Jesús G. "Chuy" García
Democrat Representative, District 4, Illinois
5 bills410 cosponsored$376K raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “during his college years at University of Illinois in Chicago (UIC)” source
Public service
- “Congressman García still lives in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago with his beloved wife Evelyn and has three adult children.” source
- “Congressman García was born in Los Pinos, a small village in the Mexican state of Durango.” source
- “Congressman García was elected to represent Chicago's 22nd Ward on the City Council.” source
- “He currently serves as a member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Judiciary Committee.” source
- “He was sworn into office on January 3, 2019, during the 116th Congress.” source
- “In 1965, Congressman García and his family immigrated to the United States with permanent resident status.” source
- “in 1984, when he was elected Committeeman of the Cook County Democratic Party.” source
- “In 1986, he became the Chairman for the Council's Committee on Aviation” source
- “Mr. García also served as State Senator of Illinois' 1st District.” source
- “Prior to his election to Congress in November of 2018, Congressman García was a member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.” source
- “proudly represents the Fourth Congressional District of Illinois” source
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Legislation
HR 10298cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10277cosponsor
Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10297cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10231cosponsor
No Homeless Detention Centers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10186cosponsor
Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1488cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10131cosponsor
National Archives Protection Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10057cosponsor
Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HR 10045cosponsor
To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10063cosponsor
To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10013cosponsor
Compassionate Care Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10040cosponsor
No TSA Data for ICE Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 9958cosponsor
To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9959cosponsor
To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9944cosponsor
To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9943cosponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to help owners and employees of small business concerns understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 9946cosponsor
To require the coverage of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections without the imposition of cost sharing, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9853sponsor
To establish a grant program to support students, families, and school personnel impacted by immigration enforcement actions to ensure that schools remain safe, trauma-informed learning environments, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record
252 yea387 nay15 missed1 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Mayra MaciasIndependent$306K raised
- Christopher Roman GettyIndependent$188K raised
- Byron Sigcho LopezIndependent$182K raised
- Lindsay ChurchIndependent$16K raised
- Jesus GarciaDemocratic· this member—
- Patty GarciaDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$376K
Small donors $15KLarge individual $179KPACs $156K
Spent $384KCash $28K
2024 cycle$863K
Small donors $31KLarge individual $345KPACs $423K
Spent $852KCash $36K
2022 cycle$939K
Small donors $35KLarge individual $424KPACs $446K
Spent $1.0MCash $25K
2020 cycle$838K
Small donors $42KLarge individual $348KPACs $415K
Spent $726KCash $127K
2018 cycle$873K
Small donors $93KLarge individual $419KPACs $301K
Spent $858KCash $15K
Top Contributors
THE CUSTOM COMPANIES INC.$8K
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$7K
NEWSWEB CORP.$7K
CARDENAS MARKETING NETWORK$7K
ARIEL INVESTMENTS$7K
REFLECTION WINDOW + WALL$7K
ALECKO CAPITAL$7K
CARDENAS MARKETING NETWORK$7K
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$7K
SADIYA BUSHNER$7K
Committees
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
House Committee on the Judiciary
- Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement
- The Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10298: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow certain payments made by public service employees to qualify for public service repayment, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-04
legislation
HR 10277: Access to School Supplies Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
HR 10297: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate El Salvador for temporary protected status.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10231: No Homeless Detention Centers Act
cosponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10186: Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HRES 1488: Recognizing the significance of "Chicano/Chicana Heritage Month" in August as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Mexican Americans to the history of the United States.
cosponsor2026-08-24
legislation
HR 10131: National Archives Protection Act
cosponsor2026-08-20
legislation
HR 10057: Early Childhood Educator Professional Improvement Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10045: To provide that no Federal funds may be used to carry out the final rule of the Department of Homeland Security entitled "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility", and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10063: To provide economic empowerment opportunities in the United States through the modernization of public housing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 10013: Compassionate Care Act
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 10040: No TSA Data for ICE Act
cosponsor2026-08-03
legislation
HR 9958: To amend the Head Start Act to expand and improve participation in Head Start programs, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9959: To establish a Green New Deal for public schools.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9944: To authorize judicial review of temporary protected status terminations, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9943: To amend the Small Business Act to help owners and employees of small business concerns understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9946: To require the coverage of testing for certain sexually transmitted infections without the imposition of cost sharing, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 42025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 42019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
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