Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted to pass H.R. 1585 a bipartisan, robust, long-term Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. The 1994 Violence Against Women Act established groundbreaking protections from violence and abuse for all Americans, and helped ensure victims and survivors have the support they need. This critical reauthorization makes vital improvements that will further build upon the life-saving protections for women throughout Illinois and across the country.
Washington, DC – Today, Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) led more than 60 of their colleagues in an effort to prevent U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from closing its international field offices. Last month, the agency announced it would close nearly two-dozen offices in 21 countries around the globe that assist with refugee and asylum cases, help Americans who are adopting children from abroad, and process applications to reunite families. The offices also work to combat immigration fraud.
Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement in response to President Trump's decision to cut assistance to the Central American countries in the Northern Triangle and his threats to close the border with Mexico.
"President Trump's decision to cut direct assistance to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador and his threats to close the border with Mexico demonstrate his disregard for our neighbors in the region, and his ignorance about the domestic impacts that our foreign policy decisions have.
Washington, DC— Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement in response to U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Kevin McAleenan's claims that the southern border is at a "breaking point":
Washington, DC—Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined the Faith In Action's immigrants' rights campaign, LA RED, American Friends Service Committee, Bend the Arc, Church World Service and the Friends Committee on National Legislation to call for a humane budget that invests in communities and cuts funding for immigration enforcement agencies. Congressman García issued the following statement:
Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the Mueller Report:
Chicago, IL- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued this statement in response to President Trump's veto of H.J.Res. 46, the resolution terminating his unlawful emergency declaration:
"The President's veto of the resolution terminating his Emergency Declaration is another act of defiance against the Constitution of the United States of America. Our country does not need an ineffective and wasteful wall. What we need is to fix our broken immigration system. I will vote to override this veto."
Washington, DC– U.S. Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), a member of the House Financial Services Committee which has jurisdiction of federal housing, and Representative Joe Cunningham (SC-01) on Tuesday introduced the Safe Housing for Families Act to provide carbon monoxide detectors in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing units. Democratic Whip Clyburn along with Reps. Norton, Moore, Clarke, Velázquez, S. Maloney, Clay, Tlaib, Fudge, Rose, Cohen and others joined as original cosponsors.
Washington, DC- Today Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement after joining 203 of his colleagues to introduce H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, legislation that would allow more than 2 million Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to continue to enrich our nation by providing them with a path to citizenship.
Washington, DC- Today Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García voted in support of H.R. 1, The For The People Act, a historic reform package to fight corruption and protect democracy in our country.
"Today we passed a historic package of democracy reforms, ethics standards, and voting protections to ensure government works for the public interest, not special interests.