Congressman García's Statement on the President's State of the Union Address

Statement

Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04) issued the following statement in response to President Biden's State of the Union Address:

"President Biden took office in the midst of an economic crisis and a raging pandemic, but he's done what he promised to do: rebuild our economy, invest in our country's future, fight the pandemic, and work with our allies to keep us safe. Last night, the President laid out a compelling agenda for confronting instability abroad and economic uncertainty at home. He united the world against Vladimir Putin's attack on the people of Ukraine and reminded our country that when we build the economy from the bottom up and not from the top down, we can build a better America.

"But when I walk through my district in Chicago and Cook County, I hear from my constituents who are still struggling to buy a home or pay their rent, burdened by student loans, medical debt, and wages that don't keep up with the costs of living. This economic crisis hit Latino and Black workers the hardest, and they need more action from the White House.

"I appreciate that the President signaled his support for immigration reform, but he missed an opportunity to outline more specific steps to ensure relief for immigrants through executive action and House approved legislation stalled in the Senate. While the Biden administration has made important reforms to end some of the cruel immigration policies imposed by Donald Trump, much more remains to be done. Immigrants have waited decades for reform, and it's time for action. DACA recipients, TPS holders, and other hard-working immigrants I represent are waiting for a path to citizenship that will give them the dignity and peace of mind they need and deserve. My constituents need this help now. We cannot wait any longer."

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