{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"IL\" and year = 2021 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://bost.house.gov/2021/12/bost-announces-2021-congressional-app-challenge-winner", "BOST ANNOUNCES 2021 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE WINNER", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced the winner of the 2021 Congressional App Challenge, Neil Phillips of Emge Jr. High School in Belleville. Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students\u2019 creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields. Neil\u2019s app allows users to play \u201cinstruments\u201d online by using different keystrokes and commands.\n\n\u201cCongratulations to Neil for winning this year\u2019s competition,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThe Congressional App Challenge gives middle and high school students a great opportunity to learn new skills, like coding and app design, which will serve them well in their futures. Thank you to Neil and all the other Southern Illinois students who participated in the competition this year. Job well done!\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-millers-statement-president-biden-remarks", "Congresswoman Miller's Statement on President Biden Remarks", "2021-12-21", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EFFINGHAM, Ill. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the below statement following President Biden's remarks.\n\n\"President Biden is viciously dividing Americans after his false promise of unity, and his message today reveals his campaign pledge to 'shut down the virus, not the economy' was a lie,\" Miller said. \"He did not address natural immunity once or admit that hospital staff shortages are being caused by vaccine mandates placed on doctors and nurses who recovered from COVID naturally.\"\n\n\"Last week, Vice President Kamala Harris said, 'we didn't see Delta coming' and 'we didn't see Omicron coming,' after an entire 2020 campaign promising that they would be experts on defeating COVID. In a shocking apology for China's communist government, Vice President Harris said, 'it's no one's fault' that COVID spread from Wuhan, China, the location of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, to the rest of the world. The greatest hypocrisy of the Biden-Harris Administration is a wide open southern border where hundreds of thousands of foreign nationals are crossing with zero testing and vaccine requirements.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-responds-biden-and-pritzkers-radical-abortion-policies", "MILLER RESPONDS TO BIDEN AND PRITZKER'S RADICAL ABORTION POLICIES", "2021-12-17", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "EFFINGHAM, Ill. - Today, on the Friday before many Americans are focused on the approaching Christmas holiday, the Biden Administration and Governor Pritzker advanced radical abortion policies that are deeply unpopular with the American people.\n\nGovernor Pritzker signed House Bill 370, repealing parental consent requirements for minor girls receiving an abortion, and the Biden Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mailing dangerous abortion pills to young women without a doctor's visit.\n\nCongresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement on this radical advancement of the abortion agenda:\n\n\"Democrats used to say they wanted abortion to be safe, legal and rare, but today, radical abortion activists advanced measures to give young girls abortions without parental consent and to mail dangerous abortion pills to girls without a doctor's visit,\" Miller said. \"Repealing parental consent for abortion makes vulnerable girls even more vulnerable.\n\n\"We should all be concerned that sexual abusers will take advantage of this new law by bringing the young girls they prey upon into an abortion clinic. Allowing secret abortions to be performed on minor girls without their mother's knowledge is not healthcare, it's child abuse.\n\n\"Parents are the guardians of their children, not the government and not the abortionists at Planned Parenthood.\"\n\nIllinois House Bill 370 repeals the Parental Notification of Abortion Act of 1995 and goes into effect on June 1, 2022.\n\nThe Biden FDA said it will make pandemic-era guidance permanent and create new ways to make dangerous abortion pills more accessible in the United States.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/12/illinois disaster declaration letter", "DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, DAVIS, BOST LEAD ILLINOIS DELEGATION IN URGING WHITE HOUSE TO SUPPORT EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR 28 COUNTIES FOLLOWING SEVERE WEATHER", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (R-IL-13) and Mike Bost (R-IL-12) today led every member of the Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to President Biden urging the White House to support Governor J.B. Pritzker\u2019s request for an Emergency Declaration for 28 counties. The letter follows severe weather and tornadoes this past weekend that led to six fatalities from the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois.\n\n\u201cWe are writing in support of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker\u2019s request for an Emergency Declaration for the following Illinois counties to assist in the response to extensive tornado damage: Bond, Cass, Champaign, Coles, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Greene, Grundy, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Kankakee, Lawrence, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Shelby, Tazewell, and Woodford,\u201d wrote the lawmakers.\n\n\u201cGovernor Pritzker has determined that this incident is of such severity that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and local governments, and the State is in need of Public Assistance to continue responding to and recovering from this tragic disaster,\u201d the letter concluded.\n\nFull text of the letter is available below:\n\nDecember 13, 2021\n\nDear Mr. President:\n\nWe are writing in support of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker\u2019s request for an Emergency Declaration for the following Illinois counties to assist in the response to extensive tornado damage: Bond, Cass, Champaign, Coles, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Greene, Grundy, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Kankakee, Lawrence, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Shelby, Tazewell, and Woodford.\n\nThis past weekend, severe weather and tornadoes impacted Central Illinois and the Metro East area. An EF-3 tornado caused the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville. While 45 employees were rescued from the collapsed building, there were six fatalities, and there is still an ongoing search and rescue mission for unaccounted employees at this site.\n\nGovernor Pritzker has determined that this incident is of such severity that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and local governments, and the State is in need of Public Assistance to continue responding to and recovering from this tragic disaster.\n\nThank you in advance for your timely consideration of this important request. We stand ready to assist in any way appropriate.\n\nSincerely,\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-joins-illinois-congressional-delegation-request-emergency", "Congresswoman Miller Joins Illinois Congressional Delegation in a Request for an Emergency Declaration", "2021-12-13", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OAKLAND, Ill. - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) sent a letter to the White House with the Illinois Congressional Delegation asking for an Emergency Declaration for twenty-eight counties in Illinois. The letter was sent in response to severe weather and tornado damage across the Midwest this past weekend.\n\n\"We are continuing to pray for our neighbors and fellow Americans across the region in the aftermath of last week's tornadoes,\" Miller said. \"My office has made it a top priority to ensure downstate Illinois receives the federal assistance it needs throughout the recovery. My office is here to assist and has been in touch with local officials, first responders, and FEMA.\"\n\nMiller is traveling to Edwardsville today to survey damage with emergency management officials and her office will hold mobile office hours at the Edwardsville Public Library to assist constituents with federal services.\n\nEDWARDSVILLE MOBILE OFFICE HOURS\n\nDates: December 15, 16 & 17\n\nTime: 1:00PM-4:00PM CT\n\nLocation: Edwardsville Public Library - Presentation Room\n\nAddress: 112 South Kansas Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025\n\nThe Emergency Declaration was requested for the following Illinois counties to receive assistance in the response to extensive tornado damage: Bond, Cass, Champaign, Coles, Edgar, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Greene, Grundy, Iroquois, Jackson, Jersey, Kankakee, Lawrence, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Pike, Sangamon, Shelby, Tazewell, and Woodford.\n\nThe severe weather led to 6 fatalities from the collapse of an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, Illinois along with more widespread community damage in the region.\n\n\"Please join me in prayer for all the families affected by this tragedy so close to Christmas,\" said Miller. \"Let us ask that the Lord surround us with His grace and peace, and preserve us through the aftermath of this storm. May He lift up those who have fallen, strengthen those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of His new creation.\"\n\nFull text of the letter is available here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-millers-statement-widespread-tornado-damage", "Congresswoman Miller's Statement on Widespread Tornado Damage", "2021-12-11", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "OAKLAND, Ill. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement on tragic storms that raced across the Midwest last night.\n\n\u201cI am heartbroken to see the widespread tornado damage throughout Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Kentucky,\" Miller said. \"We pray for all the families affected by this tragedy so close to Christmas, and we thank the first responders who have been on the scene throughout the night.\n\nMy office is here to assist and has been in touch with local officials, first responders, and FEMA. During this time, please consider how you can pray, give blood, volunteer & support the tornado victims, their families, and communities in Illinois and across the Midwest.\n\nI pray that the Lord will surround us with His grace and peace, and preserve us through the aftermath of this storm. May He lift up those who have fallen, strengthen those who work to rescue or rebuild, and fill us with the hope of His new creation.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/12/bost-votes-to-strengthen-national-security-provide-pay-raise-for-troops", "BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, PROVIDE PAY RAISE FOR TROOPS", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) last night joined the majority of House members in passing the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation provides a pay increase for our men and women in uniform, reverses President Biden\u2019s defense spending cuts, and funds the deployment of the National Guard to protect America\u2019s border with Mexico.\n\n\u201cOur servicemembers swore an oath to protect our nation, and it is Congress\u2019s solemn duty to provide them with the resources they need to successfully complete their missions,\u201d said Bost. \u201cAs a Marine and the representative for over 22,000 men and women who live or work at Scott Air Force Base, I was proud to vote to provide our servicemembers with the full resources they deserve. Now more than ever, the United States must show strength in the face of foreign adversaries that wish to do us harm. To do that, we must fully fund our military.\u201d\n\nKey Provisions in the NDAA:\n\nAuthorizes a 2.7% pay increase for servicemembers and provides nearly $1.5 billion to improve servicemember family housing\n\nReverses President Biden\u2019s cuts to defense funding \u2013 restoring funding for shipbuilding, procurement, readiness, and missile defense\n\nProhibits DoD from dishonorably discharging servicemembers that refuse the COVID-19 vaccine and requires DoD to establish uniform standards under which servicemembers may be exempted from receiving the vaccine\n\nHolds the Biden Administration accountable for its disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan:\n\nRequires a series of reports to Congress on the number of American citizens, aircraft, vehicles, and weapons left behind in Afghanistan, threats posed by Al Qaeda and other terrorists operating in Afghanistan, and financial assets and resources available to the Taliban\n\nProhibits DoD from providing any financial support to the Taliban\n\nLimits the Biden Administration\u2019s ability to lift sanctions on Iran\n\nStrengthens national security by continuing funding for the deployment of the National Guard to the border\n\nFully funds measures to counter China and Russia\u2019s influence around the world\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/12/lahood-davis-announce-183d-air-wing-base-project-included-in-final-ndaa", "LaHood, Davis\u00a0Announce 183d Air Wing Base Project Included in Final NDAA", "2021-12-08", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted last night in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Rep. LaHood joined Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) to announce that the final FY2022 NDAA passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with a project request they made jointly for $10,200,000 for the 183d Wing of the Illinois National Guard based in Springfield.\n\nThe funding would be used to construct a base civil engineer complex. More detailed information on the project can be found here. The project was requested by Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Major General Richard Neely and has the approval of the Department of Defense. It also had the support of Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Executive Director Mark Hanna.\n\n\u201cI am proud to support the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act, which includes critical funding to help build and upgrade the Base Civil Engineer Complex for the Illinois Air National Guard 183rd Wing in Springfield. The men and women in the 183rd deserve up-to-date resources to continue providing exceptional emergency response and support services,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cOn top of key funding for Illinois, this bill makes certain that all of our military personnel get the support they need, makes America safer, and sends a strong message to our adversaries around the globe. We face ever-evolving 21st-century threats, and as a member of the House Intelligence Committee, I\u2019ll continue to work with my colleagues to ensure the men and women who serve in Illinois and throughout our Armed Forces have the resources they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe NDAA is critical, must-pass legislation that funds our military and makes the necessary investments to keep our country safe from our adversaries and other global threats. This year\u2019s NDAA includes important provisions, such as a pay raise for our troops, increased military funding, new resources to combat terrorism and hold China accountable, a review of the outdated Selective Service System, social media protections for our troops, prohibitions on DOD giving dishonorable discharges to troops who decline the COVID vaccine, and much more,\u201d said Rep. Davis. \u201cI\u2019m also excited to announce with Congressman LaHood that the FY22 NDAA includes funding for a project request we jointly made for the 183d Air Wing Base in Springfield. Our troops here in central Illinois deserve to have a proper facility to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs. This project would support their important mission. I\u2019m glad that both parties came together to reach an agreement on the NDAA because politics should never interfere with our national defense and security. We must never allow our military to be defunded.\u201d\n\nRelated:\n\nLaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA\n\nLaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in Committee-Passed NDAA\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-millers-statement-national-defense-authorization-act-2022", "Congresswoman Miller\u2019s Statement on the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022", "2021-12-07", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following statement on her opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act of 2022.\n\n\u201cI was the only Republican member of the Illinois delegation to vote against the Biden Defense Authorization in September, just three weeks after President Biden's disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, because no one had been held accountable for the massive national security failure that cost 13 American service members their lives and brought more than 20,000 unvetted Afghan nationals to US soil.\n\nThe Biden NDAA included gun confiscation provisions, created a new requirement for teenage girls to register for the military draft, and imposed a federal COVID vaccine mandate on healthy service members, including those who naturally recovered from COVID and have antibodies.\n\nTonight, I was once again the only Republican from the Illinois delegation to vote against the Biden Defense Authorization because to this day, no one in the Biden Administration has been held accountable for the withdrawal in Afghanistan that allowed 5,000 ISIS and al Qaeda prisoners to be released, $85 billion in military equipment to be seized by the Taliban, and 13 service members to be killed. The NDAA still creates a federal vaccine mandate that allows President Biden to discharge healthy active duty service members from my district. The bill also includes leftist Critical Race Theory \"equity\" training requirements for the military that my constituents strongly oppose.\n\nI am proud that as a result of hard work by conservatives, the gun confiscation and draft for teenage girls provisions were removed from the bill. I will always oppose radical leftwing policies being rammed through Congress by President Biden, and I will never vote for policies opposed so strongly by the constituents I represent.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/12/lahood-honors-illinois-air-national-guard-brigadier-general-william-robbie-robertson-on-his-retirement", "LaHood Honors Illinois Air National Guard Brigadier General William \"Robbie\" Robertson on his Retirement", "2021-12-05", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) spoke on the House Floor this week to honor Brigadier General William \"Robbie\" Robertson on his retirement from the Illinois National Guard. General Robertson, a Peoria native who served as Chief of Staff to the Illinois Air National Guard, was integral in developing the 182nd Airlift Wing into one of the best C-130 units in nation.\n\nIn his remarks Rep. LaHood said, \"General Robertson was integral in making the 182nd one of the best C130 units in the country. During General Robertson\u2019s time at the 182nd, the unit earned five Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards and nine times reached the highest C-130 Hercules mission capable rates in Air Mobility Command.\n\n\"General Robertson is known throughout the Peoria community for his steady leadership and integrity. He is beloved be all those who worked with him and know him, and I want to thank him for his service and wish him all the best in his retirement.\"\n\nThe speech can be viewed here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-votes-no-vaccine-databases", "Congresswoman Miller Votes NO on Vaccine Databases", "2021-12-02", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - This week, 80 House Republicans voted with Democrats to pass a bill that would fund vaccination databases if passed by the Senate and signed into law. Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) along with 130 Republicans in the House voted NO on H.R. 550 The Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act.\n\nSpecifically, this bill would provide $400 million in taxpayer dollars to fund immunization system data modernization and expansion. These systems can allow providers to keep vaccines and supplies in stock, prevent over \u2013 or under \u2013 vaccination, remind patients when they are due for a recommended vaccine, and identify areas with low vaccination rates to ensure equitable distribution of vaccines.\n\n\"I don\u2019t believe the federal government has the authority to become your doctor,\" Miller said. \"I voted against this legislation because it is a permanent expansion of the federal government into healthcare. The funding authorized under this bill could \u2013 and probably will \u2013 be sent to states that have some form of vaccine mandate, and there is nothing in the bill preventing this money from being used to enforce vaccine mandates in blue states.\"\n\nThe bill was sponsored by Democrat Rep. Ann Kuster (NH) who stated that the system would be used to \u201cremind patients when they are due for a recommended vaccine\u201d and identify areas with low vaccination rates to \u201censure equitable distribution of vaccines.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/12/lahood-miller-introduce-the-u-s-trade-leadership-in-the-indo-pacific-and-china-act", "LaHood, Miller Introduce the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act", "2021-12-01", "2021", "2021-12", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Ways and Means Committee Members Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Carol Miller (R-WV) today introduced the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act.\n\nThe bill would provide a blueprint for Congress and the Administration to advance U.S. trade leadership in the Indo-Pacific region and with China through the encouragement of swift passage of the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and directing the Administration to make efforts to lead and modernize key trade agreements in the region. The bill also directs the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to articulate a long-term trade plan with China as the initial Phase One Agreement comes to a close.\n\n\u201cThe United States must be a leader on trade in the Indo-Pacific as China seeks to exert influence in the region and throughout the globe,\u201d said Congressman LaHood. \u201cThe U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific and China Act utilizes 21st-century trade tools to strengthen our global competitiveness and ensure the world follows America\u2019s lead, not China\u2019s. I am proud to join my friend and Ways and Means colleague Congresswoman Carol Miller to introduce this legislation which will compel the Biden Administration to act to renew Trade Promotion Authority and outline a long-term economic strategy and report to Congress on further United States engagement with China.\u201d\n\n\u201cI\u2019m pleased to work with Congressman LaHood in introducing this important trade legislation,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cOur bill compels the Biden administration to accelerate U.S. economic leadership in the critical Indo-Pacific region and to swiftly articulate a comprehensive trade strategy with China. This is necessary to provide clarity regarding America\u2019s presence in the region, as well as a clear-eyed economic plan for the U.S and China\u2014a consequential bilateral relationship that needs careful consideration and vigilance.\u201d\n\nBackground:\n\nTitle I:\n\nAddresses a Sense of Congress for U.S. trade leadership in the Indo-Pacific.\n\nStates that the United States should play a sustained role in establishing an open, rules-based trading system in the Indo-Pacific by improving and joining an existing plurilateral trade agreement, such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), updating existing regional trade agreements, or negotiating new, high-standard trade agreements.\n\nCalls to swiftly reauthorize the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and directs the President to compel all key Federal agencies to meet upon request with any Member of Congress regarding the Executive Branch\u2019s anticipated or on-going negotiations, as well as to share documents relating to those negotiations, including classified materials, on its evolving Indo-Pacific trade strategy.\n\nTitle II:\n\nStates that as Phase One comes to a close, the United States must ensure that China honors every substantive obligation it undertook in that deal. Further, the United States must have clear and long-term strategy for maintaining a balanced trading relationship between our two nations that serves U.S. economic and national security interests.\n\nOn January 15, 2020, the United States and the People\u2019s Republic of China signed the Economic and Trade Agreement Between the United States of America and the People\u2019s Republic of China, otherwise known as the \u201cPhase One\u201d agreement. This agreement was a critical first step to balance the trading relationship between the United States and China.\n\nStates that USTR should follow TPA consultation requirements regarding any further trade negotiations with China.\n\nRequires USTR to submit a report to Congress that articulates and identifies (1) a long-term trade and economic plan with China that details our progress in combating China\u2019s coercive economic practices; (2) a comprehensive assessment of the current Section 301 tariffs in place against China and their efficacy in combating Chinese forced technology transfers and intellectual property theft; (3) a complete scorecard of China\u2019s compliance with its Phase One commitments; (4) a listing of new enforcement tools that will require China to make further structural reforms; (5) new market access objectives with respect to China; and (6) key sectors in which increased U.S. exports would be mutually beneficial for the United States and China.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:37:48Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/11/bost-introduces-bill-to-improve-mst-disability-exam-process", "BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO IMPROVE MST DISABILITY EXAM PROCESS", "2021-11-23", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Troy Nehls (R-TX) recently introduced H.R. 6064, which will improve the Department of Veterans Affairs\u2019 (VA) disability exam process for veterans who have experienced military sexual trauma (MST). It will require VA to partner with the National Academies to complete a comprehensive review of the MST disability exam process.\n\n\u201cVA estimates that approximately one in three veteran women and one in 50 veteran men have experienced military sexual trauma,\u201d said Bost. \u201cFollowing an oversight hearing just last week on MST, it\u2019s clear that there are far too many gaps in the process for serving these veterans. Survivors of military sexual trauma deserve a supportive VA system that works for them. This bill will help Congress determine where the current disability exam process could be strengthened to better serve those who have survived this devastating trauma.\u201d\n\nThe review would determine:\n\nThe adequacy of Disability Benefits Questionnaires and the schedule of rating disabilities\n\nWhether certain conditions linked to MST should require referral for both a mental health and physical health examination.\n\nWhat credentialling and training are necessary for disability examiners to complete exams related to mental health conditions and physical health conditions linked to MST, such as sexual and pelvic dysfunction, musculoskeletal disabilities (e.g., neck injury), and cardiovascular conditions.\n\nThe necessity of internal pelvic exams and alternatives if the veteran does not wish or cannot complete such exam.\n\nH.R. 6064 would also require the VA to provide the House Veterans Affairs Committee and the Senate Veteran Affairs Committee with a report on any actions they plan to take because of findings and recommendations in the NASEM study.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-introduces-bill-to-reauthorize-the-abraham-lincoln-national-heritage-area", "LaHood Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area", "2021-11-22", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) introduced the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Reauthorization Act, which would allow Illinois to continue to promote the important historical, cultural, and recreational opportunities the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area (ALNHA) provides. This legislation would extend the authorization of ALNHA through 2038 and would ensure that the necessary federal resources are available to continue the commemoration and conservation of Lincoln\u2019s life.\n\n\"As the Congressman for the 18th District of Illinois, it's an honor to represent parts of Springfield and the same district that Abraham Lincoln did during his one term in Congress,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area is part of the fabric that makes up central Illinois and it is home to the unique collection of Lincoln history, offering an in-depth look at the life of our 16th president. I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort with my colleagues from Illinois, and I will continue to work in Congress to preserve the legacy of Lincoln.\"\n\n\"On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage and the Looking for Lincoln Heritage Coalition, I am most grateful to Congressman LaHood and the other members of the Illinois delegation for sponsoring this legislation. We are proud to continue to tell the story of the life and times of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois to promote heritage tourism as an economic driver to the communities we work with. Many of the communities are small and lacking resources. I give the example of one community that saw a 47% increase in local sales tax revenues during tourist season. In addition, the Federal funds we received are matched a minimum of one-to-one at the local level. The Federal dollars help create public-private partnerships that stimulate the local economy.\" said Sarah Watson, executive director, the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage and Looking for Lincoln.\n\nThe ALNHA was designated by Congress in 2008 and works in partnership with the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Looking for Lincoln acts as the coordinating entity for the 43-county heritage area and partners with communities, organizations, and individuals dedicated to enhancing the communities and landscapes of central Illinois through recognition and support of their significant natural, cultural and historical legacies.\n\nIllinois Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13), Cheri Bustos (IL-17) Sean Casten (IL-6), Mike Bost (IL-12), Mike Quigley (IL-5), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Robin Kelly (IL-2), Bill Foster (IL-11), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Booby Rush (IL-1), and Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) are original cosponsors of the bill.\n\nLearn more about the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/11/bost-votes-against-democrats-socialist-spending-bill", "BOST VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRATS\u2019 SOCIALIST SPENDING BILL", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against President Biden and Speaker Pelosi\u2019s $1.63 trillion spending bill. The bill, passed only with Democrat support, is one of the largest spending bills passed in American history and would add $367 billion to the deficit over 10 years.\n\n\u201cFor months, President Biden and Speaker Pelosi have lied to the American people,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThey\u2019ve stuck to the laughable assertion that their socialist spending spree would be fully paid for and wouldn\u2019t cost the American people a penny. Last night, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office indicated we were right to be suspicious - despite all the tax hikes and new revenue, the Biden-Pelosi plan still digs us nearly $400 billion deeper in debt.\n\n\u201cSo, what do Americans get in return for all this reckless spending? Amnesty for eight million illegal immigrants; 87,000 new IRS agents to spy on their bank accounts; taxpayer-funded abortions; billions to bankroll the Green New Deal, and attacks on our Second Amendment rights. The liberals are dead set on bankrupting future generations for socialism.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-opposes-democrats-tax-and-spending-plan", "LaHood Opposes Democrats' Tax and Spending Plan", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted against the so-called \"Build Back Better\" plan, a trillion-dollar tax and spending plan. The plan breaks President Biden's promise to not raise taxes on the middle class and is not fully paid for as Democrats claim. LaHood released the following statement after his vote:\n\n\"As the holidays approach, we have a border crisis threatening our national security, workforce shortages, raging inflation - raising the cost of everyday goods on all Americans, and a supply chain crisis harming our economy. Instead of stepping back and working with Republicans to address the real-life issues American families are facing, President Biden and Democrats are pressing ahead with the most radical legislative agenda in my lifetime.\n\n\"Coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, Americans do not need tax hikes. However, the so-called Build Back Better plan clearly violates President Biden's promise to not raise taxes on middle-class families. Democrats\u2019 reckless, multi-trillion-dollar tax and spending binge will raise taxes on Illinois farmers, workers, and small businesses while subsidizing the wealthiest individuals on the coasts. Moreover, this bill is not paid for as Democrats claim and it will only further bankrupt our children and grandchildren. The so-called Build Back Better Agenda is a bad deal for Illinois and American families.\"\n\nDuring floor debate, Rep. LaHood spoke in opposition to the bill. The remarks can be viewed here.\n\nBackground:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/illinois-association-school-boards-terminates-its-membership-national-school", "Illinois Association of School Boards Terminates its Membership with the National School Boards Association", "2021-11-19", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a letter this week with members of the Illinois Congressional delegation urging the Illinois Association of School Boards to withdraw from the National School Boards Association. Last night, the Illinois Association of School Boards announced that they will be terminating their membership from the National School Boards Association effective immediately.\n\n\"I believe that Illinois parents and families should play a central role in their children\u2019s education, not the federal government,\" said Miller. \"I was inspired to write this letter to the Illinois Association of School Boards by the NSBA\u2019s letter to the Biden Administration earlier this year. Parents should NEVER be treated as domestic terrorists for showing up at school board meetings to advocate for their kids.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-s-route-66-legislation-passes-out-of-committee-unanimously", "LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed Congressman Darin LaHood's bill, H.R. 3600 - Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act. The legislation would designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, which will expand economic and historic development opportunities across all communities and states Route 66 runs through. The legislation can now move to the full House of Representatives for a vote.\n\n\u201cRoute 66 is a crucial transportation artery that connects America\u2019s heartland to the west,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cThe Mother Road provides powerful economic development tools for communities throughout Illinois, creating jobs and opportunity for 18th District residents. Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail would provide this highway with a permanent program to preserve, promote, and economically develop it. I applaud the House Natural Resources Committee for unanimously passing my legislation and urge the House to swiftly pass this important bill.\"\n\nLast week, Congressman LaHood provided testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee in support of his legislation:\n\nWith the legislation passing out of committee, the bill can now come before the full House of Representatives for a vote.\n\nRelated:\n\nLaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-urges-illinois-school-boards-association-withdraw", "Congresswoman Miller Urges the Illinois School Boards Association to Withdraw from the National School Boards Association", "2021-11-18", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a letter with members of the Illinois Congressional delegation urging the Illinois School Boards Association to withdraw from the National School Boards Association.\n\nOn September 29, 2021, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) sent a letter to the Biden Administration asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to treat concerned parents, advocating for their children peacefully, as \u201cdomestic terrorists.\u201d\n\n\"Parents should never be treated as domestic terrorists for showing up at school board meetings to advocate for their kids,\" Miller said. \"Many school boards across the country are trying to force racist Critical Race Theory, a perverted sexual education curriculum, and transgender policies that are harmful to teenage girls. We must empower the role of parents in their children\u2019s education, and we hope that the Illinois School Boards Association will withdraw from the National School Boards Association.\"\n\nThe Illinois School Boards Association (ISBA) plans to meet today and discuss their continued involvement with the National School Boards Association (NSBA).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-dingell-joyce-tonko-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-fish-and-wildlife-restoration-in-the-great-lakes", "LaHood, Dingell, Joyce, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Fish and Wildlife Restoration in the Great Lakes", "2021-11-17", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Dave Joyce (R-OH), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) introduced bipartisan legislation this week to support fish and wildlife in the Great Lakes. The Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021 would reauthorize the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to work with states and other agencies to develop and execute proposals to conserve, restore and manage fish and wildlife populations and their habitats.\n\nSince 1998, the Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act has provided federal funding to encourage cooperative conservation, restoration, and management of the fish and wildlife resources and their habitats. This legislation would reauthorize $6 million annually through FY 2027 to implement restoration projects and USFWS activities of regional importance to the Great Lakes. It would serve an important role in implementing the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and renew continued cooperative efforts to address impacts associated with invasive species throughout the Great Lakes Basin.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/11/bost-recognizes-heroic-efforts-of-ustranscom-air-mobility-command", "BOST RECOGNIZES HEROIC EFFORTS OF USTRANSCOM & AIR MOBILITY COMMAND", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced a resolution to recognize the role members of USTRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command from Scott Air Force Base played in evacuating Americans and our allies from Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cFacing insurmountable odds, the men and women of USTRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command moved heaven and earth to rescue Americans and our allies in Afghanistan,\u201d said Bost. \u201cWorking nonstop, they evacuated 79,000 people \u2013 a difficult task even under the best conditions. They deserve every ounce of recognition they have received, and this resolution will help express our gratitude for their heroic efforts.\u201d\n\nClick on the file below to read the resolution.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-davis-announce-100k-raise-grant-for-veterans-parkway-corridor-plan", "LaHood, Davis Announce $100k RAISE Grant for Veterans Parkway Corridor Plan", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) today announced that the McLean County Regional Planning Commission has received a $100,00 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER grants, from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant is for the development of a Veterans Parkway Corridor Plan. Davis and LaHood voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (FY 2021 Appropriations Act), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The FY 2021 Appropriations Act appropriated $1 billion for this grant program.\n\nThis planning grant will support the development of a safety improvement plan for Veterans Parkway in McLean County. The project will engage with local community to identify potential safety improvements including ramps with rolling access for the individuals with disabilities, improved signage, land bridges, and curbside management, in addition to enhanced pedestrian, bicycle and transit facilities.\n\n\u201cMcLean County is working hard to develop a safer and more efficient Veterans Parkway in Bloomington-Normal,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"This important funding will help identify improvements and engage local community members to enhance the transportation system. In Congress, I will continue to work with Congressman Davis to support McLean County.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-davis-announce-13-5m-raise-grant-for-springfield-rail-project", "LaHood, Davis Announce $13.5M RAISE Grant for Springfield Rail Project", "2021-11-16", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Darin LaHood (IL-18) today announced that the City of Springfield has received a $13,500,000 federal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant, formerly known as BUILD and TIGER grants, from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). The grant is for the next phase of the Springfield Rail Project. Davis and LaHood voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (FY 2021 Appropriations Act), which was signed into law on December 27, 2020. The FY 2021 Appropriations Act appropriated $1 billion for this grant program.\n\nOther supportive actions by Davis and LaHood include visiting the site numerous times to meet with stakeholders, sending a joint letter of support to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg for the project in June of 2021, and continuing to advocate for the project since then. You can read their letter of support to Secretary Buttigieg here.\n\nThis project will construct Usable Segment III of the Springfield Rail Improvements Project. The project includes: a new underpass at Madison and Jefferson Streets, grading and trackwork from Capitol Avenue to Mason Street, and new grade crossing/pedestrian signals at Washington Street, Monroe Street, and Capitol Avenue. The proposed project is the third segment of the larger Springfield Rail Improvements Project to double-track a portion of the Chicago to St. Louis Union Pacific freight and Amtrak passenger corridor for 110-mph services and relocate the existing Amtrak/Union Pacific Railroad corridor to a new, expanded corridor adjacent to the existing Norfolk Southern tracks through Springfield.\n\n\u201cThe Springfield Rail Improvements project generates jobs and economic opportunity in the greater Springfield community, and this award is another important step towards completing the project,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cSince being elected to Congress, I have been a strong advocate for the City of Springfield and this project along with Congressman Davis. This award will not only support job growth for the community, it will also enhance public safety and improve traffic flow in downtown Springfield.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis is another huge step towards the completion of the Springfield Rail Project. This multi-faceted infrastructure project will create jobs and make Springfield a better place to live,\" said Rep. Davis. \"Passengers and commerce alike will benefit. Congressman LaHood and I have been strong advocates on behalf of the City in their pursuit of this grant. As a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I will continue to be an advocate for projects that are critical to the communities I serve. Thank you to Secretary Buttigieg and the Administration for recognizing the importance of investing in central Illinois' infrastructure. Congratulations to Chairman Van Meter, the County Board, Mayor Langfelder, the City Council, and the citizens of Springfield.\"\n\nRelated:\n\nDavis, LaHood Announce $10M DOT Grant for Springfield Rail Improvement Project", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/11/bost-announces-u-s-army-contract-at-scott-afb", "BOST ANNOUNCES U.S. ARMY CONTRACT AT SCOTT AFB", "2021-11-15", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the U.S. Army has awarded a $113 million contract to Korte-River City, Joint Ventures in Highland. The contract will be used to renovate U.S. Air Force Mobility Command Headquarters at Scott Air Force Base.\n\n\u201cAir Mobility Command at Scott Air Force Base is the best of the best,\u201d said Bost. \u201cWherever they are needed, whether it is for humanitarian evacuations in Afghanistan or air refueling high above the clouds, AMC airmen are there. This contract will allow for renovations to be done to their headquarters so that they can continue their critical missions around the world.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-announces-eda-investment-into-the-peoria-innovation-hub", "LaHood Announces EDA Investment into the Peoria Innovation Hub", "2021-11-11", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Peoria, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) today announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded the Peoria Innovation Hub with $2 million to support the conversion of an existing building into the new Distillery Labs' business assistance and incubator space. The funding, which was included in the CARES Act, is estimated to help support 400 jobs and leverage $10 million in private investment.\n\n\"Encouraging and supporting the next generation of innovators is critical to the COVID-19 economic recovery,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"The Peoria Innovation Hub will help all of Peoria County and the Greater Peoria Community expand entrepreneurial opportunities and spur economic investment. I was proud to support this funding in the CARES Act and I look forward to seeing the work Distillery Labs' will do to develop the future of central Illinois innovators.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThis EDA investment supports the Peoria Innovation Hub with converting an existing building into the new Distillery Labs\u2019 business assistance and incubator space in Peoria County, Illinois. Formerly occupied by Illinois Central College, the 67,000 square foot building will be redeveloped to accommodate programming related to entrepreneurship and start-up development, including leasable and shared office space to accommodate incubator tenants. Once completed, the project will help the region recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and diversify its economy with new local start-ups, which will increase entrepreneurship, bolster job creation, spur private investment, and advance economic resiliency throughout the region.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-bill-to-designate-route-66-as-a-national-historic-trail-receives-hearing-at-house-natural-resources-committee", "LaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee", "2021-11-10", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) testified before the House Natural Resources Committee at yesterday's hearing on his legislation, H.R. 3600 - Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act. The legislation would designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail, which will expand economic and historic development opportunities across all communities and states Route 66 runs through. Rep. LaHood was joined by Casey Claypool, Executive Director of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway, who testified in support of the bill.\n\nRep. LaHood Testimony\n\nIn his testimony, Rep. LaHood said, \"If signed into law, the bill would designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail ensuring that the National Park Service will have the authority to assist and support states and local communities in preserving, promoting, and capitalizing on economic development from Route 66 for generations to come.\"\n\nCasey Claypool Testimony\n\nIn her testimony, Casey Claypool added, \"I believe designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail will help preserve and promote the road itself as well as increase economic development opportunities for the communities that have long supported its cultural heritage, intrinsic qualities, and idiosyncratic character. A National Historic Designation will enable Route 66 communities to thrive and allow them to continue to tell the compelling story of the road and the freedom and values that embrace it.\"\n\nToday's legislative hearing is another important step in the legislative process for Rep. LaHood's bill and Route 66. Following the legislative hearing, the next step for the legislation would be a full committee markup, and then a full vote on the House floor.\n\nFull text of the legislation can be viewed here. Learn more about the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/11/bost-votes-no-on-democrats-infrastructure-bill", "BOST VOTES NO ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 INFRASTRUCTURE BILL", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted Friday evening against Speaker Nancy Pelosi\u2019s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, which adds over $256 billion to the deficit and increases spending by $550 billion over the next five years. The plan directs less than half of new spending to traditional infrastructure projects, while increasing funding for Green New Deal programs.\n\n\u201cFrom the start, I have been committed to addressing our nation\u2019s glaring infrastructure needs in an effective and forward-thinking way,\u201d said Bost. \u201cBut the Washington Democrats have been content in going it alone, funding their Green New Deal agenda over roads, bridges, ports, and airports. To make matters worse, President Biden and the far left made clear that passage of the infrastructure bill is tied to approval of their massive, multi-trillion-dollar socialist spending spree. As a conservative, I am unwilling to help the D.C. liberals fund their big government agenda.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/11/lahood-opposes-infrastructure-bill-tied-to-reconciliation-package", "LaHood Opposes Infrastructure Bill Tied to Reconciliation Package", "2021-11-05", "2021", "2021-11", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement on his vote against the infrastructure bill:\n\n\"I voted no on the infrastructure package which enables the Democrats to ram through their reckless tax and spending agenda using reconciliation. Given the reconciliation process initiated by President Biden and Speaker Pelosi at the behest of Senator Sanders and the radical progressive wing of the Democrat party, the reality remains that the infrastructure bill and reconciliation package are linked and cannot be viewed separately. A vote for the infrastructure bill is a vote that paves the way for an extreme reconciliation spending bill that includes crippling tax hikes that will kill American jobs and send them overseas, hammer small businesses as they struggle to recover from COVID-19, and worsen the labor shortage while driving up inflation on working families.\n\n\"If Democrats wanted this to be a bipartisan process with robust debate and input from both parties, they would have brought the infrastructure bill forward through regular order when it passed the Senate in August. Instead, they tied the two bills together to accomplish a radical social agenda that will leave future generations of taxpayers footing the bill.\n\n\"I have consistently advocated for the need to support responsible infrastructure investment for our roads, bridges, inland waterways, and rural broadband needs. I will continue to advocate for the transportation and infrastructure needs of my district, but I will not take part in helping the Democrats and Speaker Pelosi pass their irresponsible and partisan reconciliation package.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:30:49Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/10/bost-votes-to-extend-highway-funding", "BOST VOTES TO EXTEND HIGHWAY FUNDING", "2021-10-28", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the Further Surface Transportation Extension Act, which would extend funding for federal highway and public transportation programs, including the Highway Trust Fund, until December 3rd. Without an extension, funding for these programs is due to lapse on Sunday.\n\n\u201cFour weeks ago, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats claimed that they just needed a little more time to finalize their socialist tax and spending spree bill,\u201d said Bost. \u201cYet a month later, they have yet to get their house in order and have neglected other issues, like funding for these critical highway programs, in the process. These short-term program extensions, while necessary because of the Democrats\u2019 incompetence, are not how we should be governing. Democrats should quit their games and work with Republicans to come up with a long-term solution.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/lahood-boyle-introduce-legislation-to-allow-nutritional-supplements-to-be-covered-under-flex-health-spending-account", "LaHood, Boyle Introduce Legislation to Allow Nutritional Supplements to be Covered Under Flex/Health Spending Account", "2021-10-27", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA) today introduced the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act, which will promote Americans ability to make personal healthcare decisions, help Americans support healthy lifestyles by modernizing the treatment of vitamins and minerals, and recognize the valuable role nutritional supplements play in helping to achieve better health outcomes and promote cost savings.\n\n\u201cEnsuring that Americans are able to utilize their Health Savings Accounts (HSA) as a tool to make personal healthcare choices for their families remains one of my priorities\u201d, said Congressman LaHood. \u201cAs we work to climb out of the pandemic, ensuring my constituents have the resources they need to support opportunities for a healthy lifestyle, including the purchasing of vitamins and minerals, is important. As enrollment in HSA\u2019s continues to grow, our bill would remove unnecessary barriers to better meet the needs of consumers. This bipartisan approach would allow over-the-counter vitamins and minerals to be considered as qualified medical expenses under HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, so that a patient can utilize their health savings dollars to access these dietary supplements.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe recent global health pandemic has taught us the importance of maintaining a nutrient-rich diet to maintain our health\u201d, said Congressman Boyle. \u201cMore than 22 million Americans have chosen to enroll in a health savings account coupled with a consumer-direct health plan. Given this significant growth, action should be taken to better meet consumer needs. Since HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, require a prescription for the reimbursement of vitamins it makes sense to remove barriers to supplementing nutrient-deficient diets. Our bill takes a step in that direction.\u201d\n\nRoughly 80% of Americans use vitamins and dietary supplements for a range of benefits, from addressing nutrient deficiencies to strengthening bones and helping to prevent osteoporosis. Vitamins and dietary supplements can be a part of preventative care that can create cost savings to employers, consumers, and the entire healthcare system. Current tax code does not allow Americans with health-related savings accounts to be reimbursed for the out-of-pocket expenses they pay for nutritional and dietary supplements.\n\nThis bipartisan legislation would amend the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to include certain over-the-counter dietary supplement products as a qualified medical expense. This change would allow Americans to be reimbursed from their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), or their Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) for the out-of-pocket expenses they pay for nutritional and dietary supplements.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-standing-parental-rights", "Congresswoman Miller is Standing Up for Parental Rights", "2021-10-27", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Senate's advancement of a measure to repeal the state\u2019s Parental Notice of Abortion Act.\n\n\"All children are created by God with a purpose, and that purpose begins at conception,\" Miller said. \"The Left wants to strip the rights of parents in every way possible. We've seen it in the classroom and now we're seeing it with abortion. Parents should know what's being taught in their child\u2019s classroom and parents should know if their child is going through the dangers of an abortion.\"\n\n\"Leftists always seem to put unrestricted abortion-on-demand at the top of their priority list - even if it puts minors at risk,\" Miller said. \"I am proud to be a voice for the unborn and I will always stand up for parental rights.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/lahood-ways-and-means-gop-demand-answers-on-dems-push-for-irs-invasion-into-americans-bank-accounts", "LaHood, Ways and Means GOP Demand Answers on Dems\u2019 Push for IRS Invasion into Americans\u2019 Bank Accounts", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) joined his House Ways and Means Committee Republican colleagues last week in sending a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen expressing privacy concerns over President Biden\u2019s proposal to surveil American\u2019s private bank transactions.\n\nIn the letter, the members wrote:\n\n\u201cWe are skeptical of the need for this dangerous expansion of IRS oversight into the daily lives of Americans, have reason to believe the true targets are farmers, families, and small businesses, and question the IRS\u2019s capacity to protect this unprecedented amount of personal banking information.\n\n\u201cWe recognize that even $10,000 de minimis annual threshold would sweep up the bank information of nearly every American with a job. The Administration\u2019s proposal has rightly been criticized for its near-universal scope, its significant risk to individual privacy, and its dangerous empowerment of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).\n\n\u201cThe Administration\u2019s proposal has rightly been criticized for its near-universal scope, its significant risk to individual privacy, and its dangerous empowerment of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).\u201d\n\nRep. LaHood and his colleagues also pressed Secretary Yellen to address a number of unanswered questions clarifying that the IRS will not seek transactional-level data on personal and business bank accounts.\n\nYou can read the full letter here.\n\nRep. LaHood is also a cosponsor of a bill that would prohibit the Biden Administration's plans to turn local banks into chapters of the IRS. He is also a cosponsor of the Tax Gap Reform and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Enforcement Act, which allows for a better understanding of the tax gap, provides smarter enforcement, ensures the IRS uses all of the resources at its disposal, and addresses the expertise gap at the IRS.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-americans-miss-president-trump", "Congresswoman Mary Miller: Americans Miss President Trump", "2021-10-20", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller spoke on the floor of the United States House of Representatives to share the massive contrast between the Trump and Biden Administrations.\n\nThe full transcript of her remarks can be found below.\n\n\"Americans are losing hope and are scared after 9 months of the Biden-Harris Administration.\"Under the Biden Administration, we have a supply chain crisis, an energy crisis, a border crisis, an Afghanistan crisis, and an economic crisis that threatens the value of every paycheck and dollar in your bank account.\n\nUnder President Trump, we had a roaring economy, we were energy independent, our border was secure, and our enemies feared America\u2019s resolve.\n\nThe radical left is attempting to destroy our economy and the American way of life, but every crisis created by the Biden Administration is a reminder of how great it was to have a President who put AMERICA FIRST.\n\nToday marks 9 months of the Biden Administration, and my constituents miss President Trump now more than ever.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/lahood-illinois-soybean-association-complete-life-of-a-soybean-video-series-after-third-visit", "LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association Complete \"Life of a Soybean\" Video Series after Third Visit", "2021-10-19", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Atlanta, IL \u2013 Congressman LaHood (IL-18) and the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) were back on Ron Kindred's farm in Atlanta to wrap up their \"Life of a Soybean\" video series, providing a behind the scenes look at planting, growing, and harvesting soybeans. The final video can be viewed here.\n\n\"Thank you to Ron for allowing me to join him and the Illinois Soybean Association to give a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a soybean,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"The videos we filmed highlight the hard work that farmers put in every day to feed and fuel Illinois and America. I will continue to fight for farmers and Illinois soybean producers in Congress and on the Ways and Means Committee.\"\n\nThe third video in the series focuses on harvesting soybeans. Ron and Congressman LaHood talk about what comes next after harvest and some of the challenges that farmers face during this stage, including market access and infrastructure that allows for Illinois to be a competitor in the soybean industry.\n\n\u201cThe time Representative LaHood took in coming to my farm, speaking with me about topics farmers want their voice heard on, and listening to my family\u2019s story does not go unnoticed,\u201d Kindred says. \u201cNow that he has experienced the entire growing season from planting to harvest, he has been able to see firsthand the hard work and dedication of Illinois farmers. This unique experience was valuable for both of us.\u201d\n\nRep. LaHood serves on the Subcommittee on Trade for the Ways and Means Committee, the oldest committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, and many other economic growth measures.\n\nThe Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level, through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability.\n\nLearn more about the Illinois Soybean Association here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-introduces-safeguarding-childrens-privacy-schools-act", "Congresswoman Miller Introduces The Safeguarding Children\u2019s Privacy in Schools Act of 2021", "2021-10-19", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) has been standing up for parental rights and fighting against leftist indoctrination of our children since the first day she was sworn into the United States Congress. Today, Congresswoman Miller is continuing that fight by introducing the Safeguarding Children\u2019s Privacy in Schools Act of 2021.\n\nThis original piece of legislation is a direct attack on Big Tech and House Democrats\u2019 widespread belief that America\u2019s schools and schoolchildren are better off with parents on the sidelines.\n\n\"We should all be concerned about Big Tech getting ahold of our private information - particularly when it involves our children,\" Miller said. \"My bill reinstates direct parental consent for the collection of data on educational technology devices and platforms. This is a much-needed reform since school boards are actively blocking parental involvement in our schools and the federal government is accusing them of being domestic terrorists.\"\n\nUnder current law, The Child Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) does not require Tech Giants such as Google and Amazon to receive parental consent in order to collect, use, and sell the private data of students. For years, schools and school districts have been filling the role of parents by providing consent for data collection on behalf of parents for Big Tech to sell advertisements and control what our children search next.\n\nThe Safeguarding Children's Privacy in Schools Act of 2021 amends COPPA to provide more parental consent on data collection for Ed-Tech in schools by changing the definition of \u201cVerifiable Parental Consent\u201d to mean consent by a parent.\n\nSpecifically, this bill would prohibit a school or school district from acting as an agent of a parent for the purpose of providing verifiable parental consent on behalf of a child.\n\n\"Children use education technology to take tests and quizzes, to check their grades, to go on search engines, and connect with their friends,\" Miller said. \"With this bill, we\u2019re speaking out against indoctrination and abuse of children. No school or government should consent on behalf of children for any matter. That is the role of parents, and it should be a priority of Congress to protect children online and keep them from being preyed upon by Tech Giants.\"\n\nThe bill has 21 original cosponsors: Ranking Member Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Bob Good (R-VA), Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI), Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX), Rep. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX), Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-MT), Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA), Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT), Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC), Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL), Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC), Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX), Rep. Rick Allen (R-GA), Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-TX), Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL).\n\n\u201cNothing should stop parents from being able to safeguard their children\u2019s online safety and privacy. This bill gives families peace of mind about their child\u2019s online presence by reinforcing parents\u2019 rights to protect vulnerable youth from predatory data collection policies.\u201d \u2013 Education and Labor Committee Republican Leader Virginia Foxx (R-NC)\n\n\u201cParents, not school systems or government, are the primary stakeholder in a child\u2019s education. They alone should be consenting on behalf of their child. Rep. Mary Miller\u2019s bill is a positive step forward to that end, ensuring that education technology can\u2019t collect children\u2019s data without parental permission.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC)\n\n\u201cAs many school boards across the country continue to try to force political ideologies upon students, it is more important than ever to empower the role of parents in their children\u2019s education. I commend Congresswoman Miller for standing with parents, and I am proud to join her by cosponsoring the Safeguarding Children\u2019s Privacy in Schools Act.\u201d \u2013 Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA)\n\n\"The Safeguarding Children\u2019s Privacy in Schools Act of 2021 is a necessary solution to addressing the problem of Big Tech collecting data on our children through educational technology and platforms, like Google Classroom, for their own profits. It is a well-crafted and narrowly-tailored bill that updates COPPA to ensure parents are the ones with the power to consent to any data collection on their children in schools.\" \u2013 Clare Morell, Policy Analyst, The Ethics and Public Policy Center", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/statement-from-congressman-darin-lahood-on-democrats-proposed-congressional-maps", "Statement from Congressman Darin LaHood on Democrats' Proposed Congressional Maps", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Peoria, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood released the following statement on Illinois Democrats' draft proposal for new congressional maps:\n\n\"When I served in the Illinois State Senate, I was proud to support a Fair Maps redistricting process because Illinoisans have made it clear that they are tired of politicians picking their voters. Illinois Democrats and Governor Pritzker have shown with their proposed map that they care more about doing the bidding of Nancy Pelosi than giving Illinois voters fair representation in Washington. The proposed maps are a slap in the face to good governance everywhere. Illinois voters deserve much better than this non-transparent, corrupt process.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-ranking-member-foxx-defend-sexual-assault-victims-harmed", "Congresswoman Miller, Ranking Member Foxx Defend Sexual Assault Victims Harmed by Biden Administration Policies", "2021-10-18", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and the Republican Leader of the Education and Labor Committee, Virginia Foxx (R-NC) sent a letter to President Biden's Education Secretary Miguel Cardona demanding transparency surrounding the agency\u2019s reinterpretation of Title IX, which puts students at greater risk of sexual assault.\n\nThe Department of Justice\u2019s recent memo to the FBI justified its investigation of parents concerned about their child\u2019s education and safety in part due to a sexual assault case in Virginia.\n\nThe child\u2019s father \u2013 not the child who sexually assaulted another student \u2013 was subjected to police action for raising concerns at his daughter\u2019s school. These parents are now being labeled \u201cdomestic terrorists\u201d by groups supported by the Biden administration.\n\nIn the letter, the Members write: \u201cWe are deeply concerned with recent reports of sexual assaults in our public schools, which exemplify the misguided nature of the Department of Education\u2019s (Department) interpretation of Title IX. The interpretation endangers young girls by putting their rights and needs second to the political agenda of the Biden administration.\u201d\n\nThe Members continue: \u201cThe lack of transparency regarding the safety of children at school is alarming. Parents should know what is happening in their schools and have confidence that school administrators are keeping their children safe\u2026 We know that we cannot stop all cases of assault in our schools, but we should take commonsense precautions to work together with parents to protect our children.\u201d\n\nThe Members conclude: \u201c[T]he Trump administration issued regulations outlining schools\u2019 responsibilities for investigating sexual assault allegations under Title IX. Those regulations, if properly applied and enforced, provide schools with the tools to conduct fair and comprehensive investigations to ensure the rights of all students are protected.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/ilgop-delegation-statement-on-il-democrats-sham-redistricting-process", "ILGOP Delegation Statement on IL Democrats\u2019 Sham Redistricting Process", "2021-10-07", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cIn Springfield and Washington, Illinois Democrats like to talk about empowering voters, but their sham redistricting process shows they only care about protecting their own political power. Illinois citizens have been clear that they want an independent redistricting process free of political influence, but as we speak, Democrat lawmakers are picking their own voters behind closed doors.\n\n\u201cWe would hope Governor Pritzker keeps his campaign promise to veto any map drawn by politicians, but our failed governor has shown twice already that he\u2019s perfectly fine with lying to the people of Illinois if it means his party can stay in power. The Democrats\u2019 corruption in Illinois will continue as long as Pritzker and Democrats in Springfield can pre-ordain the results of elections before voters cast a ballot.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/10/lahood-statement-on-ustr-address-on-us-china-trade-relationship", "LaHood Statement on USTR Address\u00a0on US-China Trade Relationship", "2021-10-05", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement on U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai's address on the U.S.-China trade relationship:\n\n\"The Phase One Agreement with China has been beneficial for our agriculture producers and farmers in Illinois. Ensuring effective and smart enforcement of the Phase One Agreement will strengthen American competitiveness, which is why the Administration should move forward with Phase Two negotiations that build off the previous Administration's progress.\n\n\"Strengthening our position in the global economy through trade and putting pressure on China will also require Congressional engagement. Renewing Trade Promotion Authority and working with our allies on high-standard trade agreements that bolster our economic partnerships throughout the globe must be priorities in our trade agenda - yet the Administration has not pursued either of these important avenues.\n\n\"Instead, the Biden Administration is pushing forward a tax and spending agenda that will stifle economic growth and hurt our economy by raising tax rates higher than those in China.\"\n\nRep. LaHood is a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, including the Subcommittee on Trade. He serves on the House Republican China Task Force and is the Co-Chair of the U.S.-China Working Group. He also serves on the House Intelligence Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/us-military-academy-nomination-process", "U.S. Military Academy Nomination Process", "2021-10-04", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following information on the U.S. Service Academy nomination process for juniors and seniors in Illinois\u2019 15th Congressional District:\n\n\"One of the greatest honors I have as a Member of Congress is to nominate young men and women from the Fifteenth Congressional District to one of our country's four military service academies,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cI look forward to reviewing some impressive applications this year, and I offer my best wishes to the young patriotic students pursuing their goal of attending a military academy and serving our great nation!\"\n\nMembers of Congress are able to nominate young men and women from their respective districts to one of our country's four service academies: Air Force, Army, Merchant Marine, or Navy. More information on these service academies can be found below. Representative Miller may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district.\n\nThe United States Coast Guard does not accept Congressional nominations, applications must be submitted directly to the Director of Admissions.\n\nThe deadline is fast approaching for high-school juniors and seniors to apply for the U.S. Military Academies. All application forms need to be received in Congresswoman Miller's Effingham office on October 22, 2021.\n\nTo apply, please visit Congresswoman Miller's website, here. Applicants are asked to fill out the information on the website and download the application form to mail back a completed application to the Congresswoman\u2019s Effingham Office.\n\nMore information on the U.S. Military Academies can be found below.\n\n\u00b7 The U.S. Military Academy (West Point, NY)\n\n\u00b7 The U.S. Naval Academy (Annapolis, MD)\n\n\u00b7 The U.S. Air Force Academy (Colorado Springs, CO)\n\n\u00b7 U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point, NY)", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/10/bost-votes-for-highway-funding-reauthorization", "BOST VOTES FOR HIGHWAY FUNDING REAUTHORIZATION", "2021-10-01", "2021", "2021-10", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) tonight voted for the Surface Transportation Extension Act, which would extend funding for federal highway and public transportation programs, including the Highway Trust Fund, for 30 days. Funding for these programs lapsed at midnight on Friday morning.\n\n\u201cInstead of working with House Republicans on our nation\u2019s infrastructure needs, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats have chosen to go it alone every step of the way,\u201d said Bost. \u201cWe\u2019ve always known that funding for these highway programs would lapse if it was not reauthorized this year, yet Speaker Pelosi could not even get her own caucus on the same page until this evening. Had they been less focused on their tax and spending spree and been willing to work with House Republicans, we could have come up with a long-term solution instead of a patch that we will have to revisit at the end of the month.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:24:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/9/lahood-announces-usdot-order-to-expand-service-at-quincy-regional-airport", "LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport", "2021-09-27", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected Cape Air to provide Essential Air Service (EAS) at the Quincy Regional Airport for a four-year term from December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2025. Earlier this year, Rep. LaHood sent a letter of support to DOT advocating to approve Cape Air\u2019s EAS contract at Quincy Airport.\n\n\"The Quincy Airport is a vital part of the transportation system and supply chain of west-central Illinois,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"Expanded service at the Quincy Regional Airport will increase economic opportunity in the Quincy region. Reliable and constant access to both Chicago and St. Louis hubs will provide invaluable connections for my constituents traveling for business purposes or leisurely. I was proud to advocate on behalf of the Quincy Regional Airport for this selection and will continue to support Illinois\u2019 transportation system.\"\n\n\u201cWe are continually thankful for Congressman LaHood\u2019s advocation for Quincy and western Illinois. The essential air service, with connections to two hubs, is an invaluable asset to Quincy and surrounding region. The concurrence of the United States Department of Transportation with the City of Quincy\u2019s recommendation is the perfect example of how our representatives can speak for us. Congressman LaHood heard what his constituents had to say during the public input process and made sure we were represented in Washington,\u201d said Sandy Shore, Airport Director at Quincy Regional Airport.\n\nRead the full selection order here.\n\nRead Rep. LaHood\u2019s letter of support here.\n\nBackground:\n\nCape Air will provide Quincy with 36 round trips per week from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) using 9-passenger Tecnam P2012 Traveller aircraft. Quincy will receive 18 nonstop round trips per week to Chicago O\u2019Hare International Airport (ORD) and 18 nonstop round trips per week to St. Louis-Lambert International Airport (STL).", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-votes-against-democrats-abortion-bill", "BOST VOTES AGAINST DEMOCRATS\u2019 ABORTION BILL", "2021-09-24", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against legislation that would stop states from imposing limitations on abortion services. The legislation passed the House with only Democrat support, but it is not expected to receive the 60 votes necessary for approval in the Senate.\n\n\u201cMy grandson, Stanley, was born with Down Syndrome; but his life is no less precious or God-given than the lives of my 10 other grandchildren,\u201d said Rep. Bost. \u201cHowever, if House Democrats get their way, state legislatures could do nothing to stop the abortions of unborn children with developmental disabilities. They could do nothing to ensure that parents are involved in the decision-making process when their young daughter finds out she\u2019s pregnant. And they could do nothing to protect the religious and conscience rights of medical professionals who don\u2019t want to perform abortion services. This is, quite literally, a matter of life and death; and I will always work to protect the weakest and most vulnerable among us.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/9/lahood-davis-announce-183d-wing-base-project-included-in-house-passed-ndaa", "LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA", "2021-09-24", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) today announced the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives with a project request they made jointly for $10,200,000 for the 183d Wing of the Illinois National Guard based in Springfield.\n\nOn September 3rd, Reps. LaHood and Davis announced the project had passed 57-2 out of the House Armed Service Committee. Details from the previous announcement can be found here. The NDAA bill will now likely go to conference after consideration in the Senate to reach a final agreement.\n\nThe funding would be used to construct a base civil engineer complex. More detailed information on the project can be found here. The project was requested by Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Major General Richard Neely and has the approval of the Department of Defense. It also had the support of Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Executive Director Mark Hanna.\n\n\u201cThe men and women in the Illinois Air National Guard 183rd Wing deserve up to date resources to continue providing exceptional emergency response and support services,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cI was proud to vote in support of the FY22 NDAA and work with Congressman Davis, and my colleagues on the Armed Services Committee, to ensure funding was included in the NDAA to help build and upgrade the Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd. This funding will enhance training efforts, and modernize the facilities for better operations and maintenance productivity of our military. In Congress, I\u2019ll continue to work with Rodney to ensure the men and women in the 183rd have the resources they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis project is a top priority of our military leaders at the Illinois National Guard and I am proud to support their mission,\u201d said Rep. Davis. \u201cCongressman LaHood and I\u2019s NDAA project request would fund a new Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183d Wing of the Illinois National Guard. Our troops here in Central Illinois deserve to have a proper facility to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs. This project would support their important mission. I\u2019m hopeful that this project will eventually be included in legislation that is signed into law and will continue to advocate on its behalf.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe federal funding requested for this project will provide the much needed resources for the Illinois Air National Guard 183d Wing to operate efficiently while enhancing emergency response capabilities,\u201d said Langfelder. \u201cOur community supports this project, and we appreciate all your [the Congressmen\u2019s] efforts in championing this important initiative.\u201d\n\n\u201cCompletion of this project ensures the continued growth and sustainment of the 183d Wing and supports our own efforts to provide the best aviation facilities to the City of Springfield and its residents and visitors,\u201d said Hanna. \u201cWe look forward to working with the ILANG to gain authorization and funding to construct this project.\u201d\n\nBackground on the NDAA: The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is the annual budget for the Department of Defense (DOD) and the military. During his time in Congress, Rep. LaHood has been a consistent supporter of the NDAA and advocated for the inclusion of funding for the Illinois National Guard, the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, and the 183rd Wing in Springfield. In addition, to funding this important project for the 183rd, this year's NDAAs:\n\nAuthorizes a 2.7% pay increase for servicemembers and extends military recruitment and retention bonuses and special pay authorities\n\nFocuses investment in new and emerging weapon systems capable of penetrating denied operating environments such as China\n\nAuthorizes $250 million to conduct counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan and prohibits DoD from providing any financial support to the Taliban\n\nRequires the DoD to immediately submit a plan to Congress on how it will support the evacuation of American citizens from Afghanistan, maintain air superiority, conduct intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions, and carry out counter-terrorism operations\n\nProhibits the transfer of terrorists housed at Guantanamo Bay to any country that is a state sponsor of terrorism\n\nProhibits the use of DoD funds to conduct research, including biomedical, infectious disease, and genomic research in China\n\nRequires DoD and Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to assess the involvement of the Chinese Communist Party in the origins of COVID-19\n\nRequires biennial reporting on Russian influence operations and campaigns targeting U.S. military alliances and partnerships and continues prohibitions on military cooperation with Russia and any activities that recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-votes-to-fund-us-military", "Bost Votes to Fund Military", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today joined a bipartisan majority of House members in passing the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation sets military policy priorities and determines what types of equipment and weaponry can be purchased.\n\n\u201cOne of the federal government\u2019s most important duties is to provide for the common defense of our nation and the American people,\u201d said Bost. \u201cI am proud to vote for this critical legislation that fully funds the needs of our military and provides servicemembers, including those stationed at Scott Air Force Base, with a well-deserved pay raise. Equipping our military men and women with the best aircraft, vehicles, and weapons available is critical to ensuring they can successfully complete their missions and protect Americans at home and abroad.\u201d\n\nKey provisions in the NDAA\n\nAuthorizes a 2.7% pay increase for servicemembers\n\nRestores funding for shipbuilding, procurement, and missile defense\n\nAuthorizes $250 million for counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan\n\nRequires a series of reports to Congress on the number of American citizens, aircraft, vehicles, and weapons left behind in Afghanistan, threats posed by Al Qaeda and other terrorists operating in Afghanistan, and financial assets and resources available to the Taliban\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-votes-no-draft-our-daughters-defense-bill", "Miller Votes NO on \u201cDraft Our Daughters\u201d Defense Bill", "2021-09-23", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) voted AGAINST the tainted National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that provides the American people with zero accountability for the disastrous withdrawal in Afghanistan and requires young girls to register for the military draft.\n\n\"As of today, neither Secretary Lloyd Austin nor General Mark Milley has testified or resigned over the disaster they created in Afghanistan,\u201d Miller said. \u201cWe still have no idea if $20 billion or $80 billion in weapons is now in the hands of the Taliban and al Qaeda. We have no idea how many al Qaeda terrorists were released from the prison at Bagram. The Biden Administration's incompetence left us with 13 dead Americans because they were relying on the Taliban to secure their perimeter, and now the Administration is asking for a blank check for the NDAA. Why on earth would we sign off on this?\u201d\n\nThe National Defense Authorization Act passed the House this evening without Speaker Pelosi requiring testimony from Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin or Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley after the Department severely mismanaged the withdrawal of U.S. troops and personnel from Afghanistan.\n\n\"This year, House Democrats chose to hijack the Defense bill to further their progressive, Leftist agenda by requiring teenage girls to register for the military draft,\u201d Miller said. \u201cHouse Democrats believe that gender no longer exists, and the media is helping them force this deranged concept on the American people. Instead of defending our country from the serious threats we face, the Biden Administration wants our military focused on teaching critical race theory and firing Navy Seals for not taking the COVID vaccine. The American people must wake up to the dangerous agenda of House Democrats and this Administration.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-votes-against-raising-debt-limit-to-fund-dems-spending-spree", "BOST VOTES AGAINST RAISING DEBT LIMIT TO FUND DEMS\u2019 SPENDING SPREE", "2021-09-21", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against the House Democrats\u2019 legislation to raise the nation\u2019s debt limit through December 2022 to help pay for their $3.5 trillion spending bill.\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans are fighting for solutions to fund essential government services and provide disaster relief to Americans in need. However, Speaker Pelosi isn\u2019t interested in solutions. She\u2019s shaking down Congress for a debt limit increase to fund President Biden\u2019s massive $3.5 trillion liberal wish list, even if it risks a government shutdown. As working families struggle with price increases on groceries, gasoline, and housing, there\u2019s no chance that I\u2019m handing the Washington Democrats a blank check to make the problem worse.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-announces-franklin-county-rural-development-grant", "BOST ANNOUNCES FRANKLIN COUNTY RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT", "2021-09-20", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "CARBONDALE, IL \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Village of Hanaford has received a $30,000 grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The grant, which was awarded through the Rural Development Economic Impact Initiative Grant program, will be used to renovate a community building.\n\n\u201cIn our rural areas, community buildings serve as a vitally important place for residents to gather for meetings and events,\u201d said Bost. \u201cWith this funding, Hanaford will be able to update their community building so that residents can continue to utilize the facility for years to come.\u201d\n\nClick here for more information about the USDA\u2019s Economic Impact Initiative Grant Program.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-applauds-new-boeing-facility-at-midamerica-airport", "BOST APPLAUDS NEW BOEING FACILITY AT MIDAMERICA AIRPORT", "2021-09-17", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "O\u2019FALLON, IL \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today applauded Boeing\u2019s announcement that they will build the Navy\u2019s newest carrier-based aircraft at a new 291,000 square-foot facility at MidAmerica Airport in St. Clair County.\n\n\u201cThe Metro East region plays an essential role in our defense manufacturing industry with Southern Illinoisans producing components for the CH-47 Chinook, the F/A-18 Super Hornet, and now the MQ-25 Stingray,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThe men and women working in the defense industry bolster our national security by ensuring that our armed forces have the aircraft they need to accomplish their missions. Not only that, this new Boeing facility at MidAmerica Airport will also create new jobs, expand our aviation manufacturing base, and help solidify Illinois\u2019 innovative and technological leadership for years to come.\u201d\n\nThe new 291,000 square-foot facility at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, scheduled to begin construction later this year, initially will employ approximately 150 mechanics, engineers and support staff who will build the MQ-25 Stingray, the Navy\u2019s first operational, carrier-based unmanned aircraft. Employment at the facility could reach up to 300 with additional orders.\n\nThe new MQ-25 facility will be in addition to existing manufacturing operations at Boeing St. Clair, which produces components for the CH-47 Chinook, F/A-18 Super Hornet and other defense products.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/9/bost-announces-95-million-usda-loan-for-perry-county-solar-farm", "BOST ANNOUNCES $95 MILLION USDA LOAN FOR PERRY COUNTY SOLAR FARM", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "CARBONDALE, IL \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Prairie State Solar, LLC has received a $95,207,000 loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The loan was awarded through the Electric Infrastructure Loan and Loan Guarantee Program and will be used to construct a 99 megawatt solar photovoltaic farm in Perry County.\n\n\u201cThis USDA loan is a huge investment in Perry County\u2019s energy infrastructure,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThe construction and operation of this new facility will help create jobs and strengthen our local economy for years to come.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-parents-know-what-best-their-families-democrats-disagree", "Congresswoman Miller: Parents Know What is Best for Their Families.  Democrats Disagree.", "2021-09-10", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Last night, during a budget reconciliation markup, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced an amendment proposing that schools must obtain parent or guardian consent before vaccinating children.\n\n\u201cParents should always be the ones making healthcare decisions for their own children, and believe it or not, children across our nation are being administered the vaccine without parental consent,\u201d Miller said. \u201cNot surprisingly, Democrats are rejecting parental rights in favor of an all-powerful government.\u201d\n\nAfter Congresswoman Miller presented her amendment, Democrat leadership responded by saying that, \u201cparents do NOT know what\u2019s best for their kids,\u201d and that government must \u201cprotect kids FROM their parents.\u201d\n\n\u201cProtecting parents\u2019 unique ability to care for their children\u2019s health should not be a partisan issue,\u201d Miller said.\n\nBreitbart News reported on the markup saying that, Rep. John Yarmuth (D-KY) said the government knows better than parents when it comes to vaccinating children against the Chinese coronavirus.\n\nThe Education and Labor Committee ultimately opposed the amendment along party lines.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/9/lahood-davis-announce-183d-wing-base-project-included-in-committee-passed-ndaa", "LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in Committee-Passed NDAA", "2021-09-07", "2021", "2021-09", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) announced the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed 57-2 out of the House Armed Services Committee with a project request they made jointly for $10,200,000 for the 183d Wing of the Illinois National Guard based in Springfield. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis and will be considered by the full House next. If it passes it will likely go to conference with the Senate to reach a final agreement.\n\nThe funding would be used to construct a base civil engineer complex. More detailed information on the project can be found here. The project was requested by Illinois National Guard Adjutant General Major General Richard Neely and has the approval of the Department of Defense. It also had the support of Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport Executive Director Mark Hanna.\n\n\u201cThe men and women in the Illinois Air National Guard 183rd Wing deserve up to date resources to continue providing exceptional emergency response and support services,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cI was proud to work with Congressman Davis to ensure funding was included in the NDAA to help build and upgrade the Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd. This funding will enhance training efforts, and modernize the facilities for better operations and maintenance productivity of our military. In Congress, I\u2019ll continue to work with Rodney to ensure the men and women in the 183rd have the resources they need.\u201d\n\n\"This project is a top priority of our military leaders at the Illinois National Guard and I am proud to support their mission,\" said Rep. Davis. \"Congressman LaHood and I's NDAA project request would fund a new Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183d Wing of the Illinois National Guard. Our troops here in Central Illinois deserve to have a proper facility to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs. This project would support their important mission. I'm hopeful that this project will eventually be included in legislation that is signed into law and will continue to advocate on its behalf.\"\n\n\"The federal funding requested for this project will provide the much needed resources for the Illinois Air National Guard 183d Wing to operate efficiently while enhancing emergency response capabilities,\" said Langfelder. \"Our community supports this project, and we appreciate all your [the Congressmen's] efforts in championing this important initiative.\"\n\n\"Completion of this project ensures the continued growth and sustainment of the 183d Wing and supports our own efforts to provide the best aviation facilities to the City of Springfield and its residents and visitors,\" said Hanna. \"We look forward to working with the ILANG to gain authorization and funding to construct this project.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:17:01Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/8/lahood-supports-the-introduction-of-the-next-generation-fuels-act", "LaHood Supports the Introduction of the\u00a0Next Generation Fuels Act", "2021-08-31", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers supporting the introduction of the Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021, legislation that establishes a high-octane, low-carbon fuel standard that would reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enable greater engine efficiency, and encourage competition. The legislation also addresses regulatory impediments that have slowed the commercialization of these fuels and the vehicles that utilize them.\n\n\u201cBiofuels, particularly ethanol, continue to be a vital market for our corn farmers in central and west-central Illinois. Rural communities across the Midwest have seen the benefits of increased ethanol production through expanded job opportunities and increased markets to sell their products,\u201d stated Rep. LaHood. \u201cI am proud to support the Next Generation Fuels Act, which will build off the success of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) to provide cleaner more efficient energy solutions while supporting Illinois agriculture producers.\u201d\n\n\"Marquis Energy applauds Representative Darin LaHood for his sponsorship of the Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021. As America continues to address climate change, biofuels remain an established and essential part of the solution. The Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021 provides a crucial pathway for retailers to offer lower carbon fuels made possible with higher blends of biofuel grown and produced in rural America,\" said Mark Marquis, CEO of Marquis Energy.\n\n\u201cThe Next Generation Fuels Act sets a high-octane fuel standard that will allow corn-based ethanol to contribute to our nation\u2019s new clean fuel economy. Corn farmers in Illinois are celebrating this landmark bill because it provides clean energy and energy efficiency, it benefits rural economies, and it benefits Americans looking for more cost-effective fuels. This policy truly is a win for farmers, automakers, and all Americans.\u201d Bill Leigh, Past President of the IL Corn Growers Association and Minonk, IL farmer.\n\n\u201cThe Next Generation Fuels Act represents a clear roadmap for turbo-charging our progress against climate change while offering drivers cleaner, more affordable options at the pump,\u201d said Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor. \u201cWith a natural octane of 113, ethanol is the only high-performance, homegrown, renewable fuel ready to immediately loosen the hold that OPEC and its allies in Russia have over U.S. fuel prices, while slashing the use of toxic fuel additives that poison our air. We applaud Reps. LaHood, Bustos, and Comer for working to promote the use of high-octane, low carbon higher biofuel blends that hold enormous potential for rural America\u2019s role in clean energy production.\"\n\nBackground:\n\nThe Next Generation Fuels Act of 2021 requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a new 95 Research Octane Number (RON) standard that would rise to 98 RON after 2031. It updates fuel and infrastructure regulations to expand the availability of ethanol blends up to E40, while requiring automobile manufacturers to design and warrant their vehicles for the use of these fuels beginning with the model year 2026.\n\nThe legislation also includes a restriction on the aromatics content of gasoline, ensures parity in the regulation of Reid vapor pressure (RVP), corrects key variables used in fuel economy testing and compliance, and addresses many other regulations impeding the deployment of higher-octane blends at the retail level.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-impeach-president-biden", "CONGRESSWOMAN MARY MILLER: IMPEACH PRESIDENT BIDEN", "2021-08-27", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement calling on the impeachment of President Biden.\n\n\"President Joe Biden has shown a reckless disregard for the safety and security of our troops stationed overseas and Americans here at home. Congress must act and begin immediate impeachment hearings to hold the President responsible for the decisions he made that cost service members their lives.\n\nAs we mourn the sailor and Marines who were killed yesterday and pray for their families, we must hold the person responsible for planning and approving this withdrawal accountable.\n\nThe President authorized a poorly planned withdrawal of US troops that allowed 600,000 weapons, 75,000 vehicles and 200 aircraft funded by US taxpayers to be seized by the Taliban. President Biden allowed the Taliban to release 5,000 al Qaeda and Taliban prisoners without securing high-level operatives who pose a threat to the homeland.\n\nAt the same time, President Biden has allowed our southern border to remain open and exposed for any foreign national to cross unimpeded and remain in the United States.\n\nThe President cannot explain why he ordered the Pentagon to abandon Bagram Airfield on July 2, 2021, forcing our military to now rely on a commercial airport with a single runway in an area impossible to secure in order to evacuate Americans.\n\nThroughout this crisis, President Biden's conduct and behavior has been erratic. When asked about abandoning Bagram in July, he responded, \"I want to talk about happy things, man,\" and, \"Look, it's Fourth of July.\" As Afghanistan fell to the Taliban and it became clear Americans were in harm's way, President Biden went on vacation, first to Delaware, then to Camp David, where he disappeared as Kabul fell. He appears to become lost and disoriented during interviews and press conferences and cannot function as Commander In Chief in his present state.\n\nThe Congress serves a vital role in our democracy as a check on the Executive Branch with the ability to impeach and convict the President. The Democrat Party used this power for political purposes, impeaching President Trump over a phone call to the President of Ukraine that they never heard but concluded was an impeachable offense.\n\nIt is far more appropriate for Congress to use the impeachment power when it is clear that a President's actions are a risk to the lives and safety of US service members and Americans at home.\n\nSpeaker Pelosi and Chairman Adam Schiff were zealous in their pursuit of impeachment over a phone call. I can only hope they would give equal weight to the lives of our servicemen and the American citizens they are sworn to protect.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/8/lahood-illinois-soybean-association-continue-life-of-a-soybean-video-series-with-second-visit", "LaHood, Illinois Soybean Association continue \"Life of a Soybean\" Video Series with Second Visit", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Atlanta, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) and the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) returned to Ron Kindred's farm in Atlanta to continue their \"Life of a Soybean\" video series, showing the process behind planting, growing, and harvesting soybeans. The video can be viewed here.\n\n\"It is great to be back on the farm with Ron to see how far the soybean plants have come since my first visit earlier this spring and discuss important issues facing Illinois soybean farmers,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"Farmers in the 18th District work hard each year to produce some of the world\u2019s best products, and it's important that elected officials in Washington work to empower those who feed and fuel our country. In Congress, I\u2019ll continue to be a strong advocate for Illinois soybean producers on the Ways and Means Committee.\u201d\n\nThe second video in this series showcases the progress the soybean plants have made since being planted. Ron and Congressman LaHood talk about infrastructure, biofuels, and other issues that directly affect Illinois farmers.\n\n\u201cThe opportunity to connect once again with Congressman LaHood allowed us to discuss the need for investment and consider Illinois farmers stance on biodiesel and infrastructure. As farmers in Illinois, we often move our product through rivers, and the necessity of infrastructure modernization is vital to the success of our farms,\u201d Kindred explained. \u201cThe soybeans we looked at today will be harvested in the next six weeks, and investments from Congress will allow us to continue producing a quality product in the future.\u201d\n\nRep. LaHood serves on the Subcommittee on Trade for the Ways and Means Committee, the oldest committee in the House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over tax measures, the management of public debt, trade and tariff laws, Social Security, Medicare, pensions, and many other economic growth measures.\n\nThe Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership programs represent more than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market development and utilization efforts while the membership program supports the government relations interests of Illinois soybean farmers at the local, state, and national level, through the Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG). ISA upholds the interests of Illinois soybean producers through promotion, advocacy, and education with the vision of becoming a market leader in sustainable soybean production and profitability.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/8/lahood-statement-on-deadly-attacks-in-kabul", "LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Peoria, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on the situation in Afghanistan:\n\n\"The reports regarding the terrorist attacks at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan are as heartbreaking as they are infuriating. My prayers are with the family members of the service members killed in these attacks, the service members who were wounded, and those who remain in harm's way. The U.S. soldiers at Hamid Karzai International Airport represent the best of America, working countless hours despite deadly threats. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.\n\n\"The nightmare we are watching unfold is what many of us feared and it was entirely avoidable. For months, many in Congress from both parties, the military community, and Intelligence Community warned about the consequences of a rapid withdrawal of American forces in Afghanistan.\n\n\u201cAmerica does not bow to terrorists. The attacks in Kabul must be a wake-up call for President Biden. He is the Commander-in-Chief, and he must reverse his arbitrary deadline, work to ensure evacuation routes are protected, and make sure that no American is left behind.\"\n\nRep. LaHood serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation and Subcommittee on Intelligence Modernization and Readiness.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/god-bless-our-troops", "God Bless Our Troops", "2021-08-26", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) issued the following statement on the tragic update that several US Marines have been killed in a suicide bombing in Kabul.\n\n\"My heart breaks for the families who lost their loved ones today. Please join me in keeping the families of these fallen heroes in your thoughts and prayers. What an absolute tragedy.\n\nGod bless the brave American servicemen and women serving in Afghanistan. They have shown incredible courage, compassion, and truly are the best of us.\n\nOur troops were deployed to the most dangerous place in the world to save American lives.\n\nPray that we get every American home as soon as possible.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/8/bost-statement-on-democrats-federal-election-takeover-bill", "BOST STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 FEDERAL ELECTION TAKEOVER BILL", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against House Democrats\u2019 legislation to federalize state election laws, establish the Attorney General as an \u201celections czar,\u201d and give the Biden Administration the authority to veto states\u2019 voter ID laws.\n\n\u201cEarlier this year, the Washington Democrats failed to get their federal election takeover signed into law, so they are trying once again,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThe Supreme Court has ruled that the U.S. Constitution provides each state the right to regulate their own elections, not the federal government. This is a fundamental principle of federalism. We can all agree on the importance of ensuring the integrity of our elections, but what House Democrats want is to nationalize our state and local elections and give unelected Washington bureaucrats power over state election laws.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/8/bost-votes-no-on-democrats-bloated-budget", "BOST VOTES NO ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 BLOATED BUDGET", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senator Bernie Sanders\u2019 bloated budget proposal. The bill passed with party-line Democrat support, paving the way for President Biden to get a House vote on his costly $3.5 trillion spending bill.\n\n\u201cThe Pelosi-Sanders budget is a dream-come-true for the Washington liberals and a trojan horse for President Biden\u2019s $3.5 trillion tax-and-spending spree,\u201d said Bost. \u201cIt will increase taxes on hardworking Americans and business owners, killing jobs when we are trying to bounce back from COVID shutdowns, and will increase our already skyrocketing inflation. This is the clearest example yet that the Democrat majority in Congress couldn\u2019t care less about the needs of working families and job creators.\u201d\n\nProvisions in in the Democrats\u2019 budget proposal:\n\nProposes $68 trillion in total spending, the highest sustained spending level in American history\n\nAdds $17 trillion in new debt with $1.6 trillion in average yearly deficits\n\nProvides amnesty to illegal immigrants\n\nRaises taxes and costs on American families earning under $400,000\n\nDrops military funding to lowest levels as percentage of the economy in over 80 years\n\nA zero percent increase in funding for Homeland Security\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/8/lahood-democrats-tax-and-spending-spree-is-a-bad-deal-for-central-and-west-central-illinois", "LaHood: Democrats' Tax and Spending Spree is a Bad Deal for Central and West-Central Illinois", "2021-08-24", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement on his vote against Bernie Sanders, Nancy Pelosi, and House Democrats' budget resolution:\n\n\"We have a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan with stranded Americans and allies, rising terror threats, an inflation crisis, rapid growth of the national debt, and a southern border crisis. Instead of addressing these pressing issues before Congress, Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats brought the House back to push forward their multi-trillion socialist tax and spending spree. Knowing the House Majority is in jeopardy, Speaker Pelosi is desperately trying to ram through as much of her spending agenda as possible before her time as Speaker runs out.\n\n\"The budget resolution is a green light for tax hikes on workers, family farmers, and small businesses \u2013 shipping jobs overseas and making American companies less competitive. The budget resolution proposes $68 trillion in total spending over ten years. It adds $17 trillion in new debt - a debt increase greater than the GDP of every other country on earth. As we approach $30 trillion in national debt, Congress can't continue to mortgage the future children and our grandchildren.\n\n\"House Democrats couldn\u2019t even agree on their own path forward \u2013 sneaking passage of the budget resolution through a last-minute, procedural maneuver to avoid having to take a stand-alone vote. The last thing we need with the current pandemic and rising inflation is a tax hike on hard-working Americans and trillions of deficit spending. The Democrats' tax and spending spree is a bad deal for central and west-central Illinois.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-introduces-dont-draft-our-daughters-resolution", "Congresswoman Miller Introduces The Don't Draft Our Daughters Resolution", "2021-08-23", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced a resolution in opposition to attempts by Congress to mandate the registration of women for the Selective Service System. Congresswoman Miller\u2019s Don't Draft our Daughters resolution is a response to a newly added provision to the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that will require women to register for the draft.\n\n\"The Democrats\u2019 plan to keep your family safe is to open our southern border, defund the police, allow the Taliban to seize US weapons and release al Qaeda prisoners, and draft your daughters to fight when a disaster eventually happens,\" Miller said. \"This is madness. The primary responsibility of government is to keep your family safe, and Democrats have failed miserably at that.\u201d\n\nEarlier this summer, the Senate Armed Services Committee included in the markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2022 a provision that will require women to register for the draft. The House plans to markup the FY22 NDAA on September 1, 2021.\n\nThe draft, in its rare instances of use, primarily serves as a pipeline to replace combat forces.\n\n\"Women serve in critical roles in our military, and American women should be empowered to join the armed forces voluntarily, but our daughters should not be drafted and forced to fight,\" Miller said. \"This policy is wrong, and we have a duty to protect our daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers from the draft.\"\n\nThis resolution is the House companion to Senator Lee\u2019s in the Senate.\n\nThe current cosponsors and outside groups supporting this resolution are:\n\nRep. Brian Babin (R-TX)\n\nRep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)\n\nRep. Bob Good (R-VA)\n\nRep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA)\n\nRep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)\n\nRep. Ralph Norman (R-SC)\n\nRep. Chip Roy (R-TX)\n\nConcerned Women For America LAC\n\nFamily Research Council\n\nRep. Ralph Norman (R-SC): \"To state the obvious, I am eternally grateful for the brave women who serve in our all-volunteer Armed Forces. Also obvious is that if another draft were ever necessary in the future, the involuntary conscription of women into military service would have profound implications for the United States. That\u2019s why it\u2019s troubling that the Senate Armed Services Committee quietly included provisions requiring women to register for the draft in the 2022 NDAA. As a nation, we have not even begun to properly discuss or consider the effects that drafting women would have on our society or military readiness. I want to thank Rep. Mary Miller for her leadership on this issue.\u201d\n\nRep. Bob Good (R-VA): \"Our nation is eternally grateful to those who serve in the U.S. Military, especially to those who have sacrificed their lives. Just as we have an obligation to honor our warriors, we also have a duty to protect our daughters, sisters, wives, and mothers from the draft. Forcing women to register for the draft is dangerous and morally wrong. I thank my friend, Representative Miller, for her leadership on this important issue.\n\nPenny Nance, CEO and President of Concerned Women for America LAC: \u201cConcerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee celebrates the many critical roles women embrace in every stage of life, but we reject the baseless notion that women\u2019s equality means sameness with men. The Selective Service is not a social experiment. Forcing young women against their will to fight on the frontlines ignores God-given distinctions between the sexes that have everything to do with military readiness in a wartime crisis. We applaud Rep. Mary Miller\u2019s leadership in opposing such a reckless reversal in policy and urge members of Congress to take a strong stand against drafting our daughters.\u201d\n\nRep. Chip Roy (R-TX): \u201cUnder no circumstances should Congress decide to draft our nation's daughters. I applaud the heroic women who have and continue to freely and selflessly choose service in our armed forces, but I refuse to stand by and allow members of this body to force that duty upon our mothers, sisters and daughters. I am proud to join my friend Rep. Miller in introducing this resolution.\"\n\nMary Beth Waddell, J.D, Director of Federal Affairs, Family and Religious Liberty, Family Research Council: \"FRC is grateful for both House and Senate action to express opposition to requiring women to register for the draft. While we honor and are grateful for the women who serve voluntarily, there is no military or national security reason to require that women who do not wish to serve register for the draft. This is, in fact, a shameful political move to advance a political and social agenda.\n\nWomen currently serve honorably and proudly, but conscripting our daughters and wives into the harshest and most austere of combat conditions to replace those who have died on the front lines of war would require that several significant considerations, beyond winning the war, would have to be taken into account on the battlefield. This social and political experiment will harm military readiness, lethality, and unit cohesion when our armed forces can least afford it.\"\n\nRep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO): \u201cJoe Biden just armed Taliban terrorists who go out of their way to rape, torture, and kill women just for being women. We should never draft our daughters, especially with the prospect of them having to go fight to clean up this catastrophe.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/8/bost-statement-on-biden-s-failed-withdrawal-from-afghanistan", "BOST STATEMENT ON BIDEN\u2019S FAILED WITHDRAWAL FROM AFGHANISTAN", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today released the following statement regarding the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan:\n\n\u201cMake no mistake about it, President Biden\u2019s failed leadership caused the disaster we are witnessing in Afghanistan right now. His decision to leave without even a basic awareness of what would happen next has put lives at risk, emboldened terrorists, and weakened America\u2019s standing on the global stage. And through it all, Biden has remained silent, hidden away at Camp David until finally agreeing to address the American people this afternoon.\n\n\u201cBiden has thrown 20 years of American service members\u2019 blood, sweat, and sacrifice down the drain. He has condemned allied Afghan soldiers, interpreters, and journalists to certain death. He has abandoned the women and girls whose rights and lives are at stake under Taliban control. And he has severed a vital intelligence network that helped prevent attacks in the region and here at home. We all want American troops home safely as quickly as possible; but this clueless, bungled withdrawal will have devastating consequences for years to come.\n\n\u201cTracy and I are praying for safety of those left behind, the troops that are being deployed, the women and girls who will now face hardships under Taliban rule, and our nation as a whole.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/8/lahood-statement-on-afghanistan", "LaHood Statement on Afghanistan", "2021-08-16", "2021", "2021-08", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Peoria, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on Afghanistan:\n\n\u201cThe evacuation of the United States Embassy in Kabul and the fall of the Afghan government into the hands of the Taliban is deeply disappointing but predictable given the Biden Administration's approach.\n\n\u201cFor months, the White House and President Biden have ignored the warnings about the situation in Afghanistan by many in Congress and the defense communities. Despite the warnings, the Administration pushed ahead with an ill-advised, poorly planned, and needlessly rapid complete drawdown of America\u2019s presence in Afghanistan in an attempt to seek a political victory before the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.\n\n\u201cThe world is looking to America as Afghanistan descends into chaos. Instead of taking responsibility for the situation, President Biden and his Administration continue to play politics and blame others.\n\n\u201cPresident Biden and his Administration\u2019s failure of leadership has enabled a return to a pre-9/11 Afghanistan - creating a fertile breeding ground for radical terrorism to grow once again. President Biden has abandoned men and women who served as local partners in Afghanistan, endangered the lives of innocent women and children, and disrespected the sacrifice of the brave men and women in our military who served the United States and kept Americans safe throughout the last 20 years. President Biden owns the horrific scenes to come from Afghanistan and his actions threaten the security of America and our allies.\u201d\n\nRep. LaHood serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Counterintelligence, and Counterproliferation and Subcommittee on Intelligence Modernization and Readiness.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:11:17Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/u-s-china-working-group-co-chairs-statement-on-conviction-of-tong-ying-kit", "U.S.-China Working Group Co-Chairs\u2019 Statement on Conviction of Tong Ying-kit", "2021-07-30", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rick Larsen (D-WA), co-chairs of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, released the below statement on the conviction of Tong Ying-kit under China\u2019s National Security Law:\n\n\u201cThe conviction of Tong Ying-kit shows the extent to which China\u2019s National Security Law has destroyed freedom of speech and judicial independence in Hong Kong. That a banner with a popular protest slogan could be grounds for life imprisonment shows the freedoms Hong Kongers have lost over the past thirteen months since the law was enacted. We will be closely watching Mr. Tong\u2019s sentencing and the trials of others charged under the National Security Law.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-introduces-bill-to-expand-job-training-for-national-guard-reservists", "BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND JOB TRAINING FOR NATIONAL GUARD, RESERVISTS", "2021-07-27", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced the bipartisan Transition for Success Act. This legislation expands access for all National Guard and Reserve servicemembers to the SkillBridge Program, a Department of Defense program that offers training for high demand careers for those serving in the military as they transition to civilian life.\n\n\u201cThe Department of Defense\u2019s SkillBridge Program provides vitally important job training to servicemembers as they begin the transition to civilian life,\u201d said Bost. \u201cHowever, under current law, only those on active duty are eligible, which means many National Guard and Reserve members are unable to participate. Expanding the SkillBridge Program will help ensure that these military men and women can receive the support they need to gain a new skillset and successfully transition to civilian life.\u201d\n\nThe Transition for Success Act is backed by the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States (EANGUS), and the Reserve Officers Association (ROA), as well as several major employers that partner with the SkillBridge program, including Microsoft, Amazon, and the National Association of Homebuilders.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-introduces-resolution-to-support-a-strong-us-lebanon-relationship", "LaHood Introduces Resolution to Support a Strong US-Lebanon Relationship", "2021-07-27", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Darrell Issa (CA-50) today introduced a bipartisan resolution to express Congress' support of the ongoing U.S.-Lebanon relationship and the Lebanese people. LaHood is the co-chair of the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus.\n\nSpecifically, the resolution supports the ongoing efforts and need for humanitarian assistance for the people of Lebanon, U.S. goals for Lebanon to combat government corruption and execute needed structural reforms and supports the important role of the Lebanese Armed Forces. As we near the one-year anniversary of the tragic blast in the Port of Beirut, the resolution expresses ongoing support for the Lebanese people and opposes the growing influence and role of Hezbollah in Lebanon.\n\n\"As we approach the one-year anniversary of the tragic blast in Beirut that further destabilized the country and region, American support for the Lebanese people and the Lebanese Armed Forces is critical,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"My resolution reaffirms United States' commitment to the people of Lebanon and to peace in the region. A strong, independent, and sovereign Lebanon can help provide stability in the Middle East, and I will continue to work with my colleagues to support a productive and sustainable U.S.-Lebanon relationship.\u201d\n\nRep. Issa said, \u201cThe country of my grandparents is on the verge of becoming a failed state, and malign actors are circling like vultures. Working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I will never stop my advocacy for our bilateral relationship, a corruption-free government, and the restoration of Lebanon as an arbiter of peace in the region. It is manifestly unjust that while they are successful in every corner of the world, the one place the Lebanese people are not able to be successful is their very own country. This must change.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe House Resolution sends a very strong message to the Lebanese people that their survival and that of Lebanon are in the interests of the United States. As importantly, it sends a clear message to Lebanon\u2019s government that members of Congress are concerned with its inability to conduct a transparent and credible investigation of the explosions and \u2018calls on the Government of Lebanon to conduct a credible, impartial, and transparent investigation into the cause of, and responsibility for, the August 4 explosions, and include impartial international experts as part of the investigation team,\u201d added Ed Gabriel, the American Task Force on Lebanon's President and CEO.\n\nHouse Resolution XXX expresses the sense of Congress on the continued importance of the U.S.-Lebanon relationship. The resolution expresses U.S. support for:\n\nContinued assistance for the Lebanese people in response to the ongoing humanitarian and economic crisis\n\nSovereignty, security, and independence of Lebanon as a U.S. ally\n\nThe Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) through continued U.S. military training and supplies of military equipment\n\nU.S. institutions in Lebanon through programs like American Schools and Hospitals Abroad (ASHA) and U.S.-Middle East Partnership Initiative (MEPI)\n\nStrong opposition to Hezbollah influence in Lebanon\n\nStrong opposition to corruption in the Lebanese public sector\n\nStrong opposition to the politicization of the independent judiciary\n\nThe role and presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon\n\nThe greater Peoria, Illinois area is home to over 8,000 Lebanese Americans, one of the largest Lebanese populations in the country. Congressman LaHood\u2019s great-grandparents immigrated to the United States from the village of Aitou in Northern Lebanon. The U.S. is home to over 14,000 immigrants from Aitou, many of whom live in Peoria, Illinois.\n\nRep. LaHood is a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Ways and Means Committee.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-davis-brady-sandage-announce-sba-disaster-declaration-approved-for-mclean-county", "LaHood, Davis, Brady, Sandage Announce SBA Disaster Declaration Approved for McLean County", "2021-07-26", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - U.S. Reps. Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Rodney Davis (IL-13) along with State Representative Dan Brady and McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage today announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration has approved a disaster declaration for McLean County following historic flooding in June.\n\nLaHood and Davis co-led a congressional delegation letter to the SBA Administrator last week supporting the request. That letter can be found here.\n\nMore details and information on how to access SBA disaster resources can be found here courtesy of the McLean County Sheriff's Office and here courtesy of the SBA.\n\n\"Severe storms have caused significant flooding throughout McLean County, resulting in major damage. Assisting McLean County residents is critical, especially as the community has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic this past year. I was proud to lead my colleagues with Congressman Davis in this effort and I appreciate the SBA\u2019s timely approval of this much-needed assistance,\" U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (IL-18).\n\n\"The recent flooding throughout McLean County has left many families and businesses needing assistance. That is why along with Congressman LaHood I co-led a delegation support letter to the SBA advocating for a disaster declaration. I applaud the SBA on their quick turnaround of this request so our constituents can get access to the help they need. Sheriff Sandage and his team at the EMA did a great job conducting the work on the ground to make this happen,\" U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13).\n\n\u201cI have worked with all levels of government agencies to explore how we can help those affected by our area's recent flooding. This declaration will help open up small loans for homeowners who continue to need help!\u201d State Representative Dan Brady.\n\n\u201cMcLean County was devastated by the recent flooding that affected so many local families and businesses. The SBA disaster declaration request will provide some necessary financial assistance to those who have suffered loss and the McLean County Sheriff\u2019s Office along with the McLean County Emergency Management Agency fully supported the declaration request. We also appreciate the strong support and advocacy of Congressman Rodney Davis, Congressman Darin LaHood and State Representative Dan Brady in guiding this request,\u201d McLean County Sheriff Jon Sandage.\n\nFrom the Congressional delegation\u2019s letter to the SBA Administrator:\n\n\u201cSevere storms caused up to 10 inches of flooding in McLean County. The damage assessment conducted this month by the SBA found that many properties either incurred major damage or were destroyed as a result of the flooding.\n\n\u201cAssisting these residents in recovery is of utmost importance, and Governor Pritzker has determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state and local governments.\n\n\u201cAs such, we respectfully request that you issue an SBA Disaster Declaration for McLean County, and we request that the SBA disaster loans also be offered to the counties that are contiguous to the aforementioned county.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-introduces-3-bills-to-support-veterans-and-caregivers", "BOST INTRODUCES 3 BILLS TO SUPPORT VETERANS AND CAREGIVERS", "2021-07-23", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (IL-12), the lead Republican on the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, and Jack Bergman (MI-01) this week introduced three pieces of legislation to improve health care and services at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for veterans and their caregivers.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s simple - these three bills will help deliver the world-class care that veterans deserve,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThey would close gaps in care for veterans, strengthen services for caregivers, and increase transparency and accountability for taxpayers. I am proud to join my good friend and fellow Marine, General Bergman, in introducing them.\u201d\n\nTo learn more about the VA Caregiver Transparency Act, click here. Bill text can be found here.\n\nTo learn more about the VA Assessment by Independent Measures (AIM) Act, click here. Bill text can be found here.\n\nTo learn more about the Guaranteeing Healthcare Access to Personnel Who Served (GHAPS) Act, click here. Bill text can be found here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-bill-ensures-accountability-for-va-s-health-record-modernization", "BOST BILL ENSURES ACCOUNTABILITY FOR VA\u2019S HEALTH RECORD MODERNIZATION", "2021-07-22", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL), the lead Republican on the House Committee on Veterans\u2019 Affairs, introduced this week the bipartisan VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act to improve accountability and transparency for costs associated with the VA\u2019s Electronic Health Record modernization process. The legislation was introduced in response to two major Inspector General reports detailing insufficient training for medical staff on the new system, as well as significantly underestimated costs for the project.\n\n\u201cAs I have said from the start, VA must be crystal clear on the true cost of the Electronic Health Record Modernization program for the veterans and taxpayers they serve,\u201d said Ranking Member Bost. \u201cRight now, the effort is stumbling. The time has come to look at every dollar going out the door. I am introducing the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act to increase oversight and do exactly that.\u201d\n\nClick here to read the full bill text.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-introduces-house-companion-bill-define-wotus-act", "Congresswoman Mary Miller Introduces the House Companion Bill to the Define WOTUS Act of 2021\u00a0to Protect Farmers and Ranchers from Biden\u2019s EPA", "2021-07-22", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the House companion bill to Senator Mike Braun's (R-IN) Define WOTUS Act of 2021. This bill was introduced by Congresswoman Miller to prevent President Biden\u2019s radical cabinet secretaries from telling farmers and ranchers how to use and regulate their own land.\n\nDuring the Obama Administration, the definition of \u201cWaters of the United States\u201d was altered, which trampled on the property rights of farmers, ranchers, and landowners in rural America.\n\nPresident Trump\u2019s Navigable Waters Protection Rule provided long-overdue certainty and clarity for landowners affected by the scope of WOTUS\u2019s jurisdiction.\n\n\"The Obama Administration vastly expanded the scope and power of the federal government in order to regulate and punish rural America,\u201d Miller said. \"This bill keeps unelected Washington bureaucrats off our farms and sends a clear message to the radical leftists in the Biden Administration that we will not allow them to trample on our rights.\u201d\n\nThe Define WOTUS Act of 2021 codifies a congressionally-mandated definition. This will ensure consistency in the rule, since the Biden Administration has announced they plan to revisit the WOTUS rule, likely overturning the Trump rule and adopting the overburdensome Obama-era rule.\n\n\u201cRegulations for what falls under \u2018Waters of the U.S.\u2019 have ping-ponged back and forth for years,\u201d said Senator Braun. \u201cFarmers and families need a reasonable, practical definition for WOTUS, and that\u2019s why I\u2019m glad to hear Representative Mary Miller is taking up the fight in the House to complement the Define WOTUS Act in the Senate.\"\n\nIf passed, the bill would reassert Congressional responsibility to define this important term. The definition in the Define WOTUS Act also makes substantial improvements over various administrative attempts to define the term by clearly outlining what is, and is not, a federally regulated waterway.\n\nIn the initial 1972 Clean Water Act (CWA), Congress failed to define the term \u201cwaters of the United States\u201d (WOTUS), even though the phrase is critical to federal implementation of the CWA.\n\nThe term has been subject to much litigation, including a few Supreme Court cases. In 2015, the Obama Administration finalized a rulemaking to define WOTUS through its so-called \u201cClean Water Rule.\u201d The rule defined WOTUS so broadly that many Americans had trouble interpreting the definition. It was difficult to tell what was or was not a federal waterway without an official determination by an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) official, resulting in an unreasonable regulatory burden on American farmers, businesses, and families.\n\nCongress attempted to repeal the Obama rule through a disapproval resolution sponsored by Senator Joni Ernst. The resolution passed both the House and the Senate but was vetoed by President Obama.\n\nOn February 28, 2017, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) to revise or rescind the Obama-era rule. EPA and the Corps are carrying out Executive Order 13778 through a \u201ctwo-step process\u201d that involves repealing the Obama-era rule, and then replacing it with a Trump Administration rule. EPA has not yet finalized either rule, highlighting that the real failure has been Congress\u2019s inability to define WOTUS.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-announces-2021-congressional-app-challenge", "BOST ANNOUNCES 2021 CONGRESSIONAL APP CHALLENGE", "2021-07-21", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today invited middle and high school students from Illinois\u2019 12th Congressional District to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge. Launched in 2015, the competition is a nationwide event intended to engage students\u2019 creativity and encourage their participation in STEM fields.\n\n\u201cIt is vitally important that our children and grandchildren have the skills necessary to succeed in our increasingly technological world,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThe Congressional App Challenge is a wonderful opportunity for students to pursue their interests in STEM and hone their coding skills. I encourage Southern Illinois middle and high school students to participate and look forward to seeing what they create.\u201d\n\nThe Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity to encourage students to create and exhibit their software application (also known as an \u201capp\u201d) for web, PC, tablet, mobile, Raspberry Pi or other platform of their choice. We accept any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, \"block code\", etc. Students may compete as individuals or in teams of up to four, as long as two of the teammates attend schools within the 12th District.\n\nThe deadline to submit an app is November 1, 2021, but students are encouraged to register and submit their apps early. Students can find more information and register to participate here. Additional questions can be directed to Congressman Bost\u2019s Carbondale office at 618-457-5787.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-introduces-bills-to-bolster-tanf", "LaHood Introduces Bills to Bolster TANF", "2021-07-21", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) introduced two bills, the Improving Access to Work Act and the Supporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act, which aim to strengthen provisions under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. These much-needed reforms to TANF will hold states accountable for their spending and ensure that the federal dollars are going towards the neediest families to provide them with the resources and necessary tools to get back into the workforce.\n\nLaHood's bills were included in the Ways and Means Republicans' \u201cJobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act\u201d or \u201cJOBS for Success Act.\u201d Senate Companion legislation was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT).\n\n\"The primary goal of the TANF program is to assist families in need with a hand-up, providing safety net of government assistance to help find work and pull themselves out of poverty,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"Finding and keeping a job is the best way for families to move toward self-sufficiency, and I am proud to reintroduce legislation to help Americans get back to work as we recover from COVID-19.\"\n\nToday, on the 25th anniversary of bipartisan welfare reform in 1996 that created TANF, Ways and Means Republicans hosted a roundtable meeting with key former and current Republican leaders and experts on anti-poverty welfare reforms. They discussed TANF improvements that promote personal responsibility, time limits on eligibility, and work requirements. You can view that here.\n\nImproving Access to Work Act\n\nThis legislation will require states to spend 25% of their Maintenance-of-Effort (MOE) funds and 25% of their federal block grant on work or work support activities\n\nIn 2019, states used only 10% of their TANF funds for work activities and another 3% on work support activities\n\nAdditionally, this legislation prohibits states from supplanting TANF federal funds to fill state budget holes\n\nSupporting Work Through Apprenticeships Act\n\nThis legislation adds apprenticeships to the list of approved work activities\n\nCurrent work activities include on-the-job training, job readiness assistance, vocational educational training, and community service\n\nLearn more about Ways and Means Republicans efforts to improve and reform welfare here.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-and-other-pro-life-lawmakers-introduce-legislation", "Congresswoman Miller and Other Pro-Life Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Women and Children on College Campuses", "2021-07-21", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller, Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Steve Daines will hold a press conference on Wednesday morning to introduce a landmark piece of pro-life legislation.\n\nAlso in attendance will be pro-life activists and experts who will speak on the fight against chemical abortions on college campuses, the science against these procedures, and personal experiences with them.\n\nTo view this press conference live, please visit the Students for Life Facebook page.\n\nWhat: Legislation to fight taxpayer-funded chemical abortions on college campuses\n\nWhen: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 9:00AM CT\n\nWhere: House Triangle (House side of the Capitol\u2019s East Front)\n\nWho: Speakers Include:\n\n- Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX)\n\n- Senator and Founder of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus Steve Daines (R-MT)\n\n- Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL)\n\n- President of Students for Life of America Kristan Hawkins\n\n- March for Life President Jeanne Mancini\n\n- Susan B. Anthony List Vice President of Government Affairs Marilyn Musgrave\n\n- Students for Life of America Minority Outreach Director Toni McFadden\n\n- Charlotte Lozier Institute Research Associate Tessa Longbons\n\n- Family Research Council Senior Fellow for Education Studies Meg Kilgannon\n\n- California College Student & Students for Life Activist Lilia North\n\n- Family Policy Alliance Government Affairs Nicole Hudgens\n\nProtecting Life on College Campus Press Conference Speakers:\n\nRepresentative Chip Roy\n\nCongressman Roy is the Representative for Texas\u2019 21st Congressional District, which stretches from south Austin through the hill country to downtown San Antonio. He serves on the House Judiciary and Veterans Affairs committees and is the Chairman of the Republican Study Committee Health Care Task Force.\n\nSenator Steve Daines\n\nU.S. Senator Steve Daines of Montana is the founder and chair of the first ever Senate Pro-Life Caucus. One of Daines\u2019 top priorities in the United States Senate is protecting ALL life, no matter how small, no matter how many chromosomes.\n\nRepresentative Mary Miller\n\nCongresswoman Mary Miller is a freshman representative from Illinois' 15th Congressional District. She is a farmer, educator, business manager, but most of all a mother of 7 and grandmother of 17. Her congressional priorities from the beginning have included education reform, supporting families and standing up for life.\n\nKristan Hawkins\n\nKristan Hawkins is president of Students for Life Action/Students for Life of America, heading an operation with more than 1,250 groups in all 50 states. SFLA creates strategy, policy and programming that connects those most targeted for abortion with people ready to help and builds a framework for political engagement on their behalf. SFLA/SFLAction has more conversations with those most targeted by the abortion industry every day, week, and year than any other pro-life outreach in the world. Every week, Students for Life entities reach more than 2 million people across social media platforms to have nearly 200,000 digital conversations. Under Hawkins leadership, SFLA has grown over the last 15 years into a $15 million organization preparing for a Post-Roe America. You can also follow her on her podcast Explicitly Pro-Life.\n\nToni McFadden\n\nToni McFadden, Students for Life of America Minority Outreach Director, is an international speaker and founder of the programs Pro-Life speaker and Relationships Matter. She writes and speaks extensively on the value of relationships and on the lies of abortion. Her testimony of life after abortion inspires new generations of women.\n\nLili North\n\nLili North is a Students for Life of America Student Spokesperson and a former Wilberforce fellow. She is a senior at San Diego State University in California where shortly, Chemical Abortion Pills are to be offered at student healthcare centers because of a measure that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law, forcing all publicly funded colleges and universities to become abortion vendors. SFLA/SFLAction fought the measure for years as political allies of Corporate Abortion made it clear that they wanted to start in California with pills on campuses before expanding to schools across the country.\n\nMarilyn Musgrave\n\nHonorable Marilyn Musgrave is the Vice President of Government Affairs at Susan B. Anthony List. She served Colorado\u2019s 4th congressional district for three terms, and was a champion for pro-life, pro-family values long before she ran for Congress. Now with SBA List, she continues to work closely with pro-life allies on Capitol Hill to expose the abortion extremism of Democrats and advance life-saving pro-life policy.\n\nTessa Longbons\n\nTessa Longbons is a research associate with the Charlotte Lozier Institute. As a member of CLI\u2019s data analytics department, Tessa has extensively researched chemical abortion, including tracking complications and outcomes on a state-by-state basis. Her research analyzes U.S. abortion trends, the characteristics of abortions and abortion providers in the United States, and the impact of abortion on women.\n\nMeg Kilgannon", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-miller-and-roy-team-sen-daines-defund-colleges-help-students-perform-diy", "Reps. Miller and Roy team up with Sen. Daines to defund colleges that help students perform DIY abortions", "2021-07-21", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Today, House co-lead Rep. Mary Miller (IL-15) along with Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021 with Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT), the Founder and Chairman of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, introducing the legislation in the Senate.\n\nThe bill would prohibit Federal funds from going to any institution of higher learning that hosts or is affiliated with a student-based service site that provides abortion drugs or abortion to students of the institution or to employees of the institution or site.\n\n\u201cChemical abortions are the future the abortion issue is lobbying for, and I know that as a mother of five daughters, my girls and their peers are the most vulnerable to the chemical abortion industry. The abortion industry does not advocate for women, as they constantly claim to do. They exploit young women but leave them to deal with the consequences and severe potential side effects all on their own,\u201d said Congresswoman Miller. \u201cAmerican taxpayers should not be forced by Democrats to fund the abortion providers in this country directly or indirectly. The Protecting Life on College Campus Act stands up for the many Americans who share a deeply held moral opposition to ending life in the womb.\u201d\n\nThis legislation is in direct response to California\u2019s radical chemical abortion pill mandate on college campuses. Starting in 2023, California will require their 34 public universities to provide chemical abortion pills to their students without exception.\n\n\u201cA college dorm room is no place to have a do-it-yourself abortion, and the American taxpayer should not be paying for the destruction of innocent human life on our college campuses. But, as we already know, what the abortion industry really cares about are profits\u2014not the welfare of mothers or the integrity of higher learning,\u201d said Congressman Roy. \u201cThe Protecting Life on College Campuses Act is about guarding young college women and their unborn children from the predatory abortion industry\u2019s radical and reckless push for universal access to abortions.\u201d\n\nAdditionally, to remain eligible for federal funding, institutions of higher learning are required to submit an annual report to the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Health and Human Services certifying that no site provides abortion drugs or abortions to students of the institution.\n\n\u201cFor too long the abortion industry has been taking advantage of vulnerable women and now, blue states like California are beginning to require campus clinics to provide chemical abortions on demand,\u201d Sen. Daines stated. \u201cThese do-it-yourself abortions put young women in dangerous situations that they are oftentimes forced to deal with alone in their dorm room. This not only ends the life of an unborn child, it endangers the mother\u2019s life as well. We cannot allow campus health centers to turn into abortion clinics.\u201d\n\nIn addition to Rep. Miller and Sen. Daines, Congressman Roy is proud to be joined by Reps. Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Brian Babin (TX-36), Lauren Boebert (CO-3), Robert Latta (OH-5), Matt Rosendale (MT-AL), Doug LaMalfa (CA-1), Doug Lamborn (CO-5), Andy Biggs (AZ-5), Ralph Norman (SC-5), Jeff Duncan (SC-3), Yvette Herrell (NM-2), Kevin Hern (OK-1), Robert Aderholt (AL-4), Jim Banks (IN-3), Randy Weber (TX-14), Paul Gosar (AZ-4), Marjorie Taylor Green (GA-14), Greg Steube (FL-17), Michael Cloud (TX-27), Ted Budd (NC-13), Warren Davidson (OH-8), Andy Harris (MD-1), Michelle Fischbach (MN-7), Jim Jordan (OH-4), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Roger Williams (TX-25), Barry Moore (AL-02), Scott Franklin (FL-15), Bob Good (VA-5), Daniel Webster (FL-11), Kat Cammack (FL-3), Lance Gooden (TX-05), Steve Chabot (OH-01), Scott Perry (PA-10), Michael Waltz (FL-06), Tracey Mann (KS-01), Alex Mooney (WV-02), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), Greg Murphy (NC-03), Bill Johnson (OH-06), Louie Gohmert (TX-01), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Trent Kelly (MS-1), John Rose (TN-06), John Rutherford (FL-04), Rick Crawford (AR-01), Gary Palmer (AL-06), Mike Kelly (PA-16), Jody Hice (GA-10), John Moolenaar (MI-04), August Pfluger (TX-11), Michael Guest (MS-03).\n\nFull text of the legislation can be found here.\n\nMore support for the Protecting Life on College Campus Act:\n\n\"Access to chemical abortions on college campuses is the new frontier for the abortion business - making it possible for young girls to get \u201cvending-machine\u201d abortions and undergo a traumatic, life-threatening procedure alone in their dorm rooms. In no circumstance should schools be normalizing abortions for young women. We will not back down on protecting the lives of young mothers and their unborn children endangered by this trend.\"\n\n- Russ Vought, President of the Center for Renewing America\n\n\u201cWe applaud Rep. Chip Roy and Senator Steve Daines for moving to protect women at a time when many universities will not. Under the Biden Administration, women and girls on college campuses will receive powerful drugs that have potentially extreme risks of infection and hemorrhage, without ever being examined by a physician. They will be left to take these drugs in isolation, without medical care, and will deliver their tiny, unborn child all alone. The Protecting Life on College Campus legislation will protect women on college campuses, not subject them to dangerous medications that result in major health problems and possible death.\u201d\n\n\u2013 Tom McClusky March for Life Action\n\n\"Universities exist to provide students with higher education\u2014not abortions and abortion pills. Fortunately, Congressman Roy has taken action to prevent universities from becoming taxpayer funded abortion providers by ensuring federal funding doesn't pay for abortions or abortion pills.\"\n\n\u2013 Jessica Anderson, Executive Director of Heritage Action\n\n\u201cSchools should not be in the business of ending the lives of future students. Students who find themselves pregnant should be lovingly embraced by their campus communities. Our schools and legislators should invest in creating resources, programs, and support for pregnant women, enabling them to achieve their academic and career goals. Abortion not only ends the life of an innocent preborn child but can also lead to lifelong physical and emotional repercussions. There is no legitimate reason for college and university campuses to provide abortions, especially at the expense of fellow students and taxpayers.\u201d\n\n-Kristan Hawkins, President of Students for Life Action\n\n\u201cThe abortion industry\u2019s push to exploit vulnerable women through the use of chemical abortions has now reached college campuses. Instead of supporting young women who become pregnant on campus, the pro-abortion movement wants to force women to take cheap, dangerous abortion pills that kill an unborn child and have negative consequences on a woman\u2019s physical and mental health. Thank you to Representative Chip Roy for introducing the Protecting Life on College Campus Act, realizing that collegiate women deserve better than to be told that they must choose between their unborn child and their education.\u201d\n\n\u2013 Family Research Council\n\n\u201cWe are thankful to Rep. Chip Roy for introducing this bill to protect young women and girls from gruesome chemical abortions. The Protecting Life on College Campus Act will stop the flow of taxpayer money to universities that endanger their students by distributing unsafe drugs that could result in severe bleeding, intense pain, infection, physical and emotional trauma, and even death in some cases. As the Biden administration strips away commonsense regulations on chemical abortion, legislators across the country are fighting back by passing laws to safeguard moms and babies in their states. We strongly support this bill and will never stop working to expose the brutality of abortion.\u201d\n\n\u2013 Marilyn Musgrave, VP of Government Affairs at Susan B. Anthony List\n\n\u201cStudents on college campuses deserve real healthcare, not dangerous drugs that kill the preborn. The use of taxpayer dollars to support abortion on college campuses must end now. Family Policy Alliance wholeheartedly endorses the Protecting Life on College Campuses Act to ensure girls will not be subject to dangerous drugs on their campuses and schools stay focused on the education and health of students.\u201d\n\n- Family Policy Alliance Vice President of Strategy Autumn Leva\n\n\u201cHaving the chemical abortion pill readily available on college campuses is detrimental to the safety, health, and well-being of students. As Concerned Women for America has Young Women for America chapters on college campuses across the country, this issue is critically important to us and our college leaders. Out of care and compassion for the young women on college campuses, we applaud you for introducing the Protecting Life on College Campus Act of 2021.\u201d\n\n- Penny Nance CEO and President of Concerned Women for America", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-introduces-bill-to-expand-veterans-hiring-in-agriculture", "BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO EXPAND VETERANS\u2019 HIRING IN AGRICULTURE", "2021-07-20", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced bipartisan legislation to make more United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) apprenticeships available to veterans. The Veterans\u2019 Agricultural Apprenticeship Act instructs the USDA to work with state departments of agriculture to identify farmers and ranchers eligible for a direct loan to train apprentice veterans. The loan would, in turn, be paid back to the USDA after the harvest season.\n\n\u201cThere are no more dedicated workers than our nation\u2019s veterans,\u201d said Bost. \u201cUnfortunately, because of COVID-19 shutdowns, many veterans are out of work. Not only that, but farmers across Illinois are facing a shortage of on-the-farm labor. Our bill will help farmers and ranchers expand their operations while also offering veterans new skills and career paths once they return home.\u201d\n\nThe Veterans\u2019 Agricultural Apprenticeship Act currently has 16 bipartisan cosponsors.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-delbene-wenstrup-welch-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-incentivize-value-based-health-care", "LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care", "2021-07-20", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Peter Welch (VT-At-large), and Brad Wenstrup (OH-02) reintroduced the Value in Health Care Act, a bipartisan bill that will make commonsense changes to the program parameters of Medicare\u2019s Alternative Payment Models (APMs). The changes will increase participation in these value-based health programs that are designed to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for seniors while lowering costs. In 2017, a U.S. Health and Human Services Inspector General report found that 98 percent of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO), after participating for three years, met or exceeded quality measures and outperformed regular fee-for-service providers on 81 percent of quality measures. However, in 2019, after changes were implemented to the ACO program, fewer providers participated for the first time since its inception in 2012. In 2019, ACOs participating in Medicare\u2019s ACO program achieved their highest annual savings since the program\u2019s start in 2012, producing $1.4 billion in net savings. Since 2012, ACOs have saved Medicare a net $2.5 billion.\n\nThe Value in Health Care Act would make the following changes to the APM and ACO parameters:\n\nEncourages participation in the Medicare ACO program by increasing the percent of shared savings beginner participants receive. Program changes under the previous administration decreased shared savings, making the program less attractive.\n\nModifies risk adjustment to be more realistic and better reflect factors participants encounter like health and other risk variables in their communities.\n\nRemoves barriers to ACO participation by eliminating arbitrary program distinctions so all participants are participating on a level playing field.\n\nSupports fair and accurate benchmarks by modifying performance metrics so participants aren\u2019t competing against their own successes in providing better care.\n\nProvides greater technical support to ACO participants to cover the significant startup costs associated with program participation.\n\nIncentivizes participation in Advanced APMs by extending the annual lump sum participation bonus for an additional six years.\n\nCorrects arbitrary thresholds for Advanced APM qualification to better reflect the existing progress of the value-based movement and to encourage bringing more patients into this model of care.\n\nAddresses overlap in value-based care programs so that APM overlap within markets complement each other rather than cause confusion.\n\nSheds light on healthy equity by directing the GAO to study health outcomes of seniors assigned to ACOs compared to seniors in regular fee-for-service.\n\n\u201cThe Value in Healthcare Act is a commonsense proposal that includes substantive reforms to encourage and support greater participation by healthcare providers in ACO\u2019s, particularly in our rural communities in central and west-central Illinois,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cBy incentivizing the use of these value-based health models that support coordinated care between doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, this legislation will improve healthcare access and the quality of care for seniors and patients across my district, which is critical as we recover from COVID-19.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-bill-to-recognize-new-philadelphia-site-passed-by-house-natural-resources-committee-heads-to-house-floor", "LaHood Bill to Recognize New Philadelphia Site Passed by House Natural Resources Committee, Heads to House Floor", "2021-07-19", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 This week, the House Natural Resources Committee unanimously passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-18) bill, H.R. 820 \u2013 New Philadelphia National Historical Park Act. The legislation would establish the New Philadelphia National Historical Site in Pike County, Illinois as a unit of the National Park System. The legislation can now move to the full House of Representatives for a vote.\n\nNew Philadelphia, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated as a National Historic Landmark, was the first town, founded in 1836, platted and legally registered by an African American, Frank McWorter.\n\n\"New Philadelphia and Frank McWorter\u2019s story is an important part of Illinois and our nation\u2019s history,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cSince joining Congress, I have been proud to work with my colleagues in Congress, the Pike County community, and the New Philadelphia Association to properly preserve and recognized this historical site. I applaud the House Natural Resources Committee for unanimously passing the New Philadelphia Historical Site Act and urge the House to swiftly pass this important bill to preserve this important piece of American history.\"\n\nThe New Philadelphia Association appreciates Congressman LaHood\u2019s drafting the legislation to make New Philadelphia a unit of the National Park Service. The unanimous favorable vote by the full House Committee on Natural Resources, Forests and Public Lands shows the strong support for making New Philadelphia in Pike County, Illinois a part of the National Park Service,\" said Phil Bradshaw, President of the New Philadelphia Association (NPA).\n\nBy bringing the site into the National Park System, this bill will allow more people to see and understand the historical and cultural significance of New Philadelphia and ensure its continued preservation for years to come.\n\nIn April, Rep. LaHood gave testimony before the House Natural Resources Committee in support of his legislation. The testimony can be view here.\n\nRelated:\n\nLaHood Introduces Bill to Establish the New Philadelphia Site as a National Historical Park\n\nHouse Natural Resources Committee Holds Hearing on Rep. LaHood's New Philadelphia Legislation\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-introduces-bill-to-strengthen-paid-leave-options-for-working-parents", "LaHood Introduces Bill to Strengthen Paid Leave Options for Working Parents", "2021-07-16", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) introduced legislation to provide greater flexibility to working parents with newborn children and expand access to paid leave for low-income workers. Specifically, the bill would amend the Child Care Entitlement to States (CCES) to allow eligible low-income parents the option of receiving a child care payment directly - as partial wage replacement - instead of child or infant care assistance.\n\nUnder current law, CCES funds have specific allowable uses outlined in the program rules. Rep. LaHood's bill would expand these allowable uses providing low-income new parents the financial flexibility to use these funds as a partial wage replacement to stay home with their child. The bill will also provide oversight measures to ensure the benefit is being used correctly and help avoid fraudulent payments.\n\n\"Ensuring that working parents have the ability to choose how they care for their children, particularly a newborn, is vital to the long-term stability of a family and the success of a child,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"I am proud to introduce legislation that provides the needed flexibility of child care dollars allowing low-wage workers the option to stay home with their newborn or utilize traditional child care programs.\u201d\n\nThe legislation is part of an effort by Ways and Means Republicans to provide greater flexibility and choice to parents while focusing the most beneficial resources toward low-wage workers. In May, Ways and Means Republicans unveiled an early draft of the Protecting Worker Paychecks and Family Choice Act in collaboration with Republicans on the Education and Labor Committee. The Republicans proposal increases access to paid family and medical leave and affordable child care, while rejecting one size fits all Washington mandates.\n\nA one-page overview of the Protecting Worker Paychecks and Family Choice Act can be read HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-offers-amendment-stand-unborn", "Congresswoman Miller Offers an Amendment to Stand Up for the Unborn", "2021-07-16", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - During this week\u2019s hearing of the Education and Labor Committee, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) offered an amendment to guarantee that the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act will follow the long-standing Hyde Amendment precedent and prohibit federal funds from being used for abortion services.\n\n\u201cFor more than 40 years, the Hyde Amendment has ensured that Americans are not forced to pay for abortion on demand with their tax dollars,\u201d said Miller. \u201cPresident Biden\u2019s budget shatters this long-standing precedent, and Democrats are forcing taxpayers to pay for abortions regardless of their deeply held moral opposition to ending life in the womb. I will continue to be a voice for the voiceless and will always fight for the unborn.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-supports-bipartisan-broadband-legislation", "Congresswoman Miller Supports Bipartisan Broadband Legislation", "2021-07-16", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) voted in favor of H.R. 4374, the Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act, during a hearing of the House Agriculture Committee.\n\nThe bill provides federal aid and technical assistance for rural broadband services.\n\n\"Expanding access to broadband for rural communities in Illinois has been one of my top priorities since I was sworn into Congress,\u201d said Miller. \u201cI voted in support of this bipartisan legislation because reliable connectivity is vital to the $19 billion farming industry in downstate Illinois, which is becoming more technologically advanced every year.\u201d\n\nThe bipartisan vote to pass broadband legislation builds upon the 2018 Farm Bill signed by President Trump, which provided funding for rural broadband as an initiative spearheaded by former Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Purdue.\n\n\u201cIn keeping with my promise to hold government accountable, I will work to ensure that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is transparent and properly monitors this funding so that it reaches the communities in our district that need it most,\u201d said Miller.\n\nThe Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act authorizes $3.7 billion per year for critical rural broadband programs, including the ReConnect Rural Broadband Program, the Middle Mile Broadband Program, and the Innovative Broadband Advancement Program. It targets assistance to the most rural and least-connected residents.\n\nCongresswoman Miller not only wants to supply funding for broadband, but she wants to provide accountability to the taxpayer by ensuring promised services are delivered to rural communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-blunt-rochester-introduce-legislation-to-protect-hospital-based-nursing-schools-from-federal-funding-claw-back", "LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back", "2021-07-14", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) introduced bipartisan legislation to make a technical correction to a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) program that supports the training of nurses and other allied health professionals at hospital-based nursing schools across the country.\n\nDue to a technical error in how CMS administered this program in the past, many hospital-based nursing schools, including Saint Francis College of Nursing in Peoria, Methodist College in Peoria, Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing in Quincy, and St. John's College of Nursing in Springfield, may be required to send millions of dollars back to CMS. This clawback of federal funding could not come at a worse time, as hospitals and institutions of higher education have faced significant financial challenges over the past year in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The threat of recoupment could curtail their programs or cause schools to shut down entirely, further limiting our nursing workforce capacity for the future.\n\nCompanion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Congressman Rodney Davis (R-IL) is also an original cosponsor of the legislation.\n\n\u201cHospital-based nursing schools in the 18th district of Illinois play an important role in educating nurses and supporting our communities \u2013 particularly this past year as we have navigated the challenging COVID-19 pandemic,\u201d said Rep. LaHood. \u201cCMS\u2019s proposed recoupment of federal funding already paid to hospital-based nursing schools could threaten the operations of nursing colleges while we continue to face nursing shortages across the country. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois\u2019 hospital-based nursing schools, that often serve rural and underserved communities, support our hardworking nurses and health professionals, and strengthen our health system.\u201d\n\n\u201cEducating our health care professionals, including nurses is a critical part of our health care landscape in Delaware. Hospital-based nursing schools, like the Rollins School of Nursing at Beebe Health, help bolster our communities and train excellent professionals that help keep Delawareans safe and healthy,\u201d said Rep. Blunt Rochester. \u201cThe current proposal by CMS to claw back federal funding from these programs, which have already had to endure so much throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is frankly, unacceptable. I\u2019m proud to partner with Rep. LaHood in introducing this bipartisan piece of legislation to ensure that our hospital-based nursing programs can keep hold of the resources they deserve.\u201d\n\n\u201cNursing programs operated by hospitals are critical to educating the next generation of nurses, particularly as we recover from the pandemic,\u201d said Rep. Davis. \u201cCMS\u2019s attempts to recoup past payments would be detrimental to Illinois\u2019 health care industry, as this unfair action could lead to the closure of entire programs. That\u2019s why I\u2019m proud to team up with Rep. LaHood and other colleagues in the House to introduce this bipartisan bill to protect Illinois\u2019 hospital-based nursing programs that create so many vital health care jobs.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Saint Francis College of Nursing in Peoria and Saint Anthony College of Nursing in Rockford are pleased to have the support of Congressman Darin LaHood in sponsoring this very important legislation,\u201d said Sandie Soldwisch, PhD, APN, ANP-BC, President, OSF College of Health Sciences, in Peoria, Illinois. \u201cWithout this action to address fiscal support, the OSF Healthcare Colleges of Nursing programs risk severe reductions in the number of students that will be accepted into our programs, or, even worse, impacting the quality of education delivered. Over 78% of the OSF College of Nursing graduates are employed within OSF HealthCare facilities. We are a leader in the State of Illinois when it comes to inpatient and outpatient Medicaid utilization as many of the communities we serve include various disadvantaged populations. Without adequate funding and the resultant reduction in students graduating and assuming nurse roles, marginalized and underserved populations that depend on their local hospital and have limited means to seek care elsewhere would suffer as a result of any reduction in available nurses.\u201d\n\n\"Even prior to COVID the U.S. was facing an unprecedented nursing shortage, and now post-COVID we are experiencing an increase in nursing retirements and an increase in turnover in first year nurses. Now is not the time to remove vital funding from hospital-based nursing programs. These programs have provided high -quality education in their communities resulting in well-educated nursing and health professionals caring for their communities. We are grateful to our legislative leaders who are leading the efforts to support the hospital based educational programs for nursing and allied health and who understand the importance and value of the health care workforce,\" added Maureen Kahn, President and CEO of Blessing Hospital, in Quincy, Illinois.\n\n\u201cThe need for a strong and highly educated nursing and allied health workforce has never been greater. Our amazing students at Methodist College will be the nurses and healthcare workers of tomorrow who help fill this workforce gap so organizations like UnityPoint Health can continue to deliver outstanding care to the community. Restoring CMS funding to previous levels is critical for hospital-based nursing and allied health colleges to continue to provide highly educated healthcare professionals for our community and beyond. Methodist College and UnityPoint Health fully support this bill,\u201d added Tracy Poelvoorde, PhD, RN, Interim Chancellor at Methodist College in Peoria, Illinois.\n\n\u201cHospital-based nursing colleges, like St. John\u2019s College of Nursing, rely on federal funding to educate nurses in our health system that go on to help our communities when they graduate. If this essential federal funding is cut, it would greatly jeopardize operations at our college of nursing and could lead to less nurses helping local communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has further proven that we do not want to create barriers to educating much needed nurses. We know from the Illinois Board of Nursing that 5,000 experienced nurses either retired or left Illinois in the past year. Please pass the necessary legislation to stop the recoupment of the CMS funding, and continue to send the pass-through dollars to our supporting hospitals at the rate prior to talks of recoupment of these funds,\" added Charlene S. Aaron PhD, RN, Chancellor of St. John's College of Nursing, in Springfield, Illinois.\n\nThe Technical Reset to Advance the Instruction of Nurses (TRAIN) Act would ensure hospital-based nursing schools that received funding support from CMS in the past can keep those resources and put them toward training the next generation of nurses without the threat of recoupment. Specifically, the TRAIN Act would prohibit CMS from recouping overpayments made in past years to hospital-based programs when CMS failed to make technical annual updates to the program.\n\nNurses and other allied health professionals who are educated and receive their training at hospital-based programs provide high-quality care to communities across the country, including areas facing nursing shortages. Nursing programs should not be required to pay for a problem they played no role in creating, at the cost of our future nursing workforce.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-announces-21-million-u-s-army-contract-for-columbia-engineering-firm", "BOST ANNOUNCES $21 MILLION U.S. ARMY CONTRACT FOR COLUMBIA ENGINEERING FIRM", "2021-07-12", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "O\u2019FALLON, IL \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that Prairie Engineers in Columbia has received a $21 million contract from the U.S. Army. Prairie Engineers will perform hydrographic and topographic surveys over the next 5 years.\n\n\u201cI am pleased to announce this U.S. Army contract today,\u201d said Bost. \u201cNot only will it allow Prairie Engineers to provide support to the U.S. Army, but it will help sustain jobs for workers in the Metro East.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-questions-education-secretary-cardona-concerning-new", "Congresswoman Mary Miller Questions Education Secretary Cardona on Concerning New Guidance", "2021-07-12", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O\u2019Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) participated in an Education and Labor Committee hearing this morning with the Biden Administration\u2019s Department of Education Secretary Cardona.\n\nWhen asked, Secretary Cardona refused to answer Congresswoman Miller\u2019s questions about the concerning new guidance the Department of Education has provided for schools and teachers.\n\nHighlights from Congresswoman Miller\u2019s questioning of the witness are below, and the full video can be viewed here.\n\nCONGRESSWOMAN MARY MILLER: \"Mr. Secretary, I\u2019m truly shocked at your position on these issues. While I have nothing but sympathy for those who struggle with gender confusion, instead of offering kids help, your department is planning to punish schools that attempt to protect girls\u2019 privacy and support female athletics. Our school administrators and teachers have better things to do than to enforce the Biden administration\u2019s extreme gender ideology.\n\nI am disappointed that you are advocating for a few students to feel safe but not advocating for a majority of girls who will not feel safe or comfortable under your rules and guidance. I have 5 daughters that would feel EXTREMELY uncomfortable either on the sports teams or in the locker rooms. I also want to remind you that a former member brought up that 74% of Americans agree that you are on the wrong side of this issue. Also, it is true that if men are allowed to compete in women\u2019s sports, the sports will be dominated by men.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-bill-to-expand-affordable-housing-options-for-first-responders", "BOST BILL TO EXPAND AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR FIRST RESPONDERS", "2021-07-09", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to improve access to affordable housing programs for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would expand access to the U.S. Department of Agriculture\u2019s (USDA) Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program and the Department of Housing and Urban Development\u2019s (HUD) Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program in order to improve recruitment and retention for volunteer departments.\n\n\u201cMany of our rural communities depend on their local volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to run toward danger during times of emergency,\u201d said Bost. \u201cAs a former firefighter, I\u2019ve seen how difficult it can be for these departments to recruit and retain qualified personnel. Our legislation will improve access to affordable housing for these dedicated first responders.\u201d\n\nThe Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program helps lenders provide loans to low or moderate income households in rural areas. The Volunteer First Responder Housing Act would allow qualified first responders to deduct $18,000 from their incomes for the purposes of eligibility.\n\nThe expanded access included in this legislation for the Good Neighbor Next Door Program would also give discounts on homes owned by HUD in certain revitalization areas to volunteer firefighters and EMS.\n\nSupport for the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act\n\nThe legislation is supported by the National Volunteer Fire Council, National Rural Housing Coalition, National Association of Towns and Townships, International Association of Fire Chiefs, and National Association of Counties.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-announces-8-million-in-grant-funding-for-quincy-regional-airport", "LaHood Announces $8 Million in Grant Funding for Quincy Regional Airport", "2021-07-08", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Quincy, IL \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) announced today that the Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field Airport received an $8,000,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP). The grant will be used to help reconstruct the airport's runway and improve its safety.\n\n\"The Quincy Airport is a vital part of the transportation system and supply chain of west-central Illinois,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"Improving the runway will allow the airport to focus on other aspects of their facility and expand their services. In Congress, I will continue to work to support local infrastructure projects that add jobs and stimulate our economy in Illinois.\"\n\n\u201cThe City of Quincy and Quincy Regional Airport continue to marvel at the support of our friends in Congress. Their efforts in D.C. bring funds back into our community and region. These funds support critical infrastructure, create jobs, and induce much-needed economic impacts far beyond the airport for our community and region,\u201d said Sandy Shore, Airport Director at Quincy Regional Airport.\n\nThe funding is part of FY 21 Regular AIP grants and will help improve the runways and ensure the airport is compliant with the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) safety guidelines.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-biden-abandons-chicago-summer-crime", "Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden Abandons Chicago to a Summer of Crime", "2021-07-06", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is expected to visit picturesque Crystal Lake, IL tomorrow, but Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) is encouraging Biden to visit Chicago with a plan to reverse the reckless Democrat policies that led to the most violent weekend in the history of the city.\n\nBiden\u2019s visit will bypass Chicago after the city\u2019s most violent weekend on record, as more than 104 people were shot with 19 fatalities. At least 13 of the shooting victims were children, and a police commander and sergeant were also shot.\n\n\u201cUnder Democrat leadership, Chicago has become a war zone with no relief in sight,\u201d Miller said. \u201cInstead of sending a clear message that he cares about the safety of the residents of Chicago, Biden, like Lightfoot and Pritzker, would rather blame law-abiding gun owners in Indiana and in downstate Illinois.\"\n\n\"Taking away guns from honest people is not going to stop criminals, but the aggressive prosecution of violent crimes and an increased police presence will.\"\n\nMiller said Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Gov. JB Pritzker are sending a clear message that they stand with people who commit crimes, not their victims. Pritzker recently signed legislation ending bail, which will make Illinois a catch and release state for criminals. Lightfoot issued guidance ending foot pursuits for criminals, sending a message that if you commit a crime and run, you will not be followed.\n\n\"President Biden and the Democrats want to defund the police, take away your Second Amendment right to self-defense, and then watch as crime skyrockets in cities like Chicago.\"\n\nFrom January through June, 363 officers have left the Chicago Police Department, and another 56 are expected to retire this month. This is detrimental to a city that on average sees somebody shot roughly every two hours.\n\n\u201cChicago is taking a soft on crime approach, and officers are retiring from the police force in Chicago at a record pace. All of this is adding up to uncontrollable violence. It is time for our leaders to stop pandering to far-left interest groups and put the needs of innocent people first. The lives of the residents of America\u2019s third-largest city depend on it.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-announces-5-7-million-in-head-start-grants", "BOST ANNOUNCES $5.7 MILLION IN HEAD START GRANTS", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced over $5.7 million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grants for Southern Illinois University Carbondale and Mt. Vernon City Schools. These grants will be used to support Head Start programs that promote early learning for income eligible families with preschool age children in Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson counties.\n\n\u201cAs a father and grandfather, I know how critical the early years of our children\u2019s lives are to their development and education,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThese grants will help provide important resources to children and families in Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson counties so that they can succeed in the classroom.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/7/bost-statement-on-democrats-partisan-surface-transportation-bill", "BOST STATEMENT ON DEMOCRATS\u2019 PARTISAN SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BILL", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted against House Democrats\u2019 $547.9 billion surface transportation bill, the INVEST in America Act. Bost spoke on the House floor during debate to express his opposition to the bill. Click here to watch his speech.\n\n\u201cThere is no question that we need to fix our crumbling infrastructure around the United States,\u201d said Bost. \u201cBut this bill will not do that \u2013 in fact the funds included cannot even be used to build new roads. It paves the way for Democrats\u2019 Green New Deal mandates, allows federal transportation dollars to be used on art projects and to backfill budgets of communities that defunded their police, all with no explanation of how we will pay for the massive price tag. Not only that, it punishes our nation\u2019s truckers \u2013 the very people who have worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure food made it to store shelves.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/7/lahood-statement-on-one-year-anniversary-of-usmca-entering-force", "LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force", "2021-07-01", "2021", "2021-07", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) released the following statement today marking the one year anniversary of the United States Mexico and Canada (USMCA) Agreement entering into force:\n\n\u201cUSMCA is a win for the economic future of Illinois farmers, manufacturers, and workers. Forty percent of the products we grow in Illinois go to Mexico or Canada, and this trade pact strengthened that vital relationship and provided needed certainty for our producers. USMCA leveled the playing field for Illinois, opened opportunities for American goods and services, and increased American competitiveness.\n\n\u201cAs a member of the Ways and Means Committee, I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure Mexico and Canada live up to their commitments in USMCA and build off this deal to support and craft future robust trade agreements that strengthen American trade for generations to come.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:03:51Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-highlights-harmful-biden-tax-hike-proposal-for-family-owned-farms-and-businesses-at-ways-and-means-gop-hearing", "LaHood Highlights Harmful Biden Tax Hike Proposal for Family-Owned Farms and Businesses at Ways and Means GOP Hearing", "2021-06-30", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) joined Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (TX-8) and his Republican colleagues on the committee to host a roundtable discussion examining the Biden Administration\u2019s proposal to create a second death tax -- by repealing so-called \u201cstepped-up basis\u201d -- that will harm America\u2019s family farms, ranches, and Main Street businesses.\n\nRep. LaHood said:\n\n\"Repealing the stepped-up basis hinders the ability to transfer agricultural land to family-owned operations and creates massive administrative burdens. These policies would force families, that may have just lost a loved one, to re-value the appreciation of assets such as farmland and manufacturing equipment to determine their tax liability. If that wasn't enough, this proposal would also double the capital gains tax rate - an additional tax liability at the time of death.\n\n\"I encourage my colleagues to come to central and west-central Illinois to hear directly from my corn and soybean farmers. I think their stories will highlight what hardworking and dedicated Americans we have in our country's heartland and how these tax proposals will result in significant burden and harm for family farming operations across the country.\"\n\nCLICK HERE to watch Rep. LaHood's full remarks.\n\nCLICK HERE to watch the full meeting.\n\nKEY TAKEAWAYS:\n\nDemocrats\u2019 supercharged second death tax on local farms and businesses will cost one million jobs over the next 12 years.\n\nAccording to an economic analysis by the Family Business Estate Tax Coalition, Democrats\u2019 death tax will destroy over a million jobs, slash paychecks for workers by $32 for every $100 in revenue raised, and shrink our economy by $100 billion over the next decade.\n\nREAD: STUDY: Dems\u2019 Supercharged Second Death Tax Kills at Least 800,000 Jobs, Slashes Paychecks\n\nEven liberals claim President Biden is violating his pledge by increasing taxes on the middle class.\n\nAccording to an analysis by the liberal Tax Policy Center, President Biden\u2019s tax plan will raise taxes on 75 percent of middle-class families next year.\n\nREAD: Liberals: Biden Breaking Tax Pledge\n\nBiden\u2019s economic policies are cooling off the U.S. jobs recovery.\n\nIn the first five months of this presidency, the Biden Administration added 500,000 fewer jobs than President Trump's last five months, despite the advantages of a reopening economy. And due to inflation, real wages have declined since President Biden took office.\n\nREAD: Biden\u2019s Economic Policies Are Cooling Off the U.S. Jobs Recovery\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-miller-visits-us-southern-border-0", "Congresswoman Miller Visits the U.S. Southern Border", "2021-06-30", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O\u2019Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) visited the Southern Border with President Trump today along with members of the Republican Study Committee.\n\nThe overwhelming support President Trump received upon his arrival was encouraging to Congresswoman Miller.\n\n\u201cThe America First agenda is the right agenda for our nation,\u201d Miller said. \u201cPresident Trump inherited a broken immigration system at our Southern Border. President Biden inherited a solution. It is such a shame that out of utter hatred for President Trump, the Democrats have reversed proven solutions to our immigration system.\u201d\n\n\"President Trump's policies were working and on Day One, the Biden Administration started dismantling them.\"\n\n\u201cI arrived late last night and went straight to the border to see the situation firsthand,\u201d Miller said. \u201cThe Biden-Harris Administration has handed control of our border to human traffickers and drug cartels. We cannot close our eyes to the humanitarian crisis that President Biden has facilitated.\u201d\n\nMiller said that last night, the illegal immigrants their group encountered were women, children, and teenage boys. There were no grown men. The group told her that they had been traveling for two months. These children were alone and met each other along the way.\n\nThe Hill publication reported and wrote a story about Miller's experience.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m a mom of 7 children and grandmother of 17,\u201d Miller said. \u201cWhat horrors did these children face at the hands of cartels or traffickers along the way? This story is repeated over and over every day. The Democrats refuse to acknowledge this crisis and the Biden open border policies fund and empower the cartels.\u201d\n\nMoments after her visit to the Border Wall with President Trump, the Congresswoman joined Tony Perkins from The Family Research Council on his radio program, Washington Watch.\n\n\u201cThe first duty of government is to protect its citizens. On every front, President Biden & his Administration are not protecting the people. Border security translates to homeland security. People want to feel safe in their communities.\u201d\n\nCongresswoman Miller is looking forward to returning home to Illinois next week to share her stories and experience from the Southern Border.\n\n\"Every state becomes a border state when we open our borders,\" Miller said. \"Sanctuary states like Illinois, are especially dangerous. The policies in place at our border are turning the entire country into one giant sanctuary. Border security is home security and we cannot allow our country & our communities to be invaded.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/6/bost-introduces-bill-to-connect-student-veterans-with-vet-center-resources", "BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO CONNECT STUDENT VETERANS WITH VET CENTER RESOURCES", "2021-06-29", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL) and Dr. Greg Murphy (R-NC) today introduced the Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act. The legislation expands access to counseling and peer support services for student veterans enrolled in a VA education program.\n\n\u201cTransitioning out of the military and going back to school can be stressful,\u201d said Bost. \u201cThat\u2019s why I am proud to introduce the Student Veterans Counseling Centers Eligibility Act to give student veterans access to the mental health services and community support they may need to readjust to civilian life and work to achieve their dreams.\u201d\n\nIn 2021, more than 850,000 veterans and beneficiaries were enrolled in a VA education program. The two most well-known VA education programs are the Post-9/11 and Montgomery G.I. Bills, which cover the cost of tuition and room and board for eligible veterans and others pursuing two or four year degrees.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/6/bost-urges-biden-to-hold-china-and-russia-accountable-for-cyberattacks-against-u-s-food-system", "BOST URGES BIDEN TO HOLD CHINA AND RUSSIA ACCOUNTABLE FOR CYBERATTACKS AGAINST U.S. FOOD SYSTEM", "2021-06-29", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today joined 46 of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Biden urging accountability of foreign adversaries for recent cyberattacks on critical infrastructure and our food system, and to find a reasonable solution to prevent future attacks. Over Memorial Day weekend, JBS USA, America\u2019s largest meatpacker, was hacked with a ransomware attack that shut down the company\u2019s operations across North America until they paid the Russian hacking group REvil a ransom of $11 million.\n\n\u201cOver the past several months, we have suffered multiple cyberattacks on our nation\u2019s critical infrastructure, held at ransom by foreign bad actors,\u201d said Bost. \u201cAs we continue to recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is imperative that our food supply chains remain safe and secure. These attacks are a threat to our national security and our very way of life. We must hold these cyber terrorists accountable to their actions and ensure that these attacks end immediately.\u201d\n\nClick hereto read the letter.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-reappointed-to-the-china-task-force", "LaHood Reappointed to the China Task Force", "2021-06-29", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) was reappointed today to the House Republican China Task Force by Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23). The China Task Force will build off their comprehensive report released last year by generating additional cross-jurisdictional policy solutions for our strategic competition with the People\u2019s Republic of China - including the investigation into the origins of COVID-19, how to best protect our supply chains, and how to win in ongoing technological and economic competition.\n\n\"Last Congress, I was proud to work on the Republican China Task Force to help outline a vision for America that will strengthen our competitiveness around the globe,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"There is more work to be done, and I am proud to once again join with leading Members of Congress to continue addressing the generational challenges we face in relation to the U.S. relationship with China. As a member of the Ways and Means and Intelligence Committees, I look forward to working with my Republican colleagues to promote policy solutions that advance the United States\u2019 trade interests, strengthen national security, and ensure that the world gains a full understanding of the COVID-19 origins.\"\n\nIn May of 2020, the China Task Force was launched by Congressional Republicans to enhance domestic competitiveness. In September of 2020, the China Task Force unveiled a legislative report that included more than 400 recommendations. Of those, 180 are legislative recommendations, of which 64 percent are bipartisan and one-third have already passed either the House or the Senate.\n\nThe China Task Force will continue to prioritize Republican policy ideas and legislation that protect U.S. institutions from malign influence and coercion, advance the U.S. technological edge in key sectors, and make our citizens and society resilient to malign influence from foreign actors.\n\nRep. LaHood is a member of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee - the oldest committee in Congress - and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He also co-chairs the U.S.-China Working Group.\n\nAs the only member of the Ways and Means Committee on the China Task Force last Congress, Rep. LaHood played an integral role in crafting the Energy and Economics pillars of the report, which address United States competition in international trade, the movement of capital, economic statecraft, and the energy industry.\n\nRelated:\n\nRep. LaHood Named to China Task Force\n\nRep. LaHood to Co-Chair Economics/Energy and Competitiveness Pillars on the China Task Force\n\nLaHood, China Task Force Members Unveil Final Report\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-bustos-announce-4-5-million-in-funding-for-peoria-ag-lab-secured-in-appropriations-legislation", "LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation", "2021-06-25", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PEORIA, IL \u2013 Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced that, at their request, $4.5 million in funding for a climate resilience and biomanufacturing initiative at Peoria\u2019s Ag Lab has been included in the House Appropriations Committee\u2019s Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies legislation.\n\n\u201cThe Peoria Ag Lab is a vital part of our community, and the cutting-edge research the Ag Lab performs has a global impact,\u201d said Congressman LaHood. \u201cConstruction of a research greenhouse will foster new economic opportunities for rural communities in Illinois and foster work on science related to the sustainability of food and energy production. I am proud of the continued bipartisan work with Congresswoman Bustos to advocate on behalf of the Ag Lab, and I look forward to working to ensure the staff at the Ag Lab can continue to be at the forefront of agricultural research for generations to come.\u201d\n\n\u201cRight now, we have an incredible opportunity to rebuild our country, create millions of good-paying jobs in our communities and invest in agricultural research as we build our communities back, better,\u201d Congresswoman Bustos said. \u201cI\u2019m thrilled to announce that $4.5 million in funding for Peoria Ag Lab\u2019s groundbreaking research initiatives has been included in this legislative package. Today\u2019s announcement is the next step in the process to make this project a reality, and I look forward to working with my colleagues as we continue to bring taxpayer funds back to our communities.\u201d\n\nRepresentatives LaHood and Bustos submitted the request to initiate novel research programs to develop and utilize crops that improve the climate resilience and sustainability of food and energy production, foster new economic opportunities for rural communities and biomanufacturing industries and enhance the safety and security of the food supply. This initiative has three major components developed in response to specific stakeholder and national needs focused on wheat and barley, sorghum and industrial hemp.\n\nImplementation of this stakeholder driven research requires the construction of a climate-controlled greenhouse and addition of scientists and staff across four research units at the Peoria Ag Lab working under USDA-ARS National Programs for Food Safety (NP108) and Product Quality and New Uses (NP306).\n\nAfter being submitted by Representatives LaHood and Bustos, the proposal will now advance to the committee mark-up process. The legislation would then need to advance to the full House and Senate before being brought to the President\u2019s desk for consideration.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/honoring-life-and-work-officer-chris-oberheim", "Honoring the Life and Work of Officer Chris Oberheim", "2021-06-25", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mary E. Miller", "M001211", "marymiller.house.gov", "marymiller", "https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nMedia Contact: Erin O'Malley | 202.225.5271\n\nerin.omalley@mail.house.gov\n\nWASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) honored Champaign County police officer, Chris Oberheim on the floor of the United States House of Representatives.\n\nA full video can be viewed here, and highlights of her remarks are below.\n\n\"Officer Oberheim was called home to be with the Lord on May 19, 2021. He was on duty when he was shot and killed while attempting to protect a mother and her children. He put his life on the line and made the ultimate sacrifice.\"\n\n\"I rise today to honor the life and work of Champaign County police officer, Chris Oberheim. Our communities in Illinois and across the nation continue to mourn the loss of this fallen hero.\"\n\n\"His life and service will not and should not be forgotten. My prayers are with his wife, Amber, as well as his four daughters, Hannah, Avery, Addison, and Aubree. I had the great honor to speak with Amber Oberheim, one of the strongest women I\u2019ve been blessed to know. She told me that her husband had a servant's heart. His life revolved around his family and protecting others. He was a son, brother, coach, friend, and leader. But his family was his first priority.\"\n\n\"Please love and appreciate our officers. May God Bless the Oberheim family.\"", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-joins-ways-and-means-republicans-on-trade-preferences-and-american-manufacturing-competitiveness-act", "LaHood Joins Ways and Means Republicans on Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act", "2021-06-24", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) joined Ways and Means Republican Leader Kevin Brady (TX-08) and Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Vern Buchanan (FL-16) as an original co-sponsor of the Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2021.\n\nThe Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act builds upon the success of USMCA and renews trade programs to protect U.S. workers and small businesses. This legislation improves and reauthorizes two programs, the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), while also extending the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act (AMCA) to pave the way for two future cycles of the MTB.\n\nThe legislation includes language similar to Rep. LaHood's Digital Trade for Development Act that would modernize the GSP to support open digital trade policies that promote economic growth around the world.\n\n\"The GSP and MTB are two important tools we have to strengthen America's economic competitiveness and advance American values throughout the world,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"I am pleased that important provisions similar to my Digital Trade for Development Act were included in this bill to modernize the GSP and support open digital trade policies. Given the strong bipartisan support in the Senate for this bill, I hope House Democrats will work with Republicans to build on this bill and strengthen American trade.\"\n\nCompanion legislation to the Trade Preferences and American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act was introduced in the Senate by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee. The bill passed the Senate with 91 votes and was included as part of the United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021. The 2018 MTB passed the House by a unanimous recorded vote of 402-0 and the 2018 GSP renewal passed the House by a 400-2 margin, without a single House Democrat voting against either program.\n\nAt yesterday's Ways and Means Republican Meeting on The Importance of Renewal of the GSP and the MTB for Jobs and the Economy, Rep. LaHood highlighted the need to renew these programs. You can watch his remarks HERE.\n\nRep. LaHood serves on the Subcommittee on Trade for the Ways and Means Committee, the most powerful \u2013 and the oldest \u2013 committee in the House of Representatives. He also serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and co-chairs the Digital Trade Caucus and the U.S.-China Working Group.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-sewell-capito-peters-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-boost-post-graduation-scholarships", "LaHood, Sewell, Capito, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships", "2021-06-23", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Service Code to exclude certain post-graduate scholarship grants from being treated as gross income, which will alleviate student loan debt, help businesses recruit talent, and boost economic growth in our local communities. This legislation will create parity for student loan payments with how scholarship payments made by foundations are currently treated under the tax code.\n\nCompanion legislation was in Senate by Senators Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Gary Peters (D-MI).\n\n\u201cIn our modern economy, it\u2019s essential we recruit talent into our workforce in underserved and rural communities and provide workers with the resources they need,\" said Rep. LaHood. \"Our legislation will alleviate the growing student debt, foster economic growth, and help organizations attract better talent and reward professionals who commit to their local communities.\"\n\n\u201cBy attracting talented individuals to the workforce in Alabama\u2019s rural and underserved communities, post-graduate scholarship grants play a critical role in boosting local economic growth and fostering prosperity, all while alleviating the burden of student debt for hard-working professionals. I\u2019m so proud to be introducing this legislation to ensure that these awards remain effective tools for businesses and community partners in Alabama\u2019s 7th District,\u201d said Rep. Sewell.\n\n\u201cIncentivizing West Virginians to stay in West Virginia, and encouraging people outside our state to move here is critical to reversing the population loss we\u2019ve seen in recent years,\u201d Senator Capito said. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation would address the pattern the 2020 Census revealed by investing in recent college graduates with the ultimate goal of bringing in more people to live, work, and raise a family in the Mountain State.\u201d\n\n\u201cBy expanding access to post-graduation scholarships, we can help ease the staggering financial burden many recent graduates in Michigan face while promoting robust economic development in the communities that need their talent most,\u201d said Senator Peters. \u201cI am pleased to reintroduce this legislation that will help Michigan communities bolster their economies and provide much-needed assistance to those seeking to join our workforce.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe student debt crisis is damaging the financial futures of American students and families,\" said Kathleen Enright, President & CEO of the Council on Foundations. \"For rural communities where it can be more difficult to attract or retain people with the skills to fill needed jobs, post-graduation scholarships are a great incentive for recent graduates to come back home or move to places they may not have previously considered. The Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act provides foundations with tools to help attract talent to meet the needs in their communities. This legislation is a result of years of collaboration between members of Congress and philanthropic leaders, and I urge Congress to send this bill to the President\u2019s desk to sign into law immediately,\u201d added Kathleen Enright, President & CEO, Council on Foundations.\n\n\"The community foundation\u2019s in Illinois are excited to see the leadership of Representative LaHood on an issue so important to the state of Illinois. Post-graduation scholarships will provide a critical tool for communities to attract and retain needed talent for our workforce. Our communities need good policy to unlock resources that will aid them in attracting highly skilled professionals with the education, skills and drive to make a difference in our communities- both urban and rural. Post-graduation scholarships are a win-win, because not only do the recipients benefit, but so do our communities, our employers, and the people who call our communities home,\u201d added Joshua D. Gibb - President & CEO, Galesburg Community Foundation.\n\n\u201cAs a community foundation serving rural Illinois, we help people give where they live. Our donors want to make a difference in the people and places of southeastern Illinois, and the post-graduation scholarship program can help them do that. It is a philanthropic tool to help reverse the brain drain and attract talent back to our communities. To see a young family move to town and fill a needed job is a win-win for our donors and recipients.\n\n\"Population decline, lack of skilled workers, and outmigration are enormous challenges for the entire state of Illinois, not just southeastern Illinois. Therefore, we are thankful that the State of Illinois has passed the first statewide resolution urging community foundations to create post-graduation scholarship programs to attract talent back to our state. I am looking forward to joining with many community foundation colleagues throughout the state in launching these programs. We want to change the narrative and show others that Illinois is a great place to live, work and raise a family! We want YOU in our state and community,\u201d added Amanda Lessley, President & CEO, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation.\n\nBackground\n\nA post-graduation scholarship is a type of charitable grant that foundations would make to attract individuals with needed career skills to a specific region and encourage starting or continuing careers in that region or community. It functions similar to a traditional scholarship but would pay off a portion of student loan debt held by an individual who has already completed a degree or technical program.\n\nMuch like traditional scholarships, a foundation would establish appropriate eligibility requirements and put in place a process to verify that those requirements continue to be met through the duration of the scholarship award agreement. For example, a foundation that is looking to attract nurses or doctors to a community facing a shortage of qualified health professionals could award a post-graduation scholarship to a recipient but require that an individual live and be employed within a range of zip codes for a set number of years.\n\nAside from helping people achieve greater financial stability by alleviating a portion of an individual\u2019s student loan debt, a robust workforce helps to boost the economy and financial well-being of residents in the region.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://bost.house.gov/2021/6/house-passes-bost-backed-veterans-bills", "HOUSE PASSES BOST BACKED VETERANS BILLS", "2021-06-15", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Mike Bost", "B001295", "bost.house.gov", "bost", "https://bost.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The United States House of Representatives today voted on a package of seven bills to improve care, benefits, and services for veterans. The package included two of Bost\u2019s bills, the VA HELP Act, which would strengthen hiring standards for human resources staff at VA medical centers, as well as the GI Bill Transferability Protection Act, which would ensure that military spouses or dependents are not on the hook for repaying GI Bill expenses for circumstances out of their control.\n\n\u201cI was proud to support all seven veterans\u2019 bills that passed the House today. They will continue our work to honor and care for all those who have served,\u201d said Bost. \u201cI was particularly happy to see my two bills pass with bipartisan support. The GI Bill Transferability Protection Act would make it clear that the servicemember, not their spouse or dependent, is responsible for repaying GI Bill expenses if they fail to fulfill their service obligation. The VA HELP Act would establish qualification standards and performance metrics for VA HR professionals to help them bring the very best staff on board. I hope to see all these proposals passed in the Senate soon.\u201d\n\nThe following bills were passed out of the House today:\n\nH.R. 290, as amended: The GI Bill Transferability Protection Act of 2021\n\nH.R. 293: The VA Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance (HELP) Act\n\nH.R. 2545: To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the role of doctors of podiatric medicine in the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes\n\nH.R. 2093: The Veterans and Family Information Act\n\nH.R. 2726: The VA FOIA Reform Act of 2021\n\nH.R. 1257, as amended: The Homeless Veterans CREDIT Act, as amended\n\nH.R. 2429: The VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T19:57:00Z"], ["https://lahood.house.gov/2021/6/lahood-joins-davis-garcia-introduce-bill-to-expand-lincoln-home-national-historic-site-boundaries-improve-area-infrastructure", "LaHood Joins Davis, Garcia Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundaries, Improve Area Infrastructure", "2021-06-15", "2021", "2021-06", "Republican", "House", "IL", "Darin LaHood", "L000585", "lahood.house.gov", "lahood", "https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) joined U.S. Representatives Rodney Davis (IL-13) and Chuy Garc\u00eda (IL-04) to introduce legislation to expand the boundaries of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site in Springfield, Illinois, and improve area infrastructure. The legislation, H.R. 3818, would expand the boundary of the Lincoln Home National Historic site to include a replica 1844 Lincoln cottage and the Elijah Iles home. The bill would also require the National Park Service to increase the height of the road in front of the Lincoln home and at the intersection of 8th and Jackson to provide greater accessibility within the existing Lincoln Home site.\n\nH.R. 3818 is the House companion bill to legislation introduced in the U.S. Senate late last month by Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL). You can find the legislative text here.\n\n\u201cIn central Illinois, we are proud of the many historical places that commemorate President Abraham Lincoln, including the Lincoln Home Historical Site in Springfield, which was the only home the 16th president ever owned. Having the privilege of representing much of the same region as Abraham Lincoln did during his one term in Congress, I am pleased to join Congressman Davis to support legislation to preserve Lincoln\u2019s legacy and grow our understanding of America\u2019s history,\u201d said Rep. LaHood.\n\n\u201cThe Lincoln Home is a vital location in the life of Illinois\u2019 favorite son, Abe Lincoln, and a key part of Lincoln tourism in central Illinois,\u201d said Rep. Davis. \u201cOur bipartisan legislation expands the boundaries of the Historic Site while also making needed road improvements at the Site to make it more accessible to the public. These changes will help us preserve a portion of the historic neighborhood near the Home, while also ensuring generations of travelers and visitors can visit the Site and see President Lincoln\u2019s heritage first-hand.\u201d\n\n\u201cHistoric places such as the Lincoln Home Historical Site help us tell important stories about the history of our country and preserve the legacy of Abraham Lincoln, one of the greatest figures from our state. Expanding the site to include a replica of the Lincoln Home and the Elijah Iles home, the oldest structure in Springfield, will help us gain a deeper understanding of the life of President Lincoln and his family and of our own history,\u201d said Congressman Garc\u00eda.\n\nThe Abraham Lincoln Association is in the process of raising funds to create a replica of the Lincoln Home in Springfield, as it existed from 1844 to 1856, when the Lincoln family first moved in. In 1856, the Lincolns expanded the original six-room cottage into the twelve-room home that is now the centerpiece of the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. The replica cottage will show what life was like for the Lincoln family the first 12 years in Springfield.\n\nBuilt in 1837, by Elijah Iles, the house is the oldest structure in Springfield. Iles was one of the founders of the city of Springfield and a friend and supporter of Lincoln. Iles also played an important role in helping Lincoln secure the state capital's move from Vandalia to Springfield.\n\nIn 1977, the House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural and historic significance. The timber framed Greek Revival cottage was restored in 2005 and has since been open to the public. 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