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Washington, DC - Today, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Donna Shalala (FL-27) introduced a congressional resolution to designate September 22nd as National Hispanic Nurses Day. The designation of a specific day to honor Hispanic nurses will help raise awareness of their accomplishments and the important work they carry out in our communities. The full text of the resolution can be found here.

Chicago, IL - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

"My wife Evelyn and I are heartbroken by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A trailblazer for women's rights and gender equality, her brilliance, tenacity, and legacy will continue to inspire us all.

Washington, DC - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) joined a letter led by Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Judy Chu (CA-27), Jerrold Nadler (NY-10) and Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), and signed by a total of 173 Members of Congress, urging the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Inspector General Joseph Cuffari to open an immediate investigation into new whistleblower allegations of mass hysterectomies being performed on women detained at the privately-run Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Ga.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month:

"September 15th marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month. In the midst of a historic pandemic, we celebrate not only our heritage, but also the strength and resilience de nuestra gente. This spirit of solidarity and persistence, that we know well in the Latino community, has moved us to take care of our neighbors now more than ever.