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Progressive Chicagoan. Congressman for #IL04⁣. Vice Chair of @USProgressives and 🌳 @NRDems. Member of 🚊 @TransportDems and 🏦 @FSCDems⁣. FB/IG: @RepChuyGarcia
Oct 19, 2022 4 tweets 2 min read
On Saturday, I joined @adam_tooze @ecuarauz @patmirandaBolon on a panel moderated by @vtg2 from @politico to discuss how international monetary policy can be used to alleviate poverty worldwide. One tool we can use is a new issuance of Special Drawing Rights (SDRs).

🧵on SDRs SDRs are a reserve asset that cost American taxpayers $0. The last issuance was a huge success. It provided economic relief to countries, allowing them to purchase vaccines, tests, & other essentials—w/ Sub-Saharan Africa benefiting the most cepr.net/special-drawin…
Jul 20, 2022 11 tweets 2 min read
🧵 This afternoon, I voted against H.R. 8393, the Puerto Rico Status Act in today’s @NRDems Resources markup. While today marks an important first step in the decolonization process of Puerto Rico, I could not in good faith support the passage of H.R. 8393, Puerto Rico Status Act in its current form.
Jun 15, 2022 5 tweets 3 min read
Like many DACA recipients, Angel Rubi Navarijo has persevered despite the obstacles. I am proud to highlight Angel, our @CHCI intern and a proud constituent of the 4th district. Image Angel was born in Guatemala City and raised in the Albany Park neighborhood by his mother who immigrated to the United States from Guatemala at 18. Image
Jun 14, 2022 4 tweets 2 min read
The next few days will be HOT! ☀️ If you’re in need of a place to cool down in the 4th district please visit these locations! 🧊 #BeatTheHeat Image ¡Los próximos días estarán CALIENTES! ☀️ Si vives en el 4.º distrito y necesitas un lugar para refrescarte, visita estos lugares! 🧊 Image