Political Quotes

Chuy Garcia: “I am proud of what we have done in Congress to keep people in their homes during this pandemic, but Black and Latino…”

On the recordApril 13, 2021
I am proud of what we have done in Congress to keep people in their homes during this pandemic, but Black and Latino households are still more than twice as likely to fall behind on their rent, and working families in communities like mine are pushed into homelessness or unsafe housing. We need to do more.
Said by
Chuy Garcia
Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Garcia highlights the ongoing housing crisis affecting Black and Latino families during the pandemic.

Share

More from Chuy Garcia

Sep 17, 2024

These broad surveillance powers are of concerns to many of the communities represented in this room, certainly mine.

congress.gov
Nov 17, 2025

Our voters do not want this either. We should not be distracted by political ploys when our constituents want us to stay focused and to deliver for them. I am going to finish my term with the same love and commitment that I brought to my…

govinfo.gov
Jun 8, 2026

A critical component of this investment is the Section 5337-State of Good Repair program, which enables safe, reliable transit travel by funding rehabilitation and replacement of aging rail and bus infrastructure.

garamendi.house.gov
Jun 26, 2025

I rise today to honor Brian Johnson, CEO of Equality Illinois, who will be ending his tenure at the end of this month. For nearly a decade, Brian has been a driving force behind the rapid growth and rise of Equality Illinois, turning it…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation