Severe storms caused flash floods in Southwest Chicago, impacting thousands; Congressman García calls for emergency assistance.
Quiver AI Summary
Severe storms on Friday and Monday have led to significant flash flooding in Southwest Chicago and surrounding suburbs, with over 2,000 reports of flooded basements. The floods have impacted various properties, including homes, vehicles, and a local library, particularly affecting working-class communities.
Congressman Chuy García has reached out to Governor Pritzker and local officials to advocate for a state emergency declaration and federal disaster assistance. He emphasized the need for immediate relief and long-term investments to prevent future flooding.
Residents affected by the flooding are encouraged to report damages to local authorities and document their losses. Garcia's office is available to assist with resources, reachable at (773) 475-0833.
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Jesús G. "Chuy" García Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jesús G. "Chuy" García:
- H.R.10215: Our Homes, Our Votes Act
- H.R.8171: Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2024
- H.R.7902: Stop Onerous Surcharges Act
- H.R.6884: Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act
- H.R.3909: Cargo Flight Deck Security Act of 2023
- H.R.3694: Reward Work Act
You can track bills proposed by Jesús G. "Chuy" García on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for García.
Jesús G. "Chuy" García Fundraising
Jesús G. "Chuy" García recently disclosed $161.3K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 510th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 50.1% came from individual donors.
García disclosed $67.5K of spending. This was the 624th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
García disclosed $142.6K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 728th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jesús G. "Chuy" García's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
