West Cook News

Jesús "Chuy" García, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 4th district, shared several statements on social media reflecting his commitments and actions in various domains. The tweets highlight his advocacy for transgender rights, participation in discussions on energy and infrastructure, and opposition to certain legislative measures.

On November 20, 2024, García acknowledged "#TransgenderDayofRemembrance", stating his commitment to remembering the lives of transgender individuals lost to violence. He emphasized his role as a member of the Equality Caucus and reiterated his dedication to combating anti-transgender hate and violence.

Later that day, he discussed his involvement in a panel at the CHCI Symposium focused on Energy, Infrastructure, & Sustainability. In this tweet from November 20, 2024, he mentioned joining industry leaders to ensure that investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act benefit communities. "I joined business leaders across the industry..."

On November 21, 2024, García expressed his opposition to HR 9495 via social media. He stated that the bill could potentially enable any administration to use federal powers against civil society organizations such as unions and groups advocating for healthcare and civil rights. He voiced concerns about its implications under future administrations including the incoming Trump administration: "I voted against HR 9495 because it gives any administration—including the incoming Trump administration—a tool..."