Press Releases

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement:

Washington, DC– Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, along with Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and Senators Richard Blumenthal (CT-D), Jeff Merkley (OR-D), Mazie Hirono (HI-D), and Edward Markey (MA-D) introduced the bicameral Family Reunification Task Force Act.

Washington, DC— Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee and proud daughter of Guatemalan immigrants, released the following statement after incoming president Donald Trump doubled down on his unconstitutional plan to end birthright citizenship:

Washington, DC– Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced the introduction of the bicameral CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act, legislation requiring U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop guidance for the respectful handling of personal property of individuals who are arrested or detained by CBP.

Washington, DC — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03),  a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, introduced legislation to expand federal funding available for the development of permanent housing opportunities for veterans. 

Washington, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after the passage of H.R. 9495, legislation that would empower the secretary of the Treasury and the executive branch to designate any nonprofit as a “terrorist supporting organization” —without due process— and revoke its tax-exempt status:

Chicago, IL— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:

“Antisemitism, Islamophobia, and all forms of hate and bigotry are interconnected. We must be able to name, identify, and stand against all forms of hateful, racist, and xenophobic sentiments. And so, I voted Yes for  H.Res 1449.

Chicago, IL— Today, in commemoration of Veterans Day, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, released the following statement calling for expedited action to return 5 deported veterans home to Illinois and others throughout the nation.