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Washington, DC- Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García upon learning of the decision by Cook County Circuit Court Judge Eve Reilly granting a temporary restraining order to prevent Westlake Hospital from closing:
The sudden suspension of services drew the ire of U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" García, D-Ill.; the hospital is in his 4th Congressional District. He condemned the decision in a statement saying the hospital was a "critical asset for Melrose Park."
In an email statement released Monday, Congressman Garcíasaid that he was "very concerned about reports that Westlake Hospital may be closing as soon as tomorrow.
"The closure of the hospital would harm people in my community who are currently being treated by doctors in that facility and who don't have other options for their health care," he said.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement regarding the closing of Westlake Hospital:
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement upon President Trump's announcement of Kirstjen Nielsen leaving her position as Secretary of Homeland Security:
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.
By Maria Curi
Congressional Democrats believe President Trump's threat to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border would hurt his administration's push to get the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement ratified, lawmakers told Inside U.S. Trade this week.
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.
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.
Congressman "Chuy" García was mentioned in a news article highlighting his bicameral bill, the Safe Housing for Families Act, with Representative Joe Cunningham (SC-01) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) on March 30. This Act will provide carbon monoxide detectors in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing units.