Illinois' 4th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 4th Congressional District
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Lopez slams Garcia for giving lip service to Hamas terror attacks: ‘Chuy gloss over the terrorist attack’
Chicago Alderman Ray Lopez, currently contesting against U.S. Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia in the upcoming March primary election, has criticized Garcia's recent address at the Rainbow Push Coalition's "Emergency Summit For Gaza." Garcia expressed concern over the potential repercussions of Israel's defense forces' retaliation, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying that such a response "would only push peace further away."
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Lopez: ‘True to his character and his record, Garcia is sympathetic to terrorists, whether overseas or here at home’
Chicago 15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, a candidate for the 4th Congressional District, had harsh words for his opponent incumbent U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia (D-IL) for comments made against Israel in the wake of the Hamas attacks on Israeli civilians.
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Lopez: ‘Common sense doesn’t have to be extreme or even partisan. Common sense is knowing right from wrong’
15th Ward Alderman Ray Lopez, a candidate for the 4th Congressional District, is emphasizing the importance of common sense and holding individuals accountable for their actions after a series of “teen takeovers” throughout the summer of 2023.
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García, Pritzker, Johnson, Durbin, Members of the IL Delegation Business and Immigration Leaders Join to Urge President Biden To Expand Work Permits
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Illinois elected officials, immigration advocates and representatives from the business sector, at a press conference hosted by the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) Action to continue urging President Biden to use his existing legal authority to expand work authorizations and help address the labor shortage crisis.
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García, Local Elected Officials, Advocates Call on Biden Administration to Increase Funding for Migrants, Expand Parole and Work Permits
On August 23, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), joined by local elected officials and advocates from across Chicago and surrounding suburbs, held a roundtable and a press conference to reiterate his call to the Biden administration for an increase in federal funding for food, shelter and legal services for immigrants as well as expanded parole and work permits for both new migrants and long-term contributing immigrant workers.
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Rep. García’s Statement on President Biden Granting Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms and Flooding in Illinois
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement after President Biden granted a Major Disaster Declaration for Illinois:
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Statement from Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jesús “Chuy” García on Death of a Three-Year-Old Child on Asylum-Seeker Bus from Texas to Chicago
On August 11, Reps. Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the reported death of a three-year-old child on a bus sponsored by the state of Texas that was carrying asylum-seekers from Texas to Chicago:
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Rep. García’s Statement on Reports of Chicago Police Officers Engaging in Illegal Sexual Conduct With Migrants
On July 7, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) released the following statement on allegations of Chicago police officers engaging in sexual conduct with migrants:
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Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court’s in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the Congressional Equality Caucus, issued the following statement condemning the Supreme Court’s ruling in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis.
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Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Block Student Loan Relief
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to block the President’s student loan debt relief program.
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Rep. García’s Statement on Supreme Court Overturning Affirmative Action
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn affirmative action.
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Congressman García’s Statement Marking One Year Since Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade June 24, 2023
On June 24, marks one year since the U.S. Supreme Court took away the constitutional right to abortion.
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Rep. García Delivers Floor Speech Opposing Republican’s Attempts to Scapegoat Immigrants
Rep. García Delivers Floor Speech Opposing Republican’s Attempts to Scapegoat Immigrants
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Rep. García, CHC and CBC Members Urge SCOTUS to Rule in Favor of Student Debt Forgiveness
On June 21, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) joined Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44), and Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14), Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) and Troy Carter (LA-02), at a press conference urging the Supreme Court to rule in favor of President Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Plan – which forgives up to $20,000 in student loan debt for up to 43 million student loan borrowers.
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Rep. García’s Statement on Insurance Cuts for Immigrants in Illinois
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to the announcement that the state of Illinois will close enrollment for thousands of immigrants who are currently eligible for insurance programs:
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Rep. García’s Statement on FAA Reauthorization
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, released the following statement after H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation (SGRLAA), the bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs was passed in committee this week:
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Rep. García’s Statement on Biden Administration’s Failure to Redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Nepal
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) issued the following statement on the Biden Administration’s decision to not redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua:
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Reps. Jesús “Chuy” García and Brian Fitzpatrick Re-Introduce Bipartisan Cargo Flight Deck Security Act
Last week, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), re-introduced the Cargo Flight Deck Security Act.
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García, Espaillat, Urge Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Redesignation for Venezuelan Nationals Currently Residing in the United States
WASHINGTON, DC – On June 9, Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur Jaddou urging the Biden administration to expeditiously utilize its statutory authority to redesignate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals who have been continuously residing or physically present in the United States since May 2023.
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In Case You Missed It: Rep. García Delivers Speech Honoring the Life and Legacy of Rudy Lozano
Washington, DC – Thursday, June 8th marks 40 years since Chicago activist Rudy Lozano’s assassination. On Wednesday, June 7th, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives honoring Mr. Lozano’s life and legacy.