Press Releases
Washington, DC- Yesterday, the Committee on Financial Services convened the hearing entitled, "Homelessness in America: Examining the Crisis and Solutions to End Homelessness."
Washington, DC- During the Trump Shutdown, between 30 and 40 percent of FAA employees were furloughed, challenging the agency's ability to fulfill its critical mission. Today the Subcommittee on Aviation of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure held a hearing on "Putting U.S. Aviation at Risk: The Impact of the Shutdown".
Washington, D.C.- Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), joined by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) and 83 more Democratic Members, including Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), sent a letter to U.S.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement on the passing of Pastor Victor H. Rodriguez:
Washington, DC- El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento del Pastor Víctor H. Rodríguez:
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Congressman Chuy García (IL-04) spoke at the opening hearing of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure entitled, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation's Infrastructure Cannot Wait."
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Washington, D.C.— Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement as original cosponsor of the Green New Deal Resolution that recognizes the federal government's duty to pursue environmentally sustainable and socially equitable development in the 21st century:
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined colleagues from the House and Senate today to unveil legislation to put patients over profits by addressing the prescription drug affordability crisis. The Medicare Negotiation and Competitive Licensing Act, would enable the federal government to negotiate prices of prescription drugs.
Washington, D.C.— Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), and his colleagues Reps. José E. Serrano (NY-15), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), led by Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) introduced a critical legislative package to protect immigrant rights.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 790, the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019: