Jesús G. "Chuy" García
U.S. Representative · IL-4 · Democrat
Statements and posts
226 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Pick a week or a day to set the dates below. One count per message: copies of one post on X and Bluesky count once, and reposts aren’t counted. Shading is scaled to García’s own volume over the last 12 months (a typical active day = 2). Aug 24, 2026 – Nov 10, 2026.
All 226 statements
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Led letter to Secretary Rubio urging suspension of military assistance to Ecuador over democratic backsliding.
“The United States cannot credibly claim to support democracy and the fight against drug-trafficking and organized crime while at the same time expanding its security relationship with a government that is rapidly tightening its authoritarian grip on power.”
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Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García’s Statement on Trump Elevating Stephen Miller to Chief of Staff
Criticized Stephen Miller's appointment as Trump's Chief of Staff as white supremacist and immigration hardliner.
“Trump is showing us exactly who he is by elevating this white supremacist to Chief of Staff. The American people reject his hateful vision, and Democrats will hold him and every other criminal in the Trump Administration accountable.”
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Led letter to Secretary Rubio urging suspension of military assistance to Ecuador over democratic backsliding.
“Estados Unidos no puede afirmar de manera creíble que apoya la democracia y la lucha contra el narcotráfico y el crimen organizado, mientras, al mismo tiempo, amplía su cooperación en materia de seguridad con un gobierno que está consolidando rápidamente su control autoritario del poder”
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Criticized Stephen Miller's appointment as Trump's Chief of Staff as white supremacist and immigration hardliner.
“Al elevar a este supremacista blanco al cargo de jefe de gabinete, Trump nos muestra exactamente quién es. El pueblo estadounidense rechaza su visión cargada de odio, y los Demócratas exigirán cuentas tanto a él como a cualquier otro criminal dentro de la administración Trump, a partir de enero”
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Opposed Trump administration rule requiring Head Start programs to be English-only.
“Designación del inglés como idioma oficial de los Estados Unidos”
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García, Ramirez Oppose Trump’s Effort Requiring Head Start Programs to be English-Only
Opposed Trump administration rule requiring Head Start programs to be English-only.
“Head Start has long recognized that children learn best when educational programs reflect their developmental needs, home languages, and family experiences. For decades, Head Start programs have supported English language development while respecting the linguistic and cultural identities of the communities they serve”
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El Congresista García Sobre la Vida y el legado de Dolores Huerta
Issued statement honoring Dolores Huerta's life and legacy in labor, feminist, and civil rights movements.
“Dolores será recordada por su espíritu inquebrantable y su lucha incansable en favor de los trabajadores. Descansa, querida amiga”
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Congressman García on the Life and Legacy of Dolores Huerta
Issued statement honoring Dolores Huerta's life and legacy in labor, feminist, and civil rights movements.
“Dolores will be remembered for her unbreakable spirit and tireless fight for working people. Rest in power, my dear friend.”
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Congressman García Statement on Suspicious Mail
Reported suspicious mail intercepted at his district office; thanked law enforcement.
“I am thankful for the diligent work of all law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation. These attacks will not intimidate or deter us from serving our constituents.”
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Declaración del Congresista García sobre Correspondencia Sospechosa
Reported suspicious mail intercepted at his district office; thanked law enforcement.
“Agradezco la labor diligente de todas las agencias del orden público que participan en la investigación. Estos ataques no nos intimidarán ni nos disuadirán de seguir sirviendo a las personas que representamos”
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Condemned Israeli government persecution of Palestinian healthcare workers and called for their release.
“Israel’s systematic annihilation of medical facilities and healthcare workers is not an accident or unfortunate consequence of war; it is an intentional policy designed to further occupation, apartheid, and genocide against the Palestinian people. We demand the immediate release of Dr.”
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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”
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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.”
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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”
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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”
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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”
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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.”
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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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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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Recognizing Chicago Alderperson Michael Rodriguez
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the work of a community activist, nonprofit leader, a youth mentor, a beloved dad and husband, Chicago Alderperson Michael Rodriguez. Alderperson Mike Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of the 22nd Ward, representing it in the city council since 2019. Mike is my…
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Called for accountability for DHS immigration enforcement and passage of Dream and Promise Act.
“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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Called for accountability for DHS immigration enforcement and passage of Dream and Promise Act.
“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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García led 27 colleagues in letter demanding Education Secretary address 10 million student loan defaults.
“Student loan default should not become an inevitable consequence of pursuing higher education”
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Congressman García’s Statement on the Passing of Gloria Steinem
Issued statement honoring Gloria Steinem's legacy as women's rights activist and feminist icon.
“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.”
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Operation Midway Blitz Anniversary
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 1 year since the Federal Government under the Trump administration invaded Chicago, an American city, through Operation Midway Blitz. President Trump was elected promising to go after ``the worst of the worst,'' but what we saw in Chicago was a spree of…
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.