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Jesús G. "Chuy" García

Jesús G. "Chuy" García

DDemocratIL-4 · Representative
54
/ 100
Average
Attendance97
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency51
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
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Bills Sponsored
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Enacted into Law
0
Passed a Chamber
3
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HR8612In Committee

Reward Work Act

The proposal would ban large publicly traded companies from buying back their own stock on the open market, a practice companies currently use to return money to shareholders and boost stock prices. Supporters argue stock buybacks drain resources that could otherwise go toward worker wages, research, or other investments, while opponents contend the restrictions would limit companies' financial flexibility and shareholder returns. The measure would primarily affect major corporations and their investors, though it could indirectly influence how companies allocate their profits.

2026-04-30
HCONRES94In Committee

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

This measure would require the President to withdraw U.S. military forces from any ongoing military operations or hostilities involving Iran, unless Congress votes to approve continued military action. The directive invokes the War Powers Resolution, a law that limits the President's ability to commit armed forces to military conflict without congressional approval. It would affect military personnel deployed in regions where they might engage with Iranian forces or Iranian-backed groups.

2026-04-29
HR8218In Committee

Fair Compensation for Truck Crash Victims Act

This bill would establish new rules to ensure truck crash victims receive fair compensation for their injuries and damages. It likely addresses issues like insurance coverage limits, liability standards, or settlement procedures that currently make it difficult for people injured in accidents involving commercial trucks to recover adequate damages. The changes would affect trucking companies, insurance providers, and anyone injured in truck-related accidents.

2026-04-09