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H.R. 3045 · West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025
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Where Jesús G. "Chuy" García stands on West Bank settler violence and U.S. sanctions oversight
Statements, legislative actions, and public records—shown with the sources behind them.
Jesús G. "Chuy" García
IL-4 · U.S. House
Where they stand
Recent public statements support García’s positions favoring protection of Americans in the West Bank and action to stop the enabling of Israeli settler violence.
Position details
Protect Palestinian families from displacement and attacks
SupportsGarcía supports stopping the enabling of Israeli settler violence.
Supported by statements dated April 24, 2026; the cited statements do not establish positions on sanctions, aid conditions, settlement restrictions, or a general sanctions policy.
Protect U.S. citizens and lawmakers in the West Bank
SupportsGarcía supports U.S. protection of American citizens in the West Bank, including demanding an investigation into the killing of an American citizen and direct engagement with Israel to secure the release of a detained American citizen.
Supported by statements dated October 22, 2025, and April 24, 2026; these statements do not establish positions on sanctions, aid or weapons conditions, settlement expansion, or broader sanctions oversight.
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What they said
“I urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens in the West Bank and to stop enabling Israeli settler violence.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“I join Mr. Ayyad's family in demanding an investigation into his killing, and I urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens in the West Bank and to stop enabling Israeli settler violence.”
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- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Join my @HispanicCaucus colleagues as they hold a field hearing to seek justice in the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. Follow the hearing here starting at 11:00 am CT/ 12:00 pm ET.”
Context: Quoted post by @HispanicCaucus: WATCH LIVE: The @HispanicCaucus and @HomelandDems oversight forum, Seeking Justice: Oversight of ICE’s Use of Force in the Death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, begins at 11 AM CT https://t.co/PDKAPx68I4
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“No child should have to learn in fear, & no school should have to endure the trauma of immigration enforcement in their community. That’s why I introduced the Right to Learn Act w/ @RepLouCorrea, @Ilhan, & @RepBonamici to help schools & students confront these cruel Trump policies.”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“As the Whip of the Progressive Caucus, I will vote YES on the Massie Amendment. I urge my colleagues to end the blank check for weapons to Israel.”
Context: Quoted post by @prem_thakker: Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar urging colleagues to vote YES on Massie & Khanna's amendment cutting aid to Israel. "The American people are crying out for an end to US tax dollars subsidizing Israel's military." Comes as party leadership announces opposition. http…
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Lorenzo Salgado Araujo should be alive today. Instead, he was killed by masked thugs paid by our tax dollars. His death demands answers, justice, and accountability. Que descanse en paz.”
Context: Quoted post by @RepGabeVasquez: On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado cried out, “¡Me están matando!” “They” were ICE agents. “They” were paid with YOUR tax dollars. “They” answer ONLY to this Administration—not to the people. But they should. https://t.co/qYnykeAiDA
- What they’ve said· Press release
Congressman garcia votes to end blank check for weapons to israel
“my constituents and working people nationwide who are struggling to make ends meet are demanding an end to the blank check for weapons of war.”
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated to end our government's use of our tax dollars to fund death and destruction abroad. As the Israeli government continues to commit genocide in Gaza, occupy the West Bank and southern Lebanon, and fuel the illegal war in Iran, my constituents and working people nationwide who are struggling to make ends meet are demanding an end to th…”
“Throughout my time in Congress, I have consistently advocated to end our government's use of our tax dollars to fund death and destruction abroad.”
Context only — this record does not establish the official’s broader position or motive.
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Khamis Ayyad was an American citizen and longtime resident of my district who was killed during Israeli settler raids last summer. As with all Americans killed abroad, he deserves a thorough, credible, independent investigation into his killing. I’m leading 23 colleagues in urging the State and Justice Departments to conduct that investigation and take steps to protect American citizens in the…”
- What they’ve said· Press release
Congressman chuy garcia leads 23 colleagues in demanding investigation into the killing of american citizen khamis ayyad
Official statement about a letter
Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04) led 23 Members in sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the U.S. government to conduct a thorough, credible, and independent investigation into the killing of Khamis Ayyad, a U.S. citizen who was killed during Israeli settler raids in the West Bank last summer.
“I urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens in the West Bank and to stop enabling Israeli settler violence.”
“I join Mr. Ayyad's family in demanding an investigation into his killing, and I urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens in the West Bank and to stop enabling Israeli settler violence.”
“I join Mr. Ayyad’s family in demanding an investigation into his killing, and I urge the U.S. government to protect American citizens in the West Bank and to stop enabling Israeli settler violence.”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Human beings do not belong in warehouses. I’ve joined @RepRashida and @RepDeliaRamirez to introduce the Ban Warehouse Detention Act to put a stop to DHS’s brutal detention practices. Our communities have made it clear they do not want these torture factories in our backyards. https://t.co/51LgFNIaBI”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“I led a letter with my colleagues @RepRobertGarcia, @RepRoKhanna and 40 of other Members of Congress calling on the Trump admin to immediately get ICE out of our airports. This unprecedented and unnecessary action has failed to reduce security lines, is causing chaos and fear and fails to support TSA workers—whose pay Republicans in Congress have repeatedly blocked. You can read the letter in t…”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Today SCOTUS is hearing arguments in a case that could determine whether citizens born in the United States are lawful citizens. But the 14th Amendment is clear: birthright citizenship is a constitutional right. SCOTUS must uphold it!”
Context: Quoted post by @nytimes: The Supreme Court is hearing President Trump’s push to end birthright citizenship. In a first for a sitting president, he is attending the arguments. Follow live updates. https://t.co/F4KceEYNku
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution. Trump and Miller are trying to end it by relying on the arguments of white supremacists. Fitting for them.”
Context: Quoted post by @washingtonpost: The Trump administration argues the 14th Amendment does not apply to people in the country illegally or on temporary visas. If the Supreme Court agrees, it could render hundreds of thousands of children born to immigrant parents stateless. https://t.co/KCvdRS3t7E
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“It takes a real sociopath to brutalize and terrorize children, and sadly, the Trump administration is full of them. Thank you, @RepJayapal, for holding this hearing with advocates and experts to discuss the trauma our government is inflicting on our children and what we must do to stop it.”
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“Follow along as we hear from experts and advocates about the Trump administration’s attacks on our children. ⬇️”
Context: Quoted post by @RepJayapal: The Trump administration is traumatizing children through their cruel deportation campaign. Today, we’re hosting a hearing to fight for justice and the truth. Watch: https://t.co/iy8SBtJCUR
- What they’ve said· X
Official social post
“My statement on Trump sending ICE to airports. https://t.co/Xg9gg0sAud”
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.R. 7545 · Defending the Human Rights of Palestinian Children and Families Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
- What they’ve said· Official statement
Official statement about a letter
“We share that view and urge you to fulfill this responsibility by engaging the Israeli government directly to secure the swift release of this American boy.”
- Original cosponsor
Joined as an original cosponsor.
H.R. 3565 · To provide for a limitation on the transfer of defense articles and defense services to Israel.
- Voted against passing the bill
Voted against passing the full bill.
H.R. 23 · Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
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