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| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-hails-passage-2021-government-funding-and-covid-19 | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage of the 2021 Government Funding And COVID-19 Stimulus Bill, Which Included His Priority Provisions | 2020-12-30 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi hailed the $900 billion COVID-19 stimulus bill and the $1.4 trillion fiscal 2021 Appropriations bill that passed Congress and were signed into law by President Trump this week. I am thankful that Congress was able to negotiate a bipartisan COVID-19 stimulus package that will provide much needed relief to Americans across the country and that the 2021 omnibus spending bill was signed into law as well, which will allow our government agencies and services to continue operations uninterrupted, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said. The country has been awaiting the passage of this crucial legislation, and I'm proud to have supported it. Some of the main provisions included in the COVID-19 Emergency Relief package include: Economic Impact Payments: $166 billion Payments of $600 for individuals making up to $75,000 per year, $1,200 for couples making up to $150,000 per year, and $600 payment for each child dependent. Small Business: $325 billion Provides first and second forgivable PPP loans, dedicated set-asides for very small businesses and lending through community-based lenders like Community Development Financial Institutions and Minority Depository Institutions, and expanded PPP eligibility for 501(c)(6) nonprofits New EIDL Grants for businesses in low-income communities, continued SBA debt relief payments, and enhancements to SBA lending. Unemployment Insurance: $120 billion Provides an additional $300 per week for all workers receiving unemployment benefits, through March 14, 2021. Extends the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program, with expanded coverage to the self-employed, gig workers, and others in nontraditional employment Extends the Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) program, which provides additional weeks of federally-funded unemployment benefits to individuals who exhaust their regular state benefits. Vaccines, Testing and Tracing, Community Health and Health Care Provider Support: $69 billion Sc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/116th-congress-in-review-bustos-delivers-historic-accomplishments-in-unprecedented-term/ | 116th Congress in Review: Bustos Delivers Historic Accomplishments in Unprecedented Term | 2020-12-29 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Washington Over the course of the 116th Congress, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos worked to deliver historic accomplishments in an unprecedented Congressional term. From delivering hundreds of millions in federal funding for the communities she serves to helping Illinois navigate a global pandemic to giving the Heartland a seat at the House leadership table, Congresswoman Bustos has been a tireless advocate for Northwestern and Central Illinois over the past two years. Whether working to increase access to affordable health care or prioritizing rebuilding our economy in the midst of the largest economic downturn since the Great Depression, it has been my honor to fight for our corner of Illinois during these last two historic years, said Congresswoman Bustos. The fact is that whether you are an underserved family living in an urban community or an underserved family living in a rural community, we all want the same thing the chance to work hard and earn a good living. That's why, this Congress, I was proud to have worked to invest in our infrastructure, help our Gold Star families and injured veterans, work to lower prescription drug costs and help our communities navigate an unprecedented global pandemic. INCREASING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE Beginning with helping to pass legislation to protect Illinoisans with pre-existing conditions, Congresswoman Bustos has worked tirelessly to increase access to health care. In 2019, the Congresswoman convened local roundtable discussions in Peoria and Rockford and lifted up the stories of Illinoisans (VIDEO) to highlight the need for lower prescription drugs, worked to include a permanent repeal of the Cadillac Tax in a year-end spending bill, secured millions in federal funding for rural health centers and helped pass the Lower Drug Costs Now Act (VIDEO) to rein in skyrocketing drug prices and allow Medicare to negotiate prescription costs. For rural communities, the Congresswoman pushed the USDA to hire their first-ever Rural Health Liaison, whose sole focus is to improve health… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-requests-house-judiciary-committee-hold-hearings-on-anjanette-young | Rush Requests House Judiciary Committee Hold Hearings on Anjanette Youngs Treatment by Chicago Police | 2020-12-25 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) sent a letter to House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) requesting that he hold hearings on civil rights abuses perpetrated by police departments across the country with a special focus on the Chicago Police Department. In the letter, Rush wrote: Earlier this year, our nation witnessed a long overdue and unprecedented surge in public cries for racial justice in the aftermath of the tragic murder of several members of the Black community, including Breonna Taylor, an innocent Black woman who was shot dead in her own bed due to errors committed by police. While we are fortunate that Ms. Young was not killed in this case, her treatment is, nonetheless, demoralizing and the trauma she, and people across the country, feels is equally raw. Since the founding of the American colonies, Black women have been treated as subhuman and subjugated to cruel and coldblooded treatment by those in power. That this occurred in this day and age and that there seems to be a concerted effort to cover this up is both outrageous and infuriating. This is even more true given that this heinous act was perpetrated by the Chicago Police Department, the very same department that is responsible for the murder of Laquan McDonald and that attempted to cover up the circumstances surrounding his death. The very same department that, in 1969, orchestrated the murder of Fred Hampton and attempted to cover up that act of barbarism as well. While I wish we could look at our history and note how far we have come, it is clear that is not the case. Therefore, I urge you to convene the Committee on the Judiciary in a hearing to look at civil rights abuses perpetrated by police departments across the country and the Chicago Police Department, in particular. Rush has been a longtime advocate of policing reforms and, in this Congress, introduced legislation to require federal law enforcement officers to be licensed and to encourage states to enact a similar requirement. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-airbnb-amend-its-cancellation-policy-travelers | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Airbnb To Amend Its Cancellation Policy For Travelers Impacted By COVID-19 Restrictions | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) sent a letter to the CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, detailing instances of travelers impacted by COVID-19 restrictions and not receiving refunds when cancelling their reservations. To protect customers, companies like Airbnb have a responsibility during this pandemic to accommodate travel changes and not place the burden on customers or hosts for taking COVID-19 precautions. Travelers should not be financially penalized for changing restrictions and quarantine policies, wrote Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. Airbnb should, among other things, revise its extenuating circumstances policy to include health advisories and quarantines' to take the burden off customers and to emphasize the importance of these advisories. Airbnb must acknowledge that extreme circumstances, such as the COVID-19 Pandemic, warrant more flexibility for their customers who choose not to travel due to this public health crisis. This requires a swift change in company policy as the Airbnb extenuating circumstances policy does not cover health advisories and quarantines. Airbnb should be a corporate leader in this regard; however, their current policy and unwillingness to offer refunds has caused unfair financial burdens during a time of severe economic hardship for millions of Americans. The letter can be viewed here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-condemns-ceo-purdue-pharma-lp-still-receiving-3 | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts | 2020-12-23 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) expressed strong disappointment that Dr. Craig Landau, President and CEO of Purdue Pharma L.P., told lawmakers during a recent hearing that he intends to a keep a nearly $3 million bonus he is set to receive between now and March 2021. Purdue is the maker of the highly addictive painkiller OxyContin, the aggressive and illegal marketing of which ushered in the nationwide opioid crisis. The notion that Dr. Landau should be rewarded with a nearly $3 million bonus, on top of his base salary of $2.6 million, after years of criminal activity on the part of Purdue and half a million opioid-related deaths since 1999, is simply outrageous, said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. The court overseeing Purdue's bankruptcy case should not permit Dr. Landau to receive this bonus nor should Dr. Landau be willing to accept it. Anything less than a full forfeiture would be an insult to the families who lost loved ones to the depravity of the executives and owners of Purdue Pharma. During the same hearing, Dr. Landau said he did not feel responsible for the 450,000 opioid-related deaths that occurred between 1999, the year he joined Purdue, and 2018. Rep. Krishnamoorthi: At that time, you made a 2009 presentation in September of that year with your consultants at the FDA, and in that presentation you said, in this slide, Who at Purdue takes responsibility for all these deaths? referring to opioid deaths. And the answer: We all feel responsible. Now Dr. Landau, I presume that when you refer to we, that includes you, correct? Dr. Landau: With respect, Representative, that wasn't a slide that was presented, and actually it was not a final slide, it was material in preparation for a Rep. Krishnamoorthi: So you don't feel responsible, is that what you're saying? Dr. Landau: Absolutely not, is what I'm saying. Last month, Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty in federal court to three felonies that, together, spanned the time period of May 2007 to at least March 2017. Those felonies w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/audio-bustos-helps-pass-historic-package-including-900-billion-to-deliver-pandemic-relief-and-1-4-trillion-bill-to-fund-federal-government/ | AUDIO: Bustos Helps Pass Historic Package including $900 Billion to Deliver Pandemic Relief and $1.4 Trillion Bill to Fund Federal Government | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Bill includes critical Bustos wins for government oversight, public and mental health, defense and rural communities WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, helped pass a historic package which includes the $900 billion Emergency Coronavirus Relief and $1.4 trillion Omnibus Appropriations bill to help Illinois families and communities continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic and secure necessary funding for fiscal year 2021. LISTEN: Congresswoman Bustos speaks about the bipartisan historic package. Help is on the way. Today's relief package will deliver critical support for our efforts to defeat this virus. From direct payments to the American people to funding for vaccine distribution to desperately needed unemployment insurance, this historic legislation is a significant and necessary step forward, said Congresswoman Bustos. But let's be clear we have more work to do. Regions of our Congressional District like Peoria and Rockford still need assistance to avoid layoffs and keep necessary city services like garbage pickup and snow removal. Additional support will be needed for a strong national testing and tracing strategy to be implemented under President-elect Biden. Our families and small businesses will need more help as we continue to navigate the pandemic. Today, we will work to deliver relief, and tomorrow we will continue to fight to make sure the health and well-being of Illinois families is at the heart of our next steps forward. This package also includes significant investments in communities across our nation and state. At a time when support for food security, safe communities, our veterans and service members, schools and secure housing is all critical, today's package puts Illinoisans and Americans first and funds our federal government for the fiscal year. The vote I cast today in support of this appropriations legislation is a vote for the critical programs that our country needs to begin to rebuild better. Emergency Coron… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-duckworth-durbin-secure-millions-for-improvements-at-rock-island-arsenal/ | Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | [WASHINGTON, D.C.] Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL), today announced that $120 million in funding for the Rock Island Arsenal (RIA) was included in the bipartisan funding agreement that passed the House and Senate and will be signed into law. This funding will provide the Army with necessary mobile maintenance capacity and boost manufacturing capability at RIA. It will be split with AM General, an automotive manufacturer that builds military and commercial vehicles. The Rock Island Arsenal has long played a key role in our nation's defense efforts, and in the wake of the pandemic has become even more critical to our region, said Bustos, a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. I was proud to work with Senators Durbin and Duckworth to help secure this funding to ensure the important work converting Humvees for use in the field continues. This money will make sure the Rock Island Arsenal has the resources it needs. Rock Island Arsenal plays an important role in our national security and I'm pleased that this bipartisan agreement provides funding that will support jobs, manufacturing and the modernization of military equipment, said Duckworth. I'll keep working with Senator Durbin and Congresswoman Bustos to ensure the long term success of the Rock Island Arsenal. These funds will provide additional work at the Rock Island Arsenal, ensuring Humvees have the maintenance shelters they require. I was proud to work with Senator Duckworth and Representative Bustos to secure this federal funding that supports the men and women at the Arsenal, Durbin said. Earlier this year, Duckworth, Durbin and Bustos joined U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy to tour the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence at the Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center to discuss its efforts to combat COVID-19. The members also sent a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees u… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/warren-blumenthal-durbin-krishnamoorthi-and-degette-question-tobacco-companies | Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi and DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative e-Cigarette Advertisements During the COVID-19 Pandemic | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -After arecent studyby public health experts at Stanford University revealed that numerous tobacco companies - including several subsidiaries of British American Tobacco (BAT) and Philip Morris International (PMI) - have "chosen to exploit a global pandemic for marketing purposes," United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) along with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), Chair of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform's Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy, and Congresswoman Dianna DeGette (D-Colo.), Chair of the House Energy & Commerce Committee's Oversight & Investigations Subcommittee, sent letters to BAT, PMI, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) questioning the tobacco companies' exploitation of the COVID-19 pandemic to market their e-cigarette products using abusive and misleading tactics aimed at youths and adolescents, and seeking information on the enforcement actions taken by the agencies to regulate these advertisements. Since the beginning of the pandemic, several subsidiaries of tobacco and e-cigarette companies BAT and PMI have taken advantage of the ongoing public health emergency to promote the sale of their products. The research conducted by a group of public health experts at Stanford found that in over 300 COVID-themed e-cigarette advertisements, several companies offered essential supplies such as hand sanitizer, face masks, toilet paper, and other materials in short supply as free gifts with the purchase of a vaping product to increase revenue. Some even falsely claimed that vaping is not associated with an increased risk of contracting COVID-19. Moreover, these companies appear to have specifically targeted underage users, placing the vast majority of advertisements on Instagram and Twitter, a potential violation of federal law. This is particularly concerning given individuals wit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6573 | House Passes COVID Relief Legislation Crafted by House Problem Solvers Caucus - Includes Key Contributions Led and Authored by Congressman Lipinski | 2020-12-22 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Today Congress passed long awaited COVID-19 relief legislation. As a member of the House Problem Solvers Caucus, Congressman Lipinski joined with colleagues on both sides of the aisle and with a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators to craft a COVID-19 relief bill that jumpstarted negotiations and produced an agreement to deliver much needed relief to the American people. The bill passed today includes an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses and federal unemployment benefits, along with funding for transportation, public and private K-12 schools, higher education, and other priorities championed by Congressman Lipinski. Since the beginning of the pandemic, I have been working to find solutions in areas of need for the Third District of Illinois and the country, said Congressman Lipinski. There is still important work to be done, but I am proud to have been a part of the bipartisan group that crafted most of this legislation and that several provisions I have fought for made it into the final bill. As a former teacher I am especially proud that America's educational institutions will receive desperately needed federal support and resources. This bill also secures vital funding to support public transit, Amtrak, and other essential transportation that my constituents rely upon. The bipartisan package passed by the House today includes several provisions championed by Congressman Lipinski to support our nation's students, educators, and schools. Congressman Lipinski has worked to ensure all students, including the 6 million students who attend private schools, are able to access a safe and secure education. Highlights of the COVID-19 relief provisions include: Approximately $60 billion for public health measures including vaccine development, procurement and distribution, as well as COVID-19 testing and contact tracing programs. An 11-week extension of unemployment benefits. An additional $284 billion for PPP loans to eligible small businesses… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bost-votes-covid-19-relief-bill | BOST VOTES FOR COVID-19 RELIEF BILL | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today voted in support of end-of-year government funding and COVID-19 relief legislationto provide working Americans, small businesses, and frontline workers relief from the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan and bicameral bill includes funding for the Paycheck Protection Program, vaccine and testing funding, and $600 direct payments for adults and dependents. Had Speaker Pelosi put the needs of the American public above her own partisan agenda, we could have saved countless jobs and businesses months ago, said Bost. While it shouldn't have taken until the 11th hour, I am thankful that help is on the way. Hardworking Southern Illinois families, healthcare and frontline workers, and small businesses, through no fault of their own, have been devastated by COVID-19 shutdowns. This legislation will provide desperately needed relief to millions of Americans this holiday season and, combined with the successes of Operation Warp Speed, gives us hope that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Important Provisions in the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal Makes updates to the Paycheck Protection Program to allow businesses to apply for a second PPP loan, allow churches and faith-based organizations to apply for loans, and allow businesses to utilize PPP funds in addition to standard business tax deductions Includes $20 billion of funding to ensure Americans can receive the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to them, $8 billion for vaccine distribution, and $20 billion for continued testing efforts. $600 stimulus checks for adults and dependents Extends unemployment benefits by an additional $300 per week for 10 weeks $10 billion for childcare centers and $82 billion for schools to help them safely reopen for in-person learning $13 billion for farmers and producers impacted by COVID-19, including funding for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program $7 billion for broadband funding $4 billion for substance abuse programs ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://davis.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=25&itemid=1398 | CHAIRMAN DAVIS AND RANKING MEMBER WALORSKI APPLAUD THE INCLUSION OF FOSTER YOUTH GRANTS IN OMNIBUS RELIEF BILL | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Danny Davis | D000096 | davis.house.gov | legacy | PRESS RELEASE Monday, December 21, 2020 CHAIRMAN DAVIS AND RANKING MEMBER WALORSKI APPLAUD THE INCLUSION OF THE SUPPORTINGFOSTER YOUTH & FAMILIES THROUGH THE PANDEMIC ACTIN THE OMNIBUS AND CORONAVIRUS RELIEF BILL WASHINGTON, DC Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and Subcommittee Ranking Member Jackie Walorski (R-IN) of the House Committee on Ways & Means' Subcommittee on Worker & Family Support applaud the inclusion of Supporting Foster Youth & Families through the Pandemic Act(H.R. 7947) in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. While the COVID-19 pandemic presents difficulties for all Americans, foster youth are particularly subject to instability given that they are typically without reliable adults and other supports in their lives. We know that nearly 20,000 youth age out of foster care each year, and youth who aged out of care during this national emergency have reported high rates of homelessness, food and economic insecurity, and are at risk of contracting and spreading the coronavirus. As a direct response to the COVID-19 crisis, Chairman Davis and Ranking Member Walorski introduced the bipartisan H.R. 7947 to provide emergency temporary supports and flexibilities for older foster youth, grandparents raising grandchildren & other kinship families, home visiting for at-risk pregnant & parenting families, foster care prevention services, and other child welfare services through the end of FY 2021. Upon confirmation of inclusion in the legislative package, Chairman Davis said, I am especially proud of this bipartisan legislation, which will provide the necessary emergency resources and supports that foster youth and families need to weather this storm. This bill was crafted in direct response to what foster youth in our communities have been telling us they need, right now, in order to be okay during the pandemic. This is a major victory for some of America's most vulnerable children and families, who will have additio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-bipartisan-solar-caucus-applauds-clean-energy-inclusion-omnibus | Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Ralph Norman, co-chairs of the Bipartisan Congressional Solar Caucus, applauded the inclusion of clean energy and solar provisions in the end of the year omnibus spending bill. Not only do these provisions endorse a switch towards reducing emissions, but they support the 3.3 million Americans employed in the clean energy sector. Solar energy has been the bellwether for the clean energy industry, and it's critical that we continue to work towards growing the middle class, securing energy independence and lowering our carbon emissions, said Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Norman. This critical package includes the reauthorization of the Department of Energy's solar energy research and development activities, including research on photovoltaic, heating and cooling, and concentrating solar energy systems, grid integration, and photovoltaic recycling. In addition, the package would establish a solar energy technology materials database and an advanced solar manufacturing initiative to enhance domestic manufacturing capabilities.Correspondingly, it improves interagency cooperation for permits on federal land and keeps costs competitive for solar, wind, and geothermal permits on federal land. Lastly, it contains the Department of Energy Veterans' Health Initiative Act, authored by co-chair Rep. Norman, which authorizes a research partnership between the Department of Energy and the Department of Veterans Affairs to solve the big data challenges to veterans' health care and basic science. The bipartisan omnibus provides essential measures needed to improve clean energy technologies, such as solar, to expand access and affordability for all Americans. Growing our economy and reducing our emissions are not competing interests. Together, these two interests can work as one to build a stronger and more resilient economy for the 21st century. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-raja-krishnamoorthi-recognized-his-leadership-improving | Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized For His Leadership Improving Postsecondary Education | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Congressman Krishnamoorthi has been named one of the newest Moneyball for Government All-Stars for his work as a lead sponsor of the bipartisan College Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA would amend the existing college reporting system by establishing a privacy-protected postsecondary data system at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), which would collect and report on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college success to help prospective students determine which programs of study efficiently support their career aspirations. The College Transparency Act has broad bipartisan, bicameral support. It has been cosponsored by 234 representatives (151 Democrats and 83 Republicans), and it has 37 cosponsors in the Senate (20 Republicans and 17 Democrats). The legislation also has the support of over 200 civil rights, youth, business, veterans, education, and workforce development organizations. I am honored to be recognized by Moneyball for Government for fighting for improved outcomes for American families, an improved education system and workforce through providing data to make informed decisions, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. Preparing students of all ages for the economy of the future is critical to growing and strengthening the middle class and I'm glad to work with these leading advocates to do it. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lahood.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lahood-supports-covid-19-relief-bill | Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) voted this evening in favor of the Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus and COVID Relief Bill. The bill includes approximately $900 billion in COVID-19 aid. After the vote, Rep. LaHood released the following statement: "As I traveled across the 18th Congressional District of Illinois in recent months, I heard from businesses on the brink of shutting down for good because of Governor Pritzker's state-mandated closures, workers who still cannot access Illinois' unemployment system, and health care workers who need additional support to care for COVID-19 patients. This bipartisan agreement includes important provisions to extend the Paycheck Protection Program, expand vaccine distribution, reopen our schools, and increase rural broadband access. No compromise is perfect, but this bipartisan bill will provide critical support to families, workers, small businesses, and our frontline health care heroes in Illinois. "I continue to hold real concerns about the massive amount of deficitspending we are piling up and Congress' yearly inability to work in regular order to fund our government. While Congress needs to act to provide COVID-19 relief, if we continue this spending pattern unchecked, the burden left on our children and their children will be unbearable. "As we head into the new year, the health and economic impact of COVID-19 will continue to present our nation with serious challenges. This bill will provide important relief to those in need and resources to support key programs in Illinois. It is essential that the Governor, the General Assembly, and local elected officials in Illinois also work swiftly to allow businesses to safely reopen, get our kids back in the classroom, and alleviate the issues so many of my constituentscontinue to have with Illinois' unemployment system." Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus & COVID Relief Deal Key COVID-19 provisions in the legislation include: Extends the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and adds deductibility for PPP expenses Gi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6574 | House Votes to Pass Bipartisan Omnibus Appropriations and Legislative Package with Multiple Provisions Championed by Rep. Lipinski | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed major legislation that will fund the federal government for the rest of Fiscal Year 2021. The Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 133) invests in important priorities led by Congressman Lipinski, including support for higher education, funds to protect the environment, funding for essential transportation services, investments in clean energy and science programs, and key social science programs at the Department of Defense. This legislation is the culmination of over a year of hard work and diligent, bipartisan compromise to fund federal government programs through September 30, 2021 said Congressman Lipinski. I am proud to see many provisions that I fought for contained in this package. These appropriations will have a positive impact on the lives of those living in Illinois's Third Congressional District and across the country. Funding for the National Institutes of Health, innovative energy research, funding for universities, and investments in our local infrastructure will create opportunities for new jobs, lower energy costs, and help guard against future pandemics. I have made it my mission every year to fight for the needs of Illinois's 3rd Congressional District. and I am pleased this year's appropriations bills reflect many of the priorities of our community. Federal appropriations highlights impacting Illinois's 3rd Congressional District and championed by Lipinski include: A provision authored by Congressman Lipinski emphasizes the importance of the Bubbly Creek project and directs the Army Corps of Engineers to brief the Appropriations Committee on the status of the project moving forward. $2 billion for Amtrak to continue important rail service and make capital investments to improve intercity passenger rail. Also contains provisions preventing Amtrak from furloughing workers or ending long distance service. $2.0 billion for the Capital Investment Grants Program and $375 million for the Consolidated Rail Infrastruc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6575 | Chairman Lipinski Accomplishes a Top Priority to Reauthorize and Strengthen U.S. Pipeline Safety Programs | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting our Infrastructure of Pipelines and Enhancing Safety (PIPES) Act of 2020. As the Chair of the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials, Congressman Lipinski has led bipartisan efforts over the past two years to reauthorize the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) federal pipeline safety programs. Under Lipinski's leadership, these programs have been reauthorized through fiscal year 2023, while ensuring U.S. pipelines are safe, reliable, and minimize their impact on the environment. There are approximately three million miles of pipelines in the United States, including an extraordinary number in the Third District, that transport vital energy products such as oil and natural gas to keep our economy running. The Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee that I chair oversees the federal pipeline safety agency PHMSA, and the safety of our pipeline system, said Congressman Lipinski. One of my top priorities this Congress was reauthorizing critical federal pipeline safety programs to protect the American people. This process became dangerously and unnecessarily tied up in partisan squabbling, but after the longest ever delay in reauthorizing these programs, I am grateful that my colleagues in both chambers heeded my call to come together and pass a robust, compromise bill we can all be proud of and that will improve the safety of our pipeline system while addressing the problem of methane emissions. The reauthorization contains key pipeline policy priorities of Congressman Lipinski including: Requiring PHMSA to update methane detection and methane leak repair regulations within one year to ensure that pipeline operators are using the best available technology to detect and repair methane leaks, a key contributor to climate change. Authorizing the hiring of additional regulatory staff to help PHMSA expeditiously finalize outstandin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6576 | House Passes First Major Energy Legislation in 13 Years with Lipinski Priorities Included | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives passed the Energy Act of 2020 as part of the COVID-19 and FY21 appropriations omnibus legislation (HR 133). As a Senior Member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology and a longtime champion of clean, renewable energy, Congressman Lipinski was proud of several legislative victories in the final version of the bill. Provisions led by Rep. Lipinski included research and development in geothermal heating and research on the health effects of low-dose radiation. Additionally, Rep. Lipinski cosponsored a bill to reauthorize the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy, or ARPA E, which was included in the final package. Clean energy is essential to addressing the climate crisis and creating new, good-paying American jobs, said Congressman Lipinski. This legislation will allow the Department of Energy, industry leaders, and higher education researchers to collaborate on some of the most pressing areas of concern for our nation. I'm particularly proud to have authored a provision directing DOE to develop new geothermal heating technologies, which will be ideal for producing carbon-free heat in Illinois due to our geology. Key priorities of Congressman Lipinski included in the bill: $35 billion over 10 years for clean energy and carbon capture research and development. $2.9 billion for ARPA-E over five years. Tax credit extensions to incentivize additional solar and wind production. Requires an 85% reduction in the use of hydrofluorocarbons by 2035. Authorizes research on the health effects of low-dose radiation, a provision championed by Congressmen Lipinski and Posey Directs DOE to conduct research, development, and demonstration projects into direct-use geothermal energy and heat pumps, as authored by Congressman Lipinski. The Energy Act of 2020 is the first comprehensive energy legislation passed by Congress since 2007 and includes 14 bipartisan bills that the House Science, Space, and Technology Com… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6577 | Congressman Lipinski Helps Ensure Important Aviation Safety Reforms Will be Signed into Law | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON The COVID-19 relief and FY21 appropriations legislation (HR 133) passed by the House today includes provisions aimed at improving airline safety in the aftermath of the 2018 and 2019 Boeing 737 MAX plane crashes that tragically claimed the lives of 346 people. As a member of the Aviation Subcommittee of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, Congressman Lipinski worked to ensure significant reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) aircraft certification system that will enhance the safety of air passengers and prevent future tragedies. As I have said from the beginning, something went terribly wrong in the certification of the Boeing 737 MAX plane and the consequences were tragic, said Congressman Lipinski. Today's legislation is the result of two years of investigations, committee meetings, and discussions with groups including the victims' families, aviation safety experts, and other aviation stakeholders. I am proud of the work the members of our committee put in to improve safety for travelers. Key provisions of the legislation include: Instituting significant reforms to the Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) program to reinforce the FAA's oversight role over aviation manufacturers. Ensuring that critical safety systems like MCAS are clearly disclosed and evaluated before a plane is certified to fly. Requiring a system-wide safety assessment for proposed design changes under amended type certificates. Addressing concerns about the revolving door between industry and the FAA by implementing a one-year cooling off period for incoming FAA employees before they can oversee their former employer. The Aircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act reforms will collectively ensure that the ODA program functions appropriately, that new technologies like MCAS are properly analyzed for their safety, that the cultures at Boeing and FAA embody the right values, and that the FAA is truly an independent regulator. The… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6578 | House Passes Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Legislation with Important Local Provisions Authored by Congressman Lipinski Including Increased Funding to Protect the Great Lakes from Invasive Asian Carp | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON The House of Representatives passed as part of the COVID-19 and FY21 appropriations omnibus legislation (HR 133), the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. WRDA authorizes specific Army Corps of Engineers projects and oversees other water infrastructure projects at our ports and inland waterway navigation system. WRDA 2020 authorizes a record 46 new Army Corps of Engineer Projects and 27 new feasibility studies while directing the Corps to make greater use of natural and nature-based projects. The passage of WRDA 2020 follows previous WRDA bills in 2018, 2016, and 2014. I have long championed investing in and improving our inland waterway and port infrastructure. The Illinois Waterway system runs through the heart of the Third District and is vital to regional commerce, said Congressman Lipinski. The Water Resources Development Act of 2020 contains a provision I fought for on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee that provides an 80%, instead of the usual 50%, federal cost share on the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project that will provide further protection against the spread of invasive Asian Carp into Lake Michigan. Key wins for the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois: Authorizes the Brandon Road lock and dam project in Joliet at 80% federal cost share, a higher federal share than normal for a project like this, in order to help prevent the spread of Asian carp into the Great Lakes. Authorizes the Bubbly Creek ecosystem restoration project. Directs the Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize completion of a study to fix the eroding Chicago Shoreline. Authorizes a study to develop eco-system restoration projects for the Chicago Area Rivers system. Incorporates more natural infrastructure, including green infrastructure, into the Army Corps of Engineers work to reduce flooding and restore ecosystems in a more sustainable, less costly way. Raises the federal cost share for inland waterways system infrastructure projects from 50% to… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-statement-on-passage-of-federal-omnibus-spending-bill-and-covid | Rush Statement on Passage of Federal Omnibus Spending Bill and COVID Relief Legislation | 2020-12-21 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) released the following statement subsequent to his vote in support of a legislative package that funds the Federal Government for Fiscal Year 2021 and provides critical additional funding for the response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic: The passage of today's government funding package demonstrates that House Democrats remain committed to delivering much-needed relief to the American people in the wake of the devastation wrought by COVID-19, said Rush. Health Care Provisions Included in the COVID-19 Relief Funding Package I am pleased that the COVID-relief package includes critical provisions to ensure access to physicians, testing, and vaccines, with a particular focus on communities of color. While we need even more, particularly in regard to community-based testing and contact tracing as well as rental assistance, today's legislation will save lives and take critical steps to help the individuals and businesses in my district weather this pandemic. Specifically, the package: Significantly reduces looming cuts to healthcare specialists. Rep. Rush has been an outspoken leader on ensuring that Medicare's scheduled fee increase for the office-based evaluation and management (E/M) code set to take effect in 2021 does not adversely affect other healthcare providers. He led multiple letters to House leadership and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services emphasizing the importance of preventing these cuts in order to protect patients' access to care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes long-term funding for critical public health programs, including Community Health Centers, Teaching Health Centers, the National Health Service Corps, and the Special Diabetes Program. Eliminates Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) payment cuts for safety net hospitals for Fiscal Year 2021 and postpones any additional cuts until Fiscal Year 2024. Rep. Rush has cosponsored legislation, voted on amendments, and sent letters to House leadership… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-congressional-leadership-extend-states-use | Congressman Krishnamoorthi calls on Congressional leadership to extend states use of CARES Act funds due to uncertainty of state funding in new COVID-19 package | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi reiterated the need for an extension of the deadline for state and local governments to spend Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) payments provided by the CARES Act and additional flexibility on how the payments may be spent. On Tuesday, Congressman Krishnamoorthi led a letter with members of the Illinois delegation Bobby L. Rush (IL-1), Danny K. Davis (IL-7), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Robin L. Kelly (IL-2), and Bill Foster (IL-11) to Speaker Pelosi, Leader McCarthy, Leader McConnell, and Leader Schumer requesting that they provide state and local governments additional time and flexibility to spend their remaining CRF funds. As a result of the pandemic, states have faced high rates of unemployment, business closures, and reduced tax revenues, leaving states across the country facing serious budget shortfalls that threaten their ability to provide services to the public. The Office of the Illinois Comptroller estimates that the state has already spent approximately $2.3 billion directly on the pandemic for services ranging from testing to medical assistance. The CARES Act required CRF recipients to spend any funds received by December 30, 2020 and restricted use of the funds to coronavirus-related expenses. While the CARES Act spending deadline is the end of December, the pandemic has not yet ended and a winter surge in virus cases is expected. Asking cities and states to return CRF funds at what is likely to be the height of the entire pandemic would be counterproductive and undermine the progress that has already been made towards bringing the virus under control, the Representatives wrote. Unfortunately, the latest proposed COVID-19 package may not include additional state and local aid, even as local public health authorities have cited a lack of funding for vaccine distribution among their top concerns. If we do not provide state and local governments with an immediate infusion of additional, flexible aid, we must at least allow them to continue spending the mon… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lahood.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-lahood-announces-congressional-app-challenge-winner-illinois-18th-0 | Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge Winner for Illinois 18th Congressional District | 2020-12-17 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18)announced today that Nehal Tangudu, a senior at Normal Community High School, has won the Congressional App Challenge for the 18th Congressional District of Illinois in 2020. Nehal's project, the "Timeline of the Universe" was completed while taking classes from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I am pleased to announce that Nehal Tangudu from Normal Community High School has won this year's Congressional App Challenge for the 18th District of Illinois,stated Rep. LaHood.Not only did Nehal display exceptional coding and technical skills in hi application, but Nehal's innovative design in the Timeline of the Universe went above and beyond expectations." This year's Challenge brought a variety of applicants from across central and west-central Illinois, and it was the most competitive competition we've had over the last four years. The Congressional App Challenge always presents an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their talent in the innovative technology field. Computer science and STEM education are critical to our nation's long-term success, and I will continue to promote the importance of these programs through this Challenge and in Congress. Timeline for the Universe App Name:Timeline for the Universe School: Normal Community High School Overview: The app gives an in depth timeline our earth's history, providing educational information about the world's evolution You can view his submissionhere ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-bost-veterans-provisions | HOUSE APPROVES BOST VETERANS PROVISIONS | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvements Act. The legislation includes several bills that Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12), the incoming lead Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, introduced to improve benefits and services for veterans and their families. Our nation's military members have risked all in defense of our nation and our freedoms, said Bost. They should not be met with bureaucratic red tape when they return home. I'm proud to have introduced several provisions that were included in this package that will help ensure that servicemembers and veterans receive the benefits they have earned. Bost speaks on the House Floor in support of the legislative package. Click here to watch. Bost Provisions Included H.R. 7287 Allows specialty care providers to conduct disability exams across state lines H.R. 6013 Reforms the Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) program to ensure that veterans can receive life insurance coverage through the VA, even if they had been previously denied coverage by private insurance providers H.R. 5245 Includes a provision that Bost introduced to allow veterans to remove a dependent via the eBenefits website H.R. 7445 Expands eligibility for the VA Home Loan Guarantee Program to members of the National Guard and Reserve who have been activated by governors in response to COVID-19, recent civil disturbances, and natural disasters H.R. 7105 Expands VA services for homeless veterans during the coronavirus pandemic ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-initiative-to-increase-funeral-benefits-for-veterans-survivors-passes-house/ | Bustos Initiative to Increase Funeral Benefits for Veterans Survivors Passes House | 2020-12-16 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, bipartisan legislation led by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) to provide critical relief to surviving families of veterans suffering a loss passed the House of Representatives. The Burial Rights for America's Veterans' Efforts (BRAVE) Act was included in a sweeping package to address benefits provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We owe our veterans and military families nothing less than the best for their service and sacrifice, Congresswoman Bustos said. That's why I'm pleased to see this bipartisan, commonsense fix to the Veterans Affairs funeral benefits system pass the House today. It's essential we honor the lives of our veterans properly and prevent military families from facing unfair financial burdens when they lose a loved one. Congresswoman Bustos' billwould upgrade the VA's reimbursement for the costs of a veteran's funeral by increasing VA burial benefits for non-service connected deaths that occur at non-VA facilities. Under current law, survivors are penalized based on the circumstances at the time of a veteran's death. Veterans who die of a non-service connected condition outside of a VA facility are offered just $300 for funeral expenses, while the VA will pay up to $796 toward burial and funeral expenses for non-service connected deaths inside a VA facility. The BRAVE Act would grant parity to survivors by making the benefit the same regardless of where a veteran dies. The legislative package also addresses veterans' education programs and benefits, pandemic assistance, disability and life insurance programs, health care programs, homelessness and housing, transition to civilian life services, support for women veterans and financial protections. In May, Congresswoman Bustos, Congressman Adam Kinzinger and Senator Gary Peters wrote to House Leadership encouraging them to include their bipartisan BRAVE Act in the next coronavirus relief package. You can lead the lawmakers' letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/language-congressman-krishnamoorthi-s-bipartisan-resolution-urging-china-end | Language From Congressman Krishnamoorthis Bipartisan Resolution Urging China to End Its Military Aggression Toward India Passes Both Chambers | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House and Senate officially passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included key components of Congressman Krishnamoorthi's resolution language urging the Chinese governmentto end its military aggression toward India along the Line of Actual Control. The inclusion of this provision, which Congressman Krishnamoorthi led as an amendment when the bill passed the House, reflects the United States Government's strong support for its allies and partners like India in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond: Violent aggression is seldom the answer, and this is especially true for the Line of Actual Control, which is the disputed border region that separates the People's Republic of China from India,said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi.He added, By including my resolution language in the NDAA and signing that legislation into law, the United States government will send a clear message that China's military provocations of India will not be tolerated. The United States is committed to standing with our allies and partners like India in resolving the border standoff using diplomatic means. Congressman Krishnamoorthi's measure, which passed each chamber with overwhelming bipartisan support, will become law if President Trump signs it. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-calls-for-the-reimagining-of-healthcare-delivery-following-state | Rush Calls for the Reimagining of Healthcare Delivery Following State Board Meeting on Mercy Hospital & Medical Center | 2020-12-15 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | CHICAGO Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) made the following statement following the conclusion of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board meeting: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center has served residents of the South Side for 170 years. They are not alone in struggling to keep their doors open, especially as our hospitals grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the last few months, I have heard from safety net hospitals, both in and around my district, that are being devastated by the increased costs and declining revenues resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before the pandemic, the safety net hospitals serving my constituents, including Advocate Trinity Hospital, South Shore Hospital, St. Bernard Hospital, and, of course, Mercy Hospital & Medical Center, operated at a loss in 2018 due to few inpatient cases and decreases in reimbursement for Medicaid patients and the uninsured. We cannot afford for our healthcare facilities to lack the resources they need especially during the pandemic. It is incumbent on us to ensure that everyone has access to the medical care they need. We must work together to reimagine healthcare delivery on the South Side. This will take dedicated funding from both the State and Federal Government, as well as creative solutions from hospitals, providers, and community groups. I remain committed to working with my colleagues in the U.S. Congress and with the incoming Biden Administration to prioritize federal funding, but we must use all the resources at our disposal. Now is the time for decisive action. I commend the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board for decisively voting against allowing Mercy Hospital & Medical Center to proceed with its plans to close. While it is rare for the Review Board to deny a hospital's request to close, to do otherwise particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic would have been disastrous. I believe that the Review Board was swayed by the outpouring of community opposition from cit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/shimkus-salutes-life-of-lawrence-county-legend-cunningham | Shimkus Salutes Life of Lawrence County Legend Cunningham | 2020-12-14 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | John Shimkus | S000364 | shimkus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15)entered a statement into the permanent Congressional Record remembering the extraordinary life of Lawrence County's Roscoe D. Cunningham, who passed away November 28. "Roscoe proved to be a strong community leader, dedicating his life to bettering his community in Lawrence County. He was considered one of the county's most vocal advocates," Shimkus said. "Lawrence County will surely miss him." The full entry in the Congressional Record can be found HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/video-bustos-legislation-to-rename-the-galesburg-post-office-after-fallen-hero-senior-airman-daniel-miller-passes-house/ | VIDEO: Bustos Legislation to Rename the Galesburg Post Office after Fallen Hero Senior Airman Daniel Miller Passes House | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WATCH: Bustos Honors Senior Airman Miller on House Floor WASHINGTON Yesterday, legislation introduced by Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) to rename the U.S. Post Office on East Main Street in Galesburg, Illinois, as the Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building passed the House of Representatives and will now head to the Senate. In 2004, Daniel Miller of Galesburg, Illinois, joined the United States Airforce after graduating from ROWVA High School in Oneida, Illinois, where he played varsity football and his principal described him as always smiling and caring about everyone. Miller went on to earn the rank of Senior Airman and became an Explosive Ordinance Disposal Airman. He was deployed from the 775th Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight in Hill Air Force Base, Utah, which is responsible for defusing military and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and working with chemical and biological weapons. On January 7, 2007, at the age of 24, Senior Airman Miller was killed in action attempting to defuse a car bomb while protecting our nation in Al-Mahmudiyah, Iraq. Also killed were members of Team LimaSenior Airman Elizabeth A. Loncki and Technical Sergeant Timothy R. Weiner. To commemorate the service and sacrifice of Senior Airman Miller, Congresswoman Bustos introduced legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office on East Main Street in Galesburg as the Senior Airman Daniel Miller Post Office Building. I am proud to see this legislation pass the House to honor the life of Senior Airman Miller who paid the ultimate sacrifice defending our nation, Congresswoman Bustos said. It is my hope that this commemoration will serve as a place for the Galesburg community to remember this hero and allow the legacy of Senior Airman Miller to live on for time to come. My brother Dan never hesitated to put the concerns of others before his own and it gives our family great pride to see this legislation pass the House, said Tim Miller, brother of Senior Airman Daniel Miller. This is an excellent way … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-introduces-legislation-to-protect-consumers-from-the-dangers-of | Rush Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from the Dangers of Portable Generators | 2020-12-11 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) announced the introduction of H.R. 8928, the Portable Generator Safety Standard to Avoid Needless Deaths and Reduce Disabilities Act, or, the Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act. This legislation would direct the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to create mandatory consumer product safety standards for portable generators in order to protect consumers from death or injury related to the use of these products. There are currently no mandatory safety standards for the performance of portable generators, which are tied to the deaths of nearly 1,000 Americans from carbon monoxide poisoning between 2005 and 2019, as well as several thousand non-fatal injuries each year. When faced with unpredictable power outages, countless Americans turn to portable generators in order to meet their electricity needs. This becomes even more important as we enter the bitter cold months associated with Chicago winters and elsewhere. However, many families seldom imagine that the use of these products could result in their own untimely deaths or that of a loved one, said Rep. Rush. Between 2005 and 2019, portable generators have killed nearly 1,000 of our fellow Americans through the emission of noxious carbon monoxide. In fact, a number of deaths associated with Hurricane Laura, which rocked the Gulf Coast of the United States this past summer, were tied to the use of these generators and the subsequent carbon monoxide poisoning. This colorless, odorless, and tasteless gas is a silent killer, and due to the abhorrent absence of mandatory safety standards associated with portable gasoline generators, many Americans are unwittingly poisoning themselves and their families, Rep. Rush continued. That's why I am proud to introduce the Portable Generator Safety STANDARD Act, which has been endorsed by Consumer Reports and the Consumer Federation of America, in order to create common sense safety standards for these products and ultimately protect American consumers from… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-fda-vaccine-advisory-panel-review-covid-19-vaccine | Congressman Krishnamoorthi On FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel Review Of COVID-19 Vaccine Data: Science Prevailed Over Politics | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to today's meeting of the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) on Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine: Today, science prevailed over politics, as the independent vaccine experts on FDA's VRBPAC advisory committee carefully assessed the safety and efficacy of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine during nearly 10 hours of open public session. This comes after months of the President attempting to pressure public health officials to rush and hastily approve a vaccine, contributing to public skepticism around vaccines in the process. After my Oversight Subcommittee's investigation and the introduction of the EVALUATE Act, my legislation to require VRBPAC review, FDA officials finally committed not to rush a vaccine and to undergo public VRBPAC review despite White House meddling. VRBPAC's vote in favor of recommending emergency authorization gives me confidence in the Pfizer vaccine, and this independent review will also play a key role in reassuring the public as to the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine as we work toward universal inoculation and, ultimately, ending this pandemic. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-krishnamoorthi-garc-and-davis-ask-cdc-extend-eviction-moratorium | Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Garca, And Davis Ask CDC To Extend Eviction Moratorium In Response To Worsening Pandemic | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Congressman Jess Garca (IL-4), and Congressman Danny Davis (IL-7) sent a letter to Director Robert Redfield at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) requesting that the CDC extend its eviction moratorium. The Congressmen expressed their concern that if this moratorium were to expire at the end of December, over 19 million Americans would potentially face evictions. The CDC's eviction moratorium was implemented on September 4th through the Public Health Service Act with the justification that evictions could lead to a rise in homelessness and overcrowding in homeless shelters, a situation in which it's difficult to follow public health measures. When the eviction moratorium was implemented, there were 174,000 deaths in the U.S. from COVID-19, and currently, there are over 270,000 deaths. Given the prolonged stalling of the economy, the current rising COVID-19 case rates, and the potential increase in COVID-19 cases which could result from a wave of new evictions, the Congressmen believe that this eviction moratorium is still necessary in order to provide a safety net to those in need. We saw an increased level of evictions in between the expiration of the CARES Act eviction mortarium on July 25th and the implementation of the CDC moratorium on September 4th, the Representatives wrote. Allowing for another gap in between moratoriums during the coldest month of the year could have a catastrophic impact on public health and economic recovery in the United States. The Congressmen asked that the eviction moratorium be extended past its current December deadline and requested a response from Director Redfield by Friday, December 11th. A copy of the letter is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bost-announces-78-million-metro-east-health-center-grant | BOST ANNOUNCES $7.8 MILLION METRO EAST HEALTH CENTER GRANT | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services has awarded a $7.8 million grant to SIHF Healthcare in Sauget through their Health Center Cluster funding program. These discretionary funds will be used for general health center operations. Now more than ever, healthcare providers like SIHF Healthcare are working around the clock to keep their communities safe and healthy, said Bost. This grant will provide SIHF with critical resources to continue their work to provide quality care for patients. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6569 | Congressman Lipinski Celebrates Final, Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill with Provisions to Protect Lake Michigan from Carp, Restore Bubbly Creek, and Address Local Shoreline Erosion | 2020-12-09 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Today Congressman Lipinski voted to pass S. 1811, the final conference report for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. The bill contains numerous provisions crafted by the Congressman as a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. These provisions will have a positive impact on Chicagoland residents, including protecting Lake Michigan from invasive carp, restoring Bubbly Creek, and addressing shoreline erosion. As the senior Illinois member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I have worked in the committee to advance vital local water infrastructure projects that will improve the lives of Chicagoland residents, said Congressman Lipinski. WRDA is vital to maintaining the Illinois Waterway system that runs through the heart of the Third District and strengthens the local and regional economy. I was proud to have worked in committee to raise the federal cost share for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam project from 50% to 80% which will save Illinois taxpayers significant money. It will also help ensure that this critical project to protect the Great Lakes from invasive Asian carp will proceed. I was also happy to include provisions that will prevent the spread of Asian carp, advance the restoration of Bubbly Creek, fix our eroding shoreline, and restore the Chicago Area Rivers eco-system. The full WRDA bill will authorize the study and construction of dozens of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects that build and maintain inland waterway locks and dams, ports, and other water infrastructure, while also providing flood relief, and restoring damaged ecosystems. Infrastructure projects authorized under the legislation will create good paying jobs, and the bill has won the endorsement of both business and labor groups across the country. Congressman Lipinski ensured several key provisions were included in the final 2020 Water Resources Development Act, including provisions: Authorizing the Bubbly Creek ecosystem restoration project; … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-approves-bost-waterways-infrastructure-provisions | HOUSE APPROVES BOST WATERWAYS INFRASTRUCTURE PROVISIONS | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. House of Representatives today passed the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), which will help strengthen America's ports, locks, dams, and water infrastructure. The bill, which now advances to President Trump's desk for his signature, includes several provisions introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) to improve certain water infrastructure projects across Southern Illinois. Every year, 575 million tons of cargo pass through our inland ports and waterways, including several in Southern Illinois, said Bost. These projects are vitally important to our local and national economies. I'm pleased that the Water Resources Development Act includes several provisions I introduced to strengthen Southern Illinois' water infrastructure from Wood River to Cairo and points in between. Bost provisions in WRDA include: Increasing federal funding authorization to help carry out six miles of sewer separation projects in Belleville and Wood River. This project will reduce sewage backup, disruptions to traffic, and other health and economic consequences resulting from overflows and untreated sewage; Creating a program for the United States Army Corps of Engineers to make repairs and improvements to Army Corps-constructed flood pumping stations, such as those in Cairo, Illinois; Permitting local levee districts to make additional in-kind contributions toward achieving a positive Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) in cases where the Corps determines that the cost of repair to a breached non-federal levee exceeds its flood prevention benefits. Increasing the federal costs share for construction of inland waterways projects, such as locks and dams. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-helps-pass-key-bipartisan-legislation-to-strengthen-inland-waterways/ | Bustos Helps Pass Key Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Inland Waterways | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) helped pass the final bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020. This legislation, which was first passed by the House in July and has been finalized by bipartisan, bicameral negotiations, authorizes Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) water resources projects to strengthen our locks and dams, improve inland waterways, invest in flood damage reduction and update water infrastructure. The Senate is expected to pass the final bill swiftly and send it to the President's desk to be signed into law before the end of the year. Our agricultural producers depend on our inland waterways to deliver tons of goods to market each year, and we must ensure this economic driver remains strong, said Congresswoman Bustos. With the Mississippi River to our west, and the Illinois River to our south, it's vital we have reliable water infrastructure with modern locks and dams to serve the needs of our communities. This strong bipartisan bill is an example of the work Congress can accomplish when we come together, and I'll continue to invest in our region's infrastructure. Click HERE for audio. The WRDA would do the following in alignment with Congresswoman Bustos' priorities: Invest additional Federal resources for the construction of inland waterways projects and prioritizes the construction of projects identified by inland users, including the Upper Ohio River navigation system and the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) for the Upper Mississippi River.Amend the cost-share formula for the construction and major rehabilitation of inland waterways navigation projects and would expedite completion of such projects, bringing the U.S. inland waterways transportation system into the 21st century. Through this new cost-share program, 65 percent of the federal share will come from the General Fund, while 35 percent will come from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.Fully unlock the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) by providing the authority to appropriate … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-helps-pass-strong-national-defense-bill-2/ | Bustos Helps Pass Strong National Defense Bill | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Bill Includes Key Bustos Provisions Such as Zillow-style Military Real Estate Tool, Pay Raises, Protections for Gold Star Families, National Guardsmen WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, helped pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) out of the House. The bill includes key Bustos provisions to establish a Zillow-style real estate online tool for the Army, strengthen protections for Gold Star families, provide a pay raise for our military, enhance student loan benefits for National Guard and Reserve members and require the Department of Defense to provide answers for its inconsistent and troubling record on National Guard COVID-response funding. The heart of our nation's defense runs right through Northwestern and Central Illinois and that's why I'm proud to help pass a bipartisan, bicameral National Defense Authorization Act today, Congresswoman Bustos said. From the Rock Island Arsenal to the Peoria Air National Guard Base to research facilities in Rockford, this package upholds our region's strong tradition of service and includes critical initiatives that will expand economic and real estate opportunity for our military bases, strengthen protections for Gold Star families, and ensure our National Guard service men and women get the support they deserve. Congresswoman Bustos fought to include the following provisions: Opens up Rock Island Arsenal for growth: The Army will now choose certain installations for a pilot program to catalog unused real estate online, much like Zillow.com does for residential real estate. If the Arsenal is selected, qualifying organizations from state and federal government, academia and the private sector could begin to lease surplus real estate on the Arsenal, right next to the Army's Advanced and Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence. Student Loan Benefits for National Guard: The bill enhances student loan benefits for National Guard and Reserve members. Right now, National… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-asks-white-house-if-potential-presidential-pardons | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trumps Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone citing his concern about President Trump's reported interest in issuing preemptive pardons to members of his family, including himself. This letter follows a December 3rd letter that Congressman Krishnamoorthi sent to White House Counsel regarding the pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn. The use of a preemptive presidential pardon for a family member, particularly a blanket pardon, would be entirely unprecedented in American history, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. President Trump has reportedly asked aides if he can issue preemptive, blanket pardons to Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump, Ivanka Trump, and Jared Kushner. There have also been reports that President Trump has considered pardoning himself. These preemptive, blanket pardons would supposedly apply to all future federal charges. While each of these family members, and the President himself, have faced scrutiny for actions which could lead to federal investigations, if not necessarily charges, the President could eliminate this risk through issuing blanket, preemptive pardons, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. These pardons would block any accountability from the Trump family regarding their illicit actions. Congressman Krishnamoorthi introduced the Presidential Pardon Transparency Act last year in order to increase the transparency of the pardon power. This act would require that the Attorney General publish the name, date, and full text of a presidential pardon no later than three days after it's issued. While this legislation has yet to become law, Congressman Krishnamoorthi is intent on ensuring there is maximum transparency with future pardons of the Trump Administration. Congressman Krishnamoorthi requested the following information from the White House Counsel: Is the White House reviewing potential pardons for President Trump's family members or himself? Can you guarantee that any pardons issued to members of the Trump famil… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lahood.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lahood-votes-improve-infrastructure-resources-illinois-waterways-0 | LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) voted in support of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, which will provide critical support for Illinois locks and dams and waterways, provide rural communities additional resources in addressing flood risk needs, and strengthen Illinois' agriculture competitive advantage in the global economy. "In central and west-central Illinois, which is uniquely positioned between the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, our communities rely heavily on water infrastructure resources for economic development,"said Rep. LaHood."It is critical that we continue to invest in infrastructure that allows farmers and manufacturers in the 18th District to move their commodities around the globe. This bipartisan bill includes important provisions to boost federal support for inland waterways projects and strengthen flood plans in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. I am proud to once again support this essential piece of legislation for Illinois." Rep. LaHood advocated for a provision in this year's WRDA which adjusts the federal cost-share of inland waterway projects. This provision will ensure that the Army Corps of Engineers construction projects are completed on-time and on-budget, including the anticipated 2023 Illinois Waterway lock and dam rehabilitation projects. Background: WRDA 2020 is bipartisan legislation that includes projects of national, regional, and local significance that help strengthen the Nation's global competitiveness, grow the economy, move goods throughout the country and abroad, protect communities, and create jobs. WRDA authorizes projects to improve ports and harbors, inland waterway navigation, flood and storm protection, and other pieces of water resources infrastructure, as well as programs and policy reforms related to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program. Specifically, these projects and investments in water resource infrastructure are initiated and carried out at the local level but provide valuable benefits regionally and nati… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6568 | Congressman Lipinski Secures Notable Victories in Defense Bill for 2021, Including Sustainable Chemistry bill, the Minerva Research Initiative, and Hacking for Defense | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC -- Today, Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) voted to pass the conferenced version of HR 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2021. The bipartisan package includes several provisions authored and championed by Congressman Lipinski, including the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act, the Hacking for Defense program, and the Minerva Research Initiative. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be sent to the President's desk. Rep. Lipinski's H.R. 2051, the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act, which is included in the defense bill supports efforts in green chemistry across federal research agencies and will establish a coordinating entity under the National Science and Technology Council within the Office of Science and Technology Policy. The bill will allow federal agencies to assess the state of sustainable chemistry in the U.S. and coordinate federal efforts in sustainable chemistry to maximize return on federal investment in this area. Rep. Lipinski's bill had previously passed the House of Representatives on December 9, 2019 with support from environmental and industry groups. I'm proud to see the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act that I introduced along with Rep. Moolenar included in this bill, said Congressman Lipinski. This provision will strengthen collaboration between the federal government and the private sector by promoting sustainable research and development that can make unsafe chemicals obsolete. Global demand is increasing for products made from green chemicals that are safer for our health and the environment. This legislation creates an opportunity for the federal government to meet that demand and create domestic jobs. The proposal directly benefits our troops by helping the Department of Defense develop synthetic fuels, flame retardants, high-performance materials, and other equipment to protect warfighters. The bill also includes a directive led by Rep. Lipinski to restore the Minerva Resea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6571 | Rep. Lipinski Farewell Speech | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | When I was a professor teaching American government before I was elected to Congress, the first thing I would do when beginning to teach a class about Congress and the legislative process would be to show this video; the three minute Schoolhouse Rock! cartoon video from the 1970s, I'm Just a Bill. The cartoon begins with a group of constituents calling their congressman with an idea for a new law. The congressman introduces a bill which goes through House committee debate and amendment before a vote to report the bill favorably to the House floor. On the House floor the bill goes through debate and amendment before a majority vote that sends bill over to the Senate where the process continues. This is what we call regular order, a standard way of legislating in the House that facilitates extensive participation of Members in a deliberative, consensus-based decision-making process. More importantly, this is how the framers of the Constitution not only intended the House to work, but believed that the House needed to work if the United States, then it's infancy, was to succeed. Congress was created in Article I of the Constitution because the legislative branch being closest to the people - was necessarily the linchpin of American representative democracy. While the framers didn't include in the Constitution the rules by which the House or Senate would operate, they understood that the way in which the lawmaking process was conducted was critical to the creation of laws that were good for the nation as a whole and to the legitimacy of Congress and those laws. James Madison, oftentimes called the father of Congress, believed that it was essential that the legislative branch make policy in a manner that well-represented the vast and varied republic and best served the nation as a whole. Remember, our nation began as a unique experiment in self-governance. There was great doubt about whether the views of people so diverse could successfully be forged into good policy that served such a large nation. Madison b… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-underwood-applauds-department-of-education-announcement-extending-0 | Rush, Underwood Applaud Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance | 2020-12-07 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) and Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.) applaudedthe Department of Education's announcementextending the suspension of loan payments, interest accrual, and involuntary collections on federal student loansthrough January 31, 2021. The announcement follows the successful effort led by Rep. Underwood, joined by Rep. Rush and 90 members of the House of Representatives, urging President Donald J. Trump to use his executive authority to extend federal student loan relief. The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unimaginable impact on our nation, particularly those who now find themselves unemployed and out of work due to widespread business closures as companies attempt to navigate this crisis, said. Rep. Rush. I was proud to join Rep. Underwood's effort to call on the President and his administration to extend the suspension of student loan payments in order to provide some relief to those who are financially struggling during these unprecedented times. I have also introduced legislation to further assist struggling students called the Student RELIEF Act, which seeks to alleviate the economic hardships of our nation's most vulnerable families by making Pell Grant students and their families eligible for the $1,200 direct stimulus payments that were not afforded to them by the CARES Act, Rep. Rush continued. Congress must continue to do everything in its power to not only ensure that Americans survive this pandemic, but that they can ultimately thrive when we are on the other side of it. Millions ofstudent loanborrowersarefacingfinancial hardships impacting their abilitytomake student loan payments.Asthe pandemicworsens, we must continue not cut off givingfederal support toborrowers,said Underwood.I'm pleased to see the Department of Educationfinallytake action to extend this critical relief; however,a further extension will still be necessary until theeconomiccrisis brought on pandemic has subsided. A copy of the letter can be found here. On June 22, 2020, U.S. Represent… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-urges-president-trump-join-chorus-those-advocating | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to President Trump urging him to actively advocate for more funding for COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts. Given the promising results of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, the country must ensure that it's adequately prepared to effectively distribute a vaccine. The success of that endeavor will require increased funding from the government. As of now, the CDC has provided $200 million to states for vaccine distribution, but state and local officials have said that is not close to what they will require to properly inoculate their populations. As a result, Congressman Krishnamoorthi expressed his concern and called on President Trump to ensure that states are equipped to execute this important next phase in defeating COVID-19. While Congress must approve additional funding for vaccine distribution efforts before it reaches your desk, the vocal support of the President of the United States will only strengthen the effort to move this funding through Congress, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. Congressman Krishnamoorthi suggested that President Trump take heed of advice from the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Association of Immunization Managers (AIM), who have requested at least $8.4 billion for COVID-19 vaccination distribution. The approval of a COVID-19 vaccine will be an enormous step forward in defeating the pandemic, but only through fully funding state and local vaccine distribution efforts will we be able to capitalize on that achievement and bring this dark chapter in our nation's history to a close, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. A copy of the letter is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-krishnamoorthi-and-mitchell-lead-coalition-more-70-members | Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Acts Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Congressman Paul Mitchell led a letter of over 70 Members in the U.S. House of Representatives to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy to request that the College Transparency Act (CTA) be included in the year-end omnibus spending bill. Particularly given that the ongoing financial challenges facing our country may extend years into the future, coupled with growing national student debt, CTA will help students find the programs that best prepare them to enter the workforce with skills employers need by providing them with accurate earnings and employment information on both the institution and program level before they decide where to enroll, what to study, and how to pay for it, the Representatives wrote. The bipartisan legislation amends the existing college reporting system, which is currently incomplete and inefficient since current law prohibits the federal government from collecting and reporting accurate data on student outcomes. The current system leaves millions of American families in the dark without fully understanding the return on investment as they make their decisions concerning this enormous investment in their children's future. Specifically, the College Transparency Act would establish a privacy-protected postsecondary data system at the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), which would collect and report on student outcomes such as enrollment, completion, and post-college success to help prospective students determine which programs of study efficiently support their career aspirations. This new data reporting system would be organized by factors such as race, ethnicity, veteran's status, and more. NCES would securely store student information within this data system and work with relevant federal agencies to generate post-college outcomes reports, and would provide a summary of the information in a user-friendly website for students and families. Importantly, this new system would aid institutions of lear… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-statement-on-the-51st-anniversary-of-the-murder-of-fred-hampton | Rush Statement on the 51st Anniversary of the Murder of Fred Hampton | 2020-12-04 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) submitted the following extension of remarks to the Congressional Record regarding the murder of his friend and former colleague, Fred Hampton, Chairman and co-founder of the Illinois Black Panther Party: Madam Speaker, you can kill the revolutionary, but you cannot kill the revolution. These were the words my late comrade and best friend Fred Hampton, the Chairman and co-founder of the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party spoke and lived by. In a year that has seen too many Black lives unjustly taken, Chairman Fred's words, life, and legacy remain just as vital to our understanding of justice today as they were on the date of his assassination on December 4th, 1969. Chairman Fred was both a visionary and a revolutionary, who fought for a more just world for everyone. I had the distinct privilege of recruiting and working alongside Fred during our righteous struggle for the liberation and emancipation of the people who had been ignored by those in power for far too long. We encouraged community development and empowerment through programs that included community health clinics and an expansive free breakfast for children program, finally delivering critical social services to long underserved communities. We also helped broker a peace agreement between Chicago's street gangs, reducing violence in the city's most marginalized neighborhoods. Furthermore, the Illinois Chapter of the Black Panther Party joined forces with the Latino Young Lords organization, and the Young Patriots, an organization of poor whites living in Chicago's Uptown community. Together, we formed the original Rainbow Coalition to fight all economic oppression. This watershed organization assembled a working-class coalition to fight for our shared interests, despite the fact that we were working in one of the most segregated cities in the United States. We banded together to fight many of the issues that still plague us to this very day, including police brutality, substandard housing, mediocre ed… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bost-elected-top-republican-veterans-affairs-committee | BOST ELECTED TOP REPUBLICAN ON VETERANS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) has been elected by his House Republican colleagues to serve as the lead Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, tasked with setting the party's agenda on veterans issues and leading oversight efforts of the administration. Should Republicans gain the majority in Congress in the next election, Bost would be in line to become the chairman of the full committee. As a Marine and the father of a Marine, I can think of no greater honor than fighting for America's veterans as the lead Republican on the House Veterans' Affairs Committee. I am grateful for the trust of my Republican colleagues and excited to follow in the footsteps of great leaders like Jeff Miller and Phil Roe, said Bost. We will work to implement an aggressive, pro-veteran agenda that builds upon the successes of the MISSION Act, appeals reform, and combatting veterans' suicide. Our veterans have borne the battle in defense of our freedoms, and I view it as my mission to ensure they receive the care and services they deserve. Our nation's veterans have served their nation with distinction and courage, and they deserve leaders in Washington who will strive to meet their level of dedication, said House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). Mike has served his country as a Marine, and his community as a firefighter - I have no doubt that as Ranking Member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, he will continue to lead from the front by addressing the unique challenges facing our veterans. He has a results-proven track record, which includes passing the Veterans Appeals and Modernization Act of 2017, which streamlined the appeals process, and helped to decrease the appeals backlog by 80%. I am confident Mike will be an ally to our veterans and serve as the strong leader they need who will commit to looking out for their best interests. I congratulate my colleague and good friend, Rep. Bost, on being chosen by the Republican conference to serve as Ranking Member of the House Committee on … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/under-pressure-from-bustos-trump-extends-national-guard-covid-19-response-efforts/ | Under Pressure from Bustos, Trump Extends National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Bustos-led letter called on President Trump to fully restore federal funding as expiration loomed WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement after President Trump announced that he will extend National Guard activations for COVID-19 response efforts through March 31, 2021. Current activations were set to expire at the end of the year. Without an extension, states would have been forced to grapple with a gap in federal funding for relief efforts, stand down members of the National Guard and potentially shutter desperately needed COVID-19 response services. The announcement, however, also extends a 25-percent cut to federal funding for deployment, following the Trump Administration's 100-percent coverage earlier this year. While today's decision to extend the service of our women and men in the National Guard is essential, it simply doesn't go far enough. As they face what may be one of the deadliest winters in American history, cash-strapped states are still forced to navigate federal funding cuts to the costs of National Guard deployments. On its way out the door, this Administration continues to financially burden struggling states. While the pandemic wreaks havoc on our nation, they callously turn a blind eye to the impact that rising COVID-19 cases has on our communities. Ultimately, their decision to extend cuts to federal funding for state deployments also takes a toll on our cities and towns, and it is American families who suffer. Thankfully, President-elect Biden has already pledged to fully fund the efforts of our neighbors in uniform a commonsense measure that should never have been in question. In the meantime, these unforeseen expenses will spread state resources thin at a dire time. That's why I introduced legislation earlier this year to require the Trump Administration to cover the full costs of National Guard COVID-19 response efforts. I'll continue to hold this Administration accountable in its final days and fight for the Soldiers and Airmen who have pl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-calls-wh-counsel-answers-anti-bribery-safeguards | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On WH Counsel For Answers On Anti-Bribery Safeguards Around Pardons As Well As President Trumps Reported Exploration Of Pardoning Rudy Giuliani, His Own Family, And Himself | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to White House Counsel Pat Cipollone asking for information regarding President Trump's pardon of former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, safeguards against potential bribery schemes, and whether future pardons were possible for President Trump's associates, family members, and or even himself. President Trump announced the pardon of General Flynn on November 25. This pardon protects General Flynn from further legal actions against him regarding his 2017 guilty plea on lying to the FBI about his conversations with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. In his letter, Congressman Krishnamoorthi noted his concern with the political nature of this pardon given that the official White House statement cited President Trump's vexation with the investigation into Russia's 2016 election interference. President Trump has used his pardon power for political and personal connections many times rather than for clemency petitions brought through the established channels. Congressman Krishnamoorthi introduced the Presidential Pardon Transparency Act last year in order to increase the transparency of the pardon power. This act would require that the Attorney General publish the name, date, and full text of a presidential pardon no later than three days after it's issued. While this legislation has yet to become law, a wave of presidential pardons is expected in the remaining weeks of the Trump Administration, and I want to ensure that there is maximum transparency regarding each one, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. In terms of future pardons possible in the remaining weeks of the Trump Administration, President Trump has reportedly expressed interest in pre-emptively pardoning his family members and possibly himself. Congressman Krishnamoorthi requested details on future potential pardons and whether any misconduct or irregularities were occurring in the decision-making process. I am concerned that President Trump will use his remaining few weeks in office to par… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/quigley-s-big-cat-public-safety-act-end-private-ownership-dangerous-big | Quigleys Big Cat Public Safety Act to End Private Ownership of Dangerous Big Cats Passes House | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | legacy | Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley's (IL-05) legislation the bipartisan Big Cat Public Safety Act passed the House of Representatives. The Big Cat Public Safety Act, which was co-sponsored by more than half of the House, prohibits the private ownership of big cats like lions and tigers and curbs the exploitative industry of cub-petting. After months of the public loudly and clearly calling for Congress to end private big cat ownership, I am extremely pleased that the House has now passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act. Big cats are wild animals that simply do not belong in private homes, backyards, or shoddy roadside zoos. Too often, law enforcement and first responders are the ones who end up in danger from these animals and, in a time when our first responders are already facing increased risk from the pandemic, we owe it to them to limit the additional dangers they face on the job, said Quigley. Animals like tigers, lions, leopards, and pumas should not be exposed to miserable conditions so many of them in our country currently face. By passing the Big Cat Public Safety Act we are one step closer to ensuring these animals are treated humanely and to keeping the public safe from dangerous big cats. It is my hope that the Senate will quickly bring this bill to the floor so we can get it signed into law before the year ends." I am pleased to see the House passed our Big Cat Public Safety Act today. For too long, big cats have been mistreated, exploited, and abused in private roadside zoos, said Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). As a member of the bipartisan Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I'm committed to ensuring our government is doing its part to promote animal welfare. It is crucial we stand up for animals, both as individuals and as a society, and our legislation takes an incredible step to protect all animals. This spring, the Netflix series Tiger King brought increased public attention to the dangers of unaccredited animal parks and led to a surge in support for the Big Cat Public Safety Act. The … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-introduces-legislation-to-invest-100-billion-in-nation-s-youth | Rush Introduces Legislation to Invest $100 Billion in Nations Youth Workforce | 2020-12-03 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) announced the introduction of the Jobs Now Youth Employment Act (H.R. 8839), which would require the Department of Labor to make increased funds available for youth workforce investment activities in areas experiencing especially high rates of long-term unemployment. These activities would include conducting research related to meeting the education and employment needs of eligible youth, as well as the supporting of career services and financial literacy programs for young people from struggling and often overlooked communities. Even before the current pandemic, we have known that the pandemic of unemployment has had an outsized impact on marginalized and other underserved communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has only served to worsen this crisis and increase the injustice and inequities being suffered by the most vulnerable members of our society, said. Rep. Rush. In particular, America's youth is often overlooked when we consider solutions for increasing employment and many of our young people, out of sheer desperation, turn to less legitimate measures in order to provide for themselves and their families. Idle hands are the devil's workshop, and I have long held that lack of access to resources is one of the key factors in determining whether otherwise upright citizens may turn towards a life of malfeasance and misdoing. I am confident that if we provide those living in poverty, particularly the younger members of our society, with the resources they need to adequately enter the workforce, as well as the financial literacy tools they require to create and maintain wealth, the benefits to our society at large will be abundant. That is exactly why I have introduced the Jobs Now Youth Employment act, which will provide our young people with essential resources to enter the workforce and escape the cycle of poverty. The Jobs Now Youth Employment Act directs the Secretary of Labor to make financial resources available to local areas based on the relative number of long-term … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-helps-pass-grain-standards-reauthorization-act/ | Bustos Helps Pass Grain Standards Reauthorization Act | 2020-12-02 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17), a member of the House Agriculture Committee, helped pass the U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act, which authorizes the Federal Grain Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish marketing standards like weight and quality for certain grains and oilseeds including corn, soybeans, wheat and more. This legislation would re-establish a clear and fair set of guidelines for buyers and producers to follow in order get their goods to market. Illinois is home to some of the best farmers in the world who produce products of the highest quality and help feed folks around the globe they deserve a fair playing field, said Congresswoman Bustos. The Grain Standards Reauthorization Act is critical to providing them with the support and certainty they need to remain competitive after facing years of unpredictable weather and reckless trade wars under the current Administration. I was pleased to see it pass with broad bipartisan support today and will continue to fight to strengthen our rural economy. The current authorization of the U.S. Grain Standards Act is set to expire on December 11, 2020. The U.S. Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2020, which has already passed the Senate, would provide a reauthorization until September 30, 2025. It is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/rep-bustos-welcomes-rep-mast-as-new-co-chair-of-bipartisan-air-cargo-caucus-for-the-117th-congress/ | Rep. Bustos Welcomes Rep. Mast as New Co-Chair of Bipartisan Air Cargo Caucus for the 117th Congress | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), Rep. Paul Mitchell (R-MI-10), Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL-18) and Gina Zuckerman of the Cargo Airline Association made the following statement announcing Rep. Mast will be the new Co-Chair of the bipartisan Air Cargo Caucus in the 117th Congress: I thank Representative Mitchell for his bipartisan partnership and service as Co-Chair of the Air Cargo Caucus, said Air Cargo Caucus Co-Chair Representative Bustos. It has been a pleasure working with him to create a platform for our region's leaders to share best practices and connect with folks from across America to advance issues related to the industry. As we prepare for the next Congress, I look forward to serving alongside Representative Mast and welcome him to this new role. I am excited for the future of this caucus. The air cargo industry is a vital part of the global economy, and without it 21st century commerce would not be what it is today. As a Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I had the opportunity to work with many air cargo stakeholders and focus on related policy issues, said Air Cargo Caucus Co-Chair Representative Mitchell. That is why I co-founded the Air Cargo Caucus with Rep. Bustos. This caucus plays an important role in our work as Representatives, and while my time in Congress and as Co-Chair is coming to an end, I know the caucus is in good hands with Rep. Mast. I thank Co-Chair Bustos for being an excellent partner in this effort, as well as all the stakeholders and staff for lending their expertise. There's no doubt that the air cargo industry is a critical component of our local, state, and global economies. In Florida alone, the industry supports more than 625,000 jobs and creates over $4 billion in revenue. These numbers are only going to grow larger as our national and global economies expand, which is what makes the Air Cargo Caucus so important, Representative Mast said. Thank you to Representatives Mitchell and Bustos for entrusting me with the role of co-chair. There i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/the-futures-of-our-women-and-men-in-the-national-guard-are-left-in-limbo-bustos-statement-on-pences-promise-to-press-trump-to-restore-federal-funding-for-national-guard-cov-2/ | The Futures of our Women and Men in the National Guard are Left in Limbo: Bustos Statement on Pences Promise to Press Trump to Restore Federal Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Bustos-led letter calls on President Trump to fully restore federal funding as expiration looms WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement in response to reports that Vice President Pence promised a group of governors that he would press President Trump to extend federal funding for National Guard COVID-19 response efforts, which are set to expire at the end of the year and was requested by Congresswoman Bustos last week. Although this Administration is notorious for empty rhetoric and broken promises, I truly hope Vice President Pence kept his word to our nation's governors; rarely has our nation seen so much at stake during a transfer of presidential power. In the face of a raging pandemic, cash-strapped states have been forced to scrape together resources due to the White House's utter failure to provide support, while the futures of our women and men in the National Guard are left in limbo. As we prepare for what could be one of the deadliest winters in American history, President-elect Biden has already pledged to fully fund the efforts of our neighbors in uniform the current Administration must step up to ensure that states aren't left to grapple with a potential gap in funding. President Trump must immediately extend federal support for COVID-19 response efforts of our National Guard, so that ongoing efforts may continue uninterrupted. To protect the health of our people and our nation, states must not be left to shutter desperately needed COVID-19 response services, and our service men and women must continue their critical work in our nation's fight against this pandemic. I am calling on President Trump to do the right thing: immediately and fully extend federal funding for National Guard COVID-19 response deployments beyond the end of this year. BACKGROUND In response to the COVID-19 crisis, members of the National Guard have been deployed across the country to assist with public health responses. Last week, Congresswoman Bustos sent a letter to President Tru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/the-futures-of-our-women-and-men-in-the-national-guard-are-left-in-limbo-bustos-statement-on-pences-promise-to-press-trump-to-restore-federal-funding-for-national-guard-cov/ | The Futures of our Women and Men in the National Guard are Left in Limbo: Bustos Statement on Pences Promise to Press Trump to Restore Federal Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts | 2020-12-01 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Bustos-led letter calls on President Trump to fully restore federal funding as expiration looms WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) released the following statement in response to reports that Vice President Pence promised a group of governors that he would press President Trump to extend federal funding for National Guard COVID-19 response efforts, which are set to expire at the end of the year and was requested by Congresswoman Bustos last week. Although this Administration is notorious for empty rhetoric and broken promises, I truly hope Vice President Pence kept his word to our nation's governors; rarely has our nation seen so much at stake during a transfer of presidential power. In the face of a raging pandemic, cash-strapped states have been forced to scrape together resources due to the White House's utter failure to provide support, while the futures of our women and men in the National Guard are left in limbo. As we prepare for what could be one of the deadliest winters in American history, President-elect Biden has already pledged to fully fund the efforts of our neighbors in uniform the current Administration must step up to ensure that states aren't left to grapple with a potential gap in funding. President Trump must immediately extend federal support for COVID-19 response efforts of our National Guard, so that ongoing efforts may continue uninterrupted. To protect the health of our people and our nation, states must not be left to shutter desperately needed COVID-19 response services, and our service men and women must continue their critical work in our nation's fight against this pandemic. I am calling on President Trump to do the right thing: immediately and fully extend federal funding for National Guard COVID-19 response deployments beyond the end of this year. BACKGROUND In response to the COVID-19 crisis, members of the National Guard have been deployed across the country to assist with public health responses. Last week, Congresswoman Bustos sent a letter to President Tru… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6567 | Congressman Lipinski Remembers Staffer Zac Plantz | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Judy and I were heartbroken to hear of the passing of my staff member and friend, Zac Plantz. The world has lost an incredible young man whose life was tragically cut too short. After I brought Zac into my campaign last year, I quickly learned what a gifted young man he was and made him my Campaign Manager. He was a proud Notre Dame graduate who had a contagious energy about him that lifted up those who interacted with him. He was smart, thoughtful, respectful, and charismatic. Talking to Zac always brightened your day. He was smart, witty, and had an impressive ability to inject light-hearted humor into a conversation to put things in perspective or just to make you smile. After the campaign, Zac joined my congressional staff as Senior Policy Advisor. In that role he was passionate about bringing people together, serving the community, and making a difference in the lives of residents of Illinois's 3rd Congressional District. Zac truly wanted to serve others. Our thoughts and prayers are with his parents Ron and Laura, his siblings Logan, Tyler, and Abby, his girlfriend Kathleen, and all of Zac's family and friends during this difficult time. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lithuanian-leaders-thank-local-congressman | Lithuanian Leaders Thank Local Congressman | 2020-11-30 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | IL | John Shimkus | S000364 | shimkus.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Lithuania's Seimas unanimously adopted a resolution last week honoring retiring Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15). John Shimkus was one of the most active congressmen in persuading the U.S. Congress to liberalize trade in liquefied natural gas and approve NATO's defense plans for the Baltic States, in countering Russia's aggression against Ukraine, in proclaiming and regularly commemorating Black Ribbon Day at the U.S. Congress, in fighting against the Kremlin's hostile propaganda and disinformation, in establishing the American-Lithuanian Business Council, and launching a host of other initiatives of support to the Baltic States, the resolution from the European nation's legislature read. Introduced by more than 20 Lithuanian lawmakers from different political parties, the resolution also noted the congressman's Lithuanian heritage as well as his service as a U.S. Army Officer in Europe during the Cold War. Successfully advocating for NATO expansion to include the Baltic States has been one of my proudest achievements as a Member of Congress, Shimkus said. Growing that defensive alliance, and supporting the former Soviet states' ability to look to the West for freedom, prosperity, and security remains in the best interest of both Europe and the United States. I thank my friends in the Seimas for this great honor and for their friendship over many years. Shimkus announced his retirement from Congress last summer after serving 23 years in the House of Representatives. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lahood.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/day-thanks | A day of thanks | 2020-11-26 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | legacy | On the fourth Thursday of November, Americans from all backgrounds gather with loved ones to celebrate Thanksgiving. While Thanksgiving takes on a different meaning and form this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it's important that we join together in spirit to share in our collective thanks for the opportunities and relationships we enjoy. Now, more than ever, we should remind ourselves that we cannot take these blessings for granted. As we prepare for our Thanksgiving meal this afternoon, I am thankful for my three sons, McKay, Lucas, and Teddy, my loving wife Kristen, and our home in central and west-central Illinois. I am especially grateful for my family's good health this year, the health care professionals working hard to fight COVID-19, the essential workers, and the brave men and women serving in our military overseas so that we can enjoy the comforts of living in the greatest country in the world. While we are all blessed with a wonderful community, it is important during this season of thanks to not forget those who are less fortunate. This year has been a challenge for so many across Illinois, and those of us who are able should take time during the holiday season to return our blessings and find a way to give back to those in need. While we may not be able to gather with friends to play football or gather with everyone in our extended family in person, please take a moment to stop and reflect on what you are thankful for today. We are all blessed to live in a country that allows each of us the freedom to chart our own path and to live out the American dream. For that, we should all be thankful. I hope you all have a blessed Thanksgiving and remain healthy and safe! Sincerly, Darin LaHood | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-durbin-duckworth-loebsack-secure-new-initiative-to-bolster-staffing-at-usp-thomson/ | BUSTOS, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, LOEBSACK SECURE NEW INITIATIVE TO BOLSTER STAFFING AT USP THOMSON | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA-02), with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), applauded the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) approval of a 25 percent relocation and recruitment incentive for all departments at Thomson Prison. This new incentive will be made available to new employees at the agency and existing employees who choose to transfer to Thomson. It builds upon the lawmakers' work to bolster staffing at the facility, such as advocating for increased locality pay, direct hire authority and proper precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The bonus also requires a service commitment from the applicant which includes one year for recruitment and two years for relocation. This is an important step forward in bringing new talent to Thomson in order to address their staffing needs, said Congresswoman Bustos. Initiatives like this help strengthen the workforce, ensure the facility can compete with others in the region and support the surrounding community's economy. I thank my colleagues for their partnership on this issue and will continue to work alongside them to put forward initiatives to recruit and retain staff. This is a positive step forward in our effort to bring additional staff to USP Thomson. It will make the prison a safer place to work, especially as staff and incarcerated individuals at USP Thomson face the dangers associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Durbin said. Low staffing numbers at the Thomson federal prison have led to long hours and overworked staff, presenting significant risk to staff, inmates and the surrounding community, Senator Duckworth said. I'm glad the Bureau of Prisons has agreed to our request to incentivize qualified staff to pursue new career opportunities at Thomson and for existing staff to remain at Thomson, which will help improve staffing levels and overall safety at the prison especially in light of the ongoing pandemic. Understaffing has long been an issue for Thomson Prison, placin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-expresses-concern-over-allegations-chinese | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India | 2020-11-24 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement in response to a CNN report of satellite images appearing to show that the People's Republic of China has built up an area along the disputed border with India, a region which was the site of an extended standoff in 2017: I am aware of and concerned with the public reports surrounding Chinese military construction along the disputed border with India. If these reports are true, and I hope they are not, China's continued military provocations will continue to escalate tensions in the region. The United States will always continue to stand with our Indian partners in the Indo-Pacific region while opposing any revisionist efforts by the Chinese government or anyone else to challenge peace and stability. In July, the U.S. House passed its annual National Defense Authorization Act which included Congressman Krishnamoorthi's bipartisan amendment calling for an end to Chinese aggression toward India along the Line of Actual Control. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-urges-trump-to-restore-federal-funding-for-national-guard-covid-19-response-efforts-as-expiration-looms-and-nation-prepares-for-deadly-winter/ | Bustos Urges Trump to Restore Federal Funding for National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts as Expiration Looms and Nation Prepares for Deadly Winter | 2020-11-23 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | Applauds Biden pledge for federal support WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) sent a letter to President Trump calling on him to fully restore federal funding for the National Guard's COVID-19 response efforts which are set to expire at the end of the year and as the nation prepares for what may be one of the deadliest winters in American history. Bustos praised President-elect Joe Biden's pledge to provide federal support for these efforts, announced last week. Throughout this pandemic, the Trump Administration has put forward an inexplicable piecemeal approach, which has placed the benefits of our men and women in the National Guard in jeopardy, forced cash-strapped states to cover costs and lacked the consistency in leadership this moment demands, said Congresswoman Bustos. With the confirmed case count growing exponentially across the nation and the activation of National Guard deployment set to expire at the end of the year, I am once again calling on the Trump Administration to immediately restore funding to support our National Guard in full to protect the health of our people and the health of our nation. I applaud President-elect Biden's pledge to fully fund the efforts of our neighbors in uniform who have answered the call to serve in response to this public health crisis. As we head into what could be one of the deadliest winters in American history, our states need every tool at their disposal in order to continue to battle the pandemic. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, members of the National Guard have been deployed across the country to assist with public health responses. Earlier in the year, the Trump Administration covered 100 percent of the associated costs for deployment. In August, the Administration stripped states of millions of dollars of support when it announced it would no longer cover the full costs, forcing many states to states and territories to cover 25 percent of National Guard deployment, while making an unexplained exception exclusively for Florida, Texas, … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lahood.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/lahood-leads-effort-revive-hospitality-and-tourism-industries | LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C.Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-18), Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) today introduced the bipartisan Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act to revitalize the tourism and hospitality industries, which have been severely impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A companion to the U.S. Senate legislation introduced by Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Keven Cramer (R-N.D.), the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act will provide comprehensive relief for the convention, entertainment, hospitality, and travel industries and their workers by creating new recovery incentives and enhancing the employee retention tax credit until frequent travel and tourism safely resumes. The COVID-19 pandemic and state-mandated closures continue to wreak havoc on communities and industries across Illinois' 18th district, especially our hospitality, travel, and tourism sectors, said Rep. LaHood. Congress cannot sit on the sidelines any longer while businesses continue to struggle. This bipartisan bill will give these disproportionally affected businesses the support they need to recover from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. The hospitality, travel and tourism industries employ nearly 30 percent of Southern Nevada's workers and are the lifeblood of our state's economy. These sectors face unprecedented hardships amid the COVID-19 pandemic and have made every effort to keep their employees and customers safe as they fight to stay in business, said Congressman Horsford. I'm proud to introduce the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act to give them and their workers a fighting chance as we navigate these challenging times. If we don't pass an economic relief package soon, our economy, including our local hospitality industry, will be severely damaged for years to come. The tax credits provided in our Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act would provide much-needed revenue to those businesses so that they can preserve jobs and come back stronger than ever, said Congressman Pa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/wishing-you-joyous-and-safe-thanksgiving | Wishing You A Joyous and Safe Thanksgiving | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | legacy | As Thanksgiving approaches, I am writing to you about the difficult decisions we all find ourselves facing. The holiday season is a wonderful time of year filled with joyous and cherished traditions. At this time of year, we're always reminded of what's truly important in lifeour family, friends, and loved ones. And this holiday season, keeping those dearest to us safe should be of the utmost importance to us all. Due to the current rate of infection for COVID-19, I want to urge you all to make thoughtful choices about how to celebrate this year. For some, this might mean adjusting cherished holiday traditions to limit exposure, so we can enjoy many more holiday seasons to come. The CDC has recommended you celebrate only with members of your household and has warned that travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. We recently received news that indicates two new effective vaccines are on the horizon and there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. Unfortunately, these vaccines will still not be widely available for months at the earliest, and with parts of Illinois experiencing their worst surges in cases to date, we must continue our efforts to limit the spread of cases so that as many people as possible can receive a vaccine when it becomes available. In the meantime, we as a community ought to recommit ourselves to the safe practices of wearing a mask, staying home, and limiting our gatherings. I'm confident that the resilience of our community, which has carried us through this year's unprecedented challenges, will meet the demands of this moment. In light of the challenges we did face this year, I am ever more thankful this Thanksgiving for my loving wife, our two beautiful daughters, and our entire Chicago community. I wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/breaking-news-internet-of-things-cybersecurity-legislation-clears-congress | BREAKING NEWS: Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House For Presidents Signature | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | Data privacy and cybersecurity issues continue to be top of mind, as this week the U.S. Senate unanimously passedthe Internet of Things (IoT) Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-Illinois). In September,the House had passed the billby voice vote after negotiation sessions with the Senate. The legislation provides for the establishment of minimum cybersecurity standards for government purchased, internet connected devices, with anticipated impact on manufacturers in the private sector. In a press release issued after the bill's passageCongresswoman Kelly stated[t]he bipartisan [IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act] will ensure that the US government purchases secure devices and closes existing vulnerabilities to protect our national security and the personal information of American families. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to develop standards and guidelines for the federal government on the appropriate use and management by agencies of [IoT] devices owned or controlled by an agency and connected to information systems owned or controlled by an agency. This includes NIST developing minimal informational security requirements for managing cybersecurity risks associated with such devices. Along these lines, NIST is instructed to consider relevant standards, guidelines, and best practices developed by the private sector, agencies, and public-private partnerships. The IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act also provides that any standards and guidelines developed should also be consistent with pre-existing NIST efforts in this area, including: Examples of possible security vulnerabilities of IoT devices; Considerations for managing the security vulnerabilities of IoT devices; and With respect to IoT devices, the following considerations: (i) secure development (ii) identity management, (iii) patching, and (iv) configuration management. Additionally, NIST is also to develop guidelines as to how federal a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/lawmakers-push-for-improved-diabetes-care-through-tech-advancements | Lawmakers push for improved diabetes care through tech advancements | 2020-11-19 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | Lawmakers and experts on Wednesday discussed the crucial role technological advancements are playing in providing health care, particularly for diabetes patients. Despite medical innovations like blood glucose monitors, many Americans still have trouble accessing the proper toolsfor living with diabetes. Greater access to those technologies, lawmakers said, could improve the quality of life for the tens of millions of Americans who have diabetes. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-Texas), a medical doctor and member of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, said federal agencies like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should be working to get some of those technologies to market faster. You don't want to sacrifice speed for safety, but I have gotten uncomfortable or anxious because of the length of time it seems to be taking theagency to get through with the regulatory process, he said at The Hill's "Innovation Forward: Technology and Diabetes Care" event. Burgess also criticized the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO), calling it an obstacle to increasing health care accessibility. He told The Hill's Steve Clemons that the CBO, which provides lawmakers with cost estimates of legislation,onlylooks at the immediate cost and not the long-term benefit that patients will gain from more affordable health care. He added that there needs to be a more nimble way for the government's budgeting process to address the upfront cost of preventive care. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), the chair of the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust, followed Burgess at Wednesday's event by stressing the importance of other tech advancements in the health field like telemedicine. She said expanding broadband access to more rural areas would bolster telemedicine, which she noted hasmade it easier for patients to attend doctor's appointments because they don't have to worry about transportation or missing other commitments, such as work or school. Telemedicine can be a great equalizer, if done properly, she said at the event … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-hagedorn-introduce-bill-to-lower-greenhouse-gas-emissions-encourage-low-carbon-fuel-production/ | Bustos, Hagedorn Introduce Bill to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Encourage Low-Carbon Fuel Production | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation that would lower greenhouse gas emissions and encourage low-carbon fuel production. The Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act would help biofuels plants cut through red tape in order to increase production of cellulosic biomass into renewable fuels. Reducing greenhouse gases while investing in renewable fuels means we must take steps to help our biofuels producers utilize every available fuel source, while supporting our corn farmers, said Congresswoman Bustos. That's why I'm proud to introduce the Streamlining Advanced Biofuels Registration Act with Congressman Hagedorn. By cutting red tape and ensuring that producers receive a timely response from the EPA, we can encourage the use of cellulosic biomass in low-carbon, renewable fuel production and continue to create cleaner, more environmentally-friendly fuels. This legislation is an important step toward improving clean energy technology and efficiency with the help of corn producers and the ethanol industry, said Congressman Hagedorn. By forcing the EPA to make timely decisions on these applications, we are opening new markets that will power southern Minnesota communities and the nation's economy. I'm extremely pleased to work in bipartisan fashion with Congresswoman Bustos on this important initiative. The Renewable Fuel Standard requires energy producers to utilize low-carbon, renewable fuels. Cellulosic biomass, a non-food product that can be used as an energy source, can be utilized to produce low-carbon, renewable fuels with a 60 percent reduction on greenhouse gas emissions, compared to nonrenewable fuels. The increased use of cellulosic biomass to produce renewable fuels could greatly reduce the amount of greenhouse gases released into the environment. However, in order to process cellulosic biomass under the Renewable Fuel Standard, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must approve applications on behal… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6559 | Chairman Lipinski Holds Rail Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of the Surface Transportation Board in Strengthening Service on Commuter Rail and Amtrak | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) held a Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee hearing today focusing on the role of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) in achieving a better and more robust intercity and commuter rail passenger system in the United States. At the hearing, Chairman Lipinski emphasized the importance of making significant investments in rail infrastructure and making it easier for passenger railroads and Amtrak to expand or establish new service. Witnesses at the hearing included Romayne Brown, the first African-American chairwoman of the Metra, and Marty Oberman, current vice-chair of the STB and former chairman of Metra. As one of the millions of Americans who frequently uses commuter and passenger rail, I understand firsthand the importance of a reliable and safe rail network in getting Americans where they need to go, said Congressman Lipinski. Enhancing our passenger rail networks requires making a significant federal investment in our intercity and commuter rail infrastructure. It also necessitates that we expand our domestic rail supply industry, so that our nation's railroads are once again made in America. Lastly, we will need to establish a more balanced and efficient process to utilize existing tracks for expanded passenger rail service. The Surface Transportation Board plays a vital role in protecting the interests of travelers and commuters and this hearing gives the subcommittee an opportunity to hear how Congress can enhance the STB's role in reauthorization. Chairman Lipinski and subcommittee members examined how the Surface Transportation Board's jurisdiction could be further expanded to improve our national intercity and commuter passenger rail system. The Chairman specifically highlighted the need for Congress to give commuter railroads like Metra more leverage with other railroads when it wants to expand or add new service. In July, Chairman Lipinski co-authored the House approved the Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2), a transforma… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6561 | Congressman Lipinski Statement in Response to the Federal Aviation Administration Rescinding Order that Grounded the Boeing 737 Max Plane | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Today, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced they are rescinding the order that grounded the Boeing 737 Max plane. All Max planes have been grounded in the United States since March 2019 following the Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air plane crashes that tragically claimed the lives of 346 people. The ungrounding of the planes follows in depth safety reviews of the Max by the FAA Technical Advisory Board (TAB), Joint Authorities Technical Review (JATR), and U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General. This is only the first step that must be taken before the planes are cleared to fly again. Repairs must be made to a safety system on each Boeing Max plane and pilots will have to complete mandatory training to fly it. Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) issued the following statement in response to the news: It is important that the public have confidence that it is safe to fly on Boeing Max planes and understands how the FAA reached this decision based on the independent safety evaluations and return to service testing done. I look forward to the FAA briefing the public and the families of the victims on how this decision was reached. While Congress did not have a direct say in the ungrounding of the plane, our work on this issue is not done. Yesterday, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the bipartisanAircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Act(H.R. 8408). The legislation includes numerous, significant reforms to the Federal Aviation Administration's airplane certification system which will enhance the safety of air passengers and ensure the FAA is free from undo industry influence.I urge my colleagues in the Senate to move forward with this bill so we can get it into law before the end of Congress. We owe it to the victims and families to ensure that this bill is enacted into law and is fully implemented. TheAircraft Certification Reform and Accountability Actreforms will collectively ensure that the ODA program functions appropriately, that new … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/iot-cybersecurity-bill-gets-senate-approval-heads-to-white-house | IoT Cybersecurity Bill Gets Senate Approval, Heads to White House | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | The Senate on Nov. 17 approved the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668) by unanimous consent, sending the bill to the White House for President Trump's signature. The House approved the bill in September. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Office of Management (OMB) and Budget to publish and review standards for IoT device security, setting a minimum security standard for all IoT devices purchased by government agencies. The bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act will ensure that the U.S. government purchases secure devices and closes existing vulnerabilities to protect our national security and the personal information of American families, said Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., who serves as the co-chair of the House Tech Accountability Caucus. The bill is sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., Maggie Hassan, D-N.H., Catherine Cortez Mastro, D-Nev., Cory Gardner, R-Colo., Steve Daines, R-Mont., and Mike Rounds, R-S.D. The House version of the bill is sponsored by a bipartisan group of 26 representatives, including Reps. Kelly, Gerry Connolly, D-Va., Ro Khanna, D-Calif., Ted Lieu, D-Calif., Will Hurd, R-Texas, Roger Marshall, R-Kan., and Ted Budd, R-N.C. Most experts expect tens of billions of devices operating on our networks within the next several years as the Internet of Things (IoT) landscape continues to expand, said Sen. Gardner, who co-chairs the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus. We need to make sure these devices are secure from malicious cyber-attacks as they continue to transform our society and add countless new entry points into our networks, particularly when they are integrated into the federal government's networks. Sen. Warner, who also co-chairs the Senate Cybersecurity Caucus, agreed with his colleague across the aisle, While more and more products and even household appliances today have software functionali… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/internet-of-things-cybersecurity-legislation-clears-congress-heads-to | Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House | 2020-11-18 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC Last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed the Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 1668), introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly. The legislation establishes baseline standards for government-purchased Internet-connected devices. The bipartisan Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act will ensure that the US government purchases secure devices and closes existing vulnerabilities to protect our national security and the personal information of American families, said Congresswoman Robin Kelly, co-chair of the House Tech Accountability Caucus. The legislation was unanimously approved by the U.S. House in September. It passed on the Senate by unanimous consent on the evening of November 17th, 2020. Passing this vital cybersecurity legislation would not have been possible without the hard work and dedication of my colleagues and partners: Rep. Will Hurd, Sen. Mark Warner and Sen. Cory Gardner. Thank you! added Congresswoman Kelly. Sen. Gardner and Rep. Hurd may not be retuning next Congress, but their efforts crafting, passing and enacting good cybersecurity legislation will endure for decades with the passage of this legislation. Passage of the Internet of Things is the latest tech and cybersecurity-related effort from Congresswoman Kelly. This Congress, she also co-authored four white papers on artificial intelligence (AI) policy, introduced a Congressional resolution calling for a government-wide AI strategy, reauthorized the US SAFEWEB Act and decried the negative impacts of the Trump Shutdown on the already-understaffed government's IT workforce. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-introduces-legislation-strengthen-american | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Legislation To Strengthen The American Intelligence Community Through Expanding Its Microelectronics And Geospatial Intelligence Capacity | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi(D-IL)introduced two bills to expand the capacity of the American intelligence community through the use of microelectronics and geospatial data. The bipartisan Seeding Enterprises in the Microelectronics Industry (SEMI) Act, which Congressman Krishnamoorthiintroduced with Rep. Chris Stewart (R-UT),would provide $15 million to the Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) to be distributed in seed funds, for the development and advancement of microelectronicsand computing technologies.The Geospatial Partnership for Security (GPS) Act would increases funding for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) to improve its access tocommercial geospatial intelligence data and services. I am proud to introduce these two bills to help strengthen our intelligence community and to ensure our nation is equipped with the state-of-the-art technologies upon which our security depends, said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. At a time when our adversaries are using every tool at their disposal to take advantage of any gaps in our intelligence systems, it is critical we remain vigilant in developing and adopting the latest technologies. By providing funding for the implementation and use of microelectronics and commercial geospatial intelligence data, my bills would help maintain the preeminence of our intelligence community. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/health-experts-say-covid-19-vaccinators-must-address-trust-gap-in-minority | Health experts say COVID-19 vaccinators must address trust gap in minority communities | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | Moderna Inc. announced Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine was 94.5% effective in preventing the virus, according to early clinical trial data. That came on the heels of news last week that early data from a Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine trial showed it was more than 90% effective in preventing the virus. But a September survey by Pew Research Center found that only 32% of Black adults and 56% of Hispanics said they would get a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available, even as Blacks and Latinos are contracting the virus and dying from it at drastically higher rates than whites. I'm not surprised, said Dr. Jaime Baylock regarding the survey data. Baylock is a part of Flossmoor-based Primary Healthcare Associates. As a nephrologist, she treats patients with kidney disorders and other illnesses. Most of her patients are African American, have high blood pressure, obesity and many of them are smokers, which puts them at greater risk of poor outcomes if they contract COVID-19. She briefly treated me last year while I was hospitalized after suffering arm muscle damage that temporarily put my kidneys at risk. We have a long history of mistrust among people of color with the medical community for various reasons, she said. That lack of trust goes all the way back to the Tuskegee experiment where African Americans were withheld proper treatment for syphilis from the government for experimental purposes all the way up to today where mortality rates among Black mothers are higher than that of other races when giving birth. Roberson shared similar views. History is now returning to haunt the U.S. medical establishment, she said. They must take the trust gap seriously as a problem to be addressed. Other factors causing skepticism include the politicization of the virus and the speed at which vaccines are being developed, Roberson a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/us-rep-robin-kelly-chicago-police-hand-out-free-turkeys-in-south-chicago | U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly, Chicago police hand out free turkeys in South Chicago neighborhood | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago police and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly helped hand out free turkeys and trimmings to people in the South Chicago neighborhood. The event was part of the Black McDonald's Operators Association week long holiday giveaway. Every individual received a free turkey and a box filled with side dishes at 2425 E. 79th in Chicago Friday. McDonald's and Chicago police also joined together for the 20th annual Turkey and Sides Giveaway on Veterans Day. It was a first-come, first-served basis and veterans received VIP treatment, with a dedicated line for expedited service, organizers said. Read the original at WLS.com | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/kelly-bill-to-protect-seniors-passes-us-house | Kelly Bill to Protect Seniors Passes U.S. House | 2020-11-17 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Robin Kelly | K000385 | robinkelly.house.gov | legacy | Washington,D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed legislative language, introduced byCongresswoman Robin Kelly, to protect older Americans from COVID-19-related scams. Originally introduced as thebipartisanProtecting Seniorsfrom Emergency Scams Act,the legislation was included in theFraud and Scam Reduction Act(H.R. 2610) which the House passed on voice vote today. The legislation directs the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tomake digital resources available for older Americans and caregivers on the nature of scams in their geographic area and provides connections to law enforcement. The legislation also requires the FTC to submit areport toCongressonthe number and types of scams targeting seniors during the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation also requires the FTC tomake recommendations on how to prevent scams targeting seniors during the COVID-19pandemic and future emergencies. Our senior citizenshave bornethebrunt of thispandemic. Now, scammers are targeting older Americans andpreying on theirCOVID-19fears,CongresswomanRobinKelly said. We haveamoral obligationto stop these con artists by empowering seniors with facts and information while aggressively targeting criminals with all available FTC resources. Congressman Roger Marshall, M.D.(R-KS01)was an original co-sponsorof the House legislation andSenators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) introducedthe Senatecompanion bill(S. 3824).The billwas endorsed by the AARP, Elder Justice Coalition, American Society on Aging and National Adult Protective Services Association. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-writes-director-national-intelligence-general | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes To Director Of National Intelligence & General Services Administration On The National Security Implications Of Delayed Presidential Transition | 2020-11-13 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent letters to Emily Murphy, the Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), and John Ratcliffe, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), to express his concern that the letter of ascertainment has not yet been signed by GSA Administrator Murphy to begin the presidential transition process and therefore presents a national security threat as the Biden Administration takes over in January. GSA Administrator Murphy has not yet signed the letter outlined by the Presidential Transition Act of 1963 to initiate presidential transition proceedings including the granting of transition funding as well as access to current officials and government resources even though Joe Biden has been near-universally recognized as the winner of the 2020 election. GSA withholding the certification of the election has serious national security implications for the country, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. Intelligence officials and documents are not available to the incoming administration for preparation until GSA certifies the elections, and the delay of these logistical processes and resources may in turn slow the new administration's ability to successfully begin its role in protecting the United States against national security threats. Once the letter of ascertainment is signed by GSA, the President-elect can receive summaries on military and covert operations, begin filing FBI background checks for new hires, and it's customary for the President-elect to receive the Presidential Daily Briefing. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has stated that ODNI would not have any contact with any transition team until notified by the GSA Administrator. So, these processes are currently on hold. The Presidential Transition Act of 1963 specifically notes that any disruption occasioned by the transfer of the executive power could produce results detrimental to the safety and well-being of the United States and its people. Congressman Krishnamoorthi asked… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/congresswoman-bustos-nominated-to-co-chair-steering-and-policy-committee-for-117th-congress/ | Congresswoman Bustos Nominated to Co-Chair Steering and Policy Committee for 117th Congress | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) issued the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced her nomination to serve as Co-Chair of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee. Throughout my career, I have sought to lift up voices from the middle of our country families in our cities and towns, communities that make up rural America and hardworking people all across our nation. Today, I am humbled and honored to be nominated for Co-Chair of the Steering and Policy Committee and to continue to bring that perspective to the senior leadership team in the U.S. House of Representatives. I thank Speaker Pelosi for this nomination, and I salute Congresswoman DeLauro for her long standing service and leadership. I am honored to serve with Reps. Eric Swalwell and Barbara Lee and look forward to partnering with them to continue our work For The People. The powerful House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee recommends committee assignments to the Democratic Caucus and helps shape the House policy agenda. First elected in 2012, Congresswoman Bustos has always been a voice for the hardworking families she serves. In 2016, she was elected to serve as Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), which is tasked with developing a message that communicates how House Democrats are fighting on behalf of working families. In 2018, Congresswoman Bustos was elected Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), which leads the campaign arm of the Democratic Caucus. She will continue to serve on the powerful House Appropriations Committee and on the House Committee on Agriculture. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-raja-krishnamoorthi-introduces-resolution-recognizing-religious-and | Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Religious and Historical Significance of The Festival of Diwali | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthiof Illinoisintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali. Diwali is celebrated across the world and in the United States by the more than 3 million Americans of Indian descent, including by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains.This year, it is commemoratedon Saturday, November 14th. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution in recognition of the tremendous religious, cultural, and historical significance of Diwali for those of Indian descent, said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. For Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains, the festival of Diwali celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, and in this time of challenge and uncertainty in the United States and across the world, this commemoration is as important as ever. I wish all who celebrate a safe and happy Diwali. Click the image above to watch Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Diwali message | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-introduces-bicameral-legislation-to-create-one-million-jobs-through | Rush Introduces Bicameral Legislation to Create One Million Jobs Through Environmental Conservation Projects | 2020-11-12 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the Restore Employment in Natural and Environmental Work (RENEW) Conservation Corps Act, which would create a civilian conservation corps to provide communities with job training and employment opportunities related to the outdoor recreation economy and green infrastructure projects. This legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). The ongoing pandemic has presented our nation and it's communities with countless challenges and hardships, which includes enduring the highest unemployment rates since the Great Depression. With this in mind, it is essential that Congress pursue every avenue to restore the prospect of well-paying jobs and occupational training, said Rep. Rush. This is why I am pleased to join Senator Durbin in introducing legislation today to establish the RENEW Conservation Corps program, which would deliver much-needed workforce training and employment opportunities within our communities by tackling the backlog of deferred conservation projects. America's outdoor spaces have provided recreation for generations, and this year we've seen how important and valuable they've been to countless Americans looking for a respite. If we are to leave these natural gifts to the next generation, we have to take responsibility in protecting them, Senator Durbin said. This bill is a straightforward approach to creating one million jobs that can address maintenance and restoration of our greatest natural resources and recreation areas. This is an investment to protect the beauty of America's natural treasures. Access to public and natural spaces is an essential part of our individual and collective health and well-being, said Jerry Adelmann, President and CEO of Openlands, a conservation organization active in the Chicago region. With the RENEW Conservation Corps Act, we will welcome a new generation of jobs that restore and preserve our natural lands and waters and create more inclusive and inviting places for al… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://quigley.house.gov/media-center/e-newsletters/thank-you-veterans | Thank You, Veterans! | 2020-11-11 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Mike Quigley | Q000023 | quigley.house.gov | legacy | Each year, on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year, we pause as a nation to honor all those who have served in our armed forces. I so wish that we could all be together today. In any other year, we would be celebrating our veterans at parades and festivals and thanking veterans in person. This year, we honor our veterans and particularly our elderly veterans by staying home instead. To those who have served- I am constantly inspired by your service, humbled by your selflessness, and grateful for your dedication to America. I hope you know how much our nation appreciates you. And today, in particular, our proud nation thanks you for all that you are, all that you have done, and all that you have given in service to these United States of America. From protecting trans service members to preventing veteran homelessness to ensuring proper access to mental health care, I'm proud to be fighting in DC on behalf of our veterans. All of us who enjoy the benefits of living in this great country must always remember that the reason the United States stands as a beacon of freedom throughout the world is because of our brave veterans. We owe it to our veterans to show gratitude by keeping our promises to them when they come back home. Please join me in thanking every veteran for their service. I hope that you, your family, and all veterans have a wonderful, safe Veteran's Day. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-writes-wh-counsel-and-doj-over-concerns-about | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Writes to WH Counsel and DOJ Over Concerns About President Trumps Adherence to the Presidential Records Act | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent letters to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel, and William Barr, Attorney General, asking for information regarding President Trump's adherence to the Presidential Records Act. Congressman Krishnamoorthi's letters ask for the WH Counsel and DOJ to ensure that the Presidential Records Act is followed in the closing months of the Trump Administration, especially in light of past concerning reports that President Trump was not fully complying with it. The Presidential Records Act states that all documents of the Presidents must be saved in the National Archives and defines Presidential records as documentary materials, or any reasonably segregable portion thereof, created or received by the President, the President's immediate staff, or a unit or individual of the Executive Office of the President whose function is to advise or assist the President, in the course of conducting activities which relate to or have an effect upon the carrying out of the constitutional, statutory, or other official or ceremonial duties of the President. The Presidential Records Act is crucial to maintaining the transparency within the Executive Office of the President, the trust between the government and the people, and the accountability of the government to the people, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. Every document that the President interacts with is a piece of history and belongs to the people through the NARA. Congressman Krishnamoorthi was concerned by reports that the Trump Administration's internal processes may impede adherence to the Presidential Records Act. These issues include reports that President Trump tends to rip up pieces of paper and throw them away after reading them, that he has taken notes from his interpreter in meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, that files on the treatment of undocumented immigrants are not being saved, and that members of the Executive Office of the President have been using messaging applications to conduct official busi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-norman-introduce-bill-to-make-national-first-responders-day-a | Rush, Norman Introduce Bill To Make National First Responders Day a Federal Holiday | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) and Ralph Norman (R-SC) announced that they have introduced H.R. 8724, legislation that would designate October 28th as National First Responders Day across America, adding it to the current list of 10 legal public holidays under current law. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has made the importance of the contributions our first responders make in every community across the United States clearer than ever, said Rush. Firefighters, police officers, and Emergency Medical Services workers put their lives on the line every day to protect our neighborhoods. Whether that crucial work involves extinguishing potentially deadly fires, keeping our streets safe, or delivering urgent and lifesaving medical services, first responders are there when Americans need them. Every day, our first responders selflessly serve their communities, often at great personal cost. While we can never fully repay first responders for the critical work that they do each day, a Federal holiday in their honor is one small way that we can demonstrate our gratitude. My support for first responders is unwavering. The heroism firefighters, police officers, and paramedics show has never been clearer than it is right now. The Coronavirus has tested us all, and local first responders everywhere have continuously stepped up to protect their communities. I am proud to introduce this legislation to help recognize these incredible men and women, said Norman. This legislation is a result of both lawmakers' belief that, regardless of the danger, our firefighters, police officers, and paramedics are on the front lines to protect our safety and wellbeing. The selflessness and heroism these individuals display deserves to be celebrated. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-statement-election-president-elect-joe-biden-and | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement on the Election of President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris | 2020-11-07 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement on the election of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris: With more than 75 million votes overall and a substantial margin in the electoral college, the American people have elected Joe Biden as our next president with a clear mandate to heal our country's wounds while defeating the coronavirus and reviving our economy. The son of Scranton never forgot the commitment to make a difference that led him into public service, and he never will. The election of Kamala Harris as Vice President is a transformative, meaningful moment for our country. Exactly 100 years after the ratification of the 19thamendment, we have elected America's first female Vice President. In a year of racial strife, we have elected America's first Black Vice President. The daughter of immigrants, Kamala Devi Harris also makes history as our first South Asian Vice President. As an Indian-American, I'm very grateful that my children will see Kamala Harris, along with Joe Biden, as a role model when she enters office. I know she'll work to further the progress the United States has made in representation and equality, and countless people will be inspired by her example. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/peoria-rockford-rock-island-and-monmouth-school-officials-join-call-for-bustos-retain-act/ | Peoria, Rockford, Rock Island and Monmouth School Officials Join Call for Bustos RETAIN Act | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Peoria, Rockford, Rock Island and Monmouth school officials joined the call for theRETAIN Act, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos' (IL-17) bicameral bill to address the severe, nationwide shortages of early childhood and K-12 teachers. Introduced along with U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and Tina Smith (D-MN), theRETAIN Actwould address teacher shortages that disproportionately impact students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. We sell our teachers short when we leave them underpaid and undervalued, and wesell our next generation short when we fail to build a strong education system for all of our children,said Congresswoman Bustos.Teacher shortages were a problem before COVID-19 hit, but the number of empty positions has continued to skyrocket, since the beginning of the pandemic. We must bolster efforts to recruit and retain our teachers, and I'm proud have the support of educators in Peoria, Rockford, Rock Island and Monmouth, who know first-hand how critical these next steps will be for our children. Exacerbated by low pay, school leadership instability, and poor teaching conditions, schools in low-income communities struggle to retain experienced, qualified education professionals.Teacher pay has also worsened in the past 20 years, and teachers in low-income schools are more underpaid than teachers in more affluent schools.TheRetaining Educators Takes Added Investment Now (RETAIN) Actcreates a fully refundable tax credit for teachers, paraprofessionals, mental health providers, and school leaders in Title I schools and educators, program providers, and program directors in head start, early head start, and Child Care & Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funded early childhood education programs. The tax credit increases as these professionals become more experienced to incentivize retention. I support theRETAIN Actbecause it invests in teachers and paraprofessionals. I've seen so many colleagues who are excellent teachers leave the profession especially ov… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressmen-krishnamoorthi-calls-office-special-counsel-investigate-potential | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On The Office Of Special Counsel To Investigate Potential Hatch Act Violation By Interior Secretary Bernhardt Through Promoting Campaign-Style Video of President Trump | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to The Office of Special Counsel requesting that it investigate a potential Hatch Act violation by Interior Secretary David Bernhardt as a result of a Twitter video posted from his official account on October 27, 2020. The campaign-style video posted by Secretary Bernhardt on his official Twitter account, only one week before the election, promoted the claimed accomplishments of President Trump on environmental conservation and featured a speech by President Trump. In his letter to the Special Counsel's office, Congressman Krishnamoorthi expressed his concern that this video was created by the Interior Department presumably using taxpayer funds and that it framed Interior Department activities as achievements of President Trump's first term in office in the same manner as a campaign advertisement. Under the Hatch Act, any executive branch employee is explicitly barred from us[ing] his official authority or influence for the purpose of interfering with or affecting the result of an election. Activities covered by this prohibition include the official [u]sing his or her official title while participating in political activity. The Twitter post in question especially warrants an investigation into a Hatch Act violation given its timing in relation to the November election. The Hatch Act explicitly prohibits federal employees from participating in partisan political activity in an official capacity, barring them from engaging in any activity directed toward the success or failure of any political party or candidate, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. The video posted by Department of the Interior Secretary David Bernhardt, which applauds President Trump exactly seven days before the general election, appears to have violated the Hatch Act, and OSC should immediately commence an investigation and take appropriate disciplinary action against those involved and responsible. Congressman Krishnamoorthi requested an update on the Special Counsel's actions t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://lipinski.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=91&itemid=6555 | Congressman Lipinski Announces Virtual Information Session on Financing College: Federal and State Resources | 2020-10-30 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Daniel Lipinski | L000563 | lipinski.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) announced this week that he will host a virtual information session on financing college for students and families on Monday, November 9th at 6:00pm CST. The information session will discuss federal and state financial aid resources. These are challenging times for students and families attempting to cover the costs of higher education, said Congressman Lipinski. Navigating state and federal bureaucracy can be challenging, but my staff and I are here to help. This session is an opportunity for us to speak directly with students and their families about the resources available and how to best take advantage of these opportunities. The session is open to high school seniors, current college students, and their families, as well as anyone interested in learning more about navigating resources to finance higher education. The program will feature presentations from: Major General Mark Brown, COO of Federal Student Aid at the U.S. Department of Education Kiely Fletcher, Executive Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at the University of Illinois at Chicago Aaron Lemon-Strauss, VP of College and Career Readiness at the College Board Additional representatives from Federal Student Aid, U.S. Department of Education Staff from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission For more information or to register online, please visit Congressman Lipinski's website at lipinski.house.gov/events or call Congressman Lipinski's Chicago office at (773) 948-6223. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-finkenauer-lahood-loebsack-applaud-army-corps-of-engineers-recognition-of-corn-belt-port-as-top-100-in-the-nation/ | Bustos, Finkenauer, LaHood, Loebsack Applaud Army Corps of Engineers Recognition of Corn Belt Port as Top 100 in the Nation | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representatives Cheri Bustos (IL-17), Abby Finkenauer (IA-01), Darin LaHood (IL-18) and Dave Loebsack (IA-02) announced today that the recently federally-designated Corn Belt Ports were named as Leading U.S. Ports in 2019 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ranking in the top 100 ports in the United States by tonnage moved. The lawmakers recently announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved the creation of the three Port Statistical Areas (PSAs) in the Heart of the Corn Belt, which includes key ports in Illinois and Iowa along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The Corps designated the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois (MRPEIWI), the Mid-America Port and the Illinois Waterways Ports and Terminals as the Corn Belt Port Statistical Areas. Approval of the statistical area designations will aid the ports in attracting business and investments, grow the local economy and create new jobs within the community. The ranking of the Corn Belt Ports in the top 100 brings national recognition to the critical role that our region and our inland waterways play in strengthening the nation's economy, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos said. I was proud to work across the aisle to secure the federal designation of these ports and proud to see our ports continue to receive the recognition they deserve. Now, our work will continue as we utilize these rankings to raise awareness of the commodities produced by Northwest and Central Illinois' farmers and manufacturers and the opportunities provided by our inland waterway systems to drive investment in the region. Northeast Iowa communities already know how important our ports are, and today's ranking only further proves it, Congresswoman Abby Finkenauer said. We scored a major bipartisan win recently by having Iowa's ports designated as part of a Port Statistical Area, promising new opportunity and investment for our state. I'm happy to see our ports ranked in the top 100, and look forward to seeing them climb in these rankings. Access… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-durbin-duckworth-illinois-delegation-members-urge-fema-to-expedite-public-assistance-reimbursements-for-covid-19-expenses/ | BUSTOS, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, ILLINOIS DELEGATION MEMBERS URGE FEMA TO EXPEDITE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENTS FOR COVID-19 EXPENSES | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today led Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) expressing concerns over the agency's processing of the State's requests for Public Assistance as it relates to COVID-19 expenses. States may apply to be reimbursed for eligible costs related to emergency protective measures amid the pandemic, such as purchases of PPE or testing supplies. To date, FEMA has approved less than five percent of Illinois' submitted claims, while taking an average of more than 90 days to process a claim. Furthermore, the delegation members cited reports that FEMA has retroactively applied new guidance to previously submitted claims, and further, that it has applied unpublished guidance to claims. Theseapparently retroactive or unofficial policies have been used to justify denials of reimbursement applications. We request expedient clarification on these policies and subsequent denials, as untimely guidance, nontransparent procedures, and moving goalposts only make it more difficult for States to navigate federal aidand at a time when their resources are already thinly stretched,Durbin said. The following Illinois Congressional Delegation members joined Bustos, Durbin and Duckworth in signing today's letter: U.S. Representatives Bobby Rush (D-IL-01), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Dan Lipinski (D-IL-03), Chuy Garcia (D-IL-04), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Brad Schneider (D-IL-10), Bill Foster (D-IL-11), and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14). Full text of today's letter is availablehereand below: October 27, 2020 Dear Administrator Gaynor, While we appreciate the support that the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) has thus far provided to the State of Illinois, we are writing today to express concerns with FEMA's processing of the State's requ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/icymi-bustos-highlights-federal-support-for-innovative-military-artillery-systems-in-visit-to-mandus-group/ | ICYMI: Bustos Highlights Federal Support for Innovative Military Artillery Systems in Visit to Mandus Group | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | ROCK ISLAND This week,Congresswoman Bustos(IL-17)toured Mandus Group, an innovative engineering and manufacturing firm based in Rock Island to highlight recently secured federal support for military artillery systems currently under development, such as those manufactured by the company. The Congresswoman met with representatives of Mandus Group and AM General, a Mandus Group partner, during the visit. VIEW PHOTOS of Congresswoman Bustos' visit here. When it comes to American soldiers' lives, there is no goal too big, no effort too great to keep our men and women in uniform safe,said Congresswoman Bustos.Here in the Quad Cities, we have a proud history of commitment to our men and women in uniform, and it is a top priority of mine to continue to support that work. The artillery technology being produced at Mandus Group makes it possible for our weapons systems to be more accurate and deployed faster and that saved time could mean a saved life. As the only company in the world that is producing this critical technology, I want to thank Mandus Group for their contributions to our community and to our military. AM General could not be more proud of our partnership with Mandus Group and Rock Island Arsenal to bring next generation artillery solutions to our men and women in uniform. We are grateful for the leadership and support of Representative Cheri Bustos as we grow this collaboration in the Quad Cities, which we believe will be a critical part of the national defense ecosystem of the future,said Andy Hove, President and CEO of AM General. A local jobs creator that is currently developing new military technologies, Mandus displayed prototypes of the artillery system technology, which consist of a 105mmsoft recoil howitzer weapon system, mounted on a Humvee named Hawkeye' and a 155mmweapon system mounted on a medium tactical vehicle, named Brutus'. As part of last year's Appropriations package, Congresswoman Bustos helped secure $10 million in funding for the 105mmHawkeye soft recoil howitzer technology, like tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/trump-administration-invests-over-14-million-in-bond-coles-and-shelby | Trump Administration Invests Over $14 Million in Bond, Coles, and Shelby Counties for Water Infrastructure Projects | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | IL | John Shimkus | S000364 | shimkus.house.gov | legacy | Maryville, Illinois Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today announced the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded more than $14 million to improve rural water and wastewater infrastructure in Greenville, Ashmore,Sigel, Cumberland, and Claremont. "Federal investments like this are critical in rural communities where the capital costs of major infrastructure projects would be all but impossible to finance through other means, Shimkus said. I applaud Greenville, Ashemore, and the EJ Water Cooperative on their successful loan applications." Through USDA, Greenville will receive a low-interest $14.2 million loan to build a new water treatment plant. The city's existing plant was built in 1969 and has reached the end of its useful life. "The needed new Water Treatment Plant will provide the benefits of operating efficiencies and increased water production capability for current residents, businesses, and industries, Greenville Mayor Alan Gaffner said. With the new Water Treatment Plant., Greenville is well-positioned for growth into the future." "We thank Congressman Shimkus for his support of the Rural Development Loan, Gaffner added. These types of programs prioritize and address the needs of rural communities. Jobs, economic development, and community life all have a relationship to a safe and high-quality water system." Shimkus also announced the Coles County Village of Ashemore will receive a low-interest loan of $320,000 to replace 10,631 linear feet of water main, service meters, fire hydrants, and related infrastructure. The EJ Water Cooperative will likewise receive a $180,000 low-interest loan to construct 49 miles of water main to serve residents ofSigel, Cumberland, and Claremont Townships in Shelby County. All three projects are being funded through the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program at USDA. This week the Trump Administration announced a total of $891 million in grants through the program to help complete 220 projects in 43 states. "Upgrading water infrastructu… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-announces-resolution-condemning-superspreader-events | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Resolution Condemning Superspreader Events In Wake Of Outbreaks Following President Trumps Rallies | 2020-10-27 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi announced that he'll be introducing a resolution this week urging Americans to follow public health recommendations, denouncing COVID-19 superspreader events, and specifically condemning President Trump's rallies which have repeatedly been followed by coronavirus outbreaks. The coronavirus pandemic has already killed more than 226,000 Americans, and we all have a responsibility to follow the guidance of public health experts and doctors to keep each other safe, said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. An essential part of that is officials and candidates setting a good example for the public by refusing to hold or attend potential superspreader events gatherings at which public health recommendations on mask-wearing and social-distancing are disregarded, drastically increasing the risk of coronavirus infections and death. Defeating the coronavirus is only possible through Americans taking care of one another, and part of that means putting a stop to superspreader events. The text of Congressman Krishnamoorthi's resolution is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/bustos-smith-durbin-blunt-lead-bipartisan-bicameral-call-for-corps-to-prioritize-upper-mississippi-water-infrastructure-projects/ | BUSTOS, SMITH, DURBIN, BLUNT LEAD BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL CALL FOR CORPS TO PRIORITIZE UPPER MISSISSIPPI WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONU.S. RepresentativesCheri Bustos(D-IL) andJason Smith(R-MO) andU.S. Senators Dick Durbin(D-IL) andRoy Blunt(R-MO) led a bipartisan, bicameral call for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to include construction funding for the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP) in the Fiscal Year 2021 Work Plan. In a letter, the lawmakers urged the Corps to take this next step toward lock modernization and ecosystem restoration to strengthen water infrastructure along the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The inland waterway system is critical to the transportation of a number of American products and plays a key role in the agriculture economy. NESP, which was authorized in Title VIII of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007, would modernize and expand seven outdated locks and restore ecosystems. Including construction funding for NESP wouldbuild on the $4.5 million investment in preconstruction engineering and design (PED) for the projects in FY20. NESP is a critically important multi-purpose program that allows the Corps to address both navigation and ecosystem restoration in an integrated approach that construct new locks at seven existing sites, thereby opening the river up to two-way traffic,the lawmakers wrote. Our nation's water infrastructure plays a critical role in maintaining our competitiveness in the global economy by ensuring the safest, least expensive, most environmentally-friendly, and most efficient movement of goods to market, but the current backlog of outstanding water infrastructure projects pending before the Corps is putting that competitiveness at risk. This window in time, with a new construction start available, is the best opportunity to begin the long-awaited NESP program. Waterways Council, Inc. and its members greatly appreciate the leadership from Congresswoman Bustos, Congressman Smith, Senator Blunt, Senator Durbin and all who co-signed onto this letter, advocating for this critical program for the entire nation,said Tracy Zea, President and CEO of Waterways… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-responds-dr-fauci-s-comment-president-trump-hasn-t | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Responds To Dr. Faucis Comment That President Trump Hasnt Attended Coronavirus Task Force Meetings In Several Months By Asking The President When He Last Attended One, And If He Will Again | 2020-10-26 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL In the wake of Dr. Anthony Fauci's comment on Friday that President Trump hadn't attended a White House Coronavirus Taskforce meeting in months, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to the President, asking when he last attended a meeting of the Task Force, and if he has any intention of attending another. The letter is available here and its text follows below. October 26, 2020 Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, In light of the ongoing and escalating state of the COVID-19 pandemic, it took me by surprise to hear Dr. Anthony Fauci say on Meet the Press Daily on Friday that you hadn't attended any White House Coronavirus Task Force meetings in several months.[1] In light of Dr. Fauci's claim, my constituents and I would like to request the following information: When did you last attend a meeting of the White House Coronavirus Task Force? Do you have any intention of attending another meeting of the Task Force? The only way to defeat the coronavirus pandemic is to be listening directly to the experts to translate the best available information into the most effective policy. I look forward to your prompt response. Sincerely, Raja Krishnamoorthi Member of Congress ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bost.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bost-veterans-bill-signed-law | BOST VETERANS BILL SIGNED INTO LAW | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | Senate | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, today announced that President Trump has signed the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act (H.R. 6168) into law. This bipartisan bill, introduced by Bost and Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA), will ensure our nation's veterans receive the same annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as Social Security Recipients. The bill would increase the rates of compensation for veterans with service-connected disabilities beginning December 1, 2020. Now more than ever, it is critical that the men and women who have served our nation receive the benefits they have earned, said Bost. Many veterans and their families depend on these benefits to pay for necessities like food and medicine. I'm proud to have helped introduce this bipartisan bill and I am grateful that the President took this important step to provide an important cost-of-living adjustment for our veterans and their dependents. The Veterans' Compensation COLA Act would provide a cost-of-living increase for disability compensation; compensation for dependents; clothing allowance; dependency and indemnity compensation to surviving spouses; and, dependency and indemnity compensation to children paid of our wounded warriors and their families for injuries they suffered while serving our nation in uniform. This increase would begin December 1, 2020. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/illinois-biofuels-producers-industry-leaders-join-call-for-bustos-next-generation-fuel-act/ | Illinois Biofuels Producers, Industry Leaders Join Call for Bustos Next Generation Fuel Act | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | It represents an opportunity for economic development for rural economies all over Illinois. a win for farmers, motorists, and the rural economy. an enormous step this legislation offers the path to a homegrown, green renewable fuel WASHINGTON Biofuels producers and leading organizations in Illinois are joining the call in support ofCongresswoman Cheri Bustos' (IL-17)Next Generation Fuels Acttoday, citing the bill's potential to increase demand for biofuels and corn and to create economic opportunity for rural communities. Introduced last month, Congresswoman Bustos' bill would leverage greater fuel octane to reduce carbon emissions from transportation, improve air quality by reducing the use of harmful aromatics and increase demand for biofuels. We need to work toward a future that builds economic opportunity for our producers while supporting sustainable, clean energy,Congresswoman Bustos said.With theNext Generation Fuels Act,we can both reduce carbon emissions and increase biofuels demand. I am thrilled to receive the support of these homegrown leaders today and look forward to working with them to take this next step toward a brighter tomorrow for our corn farmers and the biofuels industry. Corn farmers in Illinois are excited about the new demand opportunity made possible by theNext Generation Fuels Act. This is truly the next generation of corn and ethanol demand drivers since the Renewable Fuel Standard of 2005 and 2007,said Bill Leigh, Minonk, IL corn farmer and IL Corn Growers Association President.It represents an opportunity for economic development for rural economies all over Illinois. Additionally, Rep. Bustos's bill gives the American consumer a liquid fuel option that is good for the environment, good for public health, and good for the economy. It's a win-win. Farmers are always seeking to increase demand for crops we grow and to expand the market for biofuels. That's why we thank U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos' for her leadership on the Next Generation Fuels Act,said Illinois Farm Bureau president Rich… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/american-farm-bureau-federation-recognizes-congressman-krishnamoorthi-friend | American Farm Bureau Federation Recognizes Congressman Krishnamoorthi With The Friend Of Farm Bureau Award For His Work On Agricultural Issues | 2020-10-22 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL In recognition of his outstanding service during the 116th Congress, the American Farm Bureau Federation recently recognized Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi with its Friend of Farm Bureau award. I'm grateful the American Farm Bureau Federation has seen fit to recognize my efforts with the Friend of Farm Bureau Award' and I look forward to continuing to work with them to ensure an even brighter future for American agriculture, said Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi. Our farms are at the heart of our national prosperity and health, and I'm proud to fight for the farmers of Illinois and our nation in Washington. The American Farm Bureau Federation represents 6 million member families from all 50 states and is dedicated to promoting, protecting, and representing the interests of farmers and their families and working to build strong, prosperous agricultural communities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://bustos.house.gov/release-bustos-slams-defense-dept-s-failure-to-answer-why-certain-states-are-favored-in-covid-19-national-guard-response/ | RELEASE: Bustos Slams Defense Dept.s Failure to Answer Why Certain States are Favored in COVID-19 National Guard Response | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Cheri Bustos | B001286 | bustos.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today,Congresswoman Cheri Bustos(IL-17) responded to the Department of Defense's failure to explain why the current Administration requires some states to pay for a portion of National Guard COVID-19 response efforts, while fully funding others. The Department of Defense recently issued a response to lawmakers' inquiries about changes in the federal cost-share of National Guard deployments which burden some states with millions in unforeseen expenses, while exempting a total of five states from any cost. The letter offers no insight into the Administration's decision on the policy change and does not explain why states such as Florida, Texas and Arizona, have been exempted, while states like Michigan and Nevada have had their requests for full coverage denied. The Department of Defense has offered no explanation for why it stuck some cash-strapped states with the bill for COVID-19 response efforts, and their response raises more questions than it answers. While the federal government has historically paid the full share of costs for the National Guard to deploy for disaster relief efforts, the Administration has chosen to shirk their responsibility when it comes to COVID-19. Picking and choosing favorites with disaster relief funding is a dangerous game that puts American lives at risk. There are 50 states in our nation, not five, and the President should learn that he is responsible for all of them. Each state deserves to be supported in its response to the pandemic, whether they're on the President's favored list or not. I introducedthe UNITED Actto fully restore federal funding for the National Guard's coronavirus efforts, so that Americans aren't left to continue to suffer while the Administration continues to play political games. Read the full letter from the Department of Defense here.The initial letter, led by Rep. Adam Smith, to the Department of Defense can be found here. BACKGROUND In response to the COVID-19 crisis, members of the National Guard have been deployed across the country to assi… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-schweikert-kelly-thompson-introduce-the-safe-testing-at-residence | Rush, Schweikert, Kelly, Thompson Introduce the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth Act | 2020-10-21 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representatives Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.), David Schweikert (R-Ariz.), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.), and Mike Thompson (D-Calif.) announced the introduction of the Safe Testing at Residence Telehealth (START) Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide robust at-home COVID-19 testing for seniors and other vulnerable populations. I am pleased to join Congressman Schweikert, Congressman Kelly, and Congressman Thompson in introducing this critical legislation, which will make testing more accessible and safer for seniors in my district and around the country, said Rush. Robust testing is key to ensuring those exposed to this dreaded disease receive timely treatment and prevent the spread to others. The coronavirus pandemic has brought on unprecedented challenges for all Americans, particularly our vulnerable, senior populations who are most at risk for contracting COVID-19 and have continued to stay isolated from family and friends, said Schweikert. One area where we have seen incredibly positive changes has been for seniors utilizing telehealth and at-home care tools, with growing appreciation for the flexibility and comfort this care can provide. I am proud to introduce this legislation to continue our much-needed expansion of healthcare technology and I am hopeful this can be included in any future COVID-19 relief to support our seniors and vulnerable populations working to stay healthy and safe. Telehealth is revolutionizing medical care. Virtual appointments and remote patient monitoring are allowing Americans to receive top quality care in the comfort and safety of their own homes. This technology will allow seniors to be tested for COVID-19 from their living rooms, and this bill will expand access to this vital service, said Kelly. As the Coronavirus pandemic continues to impact us all, I am focused on ensuring that everyone can get the health care they need through telehealth, to fight the spread of the virus and keep people safe, said Thompson. That's why I am proud to join with Rep. Schweiker… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-introduces-bill-to-protect-scientific-independence-of-the-cdc-and | Rush Introduces Bill To Protect Scientific Independence of the CDC and FDA | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced the Scientific Agencies Following Evidence and Guaranteeing that Unscientific Agendas are Refused and Denounced (SAFEGUARD) Act. This bill would create a Public Health Oversight Panel, which would be made up of a commission of six experts with experience in scientific review or oversight and would be chaired by the Assistant Secretary of Health. During public health emergencies, the panel would have veto power over all final regulations, guidance, and orders for the eight agencies overseen by the Assistant Secretary for Health including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), among others in order to ensure that science and not politics is driving decisions. In times of uncertainty, trust in science is more important than ever. And yet, during the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Trump Administration has undermined and undercut the scientific experts at our nation's public health agencies, by contradicting, muddling, and delaying the information and reports produced by reputable scientists, said Rep. Rush. This has real world consequences. In a recent survey, only 58 percent of the US public report that they plan to get the vaccine as soon as it is available, and among Black individuals, the predicted uptake is only 43 percent. The American people need to be able to trust in our government's scientific integrity in order to beat this dreaded disease and to get life back to normal. That is why I am proud to introduce a bill that would safeguard our scientific agencies from political interference during public health emergencies. In an effort to give the impression that the pandemic was under control, the Trump Administration has repeatedly contradicted scientists at the CDC, FDA, and NIH, which has made the pandemic worse and has damaged the reputations of these public health agencies. Some recent examples of political interference in… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rush.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rush-introduces-legislation-calling-on-states-to-ban-the-box | Rush Introduces Legislation Calling on States To Ban the Box | 2020-10-20 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Bobby Rush | R000515 | rush.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution calling on states to implement ban the box legislation, prohibiting employers from asking about a job applicant's criminal history in the early stages of their application. We should be doing all we can to encourage those who are attempting to move on from their past criminal convictions by finding gainful employment, not erecting barriers for them. It has been shown that when a job applicant discloses a criminal conviction, their chances of being called back for an interview are cut in half, said Rush. Immediately inquiring about an applicant's conviction history can stifle their careers and prevent them from rebuilding their lives. Everyone deserves a second chance to build a productive and law-abiding life, and banning the box is a critical step in ensuring everybody has that chance. We must also remember that the racial disparities in our criminal justice system can lead to racial disparities in our unemployment figures. Initially asking job applicants for their criminal histories can only increase these inequalities. I applaud the 13 states that have already implemented legislation banning the box and invite my colleagues to join me in supporting this vital measure. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-requests-information-dni-ratcliffe-russian-use-qanon | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Requests Information From DNI Ratcliffe On Russian Use QAnon In Disinformation Efforts | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi wrote to Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe regarding Russian attempts to use the QAnon conspiracy theory movement as an element of its disinformation campaign against the United States. The Congressman's letter is available here and its text follows. below. October 19, 2020 The Honorable John Ratcliffe Director of National Intelligence Office of the Director of National Intelligence Washington, D.C. 20511 Dear Director Ratcliffe, I am writing to express my strong concern regarding outside reports that Russian state-connected actors have amplified dangerous QAnon conspiracy theories. This is an issue of increasing importance as a number of public officials, including the President, have refused to denounce the movement while even praising its adherents.[1] In the past few years, the QAnon conspiracy theory group has gained a foothold in the radical right-wing movement in the United States. Individuals participating in QAnon have widely advanced false narratives such as variations on age-old anti-Semitic conspiracies.[2] Beyond sharing false information, the movement's followers have incited and participated in violence across the country.[3][4] As a result of this real-world violence, YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook have imposed restrictions on QAnon-related content.[5] As you know, Russia interfered in the 2016 election and is doing so again.[6][7][8] It is therefore alarming that evidence is rapidly mounting that Kremlin-linked actors are propagating QAnon content on a widespread basis online.[9][10] As a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and in building on last week's unclassified hearing with third-party experts on these threats, I request the following information: Any Intelligence Community analysis that addresses any aspect of the public reporting with respect to Russia potentially using QAnon as an element of its disinformation or foreign influence efforts. A description of any efforts the Intelligence … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-presses-vp-pence-urge-campaigns-keep | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Presses VP Pence To Urge Campaigns To Keep Misrepresentations Of COVID Task Force Experts & Public Health Officials Out Of Ads | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi sent a letter to Vice President Mike Pence as Chair of the White House Coronavirus Task Force to urge him to safeguard the credibility of the Task Force by requesting that political campaigns refrain from using statements from Task Force experts and other public health officials in advertisements that take their statements out of context or otherwise contribute to the spread of misinformation. Congressman Krishnamoorthi's letter follows an October advertisement from the Trump campaign that included a clip of Dr. Anthony Fauci saying, I can't imagine that anybody could be doing more, presenting the statement as if he was referring to President Trump when, according to Dr. Fauci, he was referring to the efforts of federal public health officials. In response to the political advertisement, Dr. Fauci stated, In my nearly five decades of public service, I have never publicly endorsed any political candidate. Congressman Krishnamoorthi has objected to the Trump campaign's use of Dr. Fauci in their political advertisement as it misconstrued his comments and dangerously politicized an unbiased civil servant. Dr. Fauci has expressed his desire to remain an apolitical source of credible, unbiased information for the American people, Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. The misleading use of Dr. Fauci in political advertisements is counterproductive to the crucial goal of mitigating the current crisis by providing the public with the most reliable available information. In Congressman Krishnamoorthi's letter to Vice President Pence, he asks that VP Pence actively separate the members of his Task Force from political campaigns in order to ensure the integrity and scientific credibility of the Task Force. A copy of the letter is available here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://krishnamoorthi.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-krishnamoorthi-submits-statement-congressional-record-commemorating | Congressman Krishnamoorthi Submits Statement Into The Congressional Record Commemorating Distracted Driving Awareness Month | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Democrat | Senate | IL | Raja Krishnamoorthi | K000391 | krishnamoorthi.house.gov | legacy | SCHAUMBURG, IL Today, Congressman Krishnamoorthi submitted a statement into the Congressional Record commemorating Distracted Driving Awareness Month. This year marks 10 years since Congress declared the first Distracted Driving Awareness Month in 2010, and it has continued to be an important issue as more than 700 people die or are injured every day in the United States as a result of distracted driving crashes. In 2018, approximately 2,841 people died in distraction-affected driving crashes, and the National Safety Council estimates that only 62% of drivers were very willing to obey state laws preventing cell phone use. To address the issue of distracted driving, Congressman Krishnamoorthi introduced the States Afforded Funding Extensions To Oppose Driving Recklessly In Vehicular Engagements (SAFE TO DRIVE) Act together with Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-08). This legislation would incentivize states to change laws to educate drivers and enforce distracted driving laws. The use of electronic devices on the road is all too common and dangerous. In one second, the mistake of looking at your cell phone while driving can be irreversible and tragic. I'm proud to be promoting road safety in my district and across the country through the SAFE TO DRIVE Act, said Congressman Krishnamoorthi. I hope that observing this Distracted Driving Awareness Month provides just that awareness to the seriousness of the issue of distracted driving. The National Safety Council, an organization that focuses on safety policies and mitigating preventable causes of death -- such as distracted driving, has led the way in combatting distracted driving through measures including the SAFE TO DRIVE Act, which it's endorsed. We continue to accept crashes and near-misses as the cost of connectivity, said Lorraine M. Martin, president and CEO of the National Safety Council. We must commit to changing our culture around distracted driving particularly with a national pandemic compounding traffic safety even further. We applaud Congressman Kris… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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[collected_at] TEXT,
[updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
ON [releases] ([has_text]);