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| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-preckwinkle-cook-county-leaders-warn-aca-tax-credit-expiration | Krishnamoorthi, Preckwinkle, Cook County Leaders Warn ACA Tax Credit Expiration Will Double Premiums, Strain Cook County Health and Stroger Hospital | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Dr. Lauren Smith, Chief Medical Officer, Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive–Stroger, and other Cook County leaders today at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County to warn that the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at midnight will sharply raise health care costs and place severe strain on Cook County Health and its flagship safety-net hospital. “Letting these ACA tax credits expire isn’t an accident—it’s a choice,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “Republican leadership must allow a vote to extend these credits and stop blocking action to protect Medicaid from devastating cuts. Without action, premiums will nearly double, families will lose coverage overnight, and Cook County Health and Illinois taxpayers will be forced to absorb the fallout.” “At Cook County Health, we will help patients navigate coverage changes, and provide the care they need, but we can not do it alone. Our efforts will not be able to offset the loss of federal support. Letting the Affordable Care Act subsidies expire will cost people in our community their insurance, their health, and in some cases, their lives. We urge policymakers to consider the consequences of allowing these subsidies to expire,” said Donnica Austin-Cathey, Chief Hospital Executive, Stroger Hospital, Cook County Health. More than 550,000 Illinois residents are enrolled in the ACA marketplace in 2025, including over 360,000 Cook County residents, roughly 90 percent of whom rely on premium tax credits to afford coverage. If the credits expire, average monthly ACA premiums in Cook County are projected to rise by about 95 percent, pricing many families out of insurance overnight. Health care leaders warned that coverage losses will hit safety-net hospitals first. In 2023, charity and discounted care at John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital totaled nearly $140 million, almost six times more than the next closest hospital in Illinois. In… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-announces-winner-and-runner-up-of-the-2025-congressional-app-challenge | LaHood Announces Winner and Runner-up of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge | 2025-12-31 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced today Kavi Praanesh of Dunlap High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois' 16th District. Kavi developed an application titled "MeloCognia," using Python and C/C++ as her programming language. MeloCognia is an AI powered health assistant designed to help detect Parkinson's in its early stages. The runner-up, Agrini Neekhra of Dunlap High School, developed an app titled "Febrile Neutropenia Intervention eXpert" (FENIX), which works to combat the issue of delayed antibiotic treatment in pediatric febrile neutropenic patients. “My office has been proud to host the Congressional App Challenge for the past 10 years to encourage students in the 16th Congressional District to pursue their passion in STEM fields,” said Rep. LaHood. “Each year, I have been amazed by the talent of our students and the creativity of the applications they put together to solve real-world problems and improve the lives of others. I want to congratulate this year's winner Kavi, and our runner-up Agrini, for their outstanding work in this competition and developing two incredible apps. Thank you to all the students who participated and made this year's Congressional App Challenge a success!” "I was inspired to create MeloCognia after seeing my grandfather struggle with Parkinson’s, as he wasn’t diagnosed until the disease had already heavily impacted his daily life and treatment options were limited," said Kavi. "That experience made me realize how hard early detection can be and how much the delay can cost patients. MeloCognia is an AI-powered health assistant that uses voice analysis and symptom tracking to provide fast, accessible early screening, giving users a quick insight in minutes that encourages them to seek medical evaluation sooner." "The Congressional App Challenge has given me the incredible opportunity to explore new fields. Before my app, I had never coded before and teaching myself was a great experience for me to build the sk… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-delauro-warren-renew-fight-pass-part-time-worker-bill-rights-act | Schakowsky, DeLauro, Warren Renew Fight to Pass Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act | 2025-12-24 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) in reintroducing the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, legislation created to strengthen protections for part-time workers and allow them to better balance their work schedules with personal and family needs. The legislation will address one of the primary issues that hourly workers face - work schedules that do not provide as many hours as they need to support their families - and provide additional protections and benefits for part-time workers. “Part-time workers across the country deserve better. More than one in five American workers are part-time and they face volatile work hours, unstable incomes, and low wages,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “I reintroduced the Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act with my colleagues Representative DeLauro and Senator Warren to ensure equitable workplace treatment and conditions for part-time workers. This legislation requires employers to treat part-time and full-time employees impartially and gives part-time workers access to stable hours and medical leave. We must improve the quality of part-time work for millions of families across the country.” "Part-time workers are crucial to the strength of our economy," said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. "Yet, far too often, these workers are at a disadvantage when it comes to the stability, opportunity, and benefits that are afforded to full-time employees. The Part Time Workers Bill of Rights Act provides part-time workers with the peace of mind they deserve by ensuring they have access to additional hours and receive benefits like Family and Medical Leave and retirement plans, which we know are crucial to the well-being of our workers and their families. I am glad to partner with Congresswoman Schakowsky and Senator Warren on this issue." “Every worker deserves a chance at providing for themselves and their families, but greedy giant corporations are using loopholes to exploit part-time workers … | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-demands-answers-after-hhs-cuts-pediatric-health | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers After HHS Cuts Pediatric Health Grants Following Criticism of RFK Jr. by the American Academy of Pediatrics | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing grave concern over the Department’s decision to terminate more than $18 million in federal grants awarded to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), warning that the move threatens critical child health initiatives nationwide and raises serious questions about political retaliation and the integrity of federal public health funding. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the AAP, headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, represents more than 67,000 pediatricians nationwide and has served for nearly a century as a cornerstone of evidence-based pediatric care and public health: The terminated grants supported programs aimed at reducing sudden infant death, improving adolescent health outcomes, preventing fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, and ensuring early identification of autism. The Department has stated that these initiatives “no longer align with the Department’s mission or priorities,” a justification Congressman Krishnamoorthi sharply questioned. “I find it profoundly disturbing that preventing infant deaths, protecting adolescent health, and identifying developmental disabilities early are now considered misaligned with the mission of the federal agency charged with safeguarding public health,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in his letter. “The funding cancellations came shortly after the AAP challenged Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s vaccine policies in federal court, raising serious concerns that this action may represent retaliation against a respected medical organization for exercising its legal rights and defending science-based public health policy.” The letter raises particular concern about the timing of the cancellations, noting that the funding terminations occurred shortly after the AAP challenged Secretary Kennedy’s vaccine policies in federal court. Emphasizing the responsibilities of HHS and its subagencies, including the C… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-sounds-alarm-over-doj-diverting-fbi | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Sounds Alarm Over DOJ Diverting FBI Counterterrorism and Counterintelligence Resources to Mass Immigration Raids | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel raising serious concerns that the Department of Justice has diverted FBI counterterrorism and counterintelligence personnel away from their core national security missions and reassigned them to support mass immigration enforcement operations, putting the United States at risk. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that senior DOJ officials have redirected personnel and assets from the FBI’s core mission despite the Bureau’s own assessment that terrorists and nation-state adversaries pose the most immediate threats to the homeland: “Over the last year, senior officials have reassigned personnel and assets from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) core national security mission to immigration enforcement, leaving counterterrorism and counterintelligence work compromised and putting our national security at risk.” The letter cites reporting that early in 2025, DOJ leadership directed FBI Joint Terrorism Task Forces to assist with immigration initiatives, requiring agents responsible for terrorism investigations, espionage detection, and cyber threat monitoring to prioritize immigration enforcement over national security work: “Agents responsible for espionage detection cyber threat monitoring, and terrorism investigation, therefore, were required to prioritize immigration enforcement, giving less attention to crucial national security threats.” Despite a rise in alleged terrorist incidents across the United States, the letter notes that a significant share of the Bureau remains diverted: “Nearly a quarter of the FBI’s roughly 13,000 agents nationwide, and up to 40 percent in the largest field offices, remain assigned to immigration enforcement duties.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi further highlighted reporting that analysts tracking terrorist financing, money laundering, and the illicit trade in looted antiquities, as well as investigations into the Iranian oil black market used to finance terror… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-urges-education-department-reverse-cuts-illinois | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Education Department to Reverse Cuts to Illinois Community Schools | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today called on the Department of Education to reverse its decision to cancel Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants across Illinois, warning that the move would eliminate critical student supports and undermine years of federal investment. In a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon, Congressman Krishnamoorthi raised concerns about the cancellation of $18.5 million in annual funding and more than $55 million over the remaining grant period for FSCS programs statewide. “In Illinois, FSCS grants support 16 school districts and 32 schools across Illinois, serving approximately 19,000 students annually,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in the letter. “These grant programs serve rural, suburban, and urban students alike, partnering with schools and families to ensure programs are responsive to the unique needs of each community. They provide essential family engagement, nutrition programs, academic enrichment, mental health supports, and workforce-aligned partnerships. FSCS grants are lifelines for the children and families who rely on them, ensuring that our kids remain safe and supported as they learn.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that the tens of millions of dollars in funding cuts would have immediate and severe consequences. When students return from winter break this January, they will face dramatically reduced support, undoing years of federal investment in future generations. The congressman accused the Trump administration of politicizing children’s programs and education. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-responds-supreme-court-ruling-blocking-trumps-chicago-national | Krishnamoorthi Responds to Supreme Court Ruling Blocking Trump’s Chicago National Guard Deployment, Urges Passage of His Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States declined to allow President Trump to proceed with a National Guard deployment into Chicago: “Today’s Supreme Court decision blocking President Trump’s attempt to deploy the National Guard into the Chicago area is an important step forward in stopping a clear abuse of his office—but it applies only to this case. I introduced the Stop Trump’s Abuse of Power Act to clarify and limit a president’s authority to deploy the military or National Guard to any American city and prevent the use of servicemembers as political props. Congress must act to ensure President Trump cannot misuse our servicemembers this way again. Illinois has stood united in opposing this illegal and political deployment since day one, and I applaud Governor Pritzker’s leadership as we all fight back together. We will continue to stand united no matter what this administration throws our way.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-details-systemic-issues-during-inspections-ice-detention-and | Underwood Details Systemic Issues During Inspections of ICE Detention and Processing Facilities in Chicago, Lombard, and Bunker Hill, Indiana | 2025-12-23 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BUNKER HILL, IN. — Today, Representative Lauren Underwood of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee conducted an oversight visit with staff to the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, Indiana, one of the primary facilities used to hold Illinoisians during Operation Midway Blitz. Yesterday, Underwood and staff conducted oversight visits to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Chicago Field Office, located in downtown Chicago, and the ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago Field Office, located in Lombard, Illinois. These visits build on her recent inspection of the Broadview Processing Center following widespread community outrage at Operation Midway Blitz’s constitutional violations and ongoing questions about federal immigration enforcement practices across Illinois and the nation. Underwood received briefings from leadership of all three facilities and toured the premises, including intake rooms, holding spaces, storage areas, and officer work areas. The visits occurred as dozens of constituents across her community continue to report being detained, confronted, or questioned by federal immigration enforcement personnel. For months, the Illinois delegation received no timely responses from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to basic inquiries regarding the safety or location of constituents impacted by the operation. “For months, the Trump Administration has trampled over our Constitution and failed to answer even the most basic questions about how they are conducting immigration enforcement,” said Underwood. “My visits this week exposed serious breakdowns in how people are tracked, cared for, and treated across ICE facilities. People deserve to know the truth about what is happening in our communities, how federal resources are being used in their name, and how these so-called immigration enforcement operations are being run.” Miami Correctional Facility (Bunker Hill, IN) The Miami Correctional Facility is a s… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/los-representantes-garcia-davis-ramirez-y-jackson-inspeccionan-el-centro-de-procesamiento-de-ice-en-broadview | Los Representantes García, Davis, Ramírez y Jackson Inspeccionan el Centro de Procesamiento de ICE en Broadview | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CHICAGO — Hoy, los Congresistas federales Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramírez (IL-03) y Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) regresaron al Centro de Procesamiento de ICE en Broadview, Illinois, para una visita de supervisión. Un tribunal federal confirmó el 17 de diciembre que la Administración Trump no puede impedir que los miembros del Congreso realicen supervisen los centros de detención de inmigrantes. En la conferencia de prensa, los representantes estuvieron acompañados por Erendira Rendon, vicepresidenta de Justicia para Inmigrantes de The Resurrection Project (TRP), y Artemio Arreola, director político de la Coalición de Illinois para los Derechos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados (ICIRR). El video de la conferencia de prensa se puede ver aquí. La inspección realizada por los miembros del Congreso confirmó lo que habían escuchado de los defensores de los derechos de inmigrantes sobre el centro: cuatro celdas de detención, servicios sanitarios insuficientes, falta de privacidad, ausencia de servicios médicos y de salud mental, un lugar que no fue diseñado para albergar personas más de unas horas. “Estamos respondiendo a las necesidades de nuestros electores, quienes han llamado a nuestras oficinas, y no saben qué le sucede a sus familiares cuando están en este centro de detención”, dijo el Congresista Davis, quien representa el distrito donde se encuentra el centro de procesamiento de ICE en Broadview. “El tribunal dijo que somos los representantes del pueblo y por eso estamos aquí. Nuestra función es servir y proteger a la gente de nuestro distrito, y eso es lo que he hecho toda mi vida y no voy a dejar de hacerlo ahora”. “Un tribunal federal reafirmó lo que nunca debió haberse cuestionado: que el Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE) y el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional no pueden impedir que los miembros del Congreso inspeccionen las instalaciones financiadas por el pueblo estadounidense. Lo que vimos hoy confirma por qué la supervisión es urgente. Es … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-garcia-davis-ramirez-jackson-inspect-broadview-ice-processing-center | Reps. García, Davis, Ramirez, Jackson Inspect Broadview ICE Processing Center | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CHICAGO —Today Federal Representatives Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesús “Chuy” García (IL-04), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) returned to the ICE Processing Center at Broadview, Illinois for an oversight visit. A federal court confirmed on December 17 that the Trump Administration cannot block Members of Congress from conducting oversight at immigration detention facilities. The Representatives were joined at a press conference by Erendira Rendon, Vice President for Immigrant Justice at The Resurrection Project (TRP) and Artemio Arreola, Political Director at the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR). A video of the press conference can be watched here. The inspection by the Members of Congress confirmed what they have been hearing from advocates about the center — four detention cells, insufficient sanitary services, no privacy, no medical and mental health services, a place that was not created to keep people overnight. “We are responding to the needs of our constituents who have called our offices, and they don’t know what happens to their relatives when they are in this detention center,” said Congressman Davis, who represents the district where the Broadview ICE processing center is located. “The court said we are the representatives of the people and that’s why we are here. Our role is to serve and protect the people of our district and that’s what I’ve done all my life and I’m not going to stop now.” “A federal court reaffirmed what should never have been questioned—that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Department of Homeland Security cannot block Members of Congress from inspecting facilities funded by the American people. What we saw today confirms why oversight is urgent. It’s a system designed to wear people down rather than process them humanely,” said Congressman García. “What we witnessed reflects a system that treats human beings as inventory. This is already the deadliest period on record for people in ICE custody.Blocking oversight doe… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-presses-energy-department-rising-electricity-costs | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presses Energy Department on Rising Electricity Costs in Wake of New Illinois Grid Report | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright raising concerns about rising electricity costs and grid reliability risks facing Illinois families and businesses in the wake of a new Illinois Resource Adequacy Study warning of looming capacity shortfalls and higher power prices. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi noted that electricity costs in Illinois have increased more than 14 percent since January 2025, contributing to millions of Americans falling behind on their energy bills and facing the threat of disconnection. Congressman Krishnamoorthi pointed to the 2025 Resource Adequacy Study, which found that regional grids that serve Illinois are projected to face capacity limits and system-wide shortfalls beginning later this decade if the current trends continue. The study makes clear the core problem is not a lack of proposed clean energy projects, but the inability to bring new resources online on schedule. Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlighted that wind and solar accounted for 93 percent of new electricity added to the U.S. power grid in 2024, making them among the most cost-effective energy sources available. He went on to warn that retreating from these investments and weakening clean energy incentives has slowed project deployment, increased reliability risks, and driven up household energy costs. Congressman Krishnamoorthi also wrote that the study finds rolling back or weakening incentives created by the Inflation Reduction Act could increase delivered electricity prices by as much as 7 to 10 percent by the end of the decade, exacerbating affordability challenges for families and businesses already struggling with higher bills. Congressman Krishnamoorthi requested responses to the following questions no later than January 20, 2026: What actions has the Department taken since January 2025 to reduce interconnection and permitting delays affecting utility-scale wind, solar, battery storage, and transmission projects in PJM a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://davis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-danny-k-davis-condemns-doj-action-undermining-minority-serving | CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS CONDEMNS DOJ ACTION UNDERMINING MINORITY SERVING INSTITUTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Danny K. Davis | D000096 | davis.house.gov | davis | https://davis.house.gov/media | scraper | Chicago, IL — Congressman Danny K. Davis issued the following statement today in response to the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion declaring key Minority Serving Institution (MSI) programs unconstitutional, prompting the Department of Education to halt or curtail their operation: “Today’s action by the Department of Justice denies both the constitutionality and the necessity of targeted, compensatory efforts designed to expand educational access for Black, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and other historically marginalized communities. This decision wipes away formal recognition of the very real and well-documented legacy of racism, slavery, Jim Crow segregation, systemic poverty, and structural barriers that continue to shape educational opportunity in America. To suggest—by any stretch of the imagination—that the playing field in education is equal is simply false." Minority Serving Institutions educate roughly five million students—nearly one-third of all undergraduates in this country. These institutions are not symbolic. They are proven engines of economic mobility. They meet students where they are, support low-income and first-generation students, and strengthen entire communities. When President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Higher Education Act, he made clear that no student should be turned away from college because their family is poor. Today’s actions are deeply at odds with that promise. Background: Following the DOJ Office of Legal Counsel opinion, the Department of Education will no longer operate or will significantly curtail several programs, including: Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions; Hispanic-Serving Institutions–STEM; Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institutions; Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions; Predominantly Black Institutions formula grants; Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program; and Native Hawaiian Career and Technical Edu… | 1 | 2026-05-16T06:05:00Z | 2026-05-16T06:06:37Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-conducts-oversight-visit-broadview-ice-facility | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Conducts Oversight Visit at Broadview ICE Facility After Months of Being Unlawfully Denied Access | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BROADVIEW, IL — Today, following a federal court ruling blocking the Trump administration’s restrictions on congressional access to immigration detention facilities, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) conducted an oversight visit at the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility after months of being unlawfully denied entry. Earlier this week, U.S. District Judge Jia M. Cobb temporarily paused ICE and Department of Homeland Security policies requiring Members of Congress to provide seven days’ notice before visiting immigration detention facilities—restrictions the court found likely exceeded DHS’s statutory authority and interfered with Congress’s constitutional oversight responsibilities. “For months, the Trump Administration blocked lawful congressional oversight into conditions inside immigration detention facilities, including here in Broadview, while carrying out increasingly militarized immigration raids that sow fear in our communities,” said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. “Congress has both the legal authority and the obligation to conduct real-time oversight. My visit follows a clear court ruling reaffirming that authority, and I will continue using every tool available to force the Trump Administration to follow the law, respect due process, and treat people in custody with dignity the American people demand.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-introduces-bipartisan-bicameral-bill-increase-diversity | Rep. Kelly introduces bipartisan, bicameral bill to increase diversity in clinical trials | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Robin L. Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | robinkelly | https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) introduced the bipartisan and bicameral NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act to increase the diversity of participants in clinical trials funded by the National Institutes of Health. This bill is also led by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and U.S. Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Susan Collins (R-ME). “When people are excluded from clinical trials, they are also excluded from treatments for chronic diseases. The data clearly lays out the fact that historically marginalized communities disproportionately suffer from certain illnesses and diseases – but we are excluded from clinical trials,” said Rep. Kelly, Chair of the CBC Health Braintrust. “I’m proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle and in the Senate to ensure better representation in our clinical trials. No one should be left behind in the pursuit of medical breakthroughs.” “Medical breakthroughs are only as strong as the data behind them—and data that excludes entire communities is incomplete by definition,” said Representative Fitzpatrick. “The NIH Clinical Trial Integrity Act strengthens the integrity of our research by ensuring clinical trials reflect the full diversity of the patients they are meant to serve. This bipartisan, bicameral effort is about inclusion, accountability, and better science—so that lifesaving treatments work for everyone.” “Biomedical research holds tremendous promise for treating many of the most costly and devastating diseases we face. To ensure that the benefits of cutting-edge medical science reach all Americans, it is important that participants in clinical trials reflect our overall population,” said Senator Collins. “By encouraging long-term planning and improving demographic representation in clinical studies, this bipartisan legislation would help enhance the effectiveness of critical research that is conducted and sponsored by the NIH.” “We have a responsibility to ensure Americans of all backgrounds have fair and equal access to treatment and care. This needs to begin … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-introduces-legislation-strengthen-federal-port-infrastructure | Rep. Kelly Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Federal Port Infrastructure Investments Nationwide | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Robin L. Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | robinkelly | https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Chicago, IL. – Today, Representatives Robin Kelly (IL-02), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Bill Huizenga (MI-04), Frank Mrvan (IN-01), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Randy Weber (TX-14), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Erin Houchin (IN-09) led the bipartisan introduction of the Securing Smart Investments in our Ports Act. This legislation strengthens the Port Infrastructure Development Program (PIDP) by ensuring federal investments are distributed more evenly across regional port systems nationwide. Currently, inland and Great Lakes ports receive a disproportionately small share of federal support, limiting their ability to modernize infrastructure, expand capacity, and remain competitive. By rebalancing how funds are awarded, the bill helps unlock the full economic and national security potential of ports across the interior, strengthening America’s supply chain resilience and global competitiveness. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the companion legislation in the Senate. “Illinois’ ports, including the Illinois International Port District in Chicago, are vital to our agricultural and manufacturing supply chains,” said Congresswoman Kelly. “This bill would ensure the Great Lakes and inland ports receive a fair share of federal investment so they can operate safely, efficiently, and drive economic growth in the Second District and across Illinois.” “Our ports are the front doors of American trade. This bill ensures smart federal investments in local jobs, improves supply chains, and enhances our economic security,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. “In my region that means shoring up our Great Lakes ports to allow goods commodities to flow up through the Soo Locks and on to Europe through the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway. I want to thank my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for joining this effort to invest in economic growth and improve waterborne shipping to the world.” “Inland ports are the backbone of the nation’s supply chain. When they fall behind, Americ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-condemns-house-republicans-failing-american-families-and-leaving | Underwood Condemns House Republicans for Failing American Families and Leaving Town Without Saving Health Care | 2025-12-19 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, House Republicans dismissed the House and left Washington for holiday break without scheduling a vote on Rep. Lauren Underwood’s legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits for an additional three years. Four Republicans joined Democrats on a discharge petition to force a vote on the legislation on Wednesday, but House Speaker Mike Johnson ignored that bipartisan consensus, and has delayed the vote to January. The popular tax credits will expire on December 31st, 2025, and millions of families will now go into the holiday season facing skyrocketing health care costs next year. “Health care is a human right, and for months we have called on Republicans to address this issue and give families peace of mind by making the incredibly popular tax credits from my legislation permanent,” said Rep Underwood. “But they have done nothing, and now millions of families will head into the holiday season filled with uncertainty and anxiety about the future of our health care. This is a crisis that Republicans have created through their own cruelty and neglect. It’s completely unacceptable, and our communities deserve better.” | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2025/12/bost-budzinski-introduce-bill-to-modernize-usda-loan-programs | BOST, BUDZINSKI INTRODUCE BILL TO MODERNIZE USDA LOAN PROGRAMS | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced legislation Wednesday to remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Agriculture loan programs. The USDA Loan Modernization Act updates eligibility standards to better reflect the structure of today’s multi-generational, family-run farms, expanding access to operating, emergency, and real estate loans for producers in Southern Illinois and across the country. “For too long, USDA loan rules have failed to keep up with the reality of modern farming,” said Bost. “Family farms shouldn’t be punished for choosing a path that helps them manage risk or plan for the next generation. Our legislation cuts through red tape, brings common sense back to USDA lending, and makes sure farmers who are doing things the right way aren’t locked out from the capital they need to keep their operations running.” "While farming operations have changed drastically over time, our loan rules haven’t kept up," said Budzinski. "This legislation closes that gap by updating USDA loan rules and making sure small and multi-generational family farmers aren’t penalized for using responsible, modern business structures. Most importantly, it puts decisions back in farmers’ hands — giving them the freedom to set up their operations and land in ways that work best for their families without putting their existing FSA loans at risk." "Farm Credit thanks Reps. Bost and Budzinski for introducing the USDA Loan Modernization Act," said Farm Credit Council President and CEO Christy Seyfer. "This small but meaningful update to FSA loan program eligibility requirements will allow the next generation of producers to utilize modern farm business structures while still accessing FSA loan programs. We look forward to working with Reps. Bost and Budzinski to ensure this important legislation is included in Farm Bill 2.0." The USDA Loan Modernization Act updates eligibility requirements to allow producers with at leas… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-durbin-duckworth-introduce-resolution-honoring-illinois-blue-ribbon-schools-after-trump-administration-ends-program | Casten, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring Illinois’ Blue Ribbon Schools After Trump Administration Ends Program | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. (December 18, 2025) — After the Trump Administration ended the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (D-IL-06), U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced a resolution to recognize the 28 Illinois schools that were selected to receive the designation of Blue Ribbon Schools this year. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program was a national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education given to public, charter, and private schools for their exemplary education and work to close the achievement gap. “Illinois’ Blue Ribbon Schools represent the very best of our state’s education system,” said Rep. Casten. “Teachers, administrators, and students work tirelessly to earn this distinction, which recognizes a sustained commitment to academic excellence. Although the Trump Administration needlessly ended the program, Congress can and should continue to honor deserving institutions. I am proud to introduce this resolution with Senators Durbin and Duckworth to ensure their achievements receive the recognition they’ve earned.” “Rather than continue our nation’s tradition of celebrating schools that have dedicated themselves to closing the achievement gap, the Trump Administration has focused its energy on closing the Department of Education at the detriment of our nation’s students and their education. While the Trump Administration will not recognize the hard work of educators, I am proud to celebrate the achievements of Illinois schools who earned the title of being a Blue Ribbon School,” said Sen. Durbin. “My resolution with Senator Duckworth and Congressman Casten gives these schools – and the educators, faculty, and staff that run them – the recognition they deserve.” “Our state and our nation are stronger when we invest in our schools and support our teachers,” Sen. Duckworth said. “I’m proud to recognize this year’s National Blue Ribbon Schools across Illinois and their efforts to help students thrive inside and outside … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-raises-alarm-over-planned-va-health-care-staffing | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Raises Alarm Over Planned VA Health Care Staffing Cuts, Presses for Answers on Impact to Veterans | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins expressing serious concern over reports that the VA plans to eliminate as many as 35,000 health care positions across the Veterans Health Administration, including clinical and support roles. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi warns that eliminating currently vacant positions risks worsening wait times, disrupting continuity of care, and limiting access to critical services for veterans nationwide — particularly in systems that are already under strain. “Veterans across the country rely on the VA for timely, high-quality medical care, mental health services, and benefits processing," Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote. "In Illinois alone, hundreds of thousands of veterans depend on VA health care and services, including veterans affected by toxic exposures recognized under the PACT Act.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi highlights the potential impact on Illinois veterans, noting that hundreds of vacancies at major VA facilities in the Chicago area — including the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center and the Lovell Federal Health Care Center — are reportedly slated for elimination. “The fact that a position is vacant does not mean it is unnecessary. In many VA facilities, vacancies reflect persistent hiring challenges in a tight health-care labor market — not a lack of need. From the perspective of veterans awaiting appointments, delayed procedures, or mental health services, an unfilled position often represents care that has not yet arrived, not care that is no longer required.” The letter also cites warnings from health care staff already working in VA facilities, including reports that existing vacancies have pushed staff to a breaking point and made staffing shortages the new norm. Absent a clear, facility-by-facility explanation of how eliminating these positions would improve care delivery, Congressman Krishnamoorthi expresses concern that the decision could lock in staffing shortage… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-jayapal-mcbride-foushee-lead-legislation-end-trump-use-police | Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | quigley | https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Sarah McBride (DE-At Large), and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) re-introduced the Protecting the Rights of Towns against federal Enforcement contrary to Constitutional Tenets for (PROTECT) Immigration Act, legislation which would end the deputization of local and state police departments to enforce immigration law. The PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the statutory authority for the federal government's 287(g) Program, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law. “The Trump administration just spent months terrorizing immigrants in the Chicagoland area. Their actions led to domestic violence victims fleeing a courthouse rather than receive restraining orders against their abusers, all out of fear that ICE or local law enforcement would detain and deport them,” said Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05). “I met with immigrants and their neighbors who are afraid to call for help or report crimes in their neighborhoods because of Trump’s deliberate erosion of trust between communities and local police. And now the Trump administration is running ads targeting local police and offering $50,000 signing bonuses to pull critical law enforcement away from day-to-day policing in order to arrest and detain hardworking immigrants with no criminal records. We must bring an end to the 287(g) program and cut off one of the avenues this administration has exploited to intimidate immigrant communities.” “Allowing local law enforcement to be deputized to kidnap and disappear immigrants undercuts the trust that local police rely on to maintain public safety in our communities,” said Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07). “Immigrants and their U.S. citizen loved ones stop reporting crimes out of fear of being kidnapped and deported. Local police are spread thin enforcing federal civil immigration law. We know that Trump is not targeting criminals, he… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-tlaib-statement-death-illinois-resident-north-lake-processing-center | Ramirez, Tlaib Statement on Death of Illinois Resident at North Lake Processing Center in Michigan | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC—Today, Congresswomen Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Rashida Tlaib (MI-12) released the following statement after receiving notification that a 56-year-old immigrant man, Nenko Stanev Gantchev, a resident of Illinois and a citizen of Bulgaria, died on December 15th in ICE custody at the North Lake Processing Center in Michigan. “We are deeply concerned about the death of Mr. Gantchev, an Illinois resident who was detained at the for-profit GEO Group’s North Lake Processing Center. While ICE claims he died of natural causes, the circumstances surrounding his death are not yet clear, and we know there have been numerous complaints from family members and advocates about inhumane conditions and inadequate medical care at North Lake. We demand an immediate, transparent investigation into the circumstances of Mr. Gantchev’s death, including an investigation into reports from other detainees that he asked for medical assistance and did not receive it in time to save his life. To date, we are aware of at least 30 deaths at ICE detention centers this year, making 2025 the deadliest year for immigrants in ICE custody. The Trump administration’s attacks on our communities and immigrant neighbors must end. We will continue to provide oversight to hold ICE accountable and protect our residents and communities.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-sends-letters-secretary-rfk-jr-administrator-oz-health | Rep. Kelly sends letters to Secretary RFK Jr., Administrator Oz, health insurance companies to investigate mistreatment of Mercedes Wells, Karrie Jones | 2025-12-18 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Robin L. Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | robinkelly | https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – After announcing the WELLS Act, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) continues to take action and demand accountability for her constituent, Mercedes Wells, who was discharged while in active labor. She sent letters to five of the largest health insurance companies, the Office of Inspector General at the health department, and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. “Racism in our healthcare system is preventing Black women from receiving the treatment they need and deserve,” said Rep. Kelly. “I’m working on this issue at every angle, from health insurance companies to hospital systems to federal investigations and legislation. We all have a role in improving our healthcare system. I brought the issue of maternal mortality to Congress. I will keep sharing Mercedes’s story, and uplifting the voices of women who have gone unheard, until every mother gets the care she deserves.” Reps. Kelly, Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and 31 Members of Congress sent a letter demanding investigations into the hospitals that mistreated Wells and Karrie Jones, another Black woman who was delayed care, to the Office of Inspector General at the Department of Health and Human Services. Formal investigations should be launched to determine whether Franciscan Health in Crown Point, Indiana, and Dallas Regional Medical Center violated the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor (EMTALA) Act of 1986. “These cases [of Mercedes Wells and Karrie Jones] are not isolated failures; they are part of the ongoing warnings of the Black maternal health crisis, heightened by funding cuts for maternal health and equity,” wrote the Members. “Federal protections like EMTALA mean little without enforcement, transparency, and accountability.” Read the full letter here. Reps. Kelly, Yvette Clarke (NY-09), and 49 Members of Congress sent a letter urging Secretary Kennedy to wield his department’s oversight powers to ensure hospitals adhere to patient-safety standards. Hospitals must also comply with civil rights protections of the Affordable Care Act, which pr… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-demands-bls-ensure-high-quality-non-partisan-economic-data | Casten Demands BLS Ensure High-Quality, Non-Partisan Economic Data | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) led 23 House Democrats in a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer and Acting Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) William Wiatrowski, criticizing President Trump’s politically-motivated attacks on government statistics and urging BLS to protect the credibility, quality, and independence of U.S. economic data. “We are concerned that recent developments, in addition to persistent data collection challenges and budgetary shortfalls, could affect access to information critical for understanding and responding to this Administration’s failed economic policies,” the lawmakers wrote. “BLS, an independent agency within the U.S. Department of Labor, plays an important role by publishing statistics that provide a complete and factual picture of the rapidly changing U.S. economy. Congress, the Executive Branch, and the Federal Reserve (Fed) all rely on timely, accurate, and granular economic data to make informed decisions that impact every corner of the country.” The Trump Administration has taken multiple steps to cast doubt on the jobs and inflation data released by BLS, including by firing BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer over the release of weak job numbers that were reflective of the harmful impact of the Administration’s tariff and immigration policies. Furthermore, due to the government shutdown, certain information will be permanently missing from the October 2025 Jobs Report, presenting a partial blind spot for policymakers, the private sector, and the general public on the state of the U.S. economy. The lawmakers further urged BLS to work to improve the quality of its data. “BLS can take steps to modernize its existing systems and data collection practices…BLS can invest in innovation, incorporate digitized information into its statistical programs, and consider the use of large language models (LLMs) to make it easier for people to report their industries, occupations, and activities,” the lawmakers continued. “We urge the Ad… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://davis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-danny-k-davis-condemns-antisemitic-attack-australia-and-violence | CONGRESSMAN DANNY K. DAVIS CONDEMNS ANTISEMITIC ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA AND VIOLENCE AT BROWN UNIVERSITY | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Danny K. Davis | D000096 | davis.house.gov | davis | https://davis.house.gov/media | scraper | D.C. — Congressman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) today issued a strong condemnation following the horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, and the tragic shooting at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The attack in Australia, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, resulted in the loss of at least 15 lives and left dozens more injured.1Hours earlier, a separate mass shooting at Brown University shook the academic community, highlighting the ongoing crisis of gun violence in our educational institutions. “I am deeply saddened and outraged by the senseless violence that occurred this past weekend,” said Congressman Davis. “The targeting of Jewish families in Australia as they gathered to celebrate the first night of Hanukkah is a chilling reminder of the persistent and dangerous threat of antisemitism worldwide. Hatred and bigotry have no place in a global society, and we must stand united against those who seek to divide us through terror.” Congressman Davis, a lifelong champion of civil rights and human dignity, emphasized that these events underscore a disturbing rise in hate-based violence. “My heart goes out to the victims, their families, and the students at Brown University who have been forced to endure the trauma of gun violence. Whether it is in our houses of worship, on our beaches, or on our college campuses, no one should have to live in fear. I join my colleagues and people of conscience everywhere in rejecting antisemitism, racism, and all forms of intolerance. We must double our efforts to protect the vulnerable and hold those who perpetrate such acts accountable.” Congressman Davis remains committed to legislative efforts that strengthen civil rights protections and address the root causes of violence both at home and abroad. He calls for a thorough investigation into these incidents and urges continued international cooperation to combat the scourge of hate. About Congressman Danny K. Davis Congressman Danny K. Davis represents the 7th Congressiona… | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-demands-answers-cabinet-secretaries-dhs-actions | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Cabinet Secretaries on DHS Actions Targeting Striking Workers in Chicago | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Department of Labor Secretary Lori M. Chavez-DeRemer raising concerns about federal law enforcement conduct toward workers engaged in lawful strike activity in Chicago. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi cites video footage from December 16 showing uniformed officers interacting with striking workers in a manner that he warns may constitute unlawful interference with activity protected under federal labor law and the U.S. Constitution. “Video footage recorded by members of the public shows Commander Bovino and uniformed law enforcement officers surrounding striking workers, laughing at them, and engaging in conduct that appears intended to intimidate and chill protected activity, all while the workers were engaged in lawful strike actions safeguarded by the U.S. Constitution and federal labor law," Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote. "Federal courts, state courts, and federal agencies have long and consistently held that core labor protections, including the right to organize, to engage in concerted activity, and to be free from retaliation, apply to all workers, regardless of immigration status. Federal law enforcement officials have no lawful basis to interfere with workers’ rights to organize or to collectively bargain.” The letter also cautions against the use, or perceived use, of immigration enforcement during labor disputes. "The use, or perceived use, of immigration enforcement as leverage during a labor dispute is fundamentally incompatible with federal labor policy and corrodes trust in both labor and immigration institutions," Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in the letter. Congressman Krishnamoorthi requests that the Department of Labor promptly review the incident and, where appropriate, coordinate with or refer the matter to the National Labor Relations Board, and examine whether Mauser or any entity acting on its behalf coordinated with immigration enforcement… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-statement-all-25-jewish-house-members-antisemitic-attack-australia | BIPARTISAN STATEMENT FROM ALL 25 JEWISH HOUSE MEMBERS ON ANTISEMITIC ATTACK IN AUSTRALIA | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | S001190 | schneider.house.gov | schneider | https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | All 25 Jewish Members of the US House of Representatives released the following statement in response to an attack on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia that targeted Jewish people celebrating the first night of Hanukkah: “On a night meant for celebration, Jewish families in Australia, gathering in joy and peace on the first night of Hanukkah, were grotesquely targeted with hate and murderous intent. Sadly, this attack does not come as a surprise to the Jewish community of Sydney who have been raising a clarion call for local and national authorities to take concrete steps against a rising tide of antisemitism. “We stand in solidarity with the Australian Jewish community and together extend our condolences to the family and friends of the people murdered and are praying for the complete recovery of the dozens wounded, and the entire Jewish community feeling besieged. “Antisemitism is a cancer that eats at the core of society, whether in Australia, the United States, or anywhere it is allowed to take root and grow. We join leaders around the globe in condemning this evil act and in calling for justice, peace, and unwavering support for those affected. We also call on all leaders to do better standing up to antisemitism, bigotry, and hate. We must also do better in our work for a world where everyone can celebrate their faith and traditions free from discrimination and fear. “Jews around the world will continue to gather this week to celebrate Hanukkah and its story of religious freedom and defiant optimism. As we light the menorah each night and remember the miracle of the festival of lights, let us proclaim that light is stronger than darkness, right is stronger than might, and justice is stronger than tyranny. Wishing all Jewish communities and the world around us strength and peace.” The 25 members who signed the statement include: Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT) Rep. Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN) Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) Rep. Laura Friedm… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jackson-urges-gop-leadership-and-secretary-rubioto-halt-trumps | CONGRESSMAN JACKSON URGES GOP LEADERSHIP AND SECRETARY RUBIOTO HALT TRUMP’S RECKLESS “EPSTEIN WAR” AGAINST VENEZUELA | 2025-12-17 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jonathan L. Jackson | J000309 | jonathanjackson.house.gov | jonathanjackson | https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – With President Trump set to deliver a 9 p.m. address and new Epstein files exposing elite networks of corruption scheduled for release this week, Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) is calling on House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to prevent any unauthorized U.S. military action against Venezuela. Jackson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, attended Secretary Rubio’s confidential closed-door briefing this week. He expressed deep disappointment with Rubio’s lack of candor and specificity, saying the Secretary “failed to identify any imminent threat to U.S. personnel or assets that could justify armed action” and “dodged basic constitutional questions about authority, targeting, and legality.” Jackson warned that Trump’s escalating “narco-terrorism” rhetoric, reported lethal double-tap strikes in the Caribbean, and threats of a full blockade constitute a dangerous and unconstitutional diversion meant to distract from mounting revelations connected to Jeffrey Epstein’s criminal network, not a legitimate national security effort. Jackson’s Urgent Demands Speaker Johnson and Leader Thune: Publicly commit to no new funding and no Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF) for operations in Venezuela. Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution vests war powers in Congress, and existing 2001 and 2002 AUMFs cover neither Venezuela nor any “narco-terror” claims in the Caribbean. Congress must enforce the War Powers Resolution’s 60-day limit and block any attempt to bypass a formal vote through an “emergency” supplemental. Secretary Rubio: Certify to Congress today that no blockades or strikes have been authorized against Venezuelan state assets. Release full intelligence on the 80-plus people reportedly killed in recent Caribbean strikes, including target verification, rules of engagement, and civilian casualty assessments. The Pentagon’s own admission of a September “double-tap” strike killing 11 survivors raise… | 1 | 2026-06-27T21:44:12Z | 2026-06-27T22:31:39Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2025/12/illinois-congressional-republicans-urge-no-pardon-for-madigan | ILLINOIS CONGRESSIONAL REPUBLICANS URGE NO PARDON FOR MADIGAN | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation urged President Trump in a letter today to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon. U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12), Darin LaHood (IL-16), and Mary Miller (IL-15) expressed concerns that granting Madigan clemency following his sentencing to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery would undermine accountability and public trust. “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois to express our concerns regarding a request for a presidential pardon from former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan,” the members said. “Illinois families and taxpayers have suffered for decades under entrenched corruption, and a pardon in this case would send a dangerous message that public officials can betray the public trust with impunity. “The bribery and corruption scheme involved the misuse of state resources, including directing public utility contracts and payments to benefit private political allies. This was a deliberate, long-running pattern of abuse of public office. “Granting clemency in this case would not only reward a lifetime of unethical behavior but also embolden other public officials to exploit their offices for personal gain. For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to deny any request for a presidential pardon from Michael Madigan. Denying his request is the best way to ensure Illinois residents know their leaders are held to the highest standards of integrity.” The full letter to President Trump is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-garcia-s-statement-condemning-return-of-masked-agents-and-holiday-time-enforcement | Congressman García’s Statement Condemning Return of Masked Agents and Holiday Time Enforcement | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement about a new wave of federal agents arriving to Chicago: “My office and I are aware that a large group of masked federal agents arrived in our city, once again terrorizing our community. “At a time when families should be celebrating the holidays in safety and peace, these agents are instead carrying out operations to separate families, sow panic, and intimidate hardworking people. Investigative reporting has made it clear that these ICE raids are targeting individuals with no criminal records. “These operations are a choice. Masked agents, unannounced raids, and holiday timing are tactics designed to maximize fear. My office will continue to confront these practices and take every step necessary to protect our constituents and hold federal agencies and their leaders accountable.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-congresista-garcia-condenando-el-regreso-de-agentes-enmascarados-y-las-redadas-durante-las-fiestas-navidenas | Declaración del Congresista García Condenando el Regreso de Agentes Enmascarados y las Redadas durante las Fiestas Navideñas | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración sobre la llegada de una nueva oleada de agentes federales a Chicago: “Mi oficina y yo estamos al tanto de que un numeroso grupo de agentes federales enmascarados ha llegado a nuestra ciudad, aterrorizando una vez más a nuestra comunidad. “En un momento en que las familias deberían estar celebrando las fiestas con seguridad y tranquilidad, estos agentes están llevando a cabo operaciones para separar familias, sembrar el pánico e intimidar a personas trabajadoras. Las investigaciones periodísticas han dejado claro que estas redadas de ICE están enfocadas en personas sin antecedentes penales. “Estas operaciones son una decisión deliberada. Los agentes enmascarados, las redadas sin previo aviso y el hecho de que se realicen durante las fiestas navideñas son tácticas diseñadas para maximizar el miedo. Mi oficina continuará enfrentando estas prácticas y tomará todas las medidas necesarias para proteger a nuestros vecinos y exigir responsabilidades a las agencias federales y a sus líderes.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/foster-introduces-payer-state-transparency-act | Foster Introduces Payer State Transparency Act | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) reintroduced the Payer State Transparency Act to help shed light on the “Payer State” problem, wherein certain states, including Illinois, pay more in federal taxes than they get back in federal spending. According to data from the Internal Revenue Service and USASpending.gov, Illinois sent $63 billion more in taxes in FY 2024 to the federal government than we received back. The Payer State Transparency Act would require the Office of Management and Budget, in conjunction with the Council of Economic Advisors and the Treasury Department, to produce annual assessments of the net economic effect of all federal spending programs on each state and compare these figures against the state’s tax burden. “As a businessman who co-founded a manufacturing company, I understand the financial burden that federal Payer State policies put on companies that are committed to keeping good jobs in Illinois,” said Foster. “I also recognize the burden the Payer State problem places on middle-class families here in Illinois, taking our hard-earned tax dollars without giving us the same level of federal support in return. That’s why I’ve introduced legislation to help us gain a better understanding of the problem and find ways to make sure Illinois taxpayers are getting their fair share of federal resources.” This legislation is cosponsored by Reps. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), and Jesús ‘Chuy’ García (D-IL). A copy of the bill can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases/jackson-blasts-removal-wwii-memorials-honoring-black-veterans-backs-cleaver | Jackson Blasts Removal of WWII Memorials Honoring Black Veterans, Backs Cleaver-Led Push to Restore Displays | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jonathan L. Jackson | J000309 | jonathanjackson.house.gov | jonathanjackson | https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | CHICAGO, IL; Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration quietly directed the removal of memorial panels honoring African American soldiers at the Netherlands American Cemetery in Margraten, following pressure from right-wing activists: “It is unconscionable that any administration; American or otherwise; would seek to erase the sacrifice of Black soldiers who fought, bled, and died to defend democracy around the world. These men helped defeat fascism abroad while enduring segregation and discrimination at home. To strip their memory from sacred ground is not only disrespectful; it is historical vandalism.” The removed displays, dedicated in 2024 at the cemetery where more than 8,000 Americans and approximately 172 Black soldiers are buried, told the story of the “Black Liberators of Margraten,” including telephone engineer George H. Pruitt, who died while trying to save a fellow soldier. One panel described how over one million African Americans served in World War II, often confined to support roles and forced to fight both the enemy abroad and entrenched racism within their own military. Reports indicate that the decision to pull the panels followed complaints from the Heritage Foundation, which accused the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC) of violating Trump-era directives targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Local Dutch officials and political parties have condemned the removal as “indecent” and “unacceptable,” underscoring the deep respect in the Netherlands for the Black Liberators of Margraten. “When the record of our nation grows inconvenient to those who trade in revisionism, they reach for the eraser instead of the truth,” Congressman Jackson said. “This decision dishonors the very freedoms those Black GIs defended. We must never let their stories be buried a second time.” Congressman Jackson is a proud supporter and signatory of the effort led by Congressman Emanuel Cleaver II (MO-05), in whi… | 1 | 2026-06-12T06:37:16Z | 2026-06-12T06:39:00Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-senator-warner-introduce-bill-help-workers-adapt-ai | Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Senator Warner Introduce Bill to Help Workers Adapt to AI-Driven Economy | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Investing in American Workers Act, legislation to help workers gain the skills they need to succeed as artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and rapid technological change reshape the economy. The Investing in American Workers Act would modernize the tax code to encourage employers to invest in workforce training tied to recognized postsecondary credentials, particularly for lower- and moderate-income workers, so employees can adapt to new technologies, transition into emerging roles, and share in the gains of a rapidly evolving economy. “Businesses across the country are still struggling to find workers with the training needed for today’s jobs, and workers need better access to affordable, employer-supported opportunities to build new skills,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “This legislation expands access to high-quality training programs that help workers move into good, stable careers while strengthening the competitiveness of our businesses and growing the middle class. If we want the United States to remain the world’s economic leader, we must invest in the workers who drive our economy. When people have the skills they need to get ahead, our communities grow stronger and the entire country benefits.” “As artificial intelligence and automation transform nearly every sector of our economy, the question isn’t whether jobs will change – it’s whether workers will be given a fair shot to keep up. If we want the United States to lead in innovation, we must also lead in preparing workers for the jobs of the future,” Sen. Warner said. “Right now, our tax code rewards companies for investing in machines and software, but not nearly enough for investing in people. This bill applies a proven model, the R&D tax credit, to incentivize employers to offer workforce training, so workers can build new skills, businesses can stay competitive, and the benefits of technological change are more widely shared.” As A… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-responds-return-masked-federal-immigration-raids-chicago-area | Krishnamoorthi Responds to the Return of Masked Federal Immigration Raids to Chicago-Area Communities | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today issued the following statement in response to renewed deployments of masked federal agents conducting surprise immigration raids in Chicago-area neighborhoods during the holiday season: “My office is actively monitoring and responding to the renewed deployment of masked federal agents in Chicago-area neighborhoods. Conducting surprise raids during the holidays that chase people through our streets, separate families, and target non-criminal residents is not about public safety. It is about fear and intimidation. I will use every oversight and legislative tool available to confront these abuses, defend due process, and hold federal agencies and their leaders accountable.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/illinois-congressional-republicans-urge-trump-to-reject-madigan-pardon-request | Illinois Congressional Republicans Urge Trump to Reject Madigan Pardon Request | 2025-12-16 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s request for a presidential pardon. The letter from Illinois’ U.S. House Republican delegation reads in part: “We write with a unified message as Republican Members of the United States House of Representatives for the State of Illinois to express our concerns regarding a request for a presidential pardon from former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Illinois families and taxpayers have suffered for decades under entrenched corruption, and a pardon in this case would send a dangerous message that public officials can betray the public trust with impunity. “The bribery and corruption scheme involved the misuse of state resources, including directing public utility contracts and payments to benefit private political allies. This was a deliberate, long-running pattern of abuse of public office. “Granting clemency in this case would not only reward a lifetime of unethical behavior but also embolden other public officials to exploit their offices for personal gain. For these reasons, we respectfully urge you to deny any request for a presidential pardon from Michael Madigan. Denying his request is the best way to ensure Illinois residents know their leaders are held to the highest standards of integrity.” The full letter to President Trump can be read here. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-condemns-antisemitic-terrorist-attack-hanukkah-celebration | Krishnamoorthi Condemns Antisemitic Terrorist Attack at Hanukkah Celebration in Sydney | 2025-12-14 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today released the following statement in response to the deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia: “The antisemitic terrorist attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney is a heartbreaking tragedy and a brutal act of hatred and violence. My heart is with the victims, their families, and all those mourning this devastating loss. This attack reflects a dangerous rise in antisemitic violence worldwide, with Jewish communities increasingly targeted for their faith. Antisemitism must be rejected and confronted wherever it appears. We stand in solidarity with the people of Australia and with Jewish communities across the world.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-condemns-antisemitic-anti-indian-and-racist-graffiti-nyu | Krishnamoorthi Condemns Antisemitic, Anti-Indian, and Racist Graffiti at NYU Library | 2025-12-13 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | SCHAUMBURG, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi released the following statement after reports of antisemitic, anti-Indian, and racist graffiti, including swastikas, inside NYU’s Bern Dibner Library in Brooklyn: “The hateful graffiti discovered at NYU’s Bern Dibner Library, including antisemitic symbols and slurs targeting Indian students and other communities, is deeply disturbing and wholly unacceptable. Acts of hatred and intimidation have no place on our campuses or anywhere in our society. This incident must be fully investigated, and we must remain united in confronting antisemitism, anti-Indian hate, racism, and all forms of bigotry so every student can learn and live free from fear.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-ross-veasey-introduce-resolution-ending-trumps-illegal-tariffs | Krishnamoorthi, Ross, Veasey, Introduce Resolution Ending Trump’s Illegal Tariffs on India | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Marc Veasey (D-TX) introduced a resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s national emergency authorizing tariffs of up to 50 percent on imports from India, helping to restore Congress’s constitutional authority over trade. The resolution follows a bipartisan Senate-passed measure to end Trump’s Brazil tariffs and rein in his abuse of emergency powers to raise duties on imports. The resolution would terminate the national emergency that President Trump invoked to impose sweeping tariffs on Indian goods under the International Emergency Economics Powers Act (IEEPA) and rescind the additional 25 percent “secondary” duties that took effect on August 27th on top of earlier reciprocal tariffs. Together, these measures raised duties on many Indian-origin products to 50 percent. “President Trump’s irresponsible tariff strategy toward India is a counterproductive approach that weakens a critical partnership,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “Instead of advancing American interests or security, these duties disrupt supply chains, harm American workers, and drive up costs for consumers. Ending these damaging tariffs will allow the United States to engage with India to advance our shared economic and security needs.” “North Carolina’s economy is deeply connected to India through trade, investment, and a vibrant Indian American community,” Congresswoman Ross said. “Indian companies have invested over a billion dollars and created thousands of good-paying jobs in our state – especially in the Research Triangle’s life sciences and technology sectors. Meanwhile, North Carolina manufacturers export hundreds of millions of dollars in goods to India each year, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and advanced machinery. When Trump destabilizes this relationship with illegal tariffs, he puts North Carolina jobs, innovation, and our long-term competitiveness at risk.” “India is an important cultural, economic, and strategic partner a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-statement-honor-hanukkah-calls-action-against-antisemitism | Quigley Statement in Honor of Hanukkah, Calls for Action Against Antisemitism | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | quigley | https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in honor of the start of Hanukkah this weekend, and issued a reminder to condemn antisemitism: “This weekend, Jewish families across Chicago, the country, and the world, are celebrating Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights is a time for reflection and celebration – a time to find gratitude for life’s blessings. As we celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people, we must also recognize the struggles the community continues to face. “Last year, anti-Jewish hate crimes rose almost 60 percent. Across the city, we have seen racist flyers, synagogue windows smashed, and schools defaced with hate symbols. Though three percent of Chicago’s residents are Jewish, the community makes up almost 40 percent of hate crime victims. The way to fight antisemitism and prejudice here at home is to identify it, speak out against it, and take action. We must work together to make sure every member of our community feels protected. That requires each of us to show up for our neighbors and reject attempts to divide us. “I am committed to taking steps to fight antisemitism at the federal level. This includes by supporting the Holocaust Education and Antisemitism Lessons (HEAL) Act, which directs the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum to study and report on Holocaust education efforts and the Countering Antisemitism Act, which would take comprehensive action to combat antisemitism in America. “The story of Hanukkah and the Jewish people is one of trial and triumph, throughout history and in the present day. I wish all of my Jewish friends a Chag Sameach!” ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-takano-blumenthal-lead-52-members-congress-investigation-vas-plan | Ramirez, Takano, Blumenthal lead 52 Members of Congress in Investigation into VA’s Plan to Create Database of Non-U.S. Citizens | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC —Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Ranking Member of the Veterans’ Affairs Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, and Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, led 52 members of Congress in opening an investigation into VA’s plans to create a database of all non-U.S. citizens employed by or affiliated with the VA. The members are demanding answers from the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins and U.S. Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem after a spokesperson for the agency confirmed in The Guardian’s report that the data will be shared with immigration enforcement. “The potential of VA data being used by DHS to advance the mass detention and deportation agenda of the Trump Administration will seed fear in noncitizens who perform duties in service to our nation's veterans. This database is yet another obvious attempt by the Trump Administration to stifle political dissent and suppress free speech through baseless threats to immigrants,” wrote the lawmakers. The letter follows a leaked memo revealing that the VA would share the collected data for immigration enforcement purposes. Lawmakers emphasized the damaging consequences the database could have on VA care and benefits. “VA’s approach comes at a time when nationwide healthcare provider shortages are limiting access to care for all Americans, including veterans. Further, VA’s approach also risks serious diplomatic consequences for countries where veterans reside and receive VA care and benefits. Worst of all, the proposed data collection could lead to the unlawful imprisonment or deportation of veterans who served our country and continued their service at VA, but were denied U.S. citizenship following their military service,” the lawmakers continued. VA employs more than 450,000 people and thousands of contractors who provide critical serv… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-announces-new-office-location-dekalb-illinois | Underwood Announces New Office Location in DeKalb, Illinois | 2025-12-12 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | DEKALB – Today, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new office location at 2179 Sycamore Road, #107, DeKalb, Illinois. The office officially opens to the public on Friday, December 12. To celebrate the office’s opening, Underwood will be hosting an Open House for constituents at the DeKalb office in January 2026. “Remaining accessible and listening to the 14th District has always been a top priority, and I’m thrilled to be opening a new community space in DeKalb,” said Underwood. “I invite everyone in our community to visit our new space to learn more about the support and resources my office offers and our work on their behalf.” Information on Underwood’s office locations can be found below and on her website at http://underwood.house.gov/. Underwood and her staff are available for in-person and virtual appointments in her Washington, D.C., DeKalb, and Joliet offices; constituents can call 630-549-2190 and staff will determine whether an appointment is necessary to resolve their issue. District offices are open Monday – Friday from 9am-5pm CT. DeKalb, Illinois Office 2179 Sycamore Road, #107 DeKalb, IL 60115 116 N. Chicago Street, Suite 201 Joliet, IL 60432 Phone: (630) 549-2190 2228 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-2976 ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-statement-on-impeachment-vote | Casten Statement on Impeachment Vote | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2025) — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten released the following statement regarding today’s vote on a motion to table articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump: “Donald Trump should not be president. He has been impeached twice, and the only reason he is president today is because the Senate failed to uphold its duty and convict him after inciting a violent insurrection in an attempt to overthrow American democracy. “Donald Trump has committed innumerable impeachable offenses in his second term. His administration is rife with lawless actions that meet the bar of high crimes and misdemeanors. He should be removed from office, and I by no means condone Republican arguments to the contrary. “But to support an impeachment resolution today would be to put the Senate in a position to once again ignore its duty. It would allow Speaker Johnson to appoint Republican impeachment managers who would turn his Senate trial into an embarrassment to our country. The next attempt to impeach the president must be done only once Congress has taken the necessary steps to secure removal. That is the way forward.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-speaks-support-bill-restore-collective-bargaining | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Speaks in Support of Bill to Restore Collective Bargaining to Federal Workers Before House Passage | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives before passage of the bipartisan Protect America’s Workforce Act. During his remarks, the congressman praised the legislation for restoring collective bargaining rights for certain federal workers, 67 percent of whom had that right stripped from them by an executive order signed by President Trump earlier this year. Congressman Krishnamoorthi emphasized that the right to collective bargaining also protects workers from having to take forced “loyalty pledges” by a president or their political party. “Removing their limited bargaining rights doesn’t improve efficiency; it threatens the integrity of our civil service,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said on the floor. “These rights exist for one essential reason: to shield federal employees from political pressure so they serve the American people, not the agenda of any one President or political party.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-demands-answers-ice-hazardous-chemical-agents-deployed-elgin | Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers From ICE On Hazardous Chemical Agents Deployed in Elgin And Pattern Of Chemical Use Near Illinois Families | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is demanding immediate accountability from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following reports that ICE personnel deployed hazardous chemical agents, including tear gas, and a flash-bang grenade during a December 6 enforcement operation in a residential Elgin neighborhood that sent multiple residents for medical evaluation. In a letter to Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Krishnamoorthi warns that the release of hazardous chemical agents near homes, children, elderly residents, and individuals with respiratory conditions “raises serious concerns about public safety and the safeguards ICE employs to prevent unintended civilian exposure.” He notes that DHS’s own 2023 Use of Force Policy requires all officers to follow constitutional standards, yet ICE’s publicly available guidance “does not detail specific procedures for the deployment of chemical irritants in residential settings” despite the clear risk such deployments pose in densely populated areas. Krishnamoorthi also underscores that the Elgin incident is not isolated, writing that it “appears to be part of a broader pattern of ICE’s use of chemical irritants during enforcement operations, including those conducted under Operation Midway Blitz.” His letter details recent deployments in Chicago neighborhoods, including Old Irving Park and Albany Park, near Funston Elementary School, and at a shopping center where “a toddler should never have to know what a tear-gas canister looks like.” The Congressman states: “Incidents like these, and now the one in Elgin, underscore the urgent need for oversight to ensure that federal enforcement actions do not endanger the safety or trust of the communities they are meant to serve.” To determine whether ICE followed proper safeguards and to ensure future operations do not put families at risk, Krishnamoorthi is demanding answers by December 24, 2025 to the following questions: What public-safety protocols and risk-assessment procedures were followed before chemical i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-votes-no-defense-bill-citing-lack-oversight-politicization | Krishnamoorthi Votes No on Defense Bill Citing Lack of Oversight, Politicization of the Pentagon, and Harmful Policy Riders | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi today released the following statement explaining his vote against final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing the bill’s failure to impose necessary oversight and guardrails on the Trump Administration despite including several bipartisan provisions he advanced to strengthen U.S. competitiveness and national security: “Tonight, I voted to oppose the National Defense Authorization Act. While I am glad that many provisions I advanced to strengthen our competitiveness against the economic and security threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party were included, the final bill failed to provide the oversight and guardrails of the Trump Administration that our national security demands. In the face of this Administration’s escalating military actions in the Caribbean, the use of National Guard forces in our communities, and the dangerous politicization of the Pentagon, Congress cannot look the other way. The bill offers no real constraints on unilateral boat strikes, no checks on Secretary Hegseth’s politicization efforts, and folds in culture-war measures that could undermine servicemembers’ access to essential health care, including IVF treatment . I am also disappointed that language restoring collective-bargaining rights for civilian DOD employees was also removed. For these reasons, I voted no.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-ramirez-takes-first-step-towards-impeachment-dhs-secretary-noem | Congresswoman Ramirez Takes First Step Towards Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem | 2025-12-11 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC— Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) requested that the House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan and Ranking Member Jamie Raskin conduct a complete investigation into the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's unlawful and potentially impeachable actions. “Secretary Noem, you have misused resources appropriated by Congress and engaged in unethical behavior. You have repeatedly made false and misleading statements to Congress and to the press. And you have undermined the separation of powers and disregarded the role of Congress and the Courts. Bottom line: you LIE, act with impunity, reject checks and balances, and ignore Congress and the Courts,” said Ramirez during the hearing. “Your options are limited. You either resign, Trump fires you, or you will be impeached.” “I urge you to reconsider resignation, because I have taken the first step towards your impeachment, and called on the Judiciary Committee to open an investigation into your lawlessness,” added Ramirez, who was the first member of Congress to demand Secretary Noem's resignation, back in April, and personally handed the letter to Noem on May 14. For the full request, CLICK HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2025/12/bost-votes-to-strengthen-national-security-bolster-support-for-troops | BOST VOTES TO STRENGTHEN NATIONAL SECURITY, BOLSTER SUPPORT FOR TROOPS | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted for the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, legislation that strengthens America’s national defense, advances President Trump’s peace through strength agenda, and supports the men and women who serve our nation in uniform. The bill authorizes $900.6 billion for national defense programs, provides a 3.8% pay raise for servicemembers, allocates $6 million for Scott Air Force Base hangar improvements, secures our southern border, and ends the woke policies and DEI mandates that have distracted from military readiness. “Supporting our troops and keeping America safe must always come before politics,” said Bost. “This national defense funding backs President Trump’s peace through strength approach, secures the southern border, reins in wasteful spending, and gets rid of the DEI and woke policies that have no place in our military. It ensures our servicemembers have the resources they need to do their jobs and I’m proud to support legislation that puts our national defense and our troops first.” . The Fiscal Year 2026 NDAA includes: . - $900.6 billion for national defense programs - 3.8% pay raise for all servicemembers - $6 million for Scott Air Force Base hangar improvements - Over $1 billion to combat drug trafficking and support border security operations - Fully funds National Guard and active-duty deployments to assist Border Patrol at the southwest border - Permanently repeals of all Department of War DEI offices, programs, and training . ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/foster-sessions-introduce-bipartisan-bill-requiring-government-agencies-label | Foster, Sessions Introduce Bipartisan Bill Requiring Government Agencies to Label Content Generated with Artificial Intelligence | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Congressmen Bill Foster (D-IL) and Pete Sessions (R-TX) introduced the Responsible and Ethical AI Labeling (REAL) Act, a bipartisan piece of legislation that would require federal agencies and officers to clearly label any content published via official government channels that is generated or manipulated using generative artificial intelligence. Specifically, the bill would require labeling on any AI-generated images or videos published by an agency, or any AI-generated text that is not reviewed by a human prior to publication. “In an age of disinformation, Americans should be able to trust that information coming from official government sources is legitimate and based in reality. With the rapid proliferation of AI-generated content, there must be clear guidelines to ensure those at our federal agencies and in our nation’s highest office are not using AI in a way that could purposefully or inadvertently mislead the American public,” said Congressman Foster. "I’m proud to Co-lead the REAL Act, which brings greater transparency and accountability to the federal government’s use of artificial intelligence. Our bill requires federal agencies and officials to clearly disclose when text, images, audio, or video shared with the public in their official capacity has been generated or manipulated using AI. This legislation protects agencies’ ability to use AI internally while ensuring that anything released publicly is clearly and consistently labeled. It is a commonsense step to maintain trust and strengthen transparency in government communications,” said Congressman Sessions. A copy of the bill can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-uses-oversight-hearing-press-colleagues-extend-aca | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Uses Oversight Hearing to Press Colleagues to Extend ACA Tax Credits and Protect Illinois Families from Rising Costs | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — During today’s joint Oversight Committee hearing on lowering health care costs, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Oversight Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services, pressed his colleagues to take immediate action to prevent steep premium hikes for Illinois families and to block deep Medicaid and ACA cuts that would destabilize hospitals across the state. First, Congressman Krishnamoorthi warned that allowing the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to expire at the end of the year would create an immediate affordability crisis. Without action, half a million Illinoisans will see sharp premium increases, with rural families facing hikes of more than 100 percent. “If we don’t extend these tax credits, in Illinois alone half a million people will see their premiums go from $260 a month to $464 a month—an almost 80 percent increase. Rural families will be hit even harder, with premiums rising by more than 100 percent. People will not stop needing medical care. Safety-net and rural hospitals will pay the price, and communities will be pushed into health care deserts unless we act.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi also highlighted the separate, longer-term threat posed by the Republican so-called “Big Beautiful Bill,” which contains sweeping Medicaid and ACA cuts. Drawing on his visits to Loretto Hospital in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and Franklin Hospital in Benton, he noted that hospital leaders warned the cuts would force program reductions, staff layoffs, and potential service shutdowns. With eleven Illinois hospitals already at risk of closure, these cuts would accelerate an emerging statewide crisis. Finally, Congressman Krishnamoorthi underscored the human stakes of failing to extend the ACA tax credits by sharing the story of Krystle, a mother from central Illinois whose three medically complex children rely on ACA subsidies to access care. “With the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits, she can buy coverage for her three children at $800 a month.… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-supports-fy26-national-defense-authorization-act | LaHood Supports FY26 National Defense Authorization Act | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to fund and support our military, their families, and key national security priorities. "The FY2026 NDAA strengthens our national security, gives the men and women serving our nation the resources they need, and enhances our ability to counter the malign actions of bad actors around the globe," said Rep. LaHood. "With ever-evolving threats and foreign adversaries working every day to undermine the United States, this bill makes certain our military and intelligence community are equipped with the tools they need to handle any threat. I was proud to vote for this bill and I will continue to support the brave servicemembers who safeguard our freedoms." Background: The bill codifies 15 of President Trump's Executive Orders focused on strengthening our military and authorizes $900 billion for national defense to provide our troops with the tools and resources they need to remain the world's premier fighting force. It includes provisions to counter the hostile actions of our adversaries, invest in cutting edge technology to ensure military preparedness, and improve the quality of life for our servicemembers with a 3.8% pay raise and improved benefits for military families. The NDAA also includes the Fiscal Year 2026 Intelligence Authorization Act, which authorizes funds to support our Intelligence Community, broaden Congressional oversight, protect the U.S. from counterintelligence threats, and expedites the Intelligence Community’s adoption and implementation of emerging technologies. Rep. LaHood's Priorities included the FY2026 NDAA: Advanced AI Security Readiness Act Requires the Director of the National Security Agency to develop guidance to protect artificial intelligence (AI) technology from adversaries by engaging with AI developers and leveraging industry expertise to address vulnerabilities and threats. The BIOSECURE Act Prevents U.S. federal funds from supporti… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-durbin-introduce-legislation-improve-medical-device-recall-process | Schakowsky, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Improve the Medical Device Recall Process | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) reintroduced legislation to improve the medical device recall process in order to protect patients. The Medical Device Recall Improvement Act would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to establish an electronic format for medical device recall notifications to streamline communication between device manufacturers, FDA, hospitals, and health care professionals. It also would require manufacturers to include in recall notices information about how the recall could affect patients with medical devices and instruct hospitals and health care professionals to provide that information to patients. The legislation was inspired by Illinois constituents who had shared their personal stories about medical harms and other concerns related to recalled devices. “Americans deserve to know that the medical devices they depend on for their health and wellbeing are safe and effective,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “That’s why I’m proud to work with Senator Dick Durbin on the Medical Device Recall Improvement Act. Our bill ensures that all medical device recall information is sent to the Food and Drug Administration electronically, rather than through physical mail, so providers and patients can receive critical updates faster. With more than 1,000 recalls issued each year affecting millions of devices, timely communication saves lives. This important legislation makes sure patients get the information they need when they need it.” “Millions of Americans rely on a medical device to stay healthy. But if their medical device is recalled, patients have the right to know as soon as possible so that they can understand the risks and consult with their health care provider,” said Senator Dick Durbin. “The Medical Device Recall Improvement Act is an obvious solution to ensure that medical device manufacturers, FDA, and health providers can quickly share up-to-date information with patients.” Specifically, t… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-statement-vote-against-fy26-ndaa | Schakowsky Statement on Vote Against FY26 NDAA | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky released the following statement after voting against final passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (FY26 NDAA): "Today, I once again voted against passage of the Republican’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). While I support several important components of this legislation, I could not in good conscience vote for the bill in its entirety. The FY26 NDAA authorizes over $890 billion in additional Pentagon spending. That is $8 billion more than the Pentagon itself said it needed. Our greatest security threats have no military solutions, and it is time our budget reflects that. We must instead make the investments in health care, education, housing, clean air and water, and public transit that Americans deserve. “Further, this legislation removed House-passed provisions that would lead to In vitro fertilization (IVF) coverage under TRICARE and restore collective bargaining rights to civilian employees. I was also discouraged to see that the bill still discriminates against the transgender community. With this year’s illegal military strikes against innocent boats in the Caribbean, the last thing we need to do is give the Pentagon even more power. "Although I opposed this bill, there were several bright spots, including a 3.8% pay raise for all service members, the repeal of the 1991 and 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF), and a new requirement for military personnel to display the name of the military service they are affiliated with when supporting civilian law enforcement activities in our communities. "Despite these important provisions, this legislation exacerbates an already over-bloated Pentagon budget and funds several defense policies which will not make people any safer. This is why I could not support its final passage." ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases/schneider-bipartisan-legislation-halt-counterfeit-imports-advances-us-house | SCHNEIDER BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HALT COUNTERFEIT IMPORTS ADVANCES IN US HOUSE | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | S001190 | schneider.house.gov | schneider | https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee today advanced bipartisan legislation authored by Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Blake Moore (UT-01) to halt counterfeit and pirated imports into the United States. The bill, H.R. 4930, changes how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can share the packing and shipping information of suspected counterfeit products with key intellectual property rights holders, transportation carriers, and e-commerce platforms. This unanimously bill passed the Ways and Means Committee. “Counterfeit goods undercut American businesses, threaten jobs, and endanger public safety,” said Rep. Schneider. “We need to help CBP disrupt counterfeit trafficking networks and better safeguard our economy and communities. I’m proud that this commonsense legislation – co-authored by my colleague Rep. Blake Moore – has received bipartisan and unanimous support in the Ways and Means Committee. I urge the Speaker to bring it to the floor for a vote.” “The global economy is flush with threats from counterfeiters, IP thieves, and black-market traders," said Rep. Moore "This bill will unlock real-time intelligence sharing between CBP and the private sector that will help shut down these networks and cut off the flow of counterfeit products before they reach American shores. This will safeguard American businesses and protect our citizens from dangerous counterfeit goods. I’m thrilled that this bill has generated strong bipartisan support and unanimously passed through the Ways and Means Committee today." Background: While CBP’s job is to identify counterfeit products at U.S. ports of entry and flag for businesses when they suspect a particular shipment might be counterfeit or pirated, they are currently only allowed to provide limited information about shipments in question. CBP is not permitted to share packing materials (such as the external container in which goods are shipped), images, labels, invoices, or packing slips that identify the product’s country of origin, with key parties such as prope… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://sorensen.house.gov/media/press-releases/house-passes-defense-bill-sorensen-highlights-wins-rock-island-arsenal-and-il | House Passes Defense Bill, Sorensen Highlights Wins for Rock Island Arsenal and IL-17 | 2025-12-10 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Eric Sorensen | S001225 | sorensen.house.gov | sorensen | https://sorensen.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce major victories for the Rock Island Arsenal and communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District in this year’s national defense legislation, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Congressman Sorensen voted to support the defense bill after securing critical provisions to protect jobs at the Rock Island Arsenal, support the 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria, and strengthen Central and Northwestern Illinois. “We must do everything we can to put our servicemembers and military families first. These investments give our neighbors the support they deserve and help safeguard the jobs that drive our local economy,” said Congressman Sorensen. “Improving childcare, protecting the C-130 fleet and investing in the Arsenal all deliver meaningful results for Central and Northwestern Illinois.” Earlier this summer, Sorensen announced a series of major IL-17 victories included in the House-passed NDAA. Those provisions strengthen the Arsenal, support working families, and reinforce our national security. Key wins for IL-17 and the Rock Island Arsenal include: Congressman Sorensen’s Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act, which incentivizes private industry to partner with arsenals by giving preference to public-private partnerships in Army contracting, creating a more predictable, sustained workload to protect and create jobs. The bill bans the Army’s funding to restructure the Rock Island Arsenal’s Army Sustainment Command (ASC) and Joint Munitions Command (JMC), until they provide a plan that includes a timeline and information about any job cuts and the impact to our readiness. Authorizes $50 million for the Rock Island Arsenal’s Child Development Center to consolidate the existing facilities and make upgrades to meet DoD guidelines and safety requirements, ensuring that eligible families at the Rock Island Arsenal have a safe, modern facility for childcare. Authorizes $5 million in design funding for a forging equipment annex at the Rock I… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-sorensen-applaud-passage-of-legislation-to-rename-rockford-post-office-in-honor-of-jay-larson | LaHood, Sorensen Applaud Passage of Legislation to Rename Rockford Post Office in Honor of Jay Larson | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post Office in Rockford in honor of fallen letter carrier Jay Larson. "Over his 25 years as a letter carrier, Jay Larson exemplified the best of our Midwestern values and fully embraced his role as a public servant," said Rep. LaHood. "His work ethic and compassion for others during his time with the United States Postal Service were unmatched. I was proud to co-lead this legislation to rename the Harrison Avenue Post Office with Representative Sorensen to cement Jay's legacy and honor the positive impact he made on the Rockford community. I am grateful to my colleagues in the House of Representatives for supporting this legislation and I look forward to it being signed into law." “Jay Larson remains missed by his neighbors who remember his warm smile and welcoming face as he delivered mail for more than 25 years,” said Rep. Sorensen. “We’re now another step closer to permanently honoring his life, legacy, and years of admirable service to the Rockford community.” Background: Jay Larson tragically lost his life during a stabbing attack in March of 2024 while delivering mail along his route. Larson served the Rockford community as a letter carrier for the Harrison Avenue Post Office for 25 years. Congressmen LaHood and Sorensen originally introduced this legislation in the 118th Congress. They reintroduced the legislation on March 27th, 2025 during the 119th Congress to honor the one year mark of Jay Larson's passing. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-demands-accountability-secretary-noem-concerning-lack-food | Rep. Kelly demands accountability from Secretary Noem concerning lack of food in ICE facilities | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Robin L. Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | robinkelly | https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | CHICAGO – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) led 28 Members of Congress in demanding answers from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem concerning reports of poor-quality food – and in some cases, lack of food and water – provided to immigrants held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcements facilities. Immigration advocates and people who have been detained said they have even gotten sick from spoiled food, experienced hunger, and was given moldy food. These are not the first reports of poor-quality food and hunger in ICE detention facilities. A Government Accountability Office report released in May 2025 noted more than 500 deficiencies related to food service. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-castor-and-matsui-demand-answers-meta-ahead-energy-commerce | Schakowsky, Castor, and Matsui Demand Answers from Meta Ahead of Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Markup, Citing Egregious User Privacy Violations | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Full Text of Letter (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) are demanding answers from Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg regarding the company’s covert use of an Android loophole to track users across the internet, regardless of their explicit privacy choices. The letter comes ahead of this Thursday’s markup in the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee of the Energy & Commerce Committee and underscores the urgent need for Congress to rein in Big Tech’s repeated abuses of Americans’ privacy. The lawmakers are highlighting newly published research showing that Meta exploited developer-only Android features to dismantle core privacy protections and secretly monitor users’ web activity. They warn that Meta continued this practice even when users took every available step to protect their personal information online. “Unbeknownst to Meta’s users, Meta’s new tracking method followed them across the web even if the user tried to keep their browsing private,” wrote the lawmakers. “Even users who had chosen every available safeguard—opting out of cookies, using a VPN, or enabling incognito mode—were still tracked against their will, as Meta continued to listen through these hidden channels.” The Members stress that this conduct reflects a sustained pattern of Meta disregarding user privacy. “This persistent pattern demonstrates that the Meta’s covert tracking we address today is part of a broader corporate strategy, not an isolated lapse,” concluded the lawmakers. The Members are seeking detailed answers about how Meta used this hidden tracking method, what data was collected, and whether the company will permanently delete all information obtained through the exploit. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases/schneider-calls-removal-ben-gvir-israels-security-minister | SCHNEIDER CALLS FOR REMOVAL OF BEN GVIR AS ISRAEL’S SECURITY MINISTER | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | S001190 | schneider.house.gov | schneider | https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLNSHIRE -- Following the release of a Public Defender audit that found widespread torture and abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and co-chair of the Abraham Accords Caucus, condemns conditions cited in the report and calls for the removal of Itamar Ben Gvir as Israel’s National Security Minister: “Israel’s Public Defender’s audit of the country’s prison system documents widespread hunger, untreated medical conditions, extreme overcrowding, and repeated violence against detainees in Israeli detention facilities. These findings are based on direct inspections conducted over two years across dozens of sites and describe conditions that fall well below Israel’s legal standards. The conditions reported are unacceptable for any government and under any circumstances, but especially for a vital U.S. ally that has historically held itself to higher moral standards. “The October 7th invasion by Hamas, and the multi-front war that followed, placed extraordinary demands on the system, but the root of the problems rest clearly with the leadership, specifically Minister of National Security Itamar Ben Gvir. Prison conditions deteriorated sharply under emergency authorities and sustained political direction that removed normal restraints on the system. Oversight mechanisms failed to halt that deterioration. That came as Ben Gvir publicly endorsed harsher treatment of detainees and treated the degradation of prison conditions as an achievement. “Ben Gvir's conduct as National Security Minister has long been detrimental to Israel’s national interests and its international standing. He should never have been given authority over the prison system in the first place, and, given the findings in this audit, he should be removed from office immediately. “The US-Israel relationship is based on shared values and shared interests. This audit is an official warning from within Israel’s own legal system. Failure to act on it threatens to undermin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases/schneider-slams-dangerous-change-child-vaccine-schedule | SCHNEIDER SLAMS DANGEROUS CHANGE TO CHILD VACCINE SCHEDULE | 2025-12-09 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | S001190 | schneider.house.gov | schneider | https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, released the following statement in response to a vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B: “To be clear, today’s stunning, uninformed, and misguided ACIP decision was driven by politics and conspiracy theories, not medical science. It puts our children at risk, and it will have dire consequences for years to come. For more than three decades, the hepatitis B vaccine given at birth has protected countless newborns from a dangerous, lifelong disease. That safeguard is now being dismantled. “The responsibility for this lies squarely with pusillanimous Senate Republicans who allowed Donald Trump to install a conspiracy theorist, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., to run the Department of Health and Human Services. Under his leadership, a once-respected committee that relied on science to guide immunization recommendations has now been stacked with dunderheaded anti-vaccine activists driven by ideology instead of science-backed evidence. “Conspiracy-riddled ideology should be nowhere near vaccine guidance. Congress has a responsibility to act. We must advance legislation that restores scientific integrity to vaccine policymaking and prevents ideological interference in decisions that impact children’s health.” ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-jonathan-l-jackson-trumps-12-billion-farm-aid-band-aid-his-own | Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson: Trump’s $12 Billion Farm Aid Is a Band-Aid for His Own Trade Disaster | 2025-12-08 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Jonathan L. Jackson | J000309 | jonathanjackson.house.gov | jonathanjackson | https://jonathanjackson.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 8, 2025 Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson: Trump’s $12 Billion Farm Aid Is a Band-Aid for His Own Trade Disaster Chicago, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-01), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s new $12 billion aid package for farmers: “President Trump is trying to paper over a crisis of his own making. His chaotic trade war and tariff policies have driven down prices, destabilized export markets, and left Illinois corn and soybean farmers holding the bag. A one-time $12 billion payout is not a strategy; it is a band-aid meant to cover up years of damage.” Illinois’ agriculture export economy is central to the state’s prosperity, with corn and soybeans as cornerstone crops. Retaliatory tariffs and trade uncertainty have pushed soybean prices toward or below break-even levels and eroded key markets that Illinois farmers spent decades building, particularly in China and Mexico. These market losses come on top of rising input costs for machinery, fertilizer, and fuel, squeezing already thin margins for family farmers. “Farmers do not want to be used as pawns in a trade war,” Jackson continued. “They want stable markets, predictable policy, and a level playing field. This bailout does nothing to restore lost export relationships or protect rural communities from long-term decline. Once Brazil and Argentina capture those markets, it can take years to win them back, if ever. “Congressman Jackson is calling for de-escalation of trade conflicts, restoration and expansion of market access, and a durable farm safety net that supports producers without forcing them into crisis dependence on ad hoc bailouts. | 1 | 2026-06-10T06:36:00Z | 2026-06-10T06:37:32Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-demands-accountability-after-ice-operation-elgin-ends-crash-and | Krishnamoorthi Demands Accountability After ICE Operation in Elgin Ends in Crash and Sends Residents for Medical Treatment from Chemical Exposure | 2025-12-07 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | ELGIN, IL — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on reports that an ICE operation yesterday in Elgin, within his district, resulted in a vehicle crash and the deployment of chemical irritants that exposed nearby residents — including at least one young child — to harmful agents: “I am outraged that a brazen ICE operation in Elgin resulted in a car crash and the deployment of chemical irritants that left multiple people needing medical treatment. Spraying tear gas in a residential neighborhood is an unacceptable danger to the community, no matter the circumstances. ICE and DHS must immediately explain how this operation was carried out, why chemical agents were used, and what accountability will follow.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://davis.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-danny-k-davis-recognized-most-effective-democratic-house-member | Congressman Danny K. Davis Recognized as the Most Effective Democratic House Member on Welfare Policy by the Center for Effective Lawmaking | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Danny K. Davis | D000096 | davis.house.gov | davis | https://davis.house.gov/media | scraper | Chicago, Il — Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07) has been named the most effective Democratic lawmaker in the U.S. House of Representatives on Welfare policy for the 118th Congress, according to the newly released Interest & Legislative Effectiveness Scores from the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL). CEL’s comprehensive analysis ranks Members of Congress based on their ability to advance substantive, meaningful legislation. Congressman Davis earned the top ranking among all House Democrats in the Welfare policy arena—an area in which he has long been a national leader, championing legislation to strengthen social safety-net programs, reduce poverty, support children and families, expand access to healthcare, and promote economic mobility. “I have spent my entire career fighting to ensure every person, no matter their circumstance, has access to opportunity, dignity, and the basic supports needed to thrive,” said Congressman Danny K. Davis. “This recognition reflects the work of my staff, my colleagues in Congress, and the advocates and organizations on the ground in Chicago and across the nation who push us to keep expanding justice. Our communities deserve effective representation, and I will continue legislating with urgency and purpose.” Davis has consistently been one of Congress’ most active lawmakers on issues central to working families and vulnerable populations, authoring and advancing legislation on child welfare, foster care, reentry, nutrition programs, childcare access, and family economic stability. | 1 | 2026-05-01T06:06:26Z | 2026-05-01T06:08:22Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-foster-donates-paycheck-shutdown-northern-illinois-food-bank | Rep. Foster Donates Paycheck from Shutdown to Northern Illinois Food Bank | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Geneva, IL — Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) fulfilled his pledge and donated the salary he received during the government shutdown to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. During the Republican shutdowns in 2013 and 2019, Rep. Foster also donated his pay to the food bank. “Even before the government shutdown, increasing grocery costs and Republican cuts to SNAP have left too many families in Illinois struggling to put food on the table. During the shutdown, Trump did everything he could to avoid fully funding SNAP and leave families without their food assistance. Now, Trump’s USDA is threatening to withhold SNAP funding from Democratic-led states if they don’t hand over SNAP recipients’ personal information. “While uncertainty over SNAP funding still remains, I’m happy to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank. They have been an invaluable resource to those in our community struggling with hunger and food insecurity, and I’m committed to doing everything I can in Congress to support their work by pushing back against SNAP cuts and fighting for a more affordable future,” said Rep. Foster. Earlier this year, Republicans passed a budget bill that put 360,000 people in Illinois at risk of losing their SNAP benefits—the largest cut to food assistance in U.S. history. The Northern Illinois Food Bank is a non-profit organization focused on providing food to those in need across northern Illinois. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-urges-supreme-court-defend-birthright-citizenship-justices-take | Krishnamoorthi Urges Supreme Court to Defend Birthright Citizenship as Justices Take Up Trump Challenge | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement after the Supreme Court agreed to hear President Trump’s challenge to the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of birthright citizenship: “President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship is not only unconstitutional — it strikes at the values that have guided us since the Civil War. For more than 150 years, our courts have read the 14th Amendment’s command plainly: every child born on American soil arrives with an equal claim to the rights of citizenship. That guarantee has anchored the futures of generations of children who began life here not only with the rights of citizenship from their first breath, but with the chance to build the future their parents dreamed could be possible in America — American children whose futures should not hinge on shifting politics or prejudice. No president can override that constitutional promise or dim the welcoming light it has cast across our history. The Supreme Court must reaffirm what the Constitution makes unmistakably clear: citizenship belongs to every child born in the United States.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-introduces-strong-farms-strong-future-act-help-farmers-fight-climate | Underwood Introduces Strong Farms, Strong Future Act to Help Farmers Fight Climate Change, Cover Higher Costs | 2025-12-05 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Representative Lauren Underwood introduced the Strong Farms, Strong Future Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA). The legislation will update and strengthen U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs dedicated to fighting climate change and building resilient local agriculture systems. The legislation also makes sure farmers receive inflation-adjusted payments for implementing and strengthening climate practices on their farms. “While Illinois farmers face the dual challenges of rising costs and a changing climate, this bipartisan legislation will make it easier for them to do what they do best: keep food on our tables and drive the economy of our entire nation,” Underwood said. “The Strong Farms, Strong Future Act will make sure that farmers are paid more as costs go up, and it gives them flexibility and strong incentives to fight the climate crisis here in our community.” “Our farmers feed the nation and power our economy. They’re stewards of the land and are at the heart of what makes Iowa great,” said Rep. Zach Nunn. “This bill gives farmers the tools and flexibility they need to protect their soil, boost productivity, and keep Iowa’s land strong for the next generation. It’s a commonsense, market-based approach that rewards conservation and family farming.” The Strong Farms, Strong Future Act builds on Underwood’s Farmers Fighting Change Act, which was signed into law in the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022, and will: Provide inflation adjusted payments to farmers fighting climate change Pay farmers for activities like resource-conserving crop rotations, advanced grazing management, and perennial production systems. Payments are adjusted over time to reflect rising costs associated with planning, materials, and labor. Update and strengthen USDA’s Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Update the contract renewal process for farmers participating in the Conservation Stewardship Program(CSP). Allow farmers who adopt or improve effective conservation operations to b… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-mcclellan-durbin-introduce-legislation-to-mitigate-negative-impacts-of-natural-gas-pipelines | Casten, McClellan, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Mitigate Negative Impacts of Natural Gas Pipelines | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025, legislation to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to assess and mitigate the impacts that natural gas pipelines approved by FERC under the Natural Gas Act (NGA) will have on climate change and Environmental Justice communities. “For too long, we have placed the interests of energy producers above all else in setting our energy policy, including when deciding whether to permit a new natural gas pipeline,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “It’s past time we put the national interest first. I’m proud to introduce this legislation that would require FERC to consider the potential impacts on climate change, Environmental Justice communities, energy affordability, and reliability before approving a new natural gas pipeline.” “As we work to meet our growing energy demands with new technologies, we must consider the long-term impacts of those projects on surrounding communities and our environment,” said Congresswoman McClellan. “Too often, natural gas pipelines jeopardize the health and well-being of vulnerable communities, especially low-income communities and communities of color. The FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act implements common-sense requirements to ensure FERC identifies and considers the wide-ranging potential impacts of these projects. This bill represents another important step in our efforts to improve energy affordability and advance environmental justice.” “Across the country, we are seeing rising temperatures and more frequent natural disasters—a clear sign that we are facing a serious climate crisis. If we hope to mitigate this crisis and protect our most vulnerable communities, we must evaluate the climate impacts of new natural gas pipelines before we build them,” Sen. Durbin said. “Enacting the FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Pol… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-renews-call-defense-secretary-hegseths-resignation | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Renews Call for Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Resignation After Inspector General Report on His Sharing of Military Operation Plans in an Unsecured Group Chat | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following statement regarding the Department of Defense Inspector General’s report on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of a Signal thread to share detailed plans for an impending United States military strike on Houthi terrorists in Yemen: “The Inspector General’s findings reveal conduct by Secretary Hegseth that constitutes an extraordinary breach of duty. The report confirms he transmitted nonpublic, time-sensitive operational details—including the number and strike times of U.S. aircraft entering hostile territory—over an unapproved, unsecure group chat just hours before those missions. Any junior officer who disclosed SECRET-level information on a personal phone would face immediate discipline. Instead, the Secretary tried to justify his actions by selectively ‘declassifying’ strike details for convenience and then refused to cooperate with investigators. Our servicemembers entrust their leaders with decisions that can mean the difference between life and death. Even in redacted form, this report makes clear these violations recklessly placed operations—and American lives—in jeopardy. Secretary Hegseth should resign.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/12/lahood-s-nchez-reintroduce-roth-ira-rollover-legislation-to-bolster-retirement-security | LaHood, Sánchez Reintroduce Roth IRA Rollover Legislation to Bolster Retirement Security | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), reintroduced the Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will allow retirement savers to roll over their Roth IRA savings into a Roth account within a workplace retirement plan. "Building retirement security is critical to the wellbeing of American families and the long-term strength of our economy," said Congressman LaHood. "Our bipartisan bill will allow for the consolidation of assets, reduce duplicative fees, simplify retirement savings, and help families across the country better plan for their future. Congress must continue to remove unnecessary barriers and find solutions that help American workers build for a comfortable retirement. I am proud to join my Ways and Means colleague, Representative Sanchez, and Senators Barrasso and Bennet on this commonsense legislation." “Millions of Americans rely on Roth IRAs to help prepare for retirement. As more people use these accounts, we need to make it easier for workers to move their savings into the Roth options offered through their jobs,” said Congresswoman Sánchez. “I’m grateful to work with Congressman LaHood and Senators Barrasso and Bennet on this bipartisan, bicameral effort to give people a simple way to roll over their savings to build a stronger foundation for retirement.” “Retirement savings belong to the workers who earn them, and those savings should follow them throughout their careers,” said Senator Barrasso. “The Retirement Rollover Flexibility Act creates new options for workers to bring retirement savings with them when changing jobs. This commonsense reform will strengthen retirement security and help Wyoming families build stronger financial futures.” “Workers shouldn’t lose track of their retirement savings just because they change jobs,” said Senator Bennet. “Right now, outdated rules prevent Roth retirement accounts from moving with workers the… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-pressley-tokuda-lead-call-recognize-interconnectedness-between | Ramirez, Pressley, Tokuda Lead Call to Recognize Interconnectedness Between Immigrant Justice and Reproductive Justice | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC— Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Founder and co-chair of the Congressional Global Migration Caucus, Congresswoman Ayana Pressley (MA-07), Co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Vice-chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, led 31 members of Congress in the introduction of a resolution recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together. The resolution condemns immigration enforcement policies and practices like immigration detention that lead to coerced or denied reproductive health care, including sterilization, abortion, and contraception. “The story of my mom– a woman who crossed the border pregnant with me– reminds me that migration and reproductive healthcare are inextricably tied. Despite people traveling miles in the hope of a better life, immigration status, financial conditions, and dehumanizing treatment create significant barriers to care,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “I’m proud to introduce this resolution alongside my colleagues because reproductive justice is a human right and immigrant justice demands the dismantling of systems that criminalize migration, tear apart families, and deny immigrants access to health care and full personhood.” "This hostile Administration seeks to sow fear and chaos in our communities, criminalize migration, and traumatize our immigrant neighbors—including denying them access to essential reproductive healthcare," said Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus. "The fight for immigration justice and reproductive justice are inextricably intertwined. Pregnant women are being detained without necessary medical care. Their opportunity to raise families is further limited by the unlawful threat of deportation and family separation. Our resolution affirms these truths. No body should be policed, and everyone should be met with the humanity and dignity they deserve—which is why I'm proud to introduce this… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-introduces-bipartisan-legislation-require-baby-changing-stations-0 | Underwood Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Require Baby Changing Stations in Community Health Centers | 2025-12-04 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Lauren Underwood introduced the Baby Changing in Health Centers Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ-02). The Baby Changing in Health Centers Act would require federally qualified community health centers to provide safe, accessible baby changing tables in public restrooms. The legislation builds on the bipartisan success of Underwood’s Baby Changing on Board Act, which passed the House earlier this year. Since the first Community Health Centers opened in 1965, the federally supported health center system has provided affordable health care to millions of people. But despite that extensive network of care, many facilities lack adequate baby-changing stations, leaving families without necessary amenities to care for their kids. “Every parent or caregiver who walks into a community health center should know that they’ll have a clean, accessible, and safe environment to take care of their kids,” said Rep. Underwood. “Our common-sense, bipartisan legislation is a practical and necessary step to make sure families have access to the amenities they need.” “Our federally qualified health centers are there to help families, and parents should have what they need when they walk through the door,” said Rep. Van Drew. “Having a safe, clean place to change a baby should not be an afterthought. It is something every parent expects and deserves. I am proud to be a colead in this important effort.” The Baby Changing in Health Centers Act requires the installation of baby-changing tables in public-facing restrooms and the posting of clear signage indicating their location. The legislation also provides $5 million to assist facilities with upgrades. The Baby Changing in Health Centers Act is endorsed by MomsRising. ### | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-foster-takano-introduce-resolution-establish-national-3d-printing-day | Reps. Foster, Takano Introduce Resolution to Establish National 3D Printing Day | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced a House resolution to establish December 3 as National 3D Printing Day. "3D printing has spurred cheaper, quicker, and more efficient production in everything from biotechnology to food production and advanced manufacturing. 3D printing technology provides small businesses and entrepreneurs in Illinois and across the country with state-of-the-art tools to bring new products to life and remain at the forefront of innovation," said Rep. Foster. "At a time when technology is rapidly evolving and people are growing more innovative, I'm joining my colleague, Rep. Bill Foster, in introducing a resolution to designate December 3 as National 3D Printing Day. I hope that together, we can celebrate the advancements that 3D printing has enabled us to make and draw attention to the untapped power of this technology. We have the ability to positively impact countless industries, businesses, and organizations, and I am glad to be part of this effort," said Rep. Takano. By enabling rapid production of previously impossible, innovative products, 3D printing has the potential to create thousands of new businesses in the U.S. and give domestic companies an edge in global markets. The Department of Energy estimates that 3D printing can save 50 percent of energy use compared to more traditional manufacturing processes. Foster and Takano introduced this resolution to honor innovative technologies, such as 3D printing, that have the potential to strengthen manufacturing in the United States. Text of the resolution is available here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-greater-support-womens-health | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls for Greater Support for Women's Health | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) released the following statement on the need to increase funding and support for women's health care: “Increasing funding and breaking down barriers to women’s health care has never been more critical. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would slash funding for Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, stripping coverage from millions of Americans and over 500,000 Illinoisans, pushing rural hospitals to the edge of collapse and reducing women’s access to critical healthcare. I am committed to fighting every attempt to roll back essential care and to ensuring that women can access the services they need, no matter where they live.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-demands-immediate-dhs-action-after-ice-blocks | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Immediate DHS Action After ICE Blocks Detainees from Accessing Federally Required Privacy Forms | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem raising alarms over what he describes as persistent, systemic failures by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel to provide detainees with access to Privacy Release Form 60-001, the federally required document that allows Members of Congress to lawfully obtain information about individual detainee cases and intervene when rights violations or urgent safety issues arise. Without this form, detainees cannot authorize congressional inquiries, and Congress cannot perform even the most basic oversight functions mandated under federal law. In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi details repeated reports from attorneys, families, and advocates that detainees are either denied access to the form entirely or that completed forms “are never transmitted to the proper channels.” He cites ICE’s own Congressional Relations Office, which advised that detainees should be able to obtain the form by phone or written request, avenues that, in practice, “do not function,” according to the congressman. Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote that this breakdown has produced what he described as a manufactured catch-22: ICE refuses to share information with Congress without a signed privacy waiver, while simultaneously refusing to provide detainees the very form required to authorize the release. This, he notes, unlawfully obstructs detainees’ rights and “prevents Congress from conducting even basic oversight.” The letter underscores that federal law, including the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Judicial Redress Act of 2015, presumes detainees have meaningful access to the required privacy form. The congressman argues denying that access effectively blocks lawful oversight and undermines the department’s own stated procedures. Congressman Krishnamoorthi calls on DHS to take immediate corrective action, including: Ensuring all ICE detention facilities provide Privacy Release Form 60-001 to any detainee … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-joins-bipartisan-push-lower-drug-costs-and-expand | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Bipartisan Push to Lower Drug Costs and Expand Access to Care for Seniors, Veterans, and Servicemembers | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (R-VA) to introduce the Increasing Medication Access for Seniors Act of 2025, legislation that will lower the costs of prescription drugs and improve health care access for seniors and military families. The legislation helps Medicare beneficiaries better access the new Medicare Prescription Payment Plan, which allows seniors to spread high annual drug costs over 12 months interest-free. While the program began in January 2025, very few seniors are aware of it, and fewer than 0.05 percent have enrolled, even though many would benefit from lower upfront costs. “I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan effort to ensure seniors can actually access the Medicare prescription drug payment options already available to them," Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. "Too many older Americans on fixed incomes don’t know they can spread high drug costs over the year, interest-free. By improving data and outreach, this bill will help more seniors take advantage of a benefit that can make their medications more affordable." This legislation was endorsed by Genetic Alliance, PXE International, Lupus and Allied Diseases Association, Inc., Arthritis Foundation, HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, Neuropathy Action Foundation, PAN Foundation, Triage Cancer, Organic Acidemia Association, Lupus Foundation of America, Alpha-1 Foundation, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP), and Alliance for Aging Research. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-moves-subpoena-bovino-unlawful-military-tactics-lies-chicago | Ramirez Moves to Subpoena Bovino for Unlawful Military Tactics, Lies in Chicago | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | December 3, 2025 Congresswoman Ramirez also called for the resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem Washington, DC—Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) motioned to subpoena Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino to answer questions before the House Committee on Homeland Security. Ramirez’s motion follows Bovino’s lawless campaign of terror in Chicago. Bovino and CBP agents used riot control weapons at least 49 times across 18 incidents since October 1, violated court injunctions and agency rules, and lied to the court about incidents where civilians' lives were endangered. During the Committee hearing, Congresswoman Ramirez also, again, submitted for the record her demand that Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem resign. Ramirez first demanded her resignation in April 2025. After Republicans delayed the vote for 40 minutes, they tabled the motion, demonstrating their complicity with the unlawful and unaccountable actions of Trump’s DHS. “If Noem and Bovino have nothing to hide and are acting within the confines of the law, they should be able to come to the Committee and testify,” added Congresswoman Ramirez. For the full video of the Congresswoman’s remarks and motion to subpoena, CLICK HERE. Full remarks as prepared for delivery: Today’s hearing should be titled, “When Badges Become Shields: How DHS agents’ violations of our rights fuel distrust and danger.” To suggest that DHS’s agents are professional law enforcement officers - bound by the same oversight and accountability - is ridiculous. Law enforcement officers go through vetting before training. New ICE recruits are irresponsibly being accelerated from vetting to training, and only dismissed if DHS finds out about and retroactively acts on information about failed drug tests, criminal backgrounds, or other requirements. Law enforcement officers are required to wear badges, show their faces, and identify themselves. DHS’s agents use anonymity to terrorize our communities and violate our rights. There are mechanisms for … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases/schakowsky-mccaul-colleagues-introduce-bipartisan-resolution-condemning | Schakowsky, McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Persecution of Iranian Baha’i | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Janice D. Schakowsky | S001145 | schakowsky.house.gov | schakowsky | https://schakowsky.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) led 20 House colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran’s government for persecuting members of the Baha’i faith. The Iranian Baha’i community is the largest religious minority in Iran with a membership of more than 300,000 people. "The Iranian government’s relentless assault on its Baha’i minority is an outrage that demands immediate action,” said Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky. “We have updated the bipartisan resolution, which passed the House of Representatives last Congress, to send an even stronger, more unified message from the United States to the government of Iran condemning its grave human rights abuses. The United States and our allies must use every diplomatic tool available to hold Iran accountable and put a stop to this hate-fueled campaign once and for all.” “The Iranian regime’s assault on the peaceful Baha'i community is abhorrent and must be condemned by leaders across the free world,” said Congressman Michael McCaul. “Through this resolution, the United States Congress is sending a clear message that we stand with the Baha’i community and will not tolerate Iran’s efforts to silence, intimidate, and persecute members of the Baha’i faith.” Unlike some other religious minorities such as Christians, Jews, and Zoroastrians, Iran's Baha'is have never been recognized by their government and are often persecuted by the Iranian regime. The regime often seizes personal property, denies Baha'i access to education and employment opportunities, and detains or imprisons Baha'is based solely on their religious beliefs. The Iranian government’s reprehensible persecution of its Baha’i minority is a continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. In addition to denouncing the Iranian government’s oppression of the Baha’i community, this resolution calls on Iran to immediately release impris… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-booker-britt-and-fitzpatrick-introduce-bipartisan-nih-improve-act | Underwood, Booker, Britt, and Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan NIH Improve Act to Codify Funding for Maternal Care & Mortality Research | 2025-12-03 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Representatives Lauren Underwood and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), together with Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.), reintroduced the NIH IMPROVE Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure consistent funding for research on maternal care and mortality. In 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) launched the Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative. The IMPROVE Initiative supports research to reduce preventable causes of maternal deaths and improve health care for women before, during, and after pregnancy. However, this critical research program lacks a sustained funding source, threatening research outcomes and conclusions. The NIH IMPROVE Act would authorize consistent funding for this existing program for the next seven years, providing NIH the support and resources to pursue research into the root causes of America’s maternal mortality crisis. “Six years ago, we worked with the National Institutes of Health to start the IMPROVE Initiative to make smart investments in comprehensive research and evidence-based solutions that save moms’ lives and advance birth equity,” said Representative Lauren Underwood. “Since 2019, IMPROVE has invested more than $200 million in life-saving research that will help end our nation’s maternal health crisis. Our bipartisan NIH IMPROVE Act will advance maternal health research by permanently authorizing funding for IMPROVE, making sure that NIH can continue this critical work.” “Far too many maternal deaths in America are preventable, and addressing that reality demands research that is stable, long-term, and grounded in measurable outcomes. The NIH IMPROVE Act locks in the dedicated funding NIH’s maternal health portfolio needs to track outcomes over time, evaluate what works in high-risk settings, and direct resources to the communities facing the greatest challenges,” said Representative Brian Fitzpatrick. “This bipartisan legislation strengthens a proven NIH initiative and ensures that moth… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-applauds-oversight-committees-bipartisan-approval | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Oversight Committee’s Bipartisan Approval of Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act, Urges House to Bring Bill to Floor | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This afternoon, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted to approve Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-IL) bipartisan Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act. The committee’s passage sets up a full vote by the full House in the coming weeks. “Today’s bipartisan vote is an important step toward tearing down the ‘paper ceiling’ that has kept too many hardworking Americans—especially workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs)—from competing for federal contracting opportunities,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “By ensuring agencies evaluate contractors based on demonstrated skills rather than outdated degree requirements, we can open more doors for STARs, strengthen our federal workforce, and make better use of taxpayer dollars. I urge House leadership to bring this bill to the floor without delay.” The Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act requires federal agencies to justify any minimum education or experience requirements included in contract solicitations, helping ensure that applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the work rather than on credentials that may not reflect actual competence. The bill builds on ongoing federal efforts to expand skills-based hiring, increase competition, and remove unnecessary barriers across the federal workforce. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-warns-dhs-ice-operations-reportedly-undermined-fema | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Warns DHS that ICE Operations Reportedly Undermined FEMA Flood-Relief Work in Illinois | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today raised serious concerns about reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations interfered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s disaster-assessment work in flood-damaged neighborhoods across the Chicago area. In a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Congressman Krishnamoorthi detailed how ICE deployments allegedly overlapped with FEMA field teams, hindering the federal government’s ability to evaluate storm damage after widespread flooding in Cook County earlier this year. “Severe storms swept through Cook County and other parts of Illinois, unleashing torrential rainfall, destructive winds, and flash flooding that devastated homes and businesses,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote in the letter. “Flood survivors are coping with health hazards, including mold and contamination from sewage backup—conditions that can lead to respiratory problems for children and older adults.” The congressman also explained FEMA’s efforts after the denial of federal disaster assistance, writing “FEMA personnel began conducting field surveys to document the extent of the damage and assess unmet needs. FEMA had notified DHS in advance that its survey teams would be operating in specific areas and that ICE should not deploy in those same locations to avoid compromising FEMA’s mission.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi went on to add, “Residents and local officials reported a visible ICE presence in the very neighborhoods where FEMA teams were on the ground, surveying sites, and questioning individuals. This reckless overlap not only jeopardized the safety of FEMA employees but also made it virtually impossible for them to carry out their duties. Families who had lost everything hesitated to seek help, fearing that a knock from a FEMA inspector could be a pretext for detention. FEMA staff reportedly suspended their fieldwork after concluding that ICE’s proximity had rendered their mission unsafe and unworkable.” Calling the situation … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/oversight-committee-advances-congressman-krishnamoorthi-bill-rename-palatine | Oversight Committee Advances Congressman Krishnamoorthi Bill to Rename Palatine Post Office for World War II ‘Ghost Army’ Hero Bernie Bluestein | 2025-12-02 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – This afternoon, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform voted to pass Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi’s (D-IL) legislation to rename the Post Office at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine as the Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building. The committee’s passage sets up a full vote by the full House in the coming weeks. “I’m grateful the Oversight Committee advanced my bipartisan bill honoring Bernie Bluestein, and I urge the full House to bring it to a vote quickly,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “The Ghost Army helped misdirect enemy forces, protect American troops, secure key Allied victories, and free Europe from the grip of fascism. Renaming the Palatine Post Office in Mr. Bluestein’s honor ensures our community recognizes a hero who embodies the very best of the Greatest Generation, Illinois, and our nation.” Bernard “Bernie” Bluestein is one of only a handful of surviving members of the U.S. Army’s top-secret Ghost Army, a World War II deception unit that used inflatable tanks, fake insignia, dummy convoys, and sonic operations to mislead German forces and save American lives. Serving in the 603rd Camouflage Engineer Battalion, he created false unit markings, contributed to visual ruses impersonating entire divisions, and took part in missions that stretched German defenses across France and aided the Allied push toward the Rhine. His service, kept classified for more than 50 years, was recognized with the Congressional Gold Medal in 2024. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/bipartisan-casten-bill-to-support-entrepreneurs-and-small-businesses-passes-house | Bipartisan Casten Bill to Support Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Passes House | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. (December 1, 2025) — Today, the Developing and Empowering our Aspiring Leaders (DEAL) Act, bipartisan legislation led by Reps. Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Ann Wagner (R-MO-02) that supports innovation, entrepreneurship, and capital formation, passed the U.S. House of Representatives. “Congress must do more to support growth in the start-up economy and ensure capital reaches the communities and innovators who need it most,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “The DEAL Act does just that. I’m proud to co-lead this bill with Rep. Wagner and am thrilled to see it pass the House.” Venture capital is driving innovation in Illinois and helping local startups thrive. Between 2019 and 2023, more than 1,900 Illinois-based startups received over $26 billion in support from the venture capital community, creating hundreds of thousands of jobs. In 2023, venture capital funds invested over $66 million in small businesses in Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District. A broad range of Illinois-based pension funds, university endowments, and nonprofits benefit from these investments in high-growth companies. The DEAL Act will help venture capital fund managers in Illinois and the Midwest continue to grow and invest in more innovative startups in their local and regional economies. The DEAL Act modernizes venture capital fund rules and enhances flexibility while maintaining a strong focus on direct investment in startups. Specifically, it directs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to revise rules governing venture capital fund qualifications. Within 180 days of enactment, the SEC must: Broaden the definition of a “qualifying investment” to include: Equity securities from qualifying portfolio companies, whether acquired directly or in secondary acquisitions. Investments in other venture capital funds. Revise eligibility requirements for venture capital fund status to mandate: At least 51% of a fund’s commitments be invested directly in portfolio companies. Up to 49% of its commitments may consist of shares acquir… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/krishnamoorthi-and-ramirez-lead-12-house-members-demanding-answers-trump | Krishnamoorthi and Ramirez Lead 12 House Members in Demanding Answers on Trump Administration Plan That Risks Housing for Tens of Thousands of Veterans | 2025-12-01 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Last week, Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (D-IL) led 12 House Members in urging the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to explain a Trump Administration budget proposal that could destabilize core housing assistance programs that veterans rely on nationwide. In a letter dated Tuesday, November 25, the lawmakers write that they are “deeply concerned about the creation of a new program titled Bridging Rental Assistance for Veteran Empowerment (BRAVE) in the fiscal year (FY) 2026 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) budget proposal.” They note that “according to President Trump’s FY 2026 Budget Request, BRAVE seemingly requires the reallocation of all resources from the Housing and Urban Development VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program – a total of $1.1 billion in discretionary resources.” The Members warn that “the reallocation of federal funding from HUD-VASH to BRAVE threatens to destabilize a proven housing assistance program and puts more than 112,000 VASH vouchers dedicated to veterans at risk.” They emphasize that HUD-VASH is a long-established partnership between HUD and the VA that “combines rental assistance with case management and supportive services in order to help homeless veterans and their families obtain permanent housing and access the health care, mental health treatment, and other supports necessary to help them improve their quality of life and maintain housing over time,” and that “HUD-VASH has served more than 175,000 veterans since 2008.” The lawmakers argue that dismantling HUD-VASH to create a new, undefined program is unjustifiable: “Reallocating resources from HUD-VASH in order to establish a vague and ill-defined program is reckless and irresponsible. HUD-VASH is a long-standing housing assistance program which has been vital to our nation’s most vulnerable veterans for decades.” They also warn that, despite its massive implications, “the VA FY 2026 budget request devotes only 10 lines to describing… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-reintroduces-hire-act-bolster-us-competitiveness | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces the HIRE Act To Bolster U.S. Competitiveness by Expanding High-Skilled Immigration and Investing in STEM Education | 2025-11-26 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) announced the reintroduction of the High-Skilled Immigration Reform for Employment (HIRE) Act, legislation designed to strengthen America’s long-term economic and technological competitiveness. The bill takes a dual-track approach: expanding access to high-skilled talent from around the world while increasing federal investments in American STEM education to grow the domestic workforce. The HIRE Act would double the number of H-1B visas available each year—from 65,000 to 130,000— to ensure U.S. employers, including those in critical and emerging technology sectors, can recruit the specialized talent needed to fill persistent workforce shortages. At the same time, the bill directs new funding to bolster elementary and secondary school science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs, helping close the skills gap that continues to limit U.S. economic growth. “To build the jobs and industries of tomorrow, America must stay at the forefront of innovation by strengthening our own workforce while continuing to welcome top talent from around the globe,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “The HIRE Act advances both goals by boosting STEM education in our elementary and secondary schools and by expanding the annual supply of H-1B visas from 65,000 to 130,000. By growing our domestic talent pipeline and ensuring employers can recruit the skilled workers they need, we can create good-paying jobs and secure America’s leadership in the technologies of the future.” The legislation is supported by ITServe Alliance, the nation’s largest association of IT services organizations. “The HIRE Act is an important step toward modernizing our high-skilled immigration system and ensuring that talented professionals can continue to contribute to America’s innovation economy,” Raghu Chittimalla, Governing Board Chair of ITServe Alliance, said. “Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s leadership reflects a deep understanding of how small and mid-sized IT companies drive job creati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2025/11/lahood-panetta-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-simplify-retirement-options-for-seniors | LaHood, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Retirement Options for Seniors | 2025-11-26 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, alongside his Ways and Means colleague Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). This legislation works to remove barriers and provide individuals with clearer guidance and more flexibility while planning for retirement. "Hardworking Americans planning for retirement shouldn’t have to face extraneous complications that create uncertainty about their financial future," said Rep. LaHood. "Providing more flexibility and a better guidance during the process will help ensure Americans can properly prepare for retirement and feel confident in their decisions. I am proud to lead this bipartisan effort with Representative Panetta to help eliminate needless hurdles and reduce the confusion surrounding retirement.” “Navigating the various processes of saving for retirement can get very complicated, very fast,” said Rep. Panetta. “This bipartisan bill helps Americans plan for retirement by making the process simpler and giving them more flexibility. By helping Americans make informed decisions about their savings, we can strengthen their financial security for retirement and the years ahead.” “The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisers (NAIFA) is pleased to endorse the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, introduced by Rep. Panetta (D-CA) and Rep. LaHood (R-IL)” announced NAIFA CEO Kevin M. Mayeux. “As the largest national association of insurance and financial advisers with members assisting hard-working, everyday Americans in all states and Congressional districts with retirement savings choices, we applaud any effort to simplify the rules for retirement savings and to enhance the ability of retirees to ensure they do not outlive their savings through guaranteed income options. This bill will advance those worthy goals, and NAIFA looks forward to working with the sponsors to see it enacted.” Background: A 402(f) Notice is a document that lays out the action steps that someone can take with th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-applauds-bipartisan-senate-introduction-of-pilot-mental-health-bills | Casten Applauds Bipartisan Senate Introduction of Pilot Mental Health Bills | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) applauded the bipartisan Senate introduction of the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act by Senators John Hoeven (R-ND) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). “Ensuring pilots and aviators have access to mental health care makes our skies safer,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “The current outdated system perpetuates a culture of silence and unfairly penalizes aviators who seek care. I applaud Senators Hoeven and Duckworth for their leadership in introducing the Senate companions for two bills that rectify this issue and ensure those who need help can get it.” Rep. Casten and Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act and the Aviation Medication Transparency Act in the House of Representatives in April. Reps. Casten and Stauber unanimously passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act through the House on September 8, 2025. Rep. Casten began working on the issue after local families approached him with stories of losing adult children in flight school to suicide. In one case, the student pilot expressed how seeking mental health care could jeopardize his dreams of becoming a pilot. Mental Health in Aviation Act Currently, pilots and air traffic controllers who seek mental health care are unfairly penalized by a system that perpetuates a culture of silence. While aviation professionals are mandated to report if they seek mental health care, once they take that step, they are faced with delays, confusion, and overbroad regulation in the process of returning to work. This often means that relatively minor mental health concerns result in long wait times and derailed careers for safe and well-trained pilots and air traffic controllers. In December 2023, the FAA recognized the need to reform its current policies and established the Mental Health and Aviation Medical Clearances Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to identify barriers to mental health care for aviators and present recommendations to the FAA to address… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-announces-wells-act-new-maternal-health-bill-honor-mercedes | Rep. Kelly announces WELLS Act, a new maternal health bill, in honor of Mercedes Wells | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Robin L. Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | robinkelly | https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | DOLTON, ILL. – U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02) announced plans to introduce new maternal health legislation with Mercedes Wells, a constituent who was forced to give birth in her truck after being discharged from a hospital. The WELLS Act, named in honor of Mercedes, will urge hospitals and birthing centers to develop and implement a safe discharge plan. “Mercedes’s courage to speak out about her experience and advocate for change propelled me to introduce the WELLS Act to ensure no other mother goes through the same pain,” said Rep. Kelly, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust. “Mercedes has given birth three times before and was telling the nurse she was in active labor, but far too often, Black women’s pain is ignored, dismissed, and discharged. This cannot continue to happen. My legislation builds on my comprehensive CARE for Moms Act and aims to correct our healthcare system, so all Black women receive the care they need and deserve.” Last week, Mercedes was discharged from Franciscan Health Crown Point in Indiana while in active labor. She said a doctor never treated her before a nurse discharged her, not even giving her husband Leon Wells the chance to warm up the truck. Minutes later, as she and Leon were driving to the closest hospital, Mercedes gave birth to her fourth child. "I'll live with this experience for the rest of my life,” said Mercedes. “No expecting mother should be visited by this kind of horror. I'm ready to Join Congresswoman Kelly in advocating for women like me. I'm ready to speak up and speak out so that one day, substandard medical care is a thing of the past.” Leon pulled over to the side of the road to deliver his daughter with no medical training, knowledge, or proper equipment. "My wife deserved better,” said Leon. “My daughter deserved better. Congresswoman Kelly gives me hope that better is achievable.” "Congresswoman Kelly is a leader in this area so it's no surprise that she's taking this situation very seriously,” Cannon Lambert, Sr., the family’s lawy… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/ranking-member-underwood-shares-report-oversight-visit-ices-broadview | Ranking Member Underwood Shares Report from Oversight Visit to ICE’s Broadview Processing Center | 2025-11-25 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | BROADVIEW, IL—Today, Representative Lauren Underwood, Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, conducted an oversight visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Broadview Processing Center, one of the primary facilities used to hold Illinoisians during Operation Midway Blitz. Underwood’s visit marks the first time that a member of Congress has been granted access to the facility since Donald Trump took office, despite repeated requests that were previously denied by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The visit follows widespread community outrage at Operation Midway Blitz’s constitutional violations and ongoing questions about federal immigration enforcement practices across Illinois and the nation. Underwood received a briefing from leadership of the Chicago Field Office and toured the entire facility, including intake rooms, holding spaces, and officer work areas. The visit occurred as dozens of constituents across her community continue to report being detained, confronted, or questioned by federal personnel. For weeks, the Illinois delegation received no timely responses to basic inquiries regarding the safety or location of constituents impacted by the operation. “Families in our community are living with fear and confusion because of Operation Midway Blitz. They deserve answers about what is happening inside these facilities and what authority DHS is using,” said Underwood. “My visit confirmed serious concerns about conditions, staffing, recordkeeping, and transparency. I will continue pressing for accountability and immediate corrective action.” During her visit, Underwood was informed that the Broadview Processing Center employs twenty-two staff, the same number as before the operation. The facility previously operated Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. but now runs seven days a week with significant overtime and plans for a third shift. She was informed that contracted officers at Broadview work for Paragon, which also supplies contra… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-demands-answers-noem-following-ice-employees-arrest | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Noem Following ICE Employee’s Arrest in Child-Solicitation Sting and Reports of Alarming Vetting Lapses | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) today sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem raising “serious concerns regarding recent reporting about lapses in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) hiring and vetting processes,” concerns made “even more urgent by the arrest of an ICE agent in Bloomington, Minnesota, during a multi-agency sting targeting individuals attempting to solicit a minor at the Mall of America.” In the letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi wrote that although “public information about the individual’s background remains incomplete,” the nature of the allegations “heightens longstanding questions about ICE’s capacity to ensure that its personnel meet the agency’s own requirements.” Quoting ICE’s own standards, Congressman Krishnamoorthi noted that “personnel vetting involves assessing an individual’s background, character, and other pertinent factors to ascertain their suitability” and that “all positions require security vetting and drug test,” with law enforcement vetting taking an average of three months to complete. Yet, “multiple recent investigations have revealed that ICE has permitted recruits to appear for training… before all required vetting steps were finished.” The congressman also cited reports that instructors have discovered “disqualifying information only after recruits had already begun training,” including issues that “should have prevented their entry into the academy.” Additional independent reporting suggests that ICE’s accelerated hiring strategy could lead to “catastrophic” outcomes if vetting lapses continue unaddressed. Congressman Krishnamoorthi noted the “findings raise fundamental questions about the consistency of ICE’s practices with its own publicly posted protocols, and whether systemic weaknesses, procedural shortcuts, or oversight gaps are undermining the integrity of the personnel-screening process.” Congressman Krishnamoorthi requested a detailed response from Secretary Noem by December 10 to oversight concerns in five … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-krishnamoorthi-partners-sen-markey-rep-dexter-and-100-members-congress | Rep. Krishnamoorthi Partners with Sen. Markey, Rep. Dexter and 100 Members of Congress in Urging Trump Administration to Help Address Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza | 2025-11-24 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Congresswoman Maxine Dexter (D-OR) in partnering with a group of 100 Members of Congress in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, urging the United States to work with both Israeli authorities and international partners to push toward rebuilding accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure in Gaza. After two years of brutal conflict, Gaza’s medical infrastructure lies in ruins, leaving millions unable to seek even basic care and thousands suffering from life-threatening injuries. The United States has the ability to help rebuild this infrastructure and usher an end to this humanitarian crisis. In the letter, the lawmakers write, “Gaza’s health system is in dire straits, leaving civilians without access to the most basic medical care. It is crucial that accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure be rebuilt, and that medical aid and healthcare professionals be allowed to enter Gaza without delay. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 94 percent of Gaza’s hospitals have been damaged or destroyed, and those that remain are overwhelmed. With more than half of all essential drugs and two-thirds of medical disposables completely depleted, Gaza’s few functioning hospitals are unable to perform basic surgeries, treat chronic diseases, or care for malnourished children. The WHO estimates that more than 15,600 patients, including 3,800 children, require urgent medical evacuation to receive life-saving care; and at least 700 people have already died while awaiting transfer.” The lawmakers continue, “Ensuring that children and families devastated by this war have access to medical treatment is indispensable to rebuilding trust and hope. The next generation cannot build peace without healing from the physical and emotional scars of this conflict. By pressing for the release of Gaza’s detained medical workers, rebuilding accessible hospitals and medical infrastructure, and reopening pathways to the East Jer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressional-ukraine-caucus-statement-president-trumps-reported | Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on President Trump's Reported Ukraine-Russia Peace Plan | 2025-11-22 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | quigley | https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | Today, Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), and Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), along with Representative Don Bacon (R-NE-02) , Chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Cyber, Information Technologies, and Innovation issued the following statement in response to the reported peace plan between Ukraine and Russia: “The proposed ‘peace plan’ for Ukraine appears to favor the interests of the aggressor — Dictator Vladimir Putin — over the sovereignty and security of a democratic Ukraine. That is unacceptable. This framework does not offer a genuine path to lasting peace, but instead, demands the surrender and capitulation of Ukraine to Russian aggression. It rewards Russia’s unprovoked invasion, illegal seizure of Ukrainian territory, such as Crimea, and pressures Ukraine to limit its defense capabilities and abandon its aspirations for NATO membership. Furthermore, Russia’s ambitions do not end at Ukraine’s borders. Putin continues to seek broader influence in Europe. Accepting this proposed plan not only submits Ukraine’s independence to Russian tyranny, but leaves all of Europe even more vulnerable to future Russian aggression. A responsible approach must support Ukraine’s sovereignty, strengthen its defense, and hold Russia accountable for its actions in coordination with our NATO and European Allies. Reports indicate the plan was developed primarily by US and Russian officials, with limited to no consultation from Kyiv or key European partners. Allies have rightly rejected the proposal, describing it as a framework to reward aggression rather than defending Ukrainian freedom and securing peace through strength. | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-garcia-s-statement-on-the-dismissal-of-charges-against-marimar-martinez | Congressman García’s Statement on the Dismissal of Charges Against Marimar Martinez | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García issued the following statement after federal prosecutors dropped their case against Marimar Martinez, and Anthony Ruiz. Ms. Martinez, was repeatedly shot by a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agent in Brighton Park on October 4: “I am pleased to see that the charges against Marimar Martinez and Anthony Ruiz have been dismissed. Federal agents involved in the violence unleashed by Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago have a track record of lying about their actions, and we must hold them accountable for the terror they are deploying in our communities.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases/declaracion-del-congresista-garcia-sobre-el-sobreseimiento-de-los-cargos-contra-marimar-martinez | Declaración del Congresista García sobre el Sobreseimiento de los Cargos Contra Marimar Martínez | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Jesús G. "Chuy" García | G000586 | chuygarcia.house.gov | chuygarcia | https://chuygarcia.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — El Congresista Jesús “Chuy” García emitió la siguiente declaración después de que la fiscalía federal retirara los cargos contra Marimar Martínez y Anthony Ruiz. La Sra. Martínez recibió varios disparos de parte de un agente de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) en Brighton Park el 4 de octubre: “Me complace que se hayan sobreseído los cargos contra Marimar Martínez y Anthony Ruiz. Los agentes federales involucrados en la violencia desatada por la Operación Midway Blitz en Chicago tienen un historial de mentir sobre sus acciones, y debemos exigirles responsabilidades por el terror que están sembrando en nuestras comunidades”. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-levin-bonamicci-senator-durbin-duckworth-introduce-bill-expand-student | Ramirez, Levin, Bonamicci & Senator Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Expand Student Loan Refinancing For Service Members | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), the House Veterans’ Affairs Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member, joined by U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), reintroduced the Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act. The bicameral legislation would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to allow service members to consolidate or refinance student loan debt they had when they entered the military and continue to benefit from the six percent interest rate cap to which they are entitled through the SCRA. A provision in the SCRA protects service members from high student loan interest rates by capping interest rates at 6% on loans they took out before entering active-duty military service. However, if a service member consolidates or refinances their student loans, which is required for Federal Family Education Loans or Perkins student loan borrowers to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, that new loan is no longer eligible for this interest rate protection. “Our veterans deserve every benefit our nation has promised, including a quality education that helps them transition back into their civilian life. But, like so many students in our nation, student veterans endure predatory student loan interest rates that leave them in debt and struggling to make ends meet. Our bill protects our servicemembers from high interest rates when they are consolidating or refinancing their loans,” said Rep. Ramirez. “As we support our veterans, I will continue to advocate for the cancellation of all student loans and free, quality education for all those who wish to pursue it.” “When someone volunteers to serve in our military, they shouldn’t be met with bureaucratic roadblocks that make it harder for them to pay back their student loans,” Durbin said. “The Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act would make a commonsense fix to the SCRA to ensure that service members are not penalized for partici… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases/schneider-introduces-bipartisan-bill-help-students-access-federal-student | SCHNEIDER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO HELP STUDENTS ACCESS FEDERAL STUDENT LOANS WHEN STUDYING ABROAD | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Bradley Scott Schneider | S001190 | schneider.house.gov | schneider | https://schneider.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the bipartisan Providing Distance Education for Foreign Institutions Act, a bill to ensure American students studying at universities abroad can continue to access federal student loans. “We need to help American students already weighed down by record-setting student debt and lift the barriers that stand in the way of accessing an international degree,” said Rep Schneider. “Students who pursue an international education gain skills that equip them to thrive in a global economy, and they deserve the same support they receive at home. Universities routinely offer a portion of their classes online in the US and abroad, but only students who study internationally are barred from receiving financial aid for such programs. This bill closes that gap.” American students studying at institutions of higher education that participate in the Title IV loan program can finance full degrees abroad. However, the 400 international schools that participate in the loan program are currently prohibited from participating in Title IV if any part of their program is offered online. During the COVID-19 pandemic this prohibition was waived but has since gone back into effect, leaving American students at risk of losing their ability to finance their degrees as most colleges and universities have widened their courses to routinely offer programs online. “Students studying abroad shouldn’t risk losing federal aid just because some of their coursework is remote. I thank Rep. Schneider for joining me on this bipartisan fix, and urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation,” said Rep. Smucker. Due to this prohibition, schools are forced to make extreme and costly accommodations – offering in person programs only for American students using financial aid. Without amendment, these schools could completely opt out of participating in the Title IV loan program and American students will be left wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-condemns-dhs-secretary-kristi-noem-operation-midway-blitz-speech | Underwood Condemns DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, Operation Midway Blitz, in Speech Delivered from House Floor | 2025-11-21 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Lauren Underwood | U000040 | underwood.house.gov | underwood | https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — Yesterday, Rep. Lauren Underwood, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Appropriations, delivered the following speech from the House floor: “I rise today because what happened in Illinois during Operation Midway Blitz can never happen again. The last time this chamber convened before House Republicans took an 8-week vacation was September 19th. So, this is the first chance I’ve had to address the House about the outrageous abuses of power our community has endured for the past two months. Under Kristi Noem’s so-called leadership, Department of Homeland Security agents have terrorized my district. Their reckless and incompetent methods have traumatized families and endangered entire neighborhoods. No community in America should live under siege by the federal government, as mine has. Federal immigration officers and National Guard personnel, weaponized and politicized by the Trump Administration, swept into my district with no communication, no coordination, no transparency, no accountability, and no regard for public safety. They came barging into our towns, ignored our laws, and trampled on our civil and human rights. In Aurora, a federal agent pepper sprayed a constituent of mine directly in the face from inches away, while she was standing completely still with her hands at her sides, unarmed. Elsewhere in my district, we heard reports that federal officers used an elementary school as a staging area, positioning armed tactical teams on school grounds in full view of children. Parents are afraid to leave their homes after hearing about neighbors abducted by masked agents while walking their kids to school, leaving the children unattended by the side of the road. Workers fear going to their jobs, our economy is suffering, and local businesses have seen foot traffic collapse. Because, despite the Trump Administration’s claims of targeting “the worst of the worst,” their immigration enforcement operations have been a chaotic mess—sweeping up U.S. citizens, legal immigr… | 1 | 2026-04-04T05:28:40Z | 2026-04-04T05:30:10Z |
| https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases/casten-introduces-pair-of-bills-to-modernize-electric-grid-data | Casten Introduces Pair of Bills to Modernize Electric Grid Data | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Sean Casten | C001117 | casten.house.gov | casten | https://casten.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. — U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced two complementary bills designed to modernize, standardize, and share the data needed to build a cheaper, faster, more efficient, and more reliable electric grid. The first bill, the Electricity Transmission Scorecard Act, introduced by Rep. Casten and Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), gives Americans insights into their utility’s performance by creating the first-ever standardized, independently-verified, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)-administered performance scorecards for major transmission utilities and Regional Transmission Organizations and Independent System Operators—covering key outcomes for ratepayers, including affordability, reliability, efficiency, equity, emissions, and deployment of new clean, cheap energy. By making results public, the legislation ensures accountability, empowers ratepayers and researchers with transparent data, and provides utilities and operators a consistent platform to demonstrate performance and share best practices. Text of the Electricity Transmission Scorecard Act can be found here. A one-page summary of the legislation can be found here. “The current lack of standardized data means we cannot properly assess how our nation’s transmission system performs or determine which utility investments are genuinely lowering costs for customers. Without that clarity, we can’t fix what we can’t see,” said Rep. Sean Casten. “By making this data standardized, public, and reliable, we ensure accountability, empower Americans to advocate for stronger and more efficient utility performance, and provide both utilities and operators with a consistent platform to demonstrate results and share best practices. This is essential to creating a more efficient, reliable electric grid and an important step towards driving down energy costs.” “Our country urgently needs clearer and more consistent information about investments in the power grid so that we can make progress on keeping prices down while meeting America’s … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases/foster-leads-effort-calling-action-potential-ai-bubble | Foster Leads Effort Calling for Action on Potential AI Bubble | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Bill Foster | F000454 | foster.house.gov | foster | https://foster.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Washington, DC — Today, Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) led 21 Members of the House Financial Services Committee in calling on the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) to convene a working group of financial, technology, and economic experts to assess the vulnerability of the U.S. financial system to a potential sharp drop in the value of AI-related assets and infrastructure. The letter asks FSOC to include a discussion of AI investment risk in their 2025 Annual Report, and to brief Congress within 90 days on the working group’s findings and recommended actions or contingency plans. In the letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the Members wrote: “Over the past two years, private and corporate investment tied to artificial intelligence has expanded at a historic pace. These investments—ranging from semiconductor purchases and data-center construction to vendor financing, private funding, and bespoke financial arrangements—have concentrated capital in a small set of companies with complex contractual structures. “Given the scale, complexity, and concentration of AI-related investment in recent years—and the potential for hidden risks that could affect the financial system in the event of a downturn for the sector—FSOC should act now to map exposures, close data gaps, and determine whether action is needed to make the U.S. economy more resilient in the event of an economic downturn.” This letter was cosigned by Reps. Brad Sherman (D-CA), Stephen Lynch (D-MA), Al Green (D-TX), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), Joyce Beatty (D-OH), Nydia Velázquez (D-NY), Gregory Meeks (D-NY), David Scott (D-GA), Jim Himes (D-CT), Juan Vargas (D-CA), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX), Sean Casten (D-IL), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), Ritchie Torres (D-NY), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX), Nikema Williams (D-GA), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Cleo Fields (D-LA), and Janelle Bynum (D-OR). A copy of the full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-introduces-brand-usa-restoration-act-restore | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces the Brand USA Restoration Act to Restore Funding for America’s International Tourism Marketing Program | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | krishnamoorthi | https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the Brand USA Restoration Act, legislation to restore $80 million in federal funding for Brand USA, the nation’s public-private tourism partnership. The bill replenishes the Travel Promotion Fund to offset drastic cuts made in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” which slashed Brand USA’s federal match by 80 percent. Brand USA plays a critical role in marketing the United States to international travelers, supporting millions of American jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors. The organization is especially vital as the country prepares for global events like the America 250 celebrations and the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Restoring Brand USA’s funding is about protecting American jobs and strengthening our economy,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “When we attract visitors from around the world, we support American workers, small businesses, and communities in every state. This bill ensures that the United States continues to compete globally and remains a top destination for international travel.” The legislation has been strongly endorsed by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), which represents thousands of hotel owners across the United States. “Restoring full funding to Brand USA was a top priority at our Fall National Advocacy Conference because this is about keeping international travelers coming to the United States and protecting our members’ businesses,” said Kamalesh (KP) Patel, AAHOA Chairman. “Brand USA has generated $140 billion in economic impact and supported over 300,000 American jobs, yet recent funding cuts threaten to slow this momentum. Ensuring full funding is critical to sustaining hotel occupancy, supporting communities, and keeping America competitive in the global travel market.” Laura Lee Blake, AAHOA President and CEO, added: “Restoring Brand USA’s full funding is exactly what we were advocating for at our Fall National Advocacy Conference. Brand USA drives millions of international travelers to the U.S., g… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-harris-lead-28-republicans-slamming-brakes-abortion-tourism-program | Miller & Harris Lead 28 Republicans in Slamming Brakes on “Abortion Tourism” Program for Illegals | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of 28 lawmakers in introducing legislation that would prohibit taxpayer-funded abortion travel for illegal aliens. “Joe Biden turned federal agencies into abortion traffickers by directing the Office of Refugee Resettlement to arrange and finance abortion travel for illegal alien minors,” said Congresswoman Miller. “President Trump's administration is rightfully moving to reverse this shocking abuse of taxpayer dollars, and I'm proud to partner with Congressman Mark Harris on legislation that permanently ends it.” “No American should ever have their tax dollars used to shuttle illegal aliens across state lines for abortions,” said Congressman Harris. “That’s why we're fighting to stop these outrageous Biden-era policies that turned federal programs into a taxpayer-funded Uber for abortions. We’re going to end it.” The No Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Travel For Illegal Aliens Act aligns with anticipated movement from the Trump Administration to eliminate a Biden-era regulation and properly enforce the Hyde Amendment, which prohibits taxpayer-funded abortions. Co-sponsors include: Reps. John Rose (TN-06), Barry Moore (AL-01), Eli Crane (AZ-02), August Pfluger (TX-11), Clay Higgins (LA-03), Chip Roy (TX-21), Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14), Randy Fine (FL-06), Robert Aderholt (AL-04), Randy Weber (TX-14), Marlin Stutzman (IN-03), Keith Self (TX-03), Eric Burlison (MO-07), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), Glenn Grothman (WI-06), John McGuire (VA-05), Warren Davidson (OH-08), Andy Harris (MD-01), Daniel Webster (FL-11), Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Byron Donalds (FL-19), Thomas Massie (KY-04), Jim Baird (IN-04), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Brian Babin (TX-36), Tim Moore (NC-14), Bob Onder (MO-03), and Sheri Biggs (SC-03). Supporting organizations include: Family Research Council, March for Life Action, Students for Life Action, CatholicVote, and Center for Urban Renewal and Education Read the full … | 1 | 2026-05-15T06:17:41Z | 2026-05-15T06:18:51Z |
| https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases/ramirez-blumenthal-lead-legislation-protect-va-workers-right-representation | Ramirez, Blumenthal Lead Legislation to Protect VA Workers' Right to Representation | 2025-11-20 | 2025 | 2025-11 | Democrat | House | IL | Delia C. Ramirez | R000617 | ramirez.house.gov | ramirez | https://ramirez.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Continuing their efforts to protect the rights of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) employees, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), House Veterans’ Affairs Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Ranking Member, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member, introduced H. R. 6014, the Right to Representation for VA Workers Act.The legislation would restore VA employees’ right to have their choice of representation in inquiries with other Department staff that could lead to disciplinary action. The Weingarten right has been a long-held principle previously protected through collective bargaining agreements. Since the Trump Administration’s cancellation of union contracts, this right has consistently been infringed upon at the VA for employees across the nation. Blumenthal and Ramirez have heard from various unions and VA employees that Trump VA officials no longer allow employees to have the right to choose their own representation in investigation meetings. “VA employees are essential to ensuring the VA effectively serves veterans and meets its mission. Protecting VA employees and their rights ensures we retain the workforce that delivers on the promises we made to our veterans as a nation,” said Congresswoman Ramirez. “As the Trump administration doubles down on their attacks on federal workers, we must reaffirm every worker's right to a voice in decisions that affect their work and to be protected from actions that would jeopardize their rights, safety, and dignity. I am proud to work with Senator Blumenthal on legislation that will defend workers' rights.” “VA workers deserve to be represented by someone of their choice—a right that must be guaranteed by statute because the VA is routinely denying it in practice. It’s part of Secretary Collins’ assault on VA worker rights, including an illegal ban on collective bargaining. Ultimately, it harms care and benefits for veterans, and it must be stopped,” said Senator Blumenthal. The Right… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T19:52:45Z |
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