Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Share of party-line votes on each issue where García voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
2. Environmental Protection 4% · 1 of 25 party 4%

Where García broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  García Leads Illinois Members in Letter Condemning Israeli Settler Violence in West Bank Village

  Led letter condemning Israeli settler violence against Palestinians in West Bank village.

  “They have destroyed homes, businesses, and farms, uprooted thousands of olive trees, stolen livestock, blocked food and other necessary supplies from entering the village, and devastated the entire local economy.”

  Israeli Settler Violence in West BankInternational AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Congressman García Leads Members in Effort to Halt Relocation of National Archives Facility in Chicago

  Led 20 lawmakers opposing National Archives facility relocation from Chicago district.

  “This hasty, ill-conceived move would have profoundly harmful consequences. It could restrict access to vital records, including for federal agencies that routinely access them to carry out their mission. It would irreversibly damage staff expertise that has been built for decades around this facility and is inseparable…”

  National Archives Protection ActAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 25, 2026

  García, Ramirez Host Election Protection Roundtable with Local Advocates, Election Officials

  Hosted election security roundtable with officials and advocates to discuss polling location safety.

  “We all know the lengths Trump will go to discredit our elections.”

  2026 Midterm Election Interference ConcernsElection SecurityAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  Rep. García Joins More Than 70 Lawmakers Across the Americas Urging an End to U.S. Boat Strikes and Extrajudicial Killings

  Joined 70+ lawmakers from 13 countries urging end to U.S. boat strikes and extrajudicial killings.

  “Donald Trump is dropping bombs across the Caribbean and Pacific in blatant violation of the law and of fundamental human rights.”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 22, 2026

  El Representante García se une a más de 70 legisladores de las Américas para exigir el fin de los ataques a embarcaciones y las ejecuciones extrajudiciales por parte de EE.UU.

  Joined 70+ lawmakers from the Americas demanding end to U.S. attacks on vessels and extrajudicial executions.

  “Donald Trump está lanzando bombas en el Caribe y el Pacífico en flagrante violación de la ley y de los derechos humanos fundamentales”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

  Representatives García, Hayes and Senator Booker Introduce the DIVERSIFY Act

  Introduced DIVERSIFY Act to expand TEACH Grant for teacher recruitment.

  “Students deserve to see their own diversity reflected in those who teach them. In Chicago, less than 50% of teachers come from diverse backgrounds while Latino and Black students make up nearly 90% of the student population. As the cost of higher education and student loan debt continue to place a growing financial…”

  Teacher RecruitmentAI-read

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill García voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 9 (House median 25) · cosponsored 582 (median 289), 285 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Education, Transportation and Public Works, International Affairs.

• H.R. 10518 Diversify ActEducation · Introduced Sep 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9853 Right to Learn Act of 2026Education · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9678 Good Jobs for Good Airports ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Jul 14, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9513 Community Schools and Health Equity ActHealth · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8612 Reward Work ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
• H.Con.Res. 94 Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.International Affairs · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8218 Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7032 Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff ActEducation · Introduced Jan 13, 2026 In committee

How often García voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle García’s campaign raised $376K: $194K (52%) from individuals and $156K (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $28K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds García

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 59.

1. Air Line Pilots Association Labor union PAC
2. Allied Pilots Association Labor union PAC
3. Amalgamated Transit Union Labor union PAC

García’s own leadership PAC: Transformative Change PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.