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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:
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Washington, D.C.- Today Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), joined by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07) and 83 more Democratic Members, including Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Immigration and Citizenship Subcommittee Chair Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), sent a letter to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) director Lee Cissna raising grave concerns about the growing backlog of adjudications at the agency.
Washington, DC- Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement on the passing of Pastor Victor H. Rodriguez:
"I was saddened to learn the tragic news of the passing of Pastor Vic, as we all called him. This is a huge loss for my district and for Chicago. Years ago, he was able to purchase an abandoned church and transform it into one of the most important community centers in Little Village, with a bilingual, multi-cultural congregation that attracted young people from across the city.
Washington, DC- El Congresista Jesús "Chuy" García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre el fallecimiento del Pastor Víctor H. Rodríguez:
"Me enteré con gran tristeza sobre la trágica noticia de la muerte del pastor Vic, como todos lo llamábamos. Esta es una gran pérdida para mi distrito y para Chicago. Hace años, él compró una iglesia abandonada y la transformó en uno de los centros comunitarios más importantes de La Villita, con una congregación bilingüe y multicultural que atrajo a jóvenes de toda la ciudad.
Washington, D.C. – On Thursday, February 7, 2019 Congressman Chuy García (IL-04) spoke at the opening hearing of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure entitled, "The Cost of Doing Nothing: Why Investing in Our Nation's Infrastructure Cannot Wait."
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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: