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Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

9/19/2025, 10:03 PM

Jesús G. "Chuy" García Congressional Service

Jesús G. "Chuy" García is a United States Congressman for the state of Illinois. Jesús currently serves as a House Representative for the state of Illinois and has served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Jesús G. "Chuy" García has participated in over 1016 voting sessions, sponsored over 65 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2309 individual bills.

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.

Contact Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Phone Number

(202) 225-8203


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

2334 Rayburn House Office Building


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

Strength in Diversity Act of 2026
Bill S 4535June 4, 2026
Scientific Integrity Act
Bill S 4545June 4, 2026
A resolution recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and to encourage Congress to implement policies to improve the lives of children in the foster care system.
Bill SRES 737June 4, 2026
Safe Cloud Storage Act
Bill S 3023June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 86June 4, 2026
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Bill HCONRES 103June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Bill HJRES 194June 4, 2026
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's initiative to transition the United States-Israel relationship toward mutual defense cooperation and joint economic investment, recognizing the contributions of Israel to joint military operations against Iran, and condemning the global rise of antisemitism.
Bill HRES 1339June 4, 2026
Giving Disadvantaged Businesses Opportunities for Success Act
Bill HR 832December 15, 2023
Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024
Bill HR 8171May 29, 2024
Stop Onerous Surcharges Act
Bill HR 7902April 19, 2024
Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act
Bill HR 6884January 24, 2024
Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023
Bill HR 3909December 12, 2023
Honoring Juan López, a Honduran Catholic leader and human rights advocate murdered in the Tocoa municipality of the Bajo Aguán region of Honduras and commemorating one year since his assassination.
Bill HRES 717October 1, 2025
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization.
Bill HRES 70February 26, 2025
Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Bill HRES 68February 19, 2025
Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.
Bill HRES 629August 2, 2025
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
Bill HRES 581December 2, 2025