Washington, July 22 -- Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia issued the following press release:
Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on his vote against the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Today, I voted against giving Trump and Hegseth $1.15 trillion dollars to continue the cruel and illegal wars they have launched without authorization from Congress or the support of the American people, while my constituents and millions of people nationwide are struggling to afford gas, groceries, and healthcare. At least 18 U.S. servicemembers, including four this week, have been killed in the Iran war, along with thousands of Iranian civilians. As the war spirals out of control threatening the global eco...