Press Releases
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:
"Climate change is one of the most consequential challenges we face as a country, global community and as a generation. It poses a great threat to our future, but also an immense opportunity to harness the great ingenuity of the American spirit.
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:
Washington, D.C.—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) released the following statement on President Trump and Republicans' decision to temporarily reopen the federal government and end the Trump Shutdown:
"It has taken 35 days for President Trump and Senator McConnell to agree to reopen the government and pay federal employees. But the pocketbooks of 800,000 workers who lived in uncertainty for more than a month will not be able to recover immediately. Furthermore, any appropriations agreement needs to include backpay for contract workers.
Chicago, IL— Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in recognition of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day:
"Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to fighting for economic and social justice. He sought change through non-violent means and dreamed of an America where everyone would have equal opportunity regardless of the color of their skin."
Chicago, IL-- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement today, on day 29 of the federal government shutdown, in response to President Trump's speech:
"President Trump has gone on television again with a proposal that is a sham. It fails to bring 800,000 public employees back to work and it fails to address permanent solutions to DACA and TPS. Trump insists on holding Americans hostage to the idea of a wall that people don't want.
Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) released the following statement after his appointment to the House Financial Services and Transportation and Infrastructure Committees:
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement today in response to the court ruling that Commerce Secretary Ross' attempt to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census is unlawful:
Chicago, IL—Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), joined Members of Congress from the Illinois Delegation and representatives of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association this morning at O'Hare International Airport for a press conference to call President Trump to end the government shutdown. Members in attendance included Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthy (IL-08), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06).
Below are Congressman García's prepared remarks: