LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF REP. CHUY GARCÍA

Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Congressman Chuy García announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives:

Throughout his entire career, Congressman Jesús G. "Chuy" García has been a fierce fighter for the least, the lost and the left-behind. Whether on the Chicago City Council, the Illinois State Senate or the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Chuy has always been grounded in his roots and authentically represented the communities that he's privileged to serve.

Born in the small village of Los Pinos, Rep. García made history as the first Mexican American immigrant elected to Congress from the Midwest. Throughout his impressive tenure in the People's House, Chuy has been an inspiring advocate for Latinos, immigrants and working families, a principled progressive champion and a committed coalition builder. As a Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the founder of the Future of Transportation Caucus, Rep. García has led the fight for equity, accessibility and sustainability in our transportation systems. On the House Judiciary Committee, Chuy has helped lead the fight for justice and civil rights.

We will miss Chuy and wish him, his wife Evelyn and their family the best in this next chapter.

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