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July 6, 2026

Washington, DC —Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs’ Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee and Ranking Member in one of the Homeland Security Subcommittees, joined Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), Ranking Member of the Veterans Affairs House Committee, to open an investigation into the reports that the Department of the Veterans Affairs (VA) delayed processing U.S.

Issues: Immigration

July 1, 2026

Washington, DC– As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress’ role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justice for all, including immigrant communities. 


June 30, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued a decision affirming birthright citizenship.

“Today and always, I am the proud, defiant daughter of Maria Elvira Ramirez Guerra, a Guatemalan immigrant who crossed the border pregnant with me. And regardless of what some of my colleagues might call me, I am a citizen by birthright and an AMERICAN! 

Issues: Democracy

June 25, 2026

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the United States Supreme Court issued two decisions, eroding protections for immigrants with Temporary Protected Status and asylum seekers at the border. 

Issues: Immigration

June 17, 2026

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), co-chair of the Congressional Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force, released the following statement after reports of ICE gathering voter files of two counties.

Issues: Democracy

June 15, 2026

Chicago, IL — Today, in commemoration of the 14th anniversary of  DACA, Congressmembers Delia C.

Issues: Immigration

June 10, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), House Education and Workforce Committee members Representatives Mark Takano (CA-39) and Summer Lee (PA-12), Chicago’s delegation members Representatives Jesús G.


June 10, 2026

Washington, DC —Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) led the members of Chicago’s Congressional delegation, Representatives Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K.


June 5, 2026

Washington, D.C. –Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined members of Congress and advocates to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the introduction of the bipartisan Block the Bombs Act. In response to the expansion of military aggression with US-made weapons in the region by the Israeli government, the coalition is calling for the immediate passage of the legislation. 


June 3, 2026

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the first member of Congress to call for former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s resignation and impeachment, confronted DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Congresswoman Ramirez outlined how Mullin is a loyalist and a “tool” for Trump and Miller’s cruel, unlawful deportation agenda, following their orders blindly. 

Issues: Immigration