Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
“The death toll in Gaza continues to rise. Gazans are starving. Over 1.5 million people have been displaced. Hostilities between the U.S. and Iran are escalating. And just this morning, The New York Times reported that one-fifth of the hostages still in captivity since the start of the conflict have likely died. We must change course.
Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after a landlord in Plainfield stabbed and killed a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounded his 32-year-old mother due to their Muslim religion and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East involving Hamas and Israel.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after President Joe Biden issued an Executive Order implementing new measures to address actions that undermine peace, security, and stability in the West Bank:
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after voting in support of the Bipartisan Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act:
Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
Washington, DC -During yesterday’s mark-up to impeach the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and other Democratic members were arbitrarily cut off by Republicans from offering amendments to the articles of impeachment.
Washington, DC -During today’s mark-up to impeach the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, reminded her Republican colleagues that manipulating the collective pain of communities and asylum seekers to persecute Secretary Mayorkas won’t solve the humanitarian crisis within our border.
Chicago, IL — Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the United Nations’ highest court, ruled that Israel must do all in its power to limit and prevent death, destruction, and any acts of genocide in Gaza. The decision also calls for Israel to ensure Gaza’s access to humanitarian aid.
Washington, DC - Today, in celebration of Black History Month, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) took to the House Floor to recognize five trailblazers Black leaders in Illinois who are pursuing meaningful work to promote racial justice, advance equality, and champion progressive causes on behalf of the communities of Illinois’ Third Congressional District and beyond.