Press Releases

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:

Chicago, IL- Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the conclusion of the investigation by Special Counsel Robert Mueller:

"No one, including the President, is above the law. The fundamental integrity of our democracy is at stake.

"This morning, Special Counsel Mueller repeated in no uncertain terms: The President has obstructed justice; the Mueller Report did not clear the President of any crimes; and it is the job of Congress to hold the President accountable.

Washington, DC- Today on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) delivered a speech highlighting the importance that passing H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act has for his constituents. Following is the text of his remarks.

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Washington, DC– Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined Members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus at a press conference to denounce the inhumane treatment that has led to the death of another child under custody of the Department of Homeland Security. The latest victim, a 16-year-old Guatemalan immigrant, had been detained for seven days in Weslaco, Texas. Congressman García issued the following statement:

Washington, DC- At a hearing of the Financial Services Committee today, Congressman "Chuy" García (IL-04) called on Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson to support H.R. 1690, the Safe Housing for Families Act, which would make carbon monoxide (CO) detectors mandatory in public housing units subsidized by HUD.

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Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the immigration proposal announced today by President Trump:

"The proposal created by Jared Kushner and Stephen Miller and presented by President Trump today is an ill-advised immigration plan that will not address the challenges our families have faced for a long time. Not even Republicans like the plan.