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July 23, 2024

Congresswoman Ramirez took to the House Floor to call on her colleagues to listen to officials and diplomats like Mann who are urging our nation to change course

Washington, DC – Tomorrow, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) will be joined by a former U.S. Army Major who resigned in protest of the Administration’s support for Israel during its Gaza campaign, Harrison J.


July 19, 2024

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) joined Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) in introducing the SHIELD Act to ensure that immigrants receive high-quality legal representation in immigration court. The SHIELD Act would create a grant program to support the recruitment, training, retention, and development of staff and resources for immigrant legal defenders. 

Issues: Immigration

July 18, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03)Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement on the reports of sexual abuse and harassment of migrant children, by employees of Southwest Key, the largest housing provider for unaccompanied migrant children.

Issues: Immigration

July 12, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, led 21 members of Congress In a letter addressed to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Ur Jaddou urging the Administration to ensure their forthcoming Federal Register Notice ensures relief for as many immigrants and their families living in fear of deportation as initially announced.

Issues: Immigration

July 11, 2024

Washington, D.C.---This week, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32) introduced the AmeriCorps Access for Dreamers Act to expand education award opportunities and pathways into national service for Dreamers in our nation. The legislation provides access to the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award for DACA recipients who have volunteered to serve communities with the Congressional-created AmeriCorps.


July 2, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, and Congresswoman Linda Sánchez (CA-38), former Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, led 39 members of Congress in urging the Administration to ensure full legal representation for children during their Central American Minors (CAM) program interviews.

Issues: Immigration

June 28, 2024
Blog Post

Estimado vecino,

¡Feliz mes del orgullo LGBTQI+! Desde El Rescate en Humboldt Park hasta Youth Outlook en DuPage, la comunidad LGBTQI+ tiene historia en IL03. Estoy orgullosa de apoyar a líderes y comunidades LGBTQI+ locales y nacionales en la lucha para garantizar que todos nuestros vecinos queer y trans disfruten de una vida segura, digna y saludable.


June 27, 2024

In the face of attempts to criminalize immigration and erode the rights of asylum seekers, the caucus will pursue meaningful congressional action to address the global crisis of displacement

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C.

Issues: Immigration

June 27, 2024

Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03),the Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee, voted against the Republican-led H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2025. According to the Congresswoman, the legislation would weaken intergovernmental collaboration, deconstruct effective national security policies, undermine global collaboration, and decrease efficiencies.