Jesús G. "Chuy" García
Democrat Representative, District 4, Illinois
6 bills448 cosponsored$376K raised674 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 10853cosponsor
Yemen TPS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10815cosponsor
Bright Beginnings Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HRES 1627cosponsor
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HCONRES 123cosponsor
Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1592cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10651cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10680cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate food access in community health centers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 10562cosponsor
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make for-profit institutions ineligible for Federal student aid and to protect the integrity of nonprofit institutions of higher education.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HR 10538cosponsor
To establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10597cosponsor
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and 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 10595cosponsor
To subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, the Judiciary, and Education and Workforce, 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.
HRES 1567cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10516cosponsor
To prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 10518sponsor
Diversify Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10503cosponsor
To establish a Federal grant program to reimburse certain States for the costs incurred and damage caused by widespread deployment of Federal immigration officials, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and 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 10498cosponsor
To provide payments to United States taxpayers and dependents to compensate for the costs of the Iran war, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, 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 10455cosponsor
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10439cosponsor
To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record
263 yea395 nay15 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
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.
- Patty GarciaDemocratic$482K raised
- Christopher Roman GettyIndependent$400K raised
- Mayra MaciasIndependent$308K raised
- Byron Sigcho LopezIndependent$188K raised
- Lindsay ChurchIndependent$16K raised
- Jesus GarciaDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$376K
Small donors $15KLarge individual $179KPACs $156K
Spent $394KCash $17K
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 10853: Yemen TPS Act
cosponsor2026-10-19
legislation
HR 10815: Bright Beginnings Act
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HRES 1627: Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to preserve and expand pathways to citizenship.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HCONRES 123: Recognizing the disparity in wages paid to Latinas and the impact of that disparity on women, families, the economy, and the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-06
legislation
HRES 1592: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10651: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10680: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate food access in community health centers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10562: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to make for-profit institutions ineligible for Federal student aid and to protect the integrity of nonprofit institutions of higher education.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
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HR 10538: To establish the Department of Artificial Intelligence and to provide for the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10597: To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10595: To subject certain private funds to joint and several liability with respect to the liabilities of firms acquired and controlled by those funds, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10516: To prohibit air carriers from imposing fees that are not reasonable and proportional to the costs incurred by the air carriers, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HR 10518: Diversify Act
sponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10503: To establish a Federal grant program to reimburse certain States for the costs incurred and damage caused by widespread deployment of Federal immigration officials, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10498: To provide payments to United States taxpayers and dependents to compensate for the costs of the Iran war, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10455: Debt-Free College Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10439: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to extend the consumer credit protections provided to members of the Armed Forces and their dependents under title 10, United States Code, to all consumers.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10401: To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HR 10397: To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
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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