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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:
"I am 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.
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. This critical reauthorization makes vital improvements that will further build upon the life-saving protections for women throughout Illinois and across the country.
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.
Trump on Tuesday once again threatened to shut down the U.S.-Mexico border over security concerns. When asked about the economic impacts of closing the border, Trump told reporters at the White House that "Security is more important to me than trade. So we're going to have a slower border or a closed border."
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.
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.
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":