Chicago City Wire

CHICAGO— On May 1, 2023, Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García announced his appointment as Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

“Our work is urgent, and our mission is clear. The Progressive Caucus is writing the policy for a more equitable and sustainable future. I’ve spent my career building coalitions, and I look forward to continuing that work in this position to build the power we need to deliver for working people,” said Congressman García.

"Congressman Chuy García is a valued member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and our leadership, and I'm thrilled to appoint him for a second term as Deputy Whip for the 118th Congress,” said Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. “From chairing our Caucus Immigration Task Force to introducing groundbreaking legislation to protect the rights of airport workers from corporate abuse, he never fails to bring his essential expertise and lived experience to the work of legislating — and the CPC and the country are all better off for it. I look forward to continuing to work with Rep. García as a member of our Executive Board."

Congressman García has also been appointed Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Taskforce.

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