Jesús G. "Chuy" García
Representative for Illinois · Democratic · United States
“Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor a small family business that was a staple in my district. After 49 years in Cicero, taqueria Mr. Taco, founded in 1976 by Carlos and Thelma Lopez, has closed. The Lopez family had a simple dream to serve good food and make every customer feel at home.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“People from across our region and Nation visit the facility in Chicago to obtain census and naturalization records to prove citizenship status, to find information about Great Lakes vessels on which they serve, to find information about exam records to identify their ancestors, or to study major historical events like the 1894 Pullman Str…”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Closing National Archives Branches in Chicago and California Mr. GARCIA of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the closing of the Chicago and California branches of the National Archives and the relocation of the records.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“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.”
House of Representatives15 September 2026Source ↗
“Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Raul Munoz, a beloved community member, entrepreneur, and cultural steward whose work contributed to my community's gastronomic richness. Raul helped make Little Village the vibrant center of Mexican culture and community that we know today.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗
“Donald Trump and his top officials, including white supremacist Stephen Miller, tried to take our dignity and divide our community, but they failed. The people of Chicago organized. We armed ourselves with whistles, phones, and our U.S. Constitution. We looked after each other. Rapid response organizers kept the community informed.”
House of Representatives2 September 2026Source ↗