland Security.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" García (IL-04) today released the following statement regarding the latest brutal chapter in the Syrian civil war in Idlib:
Chicago, IL- El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración lo sobre la muerte de Carmen R. Moreno:
Chicago, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following on the passing of Carmen R. Moreno:
"Carmen Moreno was a long-time Little Village resident who owned and operated Azteca Currency Exchange on 26th Street. She will be remembered in the community for her friendliness and commitment to improving the neighborhood. Her involvement with the Little Village Chamber of Commerce helped strengthen this commercial district, making it the second largest revenue generating area in the city.
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Representatives Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), and Ilhan Omar (IL-05), members of the Congressional New Americans Caucus, released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement upon voting in support of H.R. 6 The Dream and Promise Act:
"This moment has been years in the making, thanks in part to the advocates, allies and young people who have worked bravely for their opportunity to stay in the US—the country they call home. As an immigrant and as the Representative of a district that is more than one-third foreign born, this is a personal issue. I am proud to vote for The American Dream and Promise Act.
Chicago, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to today's news of Chicago Alderman Ed Burke being charged with expanded bribery and racketeering: