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August 8, 2024

During the August District Work Period, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) will partner with Illinois Senator Celina Villanueva, State Representatives Aarón Ortiz and Norma Hernández, Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya and Frank Aguilar, Chicago Alderpeople Michael D.

August 8, 2024

–Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) is back from leading a congressional delegation to Bogotá for the Panamerican Congress in Colombia.  The organization focuses on "hemispheric cooperation, democracy and the climate crisis." In a statement, Garcia said he's concerned about an "increasingly coordinated group of right-wing politicians, who use election denial, lawfare and repression to consolidate their power." Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) also attended the event.

August 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nannette Barragán (CA-44), Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Congressman Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), joined by 15 colleagues, sent a letter to Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Attorney General Merrick Garland, and USCIS Director Ur Jaddou, expressing serious concerns about recent decisions by the Biden administration that would significantly limit access and the right to seek asylum at the U.S.

Issues:Immigration
August 2, 2024

Following a July audit on the Berkeley Environmental Health Division’s failure to meet food safety inspection targets, Tuesday’s Berkeley City Council meeting reviewed the audit alongside discussions to amend the Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929, or the Registry Bill.   

July 23, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement following the release of body-worn camera footage of the police killing of Sonya Massey:

Issues:Chicago
July 21, 2024

CHICAGO — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision to not seek re-election:

July 21, 2024

CHICAGO — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la decisión del Presidente Joe Biden de no buscar la reelección:

July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC— Hoy, los Congresistas Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) y Lou Correa (CA-46) se unieron a la American Business Immigration Coalition, American Families United y SEIU en una conferencia de prensa virtual para destacar cómo la reciente Acción Ejecutiva para expandir las autorizaciones de trabajo para cónyuges inmigrantes y padres de ciudadanos estadounidenses ayudará a mantener unidas a las familias, fortalecer la economía y ayudar a crear empleos.

July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC— Today Congressmen Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) and Lou Correa (CA-46) joined the American Business Immigration Coalition, American Families United and SEIU at a virtual press conference to highlight how the recent Executive Action to expand work authorizations for immigrant spouses and parents of U.S. citizens will help keep families together, strengthen the economy and help create jobs.

July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring the Centennial Anniversary of the Village of Berkeley, Illinois. 

Issues:Chicago