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Reps. García, Meng, and Jayapal, and Senators Markey and Hirono Introduce Sweeping “New Deal for New Americans” Act to Welcome and Support Immigrants and Refugees
February 24, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Grace Meng (NY-06), and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Mazie K.

Issues:Immigration
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Buttigieg makes equity a top priority for DOT
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In passing the Equality Act, the U.S. could send a message to the world about LBGTQ+ rights
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Illinois elected officials push back on metal recycler's proposed move to Chicago's Southeast Side
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Feds Asked To Test Air Pollution At Site Of Planned Southeast Side Metal Scrapper
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Latinx reps grill Robinhood CEO at GameStop Hearing
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OP-ED: Housing is a Human Right — It's Time for Congress to Act Like it is
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Congressman García’s Statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
February 18, 2021
Press Release

CHICAGO, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement regarding the bicameral U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, introduced today:

Issues:Immigration
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Congressman García Appointed Vice Chair of House Committee on Natural Resources
February 18, 2021
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CHICAGO, IL - This week, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García was appointed Vice Chair of the House Committee on Natural Resources for the 117th Congress. Congressman García, the only member of the Illinois Delegation serving on the committee, released the following statement:

Issues:EnvironmentPuerto Rico
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Representatives Garcia, Pressley and Takano Relaunch Future of Transportation Caucus
February 17, 2021
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-41) relaunched the Future of Transportation Caucus, to continue creating a vision for the future of our transportation system that emphasizes equity, access, and sustainability.

Issues:Transportation and Infrastructure
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