Statements and posts
13 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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
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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…”
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Congressman García Secures $5.5 Million for Midway Airport
Secured $5.5 million federal grant for Midway Airport taxiway and pavement improvements.
“Midway Airport is a major domestic travel hub for the Midwest and a source of employment for constituents in my district.”
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Con Apoyo del Congresista García, el Aeropuerto Midway Recibir $5.5 Millones
Secured $5.5 million federal grant for Midway Airport taxiway and pavement improvements.
“El Aeropuerto Midway es un importante centro de viajes nacionales para el Medio Oeste y una fuente de empleo para los residentes de mi distrito”
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Today, Congressmembers Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), joined by a coalition of local elected officials including State Senator Celina Villanueva, State…
“A year ago, the Trump administration tried to break us and take away our dignity by sending masked federal agents into our city through Operation Midway Blitz. They failed, and instead our community came together, stood up and challenged their abuse of power.”
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Hoy, los miembros del Congreso Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Mike Quigley (IL-05) y Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) —acompañados por una coalición de funcionarios electos locales, entre ellos la senadora estatal Celina…
“Hace un año, la administración Trump intentó quebrantarnos y arrebatarnos la dignidad enviando a agentes federales enmascarados a nuestra ciudad mediante la Operación Midway Blitz. Fracasaron; en su lugar, nuestra comunidad se unió, alzó la voz y desafió su abuso de poder”
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Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 27 of his colleagues in a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon demanding she provide answers and transparency about the growing federal student loan default crisis as nearly a record of 10…
“Student loan default should not become an inevitable consequence of pursuing higher education.”
Mentions H.R. 1 · voted Nay Jul 3, 2025, roll 189
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Congressman García’s Statement on the Passing of Gloria Steinem
As a towering icon of the women’s movement, she dedicated her life to raise awareness, educate and fight for reproductive rights, equality in the workplace and at home, and to end violence against women.
“We have a moral obligation to protect reproductive rights, provide paid maternity and paternity leave, affordable childcare, equal pay for equal work, and protections against domestic violence. We must do this for Gloria, for our partners and wives, for our sisters, our daughters and granddaughters who deserve a more…”
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Congressman García Participates in the Third Panamerican Congress
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) participated in the Third Panamerican Congress that took place from Friday, Aug. 21, through Sunday, Aug. 23.
“Those of us who serve in the United States Congress share the vision of this Panamerican Congress.”