Delia C. Ramirez

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Ramirez was deleted as a sponsor from H.R. 1566.

Ramirez removed her name as a cosponsor of H.R. 1566.

Ramirez addressed the House for 5 minutes to commend Omar Martinez Gonzalez for his work advocating for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment services in immigrant, Black, Brown, and underserved communities, and to commend Mario Vega for his work mentoring youth and building safer communities in Chicago.

Ramirez delivered a 60-minute Special Order speech stating that DHS agents used chemical weapons on protesters and bystanders at least 49 times across 18 incidents in Chicago and the suburbs since October 1, and that DHS has become the single greatest threat to public safety under Secretary Noem and President Trump.

Ramirez joined Representatives Chuy Garcia, Jonathan Jackson, and Danny Davis at the ICE Processing Center in Broadview to investigate ICE's detention of immigrant families and attempted to gain entry to the facility to conduct congressional oversight, but was denied access for approximately 45 minutes.

Ramirez addressed the House for 1 minute to discuss bigotry and hate, citing examples including the murder of Wadee Alfayuomi in Illinois, an attack during an Assyrian New Year Parade in Iraq, and persecution of Ukrainian Christians by Russian forces, and called on Congress to renew its commitment to root out hate-fueled violence.

Ramirez spoke for 5 minutes to celebrate Amisha Patel's nearly three decades of civic engagement and community organizing in Chicago, and to honor Carlos Ramirez-Rosa's legacy of leadership in expanding affordable housing and protecting immigrants and LGBTQ+ people as the former 35th Ward alderman.

Ramirez took to the floor for 30 minutes to raise concerns about threats to Medicaid, SNAP, and Affordable Care Act coverage for constituents in Illinois' Third Congressional District and to oppose Republican budget proposals that would cut federal social services.

Ramirez spoke for 5 minutes during Women's History Month to commemorate Erendira "Ere" Rendon, an immigrant rights organizer with DACA status who has worked for nearly 15 years at the Resurrection Project, and also honored constituent Angelica Garcia Santos, a coordinator at Casa Michoacan immigrant advocacy organization.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Ramirez thanked and commended nonprofit organizations, faith communities, schools, universities, advocacy groups, and cultural institutions in Illinois's Third Congressional District for strengthening democracy and serving vulnerable communities.

Ramirez delivered a Special Order hour speech advocating for progressive policies for veterans, highlighting the Honoring our PACT Act's delivery of $6.8 billion in benefits to over 5.7 million veterans and enrollment of over 740,000 new veterans in VA healthcare.

Ramirez delivered remarks recognizing Cristina Villareal, Rogelio "Roy" Soria, and Hugo Manzo for their contributions to Latino communities and advocacy for social justice, worker rights, and labor organization.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.