Press Releases

Washington, DC – Later this week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security House Committee, will join U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) on a congressional delegation visiting Guatemala and Honduras to meet with elected officials, the private sector, and civil society leaders. Ramirez will be also joined by U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and U.S. Representative Norma Torres (D-CA-35). 

Washington, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) took to the House floor to call on her colleagues to address the federal tax loopholes that allow wealthy American citizens to evade taxes by “moving” to Puerto Rico through Act 22. Ramirez argues that the loopholes are creating a crisis of displacement, tax evasion, and housing affordability in Puerto Rico while depriving congressional districts in the United States of crucial funding for the communities.

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after voting in opposition to H.Res 894:

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) took to the House Floor to call out Republicans’ irrational and irresponsible rejection of popular, common-sense policies that could address immigration. During the debate of H R. 5283, legislation to prohibit communities from using federal lands to provide emergency refuge for asylum seekers, Ramirez pointed out how this legislation is another attempt by Republicans to scapegoat immigrants and divert attention from their own failed policies. 

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the announcement of a deal to free hostages and pause bombings in Gaza:

Chicago, IL – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the City of Chicago announced a 60-day shelter stay limit for new arrivals in Chicago, combined with robust case management and workforce access:

Washington, DC – Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released yesterday a letter to House and Senate Leadership urging that immigrants, both those seeking asylum and those waiting for Congress to create legal pathways to citizenship, not be used as a bargaining chip in ongoing negotiations related to appropriations and supplementals. She encouraged legislators to abandon three decades of failed policy and address immigration beyond the border.