Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Democrat · U.S. Representative for Illinois's 4th district

9 sponsored · 600 cosponsored

Age 70 · In office since 2019

Contact their office: (202) 225-8203 · 2334 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 · Official website

Of the bills they sponsored: 9 are in committee.

The paragraph under each bill and the scores beside it were written by an AI model from the bill's text; the rest is the record.

In committee 9 bills

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

What happens next: The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Diversify Act

H.R. 10518 Education

A Democratic bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Sep 21

This bill makes changes to the TEACH Grants Program under the Higher Education Act of 1965. The legislation increases the grant amounts available to teacher candidates.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +7

    Would students be better off under this?

    Students pursuing educator training receive higher grant caps and full coverage of college attendance costs.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make college cost less?

    The bill increases TEACH Grant amounts and allows funds to be used for the full cost of attendance.

No question was scored the opposite.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Right to Learn Act of 2026

H.R. 9853 Education

A Democratic bill with 14 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jul 22

This bill establishes a competitive grant program administered by the Secretary of Education.

Yes· 2 of 11

  • Scored +8

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The bill establishes a comprehensive support system including mental health, legal navigation, and emergency assistance for immigrants and their families.

  • Scored +8

    Does this give people more control over their personal data?

    The bill prohibits the collection or disclosure of personally identifiable information regarding immigration or citizenship status.

No question was scored the opposite.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Good Jobs for Good Airports Act

H.R. 9678 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 1 Republican cosponsor.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on 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 · Jul 14

This bill requires employers of service workers at small, medium, and large hub airports to provide a minimum prevailing wage and fringe benefits.

Yes· 2 of 23

  • Scored +8

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    Directly raises income and benefit levels for low-wage airport service workers.

  • Scored +7

    Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?

    Requires covered airport service workers to be paid the prevailing wage or state/local minimum, whichever is higher.

The opposite

  • Scored -6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Imposes higher labor costs and strict monthly certification requirements.

  • Scored -4

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    Increases labor costs and adds monthly certification burdens for covered employers.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Community Schools and Health Equity Act

H.R. 9513 Health

A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — 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 · Jun 29

This bill directs the Secretary of Education to establish a competitive grant program. This program aims to support the integration of school-based health services into community schools.

Yes· 2 of 12

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill provides essential health, mental health, and nutrition services directly within the school environment for students.

  • Scored +8

    Would households on low incomes be better off under this?

    The bill prioritizes serving high concentrations of low-income students through expanded health and wraparound services.

No question was scored the opposite.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Reward Work Act

H.R. 8612 Finance and Financial Sector

A Democratic bill with 17 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Financial Services · Apr 30

This bill aims to prohibit public companies from repurchasing their own equity securities on a national securities exchange.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The bill provides workers with direct democratic power to elect one-third of a company's board of directors.

  • Scored +5

    Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?

    The bill strengthens worker influence by requiring a democratic election process for one-third of corporate board members.

The opposite· 2 of 6

  • Scored -5

    Would billionaires be better off under this?

    The prohibition on equity repurchases reduces the efficiency of common capital return strategies used by those with large equity stakes.

  • Scored -5

    Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?

    The ban on repurchasing equity securities removes a major mechanism for increasing the value of large stock holdings.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

H.Con.Res. 94 International Affairs

A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Foreign Affairs · Apr 29

This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran or its government and military.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The directive to end hostilities may reduce regional tensions and improve stability for allied states.

  • Scored +2

    Does this reduce what is spent on the military?

    The resolution directs the termination of active hostilities and combat roles against Iran, which reduces the need for large-scale combat operations.

No question was scored the opposite.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act

H.R. 8218 Transportation and Public Works

A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure · Apr 9

This bill aims to increase the minimum financial responsibility requirements for transporting property. It raises the minimum amount from $750,000 to $5,000,000.

Yes· 2 of 6

  • Scored +6

    Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?

    Increases the financial recovery available to victims of truck crashes, acting as a form of public protection.

  • Scored +5

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    Increases funds available for long-term care and accessibility needs after a catastrophic crash.

The opposite· 2 of 3

  • Scored -6

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    Trucking company owners will face significantly higher operational costs for insurance.

  • Scored -4

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    Small trucking businesses will face significantly higher insurance costs due to the increased minimum financial responsibility.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Pay Paraprofessionals and Support Staff Act

H.R. 7032 Education

A Democratic bill with 25 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on Education and Workforce · Jan 13

This bill aims to ensure that paraprofessionals and education support staff receive a living wage.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +9

    Does this put more money into public schools?

    The bill provides $25 billion in federal grants to support the wages of paraprofessionals and school staff.

  • Scored +8

    Does this raise the lowest wage an employer may pay?

    The bill establishes a minimum annual base salary of $45,000 for full-time staff and a minimum hourly wage of $30.00 for part-time staff.

The opposite

  • Scored -5

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill authorizes $25 billion in federal appropriations for fiscal year 2026, which increases government spending.

Jesús García (D-IL)

Commemorating the annual celebration of Día de los Muertos in the United States and around the world.

H.Res. 838 Arts, Culture, Religion

A Democratic resolution with 19 Democratic cosponsors.

Introduced in the House

Now: handed to a committee to examine — Committee on the Judiciary · Oct 28

This bill commemorates the annual celebration of Dia de los Muertos in the United States and around the world. It honors the cultural contributions of Mexican-American, Latino, and Indigenous communities.

Yes· 2 of 7

  • Scored +5

    Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically recognizes and celebrates the cultural heritage and contributions of Mexican-American and Latino communities.

  • Scored +4

    Would immigrants be better off under this?

    The resolution expresses solidarity with immigrant families and urges better treatment and civil rights protections within immigration custody.

No question was scored the opposite.