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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, who represents Illinois' 4th district in the U.S. Congress, shared updates on his recent activities and roles through a series of tweets. García, who has been serving in Congress since 2019 after replacing Luis Gutiérrez, continues to engage with community leaders and advance progressive policies.

On December 4, 2024, Congressman García tweeted about participating in a roundtable discussion alongside Mexican Consul Mendivil and members of the Chicago Consular Corps. He emphasized the importance of updating these leaders on his congressional work and expressed eagerness for ongoing collaboration to support immigrant communities. The tweet read: "I joined the Mexican Consul Mendivil, and Chicago Consular Corps members for a roundtable discussion to provide an update on my work in Congress and listen to their recommendations and concerns. I look forward to our continued partnership serving our immigrant communities."

The following day, December 5, 2024, García announced his election as Whip for the 119th Congress via Twitter. He highlighted his commitment to advocating for working people through policies centered around equity and justice. His message stated: ".@USProgressives is committed to fighting for working people. I am honored to be elected as Whip for the 119th Congress and am ready to stand strong and fight for people-centered policies rooted in equity and justice for all."

Additionally, on December 5, 2024, he directed followers to read his full statement by providing a link in another tweet: "Read my full statement here: https://t.co/6V5qP7UTRP"