Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García, representing Illinois' 4th district in the U.S. Congress, has been vocal on social media about various issues affecting his constituents and the nation. Through a series of tweets, García addresses corporate mergers, legislative milestones, and community engagement.
On December 12, 2024, Congressman García expressed his approval of the Federal Trade Commission's actions against a major corporate merger. He stated: "This is good news for everyone. The Kroger-Albertsons merger would have hurt grocery workers, consumers, and driven up prices for all. Thank you to the @FTC for fighting against this clear example of corporate greed."
The following day, December 13, 2024, García reflected on an important legislative achievement by commemorating the anniversary of a significant law. He tweeted: "2 years ago, the #RespectforMarriageAct was signed into law. I’m proud to have voted for this bill, which includes critical protections for same-sex and interracial couples."
Later that day, García shared his experience attending a local event aimed at fostering civic engagement within the Muslim community in Illinois. He remarked: "Honored to attend the Muslim Civic Coalition's annual State of the Coalition brunch this past weekend and connect with local leaders and officials. As a Congressmember from Illinois, I’m proud to work with our local Muslim community for the greater good of our state."
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