Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

1/21/2025, 6:00 PM
Status
Active
State
Illinois
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$35,835.53
Date of Birth
1956-04-12
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
2334 Rayburn House Office Building
Phone
(202) 225-8203
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal
Jesús García supports progressive economic policies aimed at reducing income inequality and improving labor rights. He advocates for increased minimum wages and stronger collective bargaining rights.

Agriculture

Liberal
Jesús García emphasizes the importance of sustainable agriculture and supporting local farmers. He advocates for policies that promote environmental conservation in farming practices.

Immigration

Extremely liberal
García is a strong advocate for comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and protections for DACA recipients.

Education

Liberal
Jesús García supports increased federal funding for public education and initiatives to make college more affordable, including the expansion of Pell Grants.

Energy

Liberal
He backs initiatives for transitioning to clean and renewable energy sources while reducing reliance on fossil fuels, emphasizing the need for sustainable energy policies.

Climate change

Extremely liberal
García advocates for aggressive action to combat climate change, supporting legislative measures that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions and promote green technology.

Healthcare

Extremely liberal
Jesús García is in favor of expanding access to healthcare, including support for Medicare for All or similar single-payer healthcare systems to ensure universal coverage.

Housing

Liberal
He supports policies aimed at increasing affordable housing options and addressing homelessness through federal investment and housing assistance programs.

Transportation

Liberal
García promotes investment in public transportation infrastructure, advocating for improvements that increase accessibility and reduce environmental impact.

Veterans affairs

Liberal
He supports improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare for veterans, as well as increasing funding for veterans' services and assistance programs.

Voting rights

Extremely liberal
Jesús García strongly supports the protection and expansion of voting rights, including measures to make voting more accessible and opposing voter suppression efforts.

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Rail Bridge Safety and Transparency Act
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Homes Act of 2024
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American Stability Act
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To permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes.
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Supreme Court Ethics Act.
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UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
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Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2024
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To transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.
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VA Employee Fairness Act of 2024
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End Polluter Welfare for Enhanced Oil Recovery Act of 2024
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Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023
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American Housing and Economic Mobility Act of 2024
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Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use Act of 2024
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Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act of 2024