Press Releases
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, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee and Founder of the Congressional Caucus on Global Migration, released the following statement:
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.
Chicago, IL— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after Trump-appointed Judge J. Campbell Barker of Texas struck down the Biden Administration’s “Keeping Families Together” program.
Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement:
“Words have meaning and consequences. For more than a year, we have seen a rise in bigotry and hateful rhetoric in the media, from elected officials, and on the campaign trail by politicians. Dehumanization fuels violence and makes us all less safe.
Chicago, IL — Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by local leaders of the Puerto Rican community, announced the introduction of United with Puerto Ricans Opposed to Act 22 Risks (UPROAR) Act.