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title: "Disapproving the behavior of Representative Jesús G. \"Chuy\" García of Illinois."
identifier: "119-HRES-878"
congress: 119
bill_number: 878
bill_type: "HRES"
version_code: "eh"
version_type: "Engrossed in House"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hres/878"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/878"
other_versions:
  - { code: "ih", type: "Introduced in House", date: "2025-11-17", url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/119/bills/hres/878/text.md?version=ih" }
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T01:58:06.566Z"
---
Whereas, on October 27, 2025, Representative Chuy García of Illinois filed nominating petitions to be on the Democratic primary ballot in March 2026;Whereas, on November 5, 2025, on the last day of filing, Representative García’s Chief of Staff, Patty García, submitted her own paperwork to enter the Democratic primary;Whereas, on November 6, after the filing deadline, Representative García confirmed that he would not be seeking another term in 2026 and would be withdrawing his nominating petitions;Whereas Representative García’s Chief of Staff was the only Democrat who filed to run in the primary at the direction of Representative García, undermining the process of a free and fair election; andWhereas Representative García’s actions are beneath the dignity of his office and incompatible with the spirit of the United States Constitution: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives disapproves of the behavior of the Representative from Illinois Mr. García.