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Washington, DC – Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Debbie Dingell (MI-12) and more than 100 Members of Congress to introduce the Medicare for All Act of 2019. This legislation, endorsed by health, labor and consumer advocacy groups, including National Nurses United, American Federation of Teachers, Physicians for a National Health Program, Public Citizen and the Center for Popular Democracy, would ensure that every person in America has access to comprehensive health care.

Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) voted in favor of H.R. 8, legislation which requires a background check on every gun sale or transfer, including those conducted by unlicensed gun sellers.

Congressman García issued the following statement following the passage of this bill in the U.S. House of Representatives:

"As a Member of the House representing a district disproportionately affected by gun violence, I know firsthand the toll it takes on our communities.

Washington, DC- Today during a hearing of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, "Examining How Federal Infrastructure Policy Could Help Mitigate and Adapt to Climate Change", Congressman Jesus "Chuy" García highlighted the impact that climate change has on underserved, working class and minority communities:

"The fact is, climate change is causing more extreme weather events and will put more strain on our crumbling infrastructure. During the last polar vortex, two steel beams supporting Lake Shore Drive in Chicago cracked as did transit rail in Minneapolis.

Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) spoke on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives today in support of a resolution to terminate President Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the southern border. Below is a link to the video and his remarks, as delivered:

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"Since when do we call human beings in need national emergencies?

Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García released the following statement after voting against the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019:

"I acknowledge and appreciate the hard-fought compromise that Democratic conferees sought to achieve while crafting this legislation. Never again should the financial security of more than 800,000 federal employees be put at risk for political gamesmanship.

Washington, DC- Yesterday, the Committee on Financial Services convened the hearing entitled, "Homelessness in America: Examining the Crisis and Solutions to End Homelessness."

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Annual Homeless Assessment Report, there were 552,830 people experiencing homelessness in the United States on a single night in 2018. Racial minorities are disproportionately represented among people experiencing homelessness in 2018.

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". Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, a Member of the Subcommittee made the following statement:

Click here to watch the full remarks.