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Washington, DC — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) released the following statement after Pete Buttigieg was confirmed as the Secretary of Transportation.

"I offer my congratulations to Pete Buttigieg who was just confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Secretary of Transportation and the first openly gay cabinet secretary in U.S. history.

"From freight rail to public transit, green energy to commercial aviation, the next Transportation Secretary has the opportunity to make an immediate and lasting impact in Chicago and across the country.

Chicago, IL — Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement marking the beginning of Black History Month:

"During Black History Month we recognize the contributions of the Black community and honor Black leaders who risked their lives to advance fairness and equality, including our beloved Representatives John Lewis, Elijah Cummings, and Mayor Harold Washington.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Representative Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), and introduced a critical legislative package to protect immigrant rights.

Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the passing of community activist Raúl Montes Sr.:

"On January 23rd, my wife Evelyn and I lost a dear friend, and my neighborhood of Little Village lost a beloved community member: Raúl Montes Sr.

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García (D-IL), Grace Meng (D-NY), and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced the National Office of New Americans Act in the House of Representatives. U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA) will introduce the same measure in the Senate. The bill—which seeks to welcome and assist immigrants and refugees as they acclimate to life in America—comes as President Biden seeks to overhaul the nation's immigration system.