Press Releases
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the Homeland Security Committee and the Mental Health Caucus, and Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Chair of the Mental Health Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing the impact of the Trump Administrations’ immigration enforcement tactics on the mental health of immigrant individuals, their families, and their community.
Washington, DC— Following a vote of its membership, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez’s H.R. 3565, The Block the Bombs Act, was endorsed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC). The legislation would withhold the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel and demand Israel’s compliance with U.S. and international law.
Washington, DC— On September 15, in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Honduran activist Juan López, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-2) introduced a resolution honoring his legacy and calling for justice and accountability for his murder.
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) presented a motion to subpoena Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in the Oversight, Accountability, and Investigations Subcommittee of the Committee on Homeland Security. Her action follows increased immigration enforcement activities in Chicagoland that resulted in the murder of Silverio Villegas González by DHS agents and the aggressive questioning of unaccompanied minors by ICE.
Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), co-chair of the Strengthening Democracy Task Force and a Common Cause alumna, introduced two landmark pieces of legislation to protect our democracy from money in politics. The Campaign Transparency Act and the Stop the Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act, co-led by Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), ensure greater transparency as it relates to contributions in federal elections.
Washington, DC— Today, in the early days of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congresswoman Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) led 38 members to implore House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04), House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08), House Republican Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA-01), and House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA-05) to immediately seek passage of the
Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez, State Senator Graciela Guzmán, State Senator Omar Aquino, State Senator Karina Villa, State Representative Lilian Jiménez, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, Alderman Anthony Quezada, Alderperson Rossana Rodríguez-Sánchez and Commissioner Jessica Vásquez released the following statement after Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez, 38, was killed by an ICE agent at a traffic stop in Franklin Park.
CHICAGO — Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), and State Representative Norma Hernandez (77th District) issued the following statement regarding an ICE operation in Franklin Park, Illinois:
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and members of the Patriotic Millionaires announced the introduction of the Equal Tax Act, a landmark piece of legislation that makes the tax code more equitable. The legislation taxes investment income at the same rate as labor income. The bill also closes other common loopholes used by the wealthy to avoid paying their fair share.