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| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/year-in-review-16-from-2023-in-il16 | Year in Review: 16 Snapshots from 2023 in IL16 | 2023-12-31 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | 16 Snapshots from 2023 in the 16th Congressional District In 2023, I've been honored to begin representing the new 16th Congressional District of Illinois. With constituents in 21 counties covering central and northern Illinois, we've made it a priority to get into the community and discover what makes our state and region special. Over the course of the year we visited small businesses, community organizations, farms, factories, colleges, hospitals, energy facilities, and much more. To highlight an eventful year, I wanted to showcase 16 snapshots from the new 16th Congressional District! Happy New Year and see you in 2024! In January, I made my first official visit to Galena to meet with small businesses, elected officials, and the Chamber of Commerce to learn about what's happening in the community and issues impacting the region. Later in January, I visited the Rockford Airport to discuss the status of airport upgrades and what the future looks like for them. In February, I spoke at Eureka College in honor of one of their most famous alumni, President Ronald Reagan. President Reagan’s legacy of civic leadership continues to be carried out through the Ronald W. Reagan Leadership Fellows and it's always a privilege to celebrate the incredible students at Eureka. In March, I traveled to Morris in Grundy County to visit the LyondellBasell plant. They do a great job supporting their community by offering jobs and they are leaders in the low-carbon industry. Farmers are a key economic driver in the 16th District. In April, I visited Brian Duncan's family farm to help plant. I appreciate all the family farmers who feed and fuel our country. The Future Farmers of America (FFA) shape and educate the next generation of Illinois farmers. In May, I visited with the Livingston County FFA to check in on their projects and innovative work in agriculture. In June, I toured the Byron Nuclear Plant. Nuclear energy helps support our economy in Illinois and it is an important emission-free energy resource, which is critic… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/lahood-delbene-wenstrup-beyer-tenney-panetta-urge-passage-of-affordable-housing-credit-improvement-act-as-the-bill-reaches-200-cosponsors | LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Beyer, Tenney, Panetta Urge Passage of Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act as the Bill Reaches 200 Cosponsors | 2023-12-18 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Don Beyer (D-VA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), all members of the House Ways and Means Committee, urged House Leadership in a letter for consideration of their bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement (AHCIA) Act in any potential tax legislation brought to the floor. The AHCIA would help build nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade and has reached 200 cosponsors, with 100 Republicans and 100 Democrats in support. In the letter, the lawmakers write: "Throughout its 37-year history of bipartisan support, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit) has financed the production of over 3.7 million homes nationwide. It is responsible for virtually all affordable housing produced since its inception. This finances homes for people in need like veterans, seniors, and working families. Unfortunately, our nation remains in a deepening affordable housing crisis and the time to expand and improve the Housing Credit is now. "We must address this crisis directly and immediately by increasing Housing Credit resources. Therefore, we must enact provisions from the AHCIA that will do just that by: Reversing a 12.5 percent cut to the Housing Credit. Though the Housing Credit allocation was increased by this amount with bipartisan support in 2018, the increase expired at the end of 2021, meaning we now produce less affordable housing at a time when it is needed more than ever. Lowering the “50 percent test” bond financing threshold to access Housing Credit equity. This arbitrary threshold creates a barrier to affordable housing production, especially for the growing number of states that fully utilize their private activity bond cap." The nationwide housing crisis continues to worsen. Currently, nearly one-in-four renters or, over 10 million families, spend more than half of their household income on rent, cutting into other essential expenses like child care, medicatio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-votes-no-biden-schumer-ndaa-over-abortion-funding-and-fisa-spying | Rep. Miller Votes No On Biden-Schumer Ndaa Over Abortion Funding And Fisa Spying Abuses | 2023-12-14 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024. Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) voted against the legislation and released the following statement: “The purpose of the NDAA is for Congress to provide authorization and oversight for the Defense Department on behalf of the American people. Instead, Biden and Schumer have bloated the bill with woke ideology, including their abortion travel policy that forces taxpayers to pay for abortion-related costs. "Biden and Schumer are also using the NDAA to extend abusive FISA spying powers, which need reform to prevent the Biden administration from spying on American citizens without a warrant for political purposes. We need serious FISA reform because partisan politics has infected the FBI and intel community, and the Obama-Biden administration abused the FISA process to begin the "Russia Collusion Hoax" against the Trump Administration. "The 8 million foreign nationals, who Biden has allowed to illegally cross our border, include known terrorists and military-aged men from China and the Middle East who pose the greatest threat to our nation since 9/11. "Instead of stopping the threat on our border, Biden has used the DOJ and security state to target and prosecute his political opponents. Biden and his corrupt administration must be checked, restrained, and restricted by the House, and this bill fails to do that.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/12/bost-introduces-bill-blocking-va-funding-for-illegal-migrants | BOST INTRODUCES BILL BLOCKING VA FUNDING FOR ILLEGAL MIGRANTS | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost, chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, today introduced legislation to block the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from using its resources to provide healthcare or engage in claims processing for illegal migrants. The “No VA Resources for Illegal Aliens Act” comes after reports indicated the Department of Homeland Security is leveraging the VA’s established claims processing system, through its Financial Services Center, to pay for illegal migrants in ICE detention. “Joe Biden’s failed border policies have created a humanitarian and national security crisis. Now it appears he’s taking resources away from our veterans to facilitate healthcare for illegal migrants," said Chairman Bost. "As a Marine, I believe any dollar taken away from a veteran is a promise broken to those who served. I’ve demanded answers from the Biden administration and been stonewalled every step of the way. Until I get the response our veterans deserve, I’ll use every available tool of my chairmanship to end this practice and put our veterans first.” The VA’s Financial Services Center supports the VA’s Community Care mission to ensure veterans have access to healthcare without being forced to travel long distances or suffer lengthy wait times for care by allowing veterans to choose whether to seek care at a VA facility or within their own community. Bost's legislation would ensure the VA is fully focused on meeting the needs of our veterans. U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/lahood-s-nchez-introduce-roth-ira-rollover-legislation-to-bolster-retirement-security | LaHood, Sánchez Introduce Roth IRA Rollover Legislation to Bolster Retirement Security | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Linda T. Scnchez (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation that will allow retirement savers to roll over their Roth IRA savings into a Roth account within a workplace retirement plan. Current law prohibits workers from rolling Roth IRA savings into workplace-based Roth retirement plans offered by employers. LaHood and Sánchez's bill would specifically allow the transfer of contributions from Roth IRA plans to a workplace designated Roth account, such as a Roth 401(k), Roth 403(b), or Roth 457(b). "Building retirement security is critical to the longevity and strength of our economy," said Rep. LaHood. "Our bipartisan bill will allow for the consolidation of assets, reduce the potential for duplicative fees, and bolster retirement savings for families across the country. As workers face rising costs and burdensome interest rates, Congress should continue to find solutions to help workers build for a comfortable retirement. I am proud to join my Ways and Means colleague, Rep. Sanchez, on this commonsense, bipartisan legislation." “Nearly 7 million Americans use Roth IRA accounts to save for retirement. As that number continues to grow rapidly across the country, we must ensure workers can roll their savings into designated Roth accounts within a workplace-based retirement plan,” said Congresswoman Linda Sánchez. “I’m proud to co-lead this bipartisan bill with Congressman LaHood so that retirement savers can rollover and boost their retirement savings, ultimately allowing them to enjoy a comfortable retirement in the future.” “We applaud Reps. LaHood and Sánchez for introducing this sensible proposal. Allowing workers to move their Roth IRA balances into designated Roth accounts in a workplace retirement plan would benefit workers in several ways, including the reduction of duplicative fees inherent in maintaining multiple accounts and reduced retirement savings leakage by allowing the seamless transfer of Roth savings through the auto-portability p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/lahood-votes-to-formalize-impeachment-inquiry | LaHood Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry | 2023-12-13 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement on his vote to formalize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden: "I believe it is time for the House to take the next step in the Biden impeachment investigation. As a member of the Ways and Means Committee, we have found significant wrongdoing and preferential treatment by the DOJ and IRS through hours of whistleblower testimony. Additionally, the Oversight Committee has uncovered records that indicate the president may have received laundered foreign money from his family's influence peddling scheme. Lastly, the White House and certain witnesses have refused to cooperate with the investigation or comply with subpoenas. The American people deserve to know the truth and formalizing the impeachment inquiry will help the committees of jurisdiction compel additional evidence and documents and put Congress in the best position to hold the Biden Administration accountable." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/12/lahood-joins-the-politico-tech-podcast-to-discuss-digital-trade-policy | LaHood Joins the POLITICO Tech Podcast to Discuss Digital Trade Policy | 2023-12-06 | 2023 | 2023-12 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Co-Chair of the Digital Trade Caucus, joined the POLITICO Tech podcast to discuss digital trade policy, his effort to reverse the Biden Administration's abandonment of key bipartisan digital trade proposals at the the World Trade Organization (WTO), and risks posed by China. LaHood joined Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) for the joint, bipartisan interview. (Click here to listen to the full podcast) In November, Reps. LaHood and DelBene led a bipartisan effort pushing back on the Biden Administration's decision to pull out of key digital trade proposals at the WTO. Key Quotes from Rep. LaHood "I share the concerns of many of my colleagues as it pertains to China and that we not allow China to write the rules of the road for the digital economy. The PRC’s restrictive model of digital governance advanced through their Golden Shield Project, or the “Great Firewall” and its Digital Silk Road Initiative promotes censorship, surveillance, human rights abuses, forced technology transfers and severely restricts the free flow of data. We should be the ones writing the rules for the future..." "If you look at the digital chapters of USMCA, which we passed in a bipartisan way, we addressed competition, protectionist data flows, localization restrictions, and web blocking. I would argue that those digital chapters should be the formula moving forward and should be embraced by the Biden Administration." “Our allies around the globe, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, are craving U.S. leadership. It's really important that we step up to the plate. We've had a number of bipartisan letters pressing upon the Administration to be engaged on digital trade. I wish I could tell you that we were at a point where I thought I had confidence that they (the Biden Administration) have the kind of the same level of enthusiasm that we have. But I don't have that confidence at this point." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/11/bost-co-leads-bill-to-increase-accountability-for-snap-spending | BOST CO-LEADS BILL TO INCREASE ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SNAP SPENDING | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Reps. Mike Bost (IL-12) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) today introduced legislation increasing accountability for states to reduce costly spending errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP. The bill is expected to save taxpayers up to $1 billion per month, in part by requiring states to recover overpayments and pay back what they owe. “We owe it to the American people to be responsible stewards of their taxpayer dollars; and part of that is ensuring that funding for nutrition assistance is only going to families who truly need help," said Bost. "We must hold the bureaucrats accountable for reducing spending errors that have contributed to a less effective and efficient SNAP program. I’m proud to help lead this legislation because it’s a step forward in restoring good governance." The Snap Back Inaccurate SNAP Payments Act would implement a zero-tolerance policy for lost taxpayer dollars. Inaccuracies in SNAP payments predominantly come in the form of payments to recipients not eligible for benefits. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/11/house-committee-advances-bost-election-integrity-bill | HOUSE COMMITTEE ADVANCES BOST ELECTION INTEGRITY BILL | 2023-11-30 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost’s (R-IL) legislation requiring U.S. citizenship to vote in any Washington, D.C., election was approved by the House Committee on Administration in preparation for an eventual vote in the House. Bost’s bill, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, comes in response to the D.C. City Council’s decision last year to give non-citizens over the age of 18 the right to vote in city and local elections. “Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress direct control over Washington, D.C.; and we have the right and responsibility to ensure that American citizens, and American citizens only, are voting in our nation’s capital city,” said Bost. “When you allow non-citizens to vote in D.C., you are diluting the votes of legal U.S. citizens and opening the door to foreign agents fomenting chaos at the ballot box. I refuse to stand by and allow radical liberals to weaken the voice of legal American citizens when Congress has the constitutional authority to stop it.” “American elections should be for American citizens,” said Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI). “D.C. elections have been a disaster for years, and now they have implemented a ridiculous measure that will allow embassy staff from our foreign adversaries like Russia and China to vote after living in the Capital for just 30 days. It’s past time for Congress to exercise our constitutional responsibility over D.C. to protect voters. I thank Congressman Bost for leading this common-sense legislation that will help restore voter confidence.” The American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act is expected to be included in a package of legislation that House Republicans plan to advance for protecting the integrity of America’s elections. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-delbene-lead-effort-to-reverse-biden-administration-s-abandonment-of-key-bipartisan-digital-trade-proposals | LaHood, DelBene Lead Effort to Reverse Biden Administration's Abandonment of Key Bipartisan Digital Trade Proposals | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Co-Chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, led a bipartisan letter with 36 colleagues urging U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reconsider her agency’s decision to abandon important bipartisan digital trade proposals at the World Trade Organization. The decision to walk away from key digital trade proposals, which was made without sufficient consultation with Congress, runs counter to the interests of American workers and businesses of all sizes, while ceding more leverage to foreign powers, like the People's Republic of China (PRC), to write the rules that will govern the global digital economy for years to come. In part the Members write: "American leadership in shaping digital trade rules is critical for competing globally in the long-term and countering the unfair trade practices of other foreign powers, including the PRC. We are especially concerned by the PRC’s efforts to advance a model of digital governance domestically and through its Digital Silk Road Initiative that permits censorship, surveillance, human and worker rights abuses, forced technology transfers, and data flow restrictions... "The void created by this decision will harm American workers, companies, security, and innovation, while benefitting our largest competitors in the digital space. We reiterate our request for the administration to reassess its decision. " LaHood and DelBene issued a statement opposing the Biden Administration's decision earlier this month. The full text of the letter can be read HERE and below: Ambassador Katherine Tai United States Trade Representative 600 17th St NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ambassador Tai: We write to express our opposition to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) decision to abandon important bipartisan digital trade proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This action, which was made without sufficient consultation with Congress, runs counter to the interests of American wo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-intelligence-committee-release-fisa-report-section-702-must-be-reformed | LaHood, Intelligence Committee Release FISA Report: Section 702 Must Be Reformed | 2023-11-16 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence to release a report titled “FISA Reauthorization: How America’s Most Critical National Security Tool Must Be Reformed to Continue to Save American Lives and Liberty.” The report was issued by the Majority FISA Working Group, comprised of LaHood, Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10), and Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). In March of 2023, Rep. LaHood pressed FBI Director Wray on FISA abuses and was appointed as the lead on the HPSCI FISA Working Group, which has worked extensively in recent months on this report and much needed reforms to the FISA Section 702 authority. "The extensive HPSCI report outlines the important reforms needed in order to responsibly reauthorize FISA before the end of the year,” said Rep. LaHood. “In the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks, our nation faces the greatest threat of terror in nearly decade. Allowing this critical national security tool to expire would put our country at greater risk. However, there have been too many abuses of the program, and it must be reformed to protect the rights and privacy of American citizens. I look forward to working with my colleagues to implement the necessary reforms outlined in our report to get this important national security tool reauthorized." Key takeaways: All federal courts to date have found Section 702 constitutional (pp. 10-11) – The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits have all held that when “the target of Section 702 surveillance is a foreign national located abroad having no substantial connections with the United States, that target is not entitled to Fourth Amendment protections,” even if the collection occurs inside the United States. In addition, the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has repeatedly found Section 702 collection to be constitutional under the Fourth Amendment in its annual certification decisions. Regarding incidental collection of U.S. persons’ communications, the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-honors-bradley-soccer-coach-jim-derose | LaHood Honors Bradley Soccer Coach Jim DeRose | 2023-11-14 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, went to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to honor Bradley Soccer Coach Jim DeRose on his retirement after 28 successful seasons of coaching. DeRose, who announced his retirement this month, was named the Soccer America Coach of the Year in 2007 and led Bradley Soccer to seven NCAA Tournament appearances, the highest for any coach in Bradley Athletics history. You can view Rep. LaHood's remarks HERE. LaHood's remarks as prepared can be read below. I rise today to honor and congratulate Jim DeRose on his retirement as Bradley University’s Men’s Soccer Coach after 28 successful seasons. Beginning his career in 1996 at the age of 28 and as the youngest coach in NCAA Division I men’s soccer, Jim quickly emerged as a dominant figure in the soccer community. Under Jim’s leadership, Bradley’s soccer program reached new heights and resulted in a 2007 run to the NCAA Elite Eight, where Jim was chosen as the Soccer America National Coach of the Year. During his tenure as head coach, Bradley held a 267-227-66 record with seven NCAA tournament appearances, the highest for any coach in Bradley University Athletics history. Jim finishes his career as the second-winningest coach in Missouri Valley Conference soccer history and coached the only four-year all-Americans in MVC men’s soccer history. In addition to his accomplishments on the pitch, the accomplishments of his players in the classroom and post-graduation are a testament to his ability to grow his players into successful young men. Jim has been an integral part of growing the game of soccer throughout central Illinois and his legacy will last for years to come. It is my privilege to congratulate Jim DeRose on his retirement after 28 years with Bradley University Men’s Soccer and wish him, his wife Robin, and his two children, Raleigh and J.R., all the best. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-bipartisan-colleagues-reintroduce-keep-physicians-serving-patients-act | LaHood, Bipartisan Colleagues Reintroduce Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act | 2023-11-09 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Reps. Darin LaHood (R-IL), Adrian Smith (R-NE), Terri Sewell (D-AL), and Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) reintroduced the Keep Physicians Serving Patients Act, legislation to help ensure seniors in rural America have access to health care providers by adjusting the geographic practice cost index (GPCI) to more accurately portray the costs of practicing medicine in rural areas. The members released the following statements: “Ensuring Medicare providers in rural communities are not unfairly impacted from lower payments based on an outdated geographic practice cost index (GPCI) is critical for access to care in Illinois,” said Rep. LaHood. “I am proud to join this bipartisan group to introduce this commonsense bill, which will modernize the GPCI formula, accounting for the unique practice needs of rural providers, and ensure physicians can continue serving patients in need regardless of where they live.” “The last thing rural communities need is to lose health care providers to an outdated, flawed reimbursement index,” said Rep. Smith. “Modernizing the GPCI is a commonsense step we can take to ensure Medicare patients in rural America have access to care while also setting a reasonable, responsible reimbursement minimum for rural providers. I thank Reps. Sewell, LaHood, and Stansbury for partnering with me on this important legislation.” “We in Alabama have seen our rural health care providers come under immense strain, due in part to Medicare reimbursement rates that fail to fully reflect the cost of providing services in smaller, rural communities,” said Rep. Sewell. “By modernizing the GPCI, this legislation would help ensure that providers are fairly reimbursed so that our health care professionals can focus on treating patients and saving lives.” “Seniors in our rural communities, and the physicians that serve them, are on the frontlines of the healthcare crisis. Rural America, especially in New Mexico, have been left behind,” said Rep. Stansbury. “Health care providers are leaving rural areas … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-s-bridge-for-worker-s-act-passes-ways-and-means-committee | LaHood's BRIDGE For Worker's Act Passes Ways and Means Committee | 2023-11-03 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) bipartisan Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment (BRIDGE) for Workers Act this week, which would give states greater flexibility in administering existing unemployment benefits to help more Americans find good-paying jobs. LaHood, who is the Chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, introduced the BRIDGE for Workers Act with Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny Davis (D-IL). You can view Rep. LaHood's remarks at the mark up HERE. "The United States currently has 1.5 unfilled jobs for every unemployed worker, which underscores the need for Congress to incentivize individuals to get back into the workforce," said Rep. LaHood. "The BRIDGE for Workers Act provides more flexibility to the states and gives individuals on unemployment greater access to workforce development tools, which will strengthen our communities and our economy. I am proud to work with my colleague from Chicago, Ranking Member Davis, on this important issue and urge the full House to swiftly pass our bill." The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) awards annual Reemployment Services and Eligibility Assessment (RESEA) grants to states and territories providing individual reemployment services for Unemployment Insurance (UI) claimants. Reemployment services give workers who might otherwise struggle to find new jobs the tools that they need to get back to work and reduce the number of weeks that UI claimants receive unemployment benefits. Under current law, however, states can only use their federal grants to assist workers who are “most likely to exhaust their unemployment benefits.” This unnecessary restriction prevents many unemployed workers from getting valuable assistance. The BRIDGE for Workers Act would remove this restriction and allow states to use their allocated funding to provide support to any individual receiving unemployment benefits, as long as the state believes these services would help them r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-moolenaar-introduce-no-gotion-act-to-stop-federal-taxpayer-funding-of-ccp-companies | LaHood, Moolenaar Introduce NO GOTION Act to Stop Federal Taxpayer Funding of CCP Companies | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) have introduced the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act. The bill would prohibit companies affiliated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from receiving green energy production tax credits implemented by the Biden Administration in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The legislation comes in response to Gotion Inc., a subsidiary of the CCP-affiliated Gotion High-Tech, planning to build battery factories in Illinois and Michigan, which would likely qualify for the tax credits under the IRA. In addition to the CCP, companies affiliated with Russia, Iran, and North Korea would be prohibited from receiving tax credits implemented by the IRA under the bill. “As a member of the House Select Committee on the CCP and the House Intelligence Committee, I have seen the malign efforts that the CCP and other foreign adversaries like Iran and Russia are engaged in to undermine our domestic supply chains and national security,” said LaHood. “Hard-working taxpayers should not be on the hook for billions in federal subsidies funneling to companies beholden to malign actors, like the CCP. It is clear that the so-called ‘Inflation Reduction Act’ is being leveraged by foreign adversaries to exploit loopholes to gain generous incentives and dominate key technologies in the United States. Congress and the federal government should be promoting pro-growth tax policy that supports American businesses and this commonsense bill is a positive step to get us back on track.” “The NO GOTION Act is a simple three-page bill that will prohibit CCP-affiliated companies, including Gotion, from receiving the federal tax dollars of hardworking American families. If America is going to have a secure energy supply, we cannot give federal tax credits to CCP-controlled companies and allow them to expand their influence in the U.S.,” said Moolenaar. “Quite simply, the tax dollars of the American people should not be used to pad th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/11/lahood-supports-aid-to-israel | LaHood Supports Aid to Israel | 2023-11-02 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) released the following statement after he voted in favor of H.R. 6126, The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, which provides aid to Israel in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attacks: "The United States must stand with the State of Israel in response to the barbaric terrorist attacks by Hamas on October 7 - the worst massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. The Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act provides needed funding to Israel for the Iron Dome defense system, advanced weapons systems, and ammunition, while ensuring our own military readiness is not impacted. I am proud to support this as an important first step in assisting our ally Israel. However, it is critical that the Biden Administration continue to support Israel as they seek to eradicate Hamas, that all hostages held by Hamas in Gaza be released, that support for humanitarian aid continues, and that we stand strongly against the rise in antisemitism accelerating throughout our country." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/11/bost-announces-rural-development-grants-for-southern-illinois | BOST ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FOR SOUTHERN ILLINOIS | 2023-11-01 | 2023 | 2023-11 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that 10 Southern Illinois counties will receive a combined $1.2 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to fortify rural energy. "Biofuels and renewable energy are key components to ensuring America's energy independence,"said Bost. "Farmers in Southern Illinois have experienced increased uncertainty over the last two years, but grants like these are a crucial step in ensuring that biofuels remain a part of America's fuel supply. I support an 'all-of-the-above' approach to meeting our energy needs and will continue to fight for energy resilience and reliability in Southern Illinois." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/10/bost-statement-on-mike-johnson-speaker-election | BOST STATEMENT ON MIKE JOHNSON SPEAKER ELECTION | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | "I was proud to cast my vote today for the new Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson. Speaker Johnson is a consistent conservative with the steady hand to lead the People’s House through consequential times. I share his conservative vision for America and value the respect he inspires from all corners of the Republican Conference. We’ve got a lot of work to do, from securing the border to passing conservative spending bills and aiding Israel. The time to get back to work is now; and we’ve got the right leader for the job.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/10/senate-approves-bost-effort-to-protect-veterans-2nd-amendment-rights | SENATE APPROVES BOST EFFORT TO PROTECT VETERANS' 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | “Until now, a veteran who needed help managing their finances wouldn’t be able to go deer hunting because their name would have been submitted for a government-run background check that restricted their Second Amendment rights without due process,” said Bost. “It’s taken Congress over 30 years to right this wrong. I appreciate the bipartisan work the Senate has done on this issue, and in partnership with the House, I look forward to it being enacted in the final version of this year’s veterans appropriations bill.” The House previously approved an amendment sponsored by Bost to stop the automatic referrals without a court’s order. Bost’s effort has the support of the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, and the American Legion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-delbene-statement-on-ustr-decision-to-abandon-digital-trade-leadership-at-the-wto | LaHood, DelBene Statement on USTR Decision to Abandon Digital Trade Leadership at the WTO | 2023-10-26 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), Co-Chairs of the Digital Trade Caucus, released the following statement on the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) decision to withdraw support for important digital trade proposals at the World Trade Organization (WTO): “USTR’s decision to abandon important, longstanding, and bipartisan U.S. digital trade priorities at the WTO runs contrary to American interests,” said Reps. LaHood and DelBene. “Instead of promoting policies that Congress set in the bipartisan U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement that protect against the forced transfer of American technology, enable the free flow of information across borders, and defend American industries, small businesses, and workers against discrimination, USTR has unilaterally decided to walk away from these important rules without the consent of Congress. This decision provides more leverage for other foreign powers, including the Chinese Communist Party, to write the rules of the global digital economy into the future. We strongly urge the Biden administration to reconsider its approach.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-statement-on-the-election-of-speaker-mike-johnson | LaHood Statement on the Election of Speaker Mike Johnson | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement after he voted for Congressman Mike Johnson (LA-04) to be the next Speaker of the House: "I am proud to support Mike Johnson as the next Speaker of the House. Mike is a family man who understands the importance of advancing conservative policies that promote individual liberty, rein in spending, and secure the border, while also conducting needed oversight of the Biden Administration. Mike can unite our Conference and I look forward to working with him to deliver results for central and northwestern Illinois. "Over the past three weeks, we’ve witnessed the consequences borne from a small group of Members who put self over governing and the impact of the Motion to Vacate. Russia, China, and Iran are on the move to distort and defeat democracy, Israel, one of our strongest allies, is under attack from Hamas terrorists, and tensions are escalating in the Middle East. Our southern border is in complete chaos and government funding runs out in less than a month. "The election of a new Speaker has been a messy process that has prohibited the House from advancing a conservative agenda for three weeks. It's time to get back to work, govern for the American people, and pursue solutions to the problems voters sent our Republican Majority to Washington to fix." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-proudly-votes-speaker-mike-johnson-strong-advocate-pro-life-and-pro | Rep. Miller Proudly Votes for Speaker Mike Johnson: A Strong Advocate for Pro-Life and Pro-Family Values | 2023-10-25 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) proudly voted in support of Speaker Mike Johnson and issued the following statement: “Speaker Mike Johnson is a thoughtful and compassionate leader with strong pro-life, pro-family values," Miller said. "I have had the privilege of marching with Speaker Johnson during the annual March For Life in Washington, and I join him weekly for a private prayer meeting with members where we pray for our country. He used his position as Republican Conference Vice Chair to lead debates on the House Floor in defense of the unborn and parental rights, and I was honored when he joined the Congressional Family Caucus to be an advocate for the nuclear family. "I look forward to the House resuming our important work of securing Biden’s open border, stopping Biden’s rampant inflation, and impeaching Joe Biden for selling out the United States in exchange for cash from our adversaries.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-delbene-legislation-to-incentivize-value-based-health-care-receives-expansive-support | LaHood, DelBene Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care Receives Expansive Support | 2023-10-20 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Over 600 health systems, hospitals, physician practices, health clinics, and ACOs announced their support the Value in Health Care Act, introduced earlier this year by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01). The bill would make commonsense changes to the program parameters of Medicare’s Alternative Payment Models (APMs) to incentivize participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) and improve services for seniors and their families. In a letter, the stakeholders outline their strong support for the bipartisan legislation and stress the importance passing key provisions by the end of the year. "The Value in Health Care Act is a commonsense proposal that includes substantive reforms to encourage and support greater participation by healthcare providers in ACO’s. The Value in Health Care Act would encourage more providers to join these models and accelerate this change, leading to improved quality of care and health outcomes for seniors," said LaHood and DelBene. "As Congress works towards the end of the year, it is critical that we pass this bipartisan legislation to expand access to coordinated and comprehensive care."In the letter, the stakeholders write: "This bipartisan legislation includes a two-year extension of MACRA’s original 5 percent advanced APM incentives and adjusts the one-size-fits-all approach to revenue qualification thresholds to ensure that physicians and other clinicians continue to participate in APMs. These two crucial policy changes will help facilitate the continued transition to advanced APM arrangements while gradually increasing the associated revenue qualifications for incentive payments." In July, LaHood and DelBene joined by U.S. Representatives Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Value in Health Care Act. The Value in Health Care Act would make the following changes to the APM and ACO parameters: Provides a multi-year commitment to reforming care del… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-trump-gave-us-peace-biden-set-world-fire | Rep. Miller: Trump Gave Us Peace, Biden Set the World on Fire | 2023-10-19 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement on President Biden's address to the nation: "Joe Biden wants to defend every border except our own. Under President Trump, we had historic peace in the Middle East thanks to the Abraham Accords," Miller said. "Joe Biden's weakness during the disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal emboldened our enemies and set the world on fire. "Biden is asking taxpayers to send more money to Ukraine while he rejects audits, transparency, or accountability. Since Ukraine needs money, has the Biden Family returned the MILLIONS they were paid by Ukrainian entities? "Biden is also sending $100 million to Gaza, which is controlled by the Hamas terrorists who killed American and Israeli citizens. His plan is to fund both sides of the war in Israel. He still hasn't frozen the $6 billion he released for Iran, and by attacking American domestic energy production, Biden has made Iran richer than they could have possibly imagined. "Joe Biden is a failed president, and his open border policies allowing 7 million foreign nationals to cross into our country have put us in the most danger we've seen since 9/11. "I stand in support of Israel and will continue to pray for both Israel and the successful rescue of all who were captured." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-applauds-the-selection-of-machh2-as-a-regional-clean-hydrogen-hub-including-clean-hydrogen-energy-investment-in-il16 | LaHood Applauds the Significant Clean Hydrogen Energy Investment in IL16 as Part of the Selection of MachH2 as a Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub | 2023-10-17 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the selection of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) for the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Funding Opportunity by the Department of Energy. Portions of the funding in the Hub will go towards building the world's largest nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility at Constellation's LaSalle Clean Energy Center, in Marseilles, Illinois. In May, Rep. LaHood joined bipartisan members of Illinois' Congressional Delegation in a letter to the Department of Energy supporting the MachH2 application. The overall Hydrogren Hub will support clean energy investments and strengthen energy security in the Midwest and throughout the country, creating jobs and a network of hydrogen producers in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. "I applaud the selection of MachH2 as one of the nation’s first Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs, including its support for creating the world's largest nuclear-powered clean hydrogen production facility in Marseilles, Illinois," said Rep. LaHood. "Illinois, and specifically the 16th Congressional District, is home to robust energy resources and an established agriculture, manufacturing, and transportation network. This project will strengthen energy security in Illinois and throughout the country. With a healthy nuclear and carbon-free energy sector, central Illinois is in a strong position to be a leader in hydrogen production. In Congress, I will continue to support an all-of-the-above energy approach that invests in our domestic resources and returns our country to robust energy independence." The Midwest Hydrogen Hub will support clean hydrogen energy production including steel and glass production, power generation, refining, heavy-duty transportation, and sustainable aviation fuel. It is anticipated that the Hub will create over 13,000 construction and permanent jobs. You can learn more about the project here. You can learn more about Constellation's project in Marseilles, Illinois, here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/icymi-lahood-gallagher-push-mayorkas-to-take-action-on-chinese-auto-parts-manufacturer-evading-tariffs | ICYMI: LaHood, Gallagher Push Mayorkas to Take Action on Chinese Auto Parts Manufacturer Evading Tariffs | 2023-10-04 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Chairman Mike Gallagher (R-WI) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party urged Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to take action against Qingdao Sunsong -- a Chinese auto component manufacturer with a pattern of blatant trade fraud and tariff evasion that has had a catastrophic impact on American manufacturers. Sunsong's tariff evasion forced a company in Dixon, Illinois, to lay off one-quarter of its workforce, and threatens to permanently shutter operations. In the letter, the lawmakers write, “Reviews of Qingdao Sunsong’s public disclosures lay out a case of blatant trade fraud that is having a catastrophic impact on American manufacturers. Indeed, one American company has been compelled to accumulate significant debt, divest itself of two business divisions and most recently lay off one-quarter of its workforce due to Sunsong’s trade fraud. If swift action is not taken, the affected company will be forced to permanently cease its operations.” After a brief review of Qingdao Sunsong’s public disclosures and the controlling shareholder's on-the-record comments, the lawmakers quickly determined that Qingdao Sunsong demonstrated a clear pattern of trade fraud that warrants immediate review and enforcement from Secretary Mayorkas. Click HERE to view a copy of the letter or read below. Dear Secretary Mayorkas, The House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) writes today to express our concern that Qingdao Sunsong—a company based in the People’s Republic of China (PRC)— and its U.S. based subsidiary, Sunsong North America, are circumventing Section 301 tariffs by transshipping their products with limited transformation through Thailand to the United States. Reviews of Qingdao Sunsong’s public disclosures lay out a case of blatant trade fraud that is having a catastrophic impact on American manufacturers. Indeed, one American company has been compelled t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mary-miller-supports-judiciary-chairman-jim-jordan-speaker | REP. MARY MILLER SUPPORTS JUDICIARY CHAIRMAN JIM JORDAN FOR SPEAKER | 2023-10-04 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Illinois) released the following statement on her support for Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) in the upcoming Speaker election: “I am supporting Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House based on his proven track record of holding the Biden Administration accountable, rejecting soft-on-crime policies, fighting for border security, bringing oversight to the leftwing bureaucracy, reining in reckless spending, and ending the corruption within the Biden Department of Justice. "Joe Biden has weaponized the Department of Justice to target parents for attending school board meetings, pro-life Christians for protesting abortion clinics, and gun stores for selling firearms to law-abiding Americans. Biden is engaging in blatant election interference by using the DOJ to target his chief political opponent, President Trump, with a partisan witch hunt. "With a tough, conservative Speaker, we can stand strong against Biden and Schumer through the ongoing budget battle and Biden impeachment inquiry. "Jim Jordan is a man of faith who believes deeply in putting America first. I trust him to lead us as we work to confront the Biden border crisis, the Biden inflation crisis, and the Biden energy crisis. Under Speaker Jim Jordan, House Republicans will know they have a leader who will listen to them, fight for them, and stand with them in our battle to save America.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-statement-on-the-motion-to-vacate | LaHood Statement on the Motion to Vacate | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement on the Motion to Vacate and removal of Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. LaHood opposed the Motion to Vacate. "Using the Motion to Vacate to remove Speaker McCarthy with a majority of Democrat votes is a shameful maneuver that does a disservice to the American people and hinders the key conservative priorities that voters put a Republican Majority in the House to advance. "Under the Biden Administration and a Democrat-controlled Senate, the southern border is in crisis, violent crime is on the rise, and the Biden economy is harming working families. The House Republican Majority – led by Speaker McCarthy – has been the only body in the federal government pushing back against the left-wing agenda coming from the White House. Today's move by a few Members more concerned with clicks and soundbites, rather than working to achieve conservative policy victories, threatens to hand the House of Representatives back to Democrats. Hard working Illinois families will pay the price for these political games. "I will continue to work in the days ahead to end this impasse and pursue solutions to the problems voters sent our Republican Majority to Washington to fix." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-votes-prevent-coalition-government-democrats | Rep. Miller Votes to Prevent "Coalition Government" with Democrats | 2023-10-03 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on her vote to prevent a "coalition government" with Democrats: "I agree with President Trump that right now, we should be focused on stopping the radical Democrats," Miller said. "I voted against Kevin McCarthy 15 times in January, but no one else has stepped forward to run for Speaker and I will NOT surrender the majority to a "coalition government" with the Democrats through a power-sharing agreement with extreme liberals Nancy Pelosi and Hakeem Jeffries. "Any "coalition" with Democrats to defeat McCarthy would end the Biden impeachment inquiry and any hope of reforming the politicized DOJ that is targeting President Trump. "We cannot risk Pelosi having any power in a Republican Majority while we are in the middle of budget negotiations and an impeachment inquiry into Biden!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/10/lahood-s-health-savings-for-families-act-of-2023-passes-out-of-ways-and-means-committee | LaHood's Health Savings for Families Act of 2023 Passes Out of Ways and Means Committee | 2023-10-02 | 2023 | 2023-10 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee voted in favor of Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) Health Savings for Families Act of 2023, legislation that would allow individuals to maintain a Health Savings Account (HSA) even if the individual’s spouse is enrolled in a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA). Currently, individuals are not eligible to maintain an HSA if their spouse is enrolled in an FSA. This legislation allows patients to have more choice and control of their own health care dollars. LaHood's Health Savings for Families Act of 2023 was included in the Ways and Means Committee's Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023. Full text of LaHood's Health Savings for Families Act can be read HERE. LaHood spoke in favor of his legislation and his prepared remarks can be read below or viewed HERE. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/9/bost-votes-against-45-day-funding-bill | BOST VOTES AGAINST 45-DAY FUNDING BILL | 2023-09-30 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | "The people of Southern Illinois sent me to Washington to restore fiscal sanity and secure our southern border. We had a golden opportunity to do both as we worked this week to avoid a government shutdown. However, it became clear the Washington Democrats weren’t interested in solving either crisis. For that reason, I voted against the short-term government funding bill that passed the House on Saturday without any serious reforms on spending or border security. We must act now to ensure these burdens are not our children and grandchildren’s to bear. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-voting-no-cr | Rep. Miller Statement on Voting NO on the “CR” | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on her NO vote on the "CR": "I voted no on the “CR” continuing resolution because I will not be part of the process to kick government funding down the road until the holidays, when Senate and House “insiders” will agree to ram through some massive omnibus with Ukraine funding behind closed doors. Last year, Senate Democrats, Senate Republicans, and House Democrats passed a massive omnibus on Christmas Eve while no one was watching. The DC Swamp does not want the transparency and accountability that comes with passing 12 appropriations bills. Last night, I voted for four conservative appropriations bills to reverse the damage Biden has done with his America Last agenda, and I have now voted for five bills to fund the government and keep our promises to the American people. I have directed the clerk to withhold my pay and I will vote on appropriations bills all day, every day, until we keep the promises that we made to hold Joe Biden and the DC Swamp accountable through our “power of the purse.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-votes-conservative-wins-funding-fight | REP. MILLER VOTES FOR CONSERVATIVE WINS IN FUNDING FIGHT | 2023-09-29 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement after voting in favor of four conservative appropriations bills that contained important victories in the fight against Biden’s America Last agenda: “Tonight, I voted for a series of conservative policy wins in four appropriations bills that reverse Biden’s America Last agenda. I voted to strip all Ukraine funding out of the Defense Department bill, to end all DOD funding for abortion services, and to provide a pay raise for our troops. To end Biden’s invasion at our southern border, I voted to increase funding for border wall construction, increase funding for border patrol, and reduce Secretary Mayorkas’ salary to $1. I proudly voted to cut all funding for John Kerry and his office, and I voted to prohibit funding for the World Health Organization and Wuhan Lab. I also voted for the Department of Agriculture bill, which included an important provision I fought for to prevent China and our adversaries from buying US farmland. I previously voted to fund the Department of Veterans Affairs in July. I will continue to hold the line against Biden’s costly inflationary spending, his illegal invasion at our southern border, and his blank check to Ukrainian oligarchs.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/9/bost-votes-to-restrict-ukraine-funding | BOST VOTES TO RESTRICT UKRAINE FUNDING | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after voting last evening to cut security assistance to Ukraine in the Fiscal Year 2024 Defense Appropriations bill: "At a time when we're fighting to restore fiscal sanity here at home, we can't continue sending hundreds of millions of dollars to Ukraine with little accountability for how the money's spent. The needs of the American people must come first. For that reason, I voted to cut security assistance to Ukraine in the Defense Appropriations bill. “I believe in fiercely defending America's national security interests at home and abroad. We must stand firm against our adversaries' aggression; but we must do so smartly, demanding transparency for every penny of taxpayer money. If, as the world’s leading superpower, we have to make future investments to protect our national security overseas, there must be accountability and a clear plan for how that money will be spent.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/9/lahood-introduces-legislation-to-rename-the-va-clinic-in-bloomington-illinois-as-the-andrew-jackson-smith-medal-of-honor-dva-clinic | LaHood Introduces Legislation to Rename the VA clinic in Bloomington, Illinois as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor DVA Clinic" | 2023-09-28 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced legislation to rename the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington, Illinois as the "Andrew Jackson Smith Medal of Honor Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic." The legislation, supported by numerous veterans advocacy groups in Illinois, honors Corporal Andrew Jackson Smith, of Clinton, Illinois. Corporal Jackson Smith was a member of the 55th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry and distinguished himself on 30 November 1864 by saving his regimental colors, after the color bearer was killed during a bloody charge at the Battle of Honey Hill, South Carolina. "The Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in Bloomington provides important primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, laboratory services, and pharmacy services to veterans who served our nation with honor," said Rep. LaHood. "Renaming the facility after Corporal Andrew Jackson Smith, who served our nation and the Union side with honor during the Civil War, will serve as a humble reminder of the sacrifice made by those who fought to defend our country. I am honored to recognize Corporal Jackson Smith's courage and I will continue to work with our veteran community in the 16th District to ensure they receive the resources and support they deserve." "I support HR 5597 which tells a fantastic story of America and its way of healing over time. Andrew Jackson Smith went from slave to owner of his father’s farm, to Medal of Honor recipient. What a story and where else could this of happened, but in the United States of America. I endorse this House Resolution to be enacted by both the House and Senate of the United States of America," said Art Rodriguez, District 17 Commander for the Illinois American Legion. "This act of bravery during combat reflects the highest of military values. I stand in solidarity with my comrades in the Bloomington area veteran community, and officially encourage you to recognize t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/9/lahood-backs-legislation-to-support-levee-safety-along-the-mississippi-river | LaHood Backs Legislation to Support Levee Safety Along the Mississippi River | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined U.S. Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Eric Sorenson (IL-17) to introduce the Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act in the House on Tuesday. This legislation will give local levee districts along the Upper Mississippi River more flexibility to maintain their systems and allow them to better prepare for future floods by addressing the federal regulatory challenges that make levee maintenance and improvements difficult. In 2020, Rep. LaHood successfully advocated for the designation of 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, which made it easier for the ports to attract business and investment, grow the local economy, and create new jobs. “In central and northwestern Illinois, inland waterways are critical to the economic viability of our communities and allow small businesses, farmers and manufacturers to export commodities around the world,” said Rep. LaHood. “I am proud to join members of the Illinois Delegation to introduce this important legislation to improve levee operations along the Upper Mississippi River and provide local levee districts greater flexibility to maintain their systems.” “This bill is a critical step to ensure that levee operators have the tools and flexibility they need to do essential maintenance along the Mississippi River,” Rep. Miller said. “The Mississippi levees protect countless homes and thousands of acres of farmland, and I’m proud to lead the effort in the House to protect Illinois communities from future flood threats. I am pleased to be joined on this bill by several of my colleagues from the Illinois Delegation. We look forward to working with Chairman Sam Graves and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on this important issue, especially as the House begins work on the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) next year.” "Farmer… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/icymi-rep-miller-introduces-legislation-support-levee-safety-along-mississippi | ICYMI: Rep. Miller Introduces Legislation to Support Levee Safety Along Mississippi River | 2023-09-27 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Federal bill would boost flood protection on Mississippi River BY TIMOTHY EGGERT FarmWeek Sep 26, 2023 Local levee districts along the Upper Mississippi River — a primary channel for moving Illinois grain to export facilities — would have more flexibility to maintain their flood protection infrastructure under a federal bill introduced Tuesday. Titled the "Upper Mississippi River Levee Safety Act," the bipartisan legislation is championed by U.S. Rep. Mary Miller, R-Oakland, and co-sponsored by U.S. Reps. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro; Darin LaHood, R-Dunlap; and Eric Sorensen, D-East Moline. “This bill is a critical step to ensure that levee operators have the tools and flexibility they need to do essential maintenance along the Mississippi River,” Miller said in a statement. “The Mississippi levees protect countless homes and thousands of acres of farmland, and I’m proud to lead the effort in the House to protect Illinois communities from future flood threats," Miller said. LaHood said he was proud to co-sponsor the bill because the inland waterways of central and northwestern Illinois "are critical to the economic viability of our communities and allow small businesses, farmers and manufacturers to export commodities around the world." Bost agreed, noting that "farmers and families living along the Mississippi River know how devastating floods can be to our low-lying communities" and "oftentimes, our levees are all that stand between our people and the dangerous effects of a natural disaster." The bill is endorsed by Illinois Farm Bureau, the Upper Mississippi, Illinois & Missouri Rivers Association (UMIMRA) and Corn Belt Ports. “Illinois Farm Bureau greatly appreciates Rep. Miller’s leadership on this effort,” said IFBPresident Richard Guebert Jr. “Congresswoman Miller recognizes that our waterway infrastructure requires continued investment in upgrades and maintenance if we are to maintain our competitive advantage in global trade.” Although the bill's introduction comes as the Mississippi River is aga… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/9/lahood-ways-and-means-colleagues-push-back-on-canada-s-discriminatory-digital-services-tax | LaHood, Ways and Means Colleagues Push Back on Canada's Discriminatory Digital Services Tax | 2023-09-19 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16), a co-chair of the Digital Trade Caucus, and Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), and Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09) led their House Ways and Means Committee Colleagues in urging the U.S. Treasury Department, the U.S. Trade Representative, and the Organization for Economic Cooperation & Development to combat Canada’s unilateral imposition of a digital services tax (DST) that goes against the global consensus and underscored how Canada’s action will hurt American interests. “We write as Members of the Ways and Means Committee to express our disapproval of Canada’s decision to move forward with a digital services tax that, if imposed, would seriously harm American companies and workers,” the members write. “We urge you to impress upon your counterparts in Canada that its unilateral approach is discriminatory and, if enacted, could face significant consequences.” The letter is signed by Reps. LaHood, DelBene, Van Duyne, Pascrell, Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-02), Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16), Mike Carey (D-OH-15), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), Ron Estes (R-KS-04), Dwight Evans (D-PA-03), Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04), A. Drew Ferguson (R-GA-03), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-07), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Kevin Hern (R-OK-01), Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Daniel Kildee (D-MI-05), David Kustoff (R-TN-08), John Larson (D-CT-01), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11), Carol Miller (R-WV-02), Blake Moore (R-UT-01), Gregory Murphy (R-NC-03), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Stacey Plaskett (D-VI), Linda Sánchez (D-CA-38), Bradley Schneider (D-IL-10), David Schweikert (R-AZ-01), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Adrian Smith (R-NE-03), Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-11), Michelle Steel (R-CA-45), W. Greg Steube (R-FL-17), Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24), Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), and Brad Wenstrup (R-OH-02). The full text of the members’ letter is below and HERE. September 19, 2023 The Honorable Katherine T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/9/lahood-applauds-air-force-selection-of-peoria-s-182nd-airlift-wing-for-c-130-upgrades | LaHood Applauds Air Force Selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing for C-130 Upgrades | 2023-09-14 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the United States Air Force's selection of Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing as a preferred location to receive C-130J Super Hercules upgrades to replace their aging C-130Hs. LaHood has been a longtime advocate for this upgrade, a process which began eight years ago. "The 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria is one of the nation's premier C130 units and a vital part of our community in central Illinois. Today's announcement is great news for Peoria and the men and women of the 182nd. Modernizing the 182nd's fleet to newer aircraft by converting the aging C-130Hs to C-130J’s will ensure the wing maintains and strengthens its flying mission for years to come," said Rep. LaHood. "Since joining Congress in 2015, upgrading the 182nd's fleet has been a top priority of my office. I am pleased the Air Force has appropriately recognized the leadership of the 182nd and I will continue to advocate for the men and women who serve our nation in Congress." Rep. LaHood pushed for the C-130J upgrades and supported the 182nd over the past eight years serving central Illinois in Congress. LaHood has advocated for the C-130J upgrade at the 182nd in each appropriations cycle during his time in Congress. Additionally, in 2019, LaHood sent a bipartisan letter to request that the Air Force consider these upgrades. The Air Force's announcement that four Air National Guard locations were chosen for C-130J upgrades begins the transition process that will see C-130J aircraft used to recapitalize the C-130H fleet in Peoria. The Air Force will now move forward with manpower review, training updates, and environmental impact analysis for each base through Fiscal Year 2025. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-impeachment-inquiry-will-expose-bidens-corrupt-foreign-deals | Rep. Miller: Impeachment Inquiry will Expose Biden’s Corrupt Foreign Deals | 2023-09-12 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, House Republicans formally announced an impeachment inquiry into President Biden following the release of Biden family bank records exposing massive corruption and substantial foreign payments amounting to tens of millions of dollars in exchange for official government actions. Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement in support of the impeachment inquiry: “We must hold Joe Biden accountable for selling out the American people through a series of shady foreign business deals involving his official government office," Miller said. "Bank records and extensive evidence show that the Biden family received $20 million in cash, diamonds, and sports cars from various countries, including China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Romania. Joe Biden was directly involved in this foreign influence-peddling scheme, and even boasted on camera that he wanted a Ukrainian prosecutor who was investigating his family’s corrupt dealings fired in exchange for $1 billion in US taxpayer funds. “Joe Biden made numerous phone calls to his son related to his family’s business deals with a Chinese energy tycoon. When Hunter Biden demanded $5 million in cash from a Chinese official, he wrote to him, “I am sitting here with my father and we would like to understand why the commitment made has not been fulfilled…I am sitting here waiting for the call with my father.” Hunter Biden even flew on Air Force Two to China with then-Vice President Joe Biden to meet with his Chinese business partner. “Congress has a duty to the American people to expose this foreign influence peddling scheme and protect taxpayers from the Biden family’s corruption.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:35:26Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-pritzker-and-cardona-visit-illinois-school-question | Rep. Miller Statement on Pritzker and Cardona Visit to Illinois School with Question from Parents | 2023-09-06 | 2023 | 2023-09 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Mahomet, Ill. - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL)released the following statement posing a question from parents for Governor Pritzker and President Biden's Secretary of Education as they visit a school in Illinois today. "Governor Pritzker and Secretary Cardona oppose parental rights and believe young children should be indoctrinated with radical "gender ideology" politics in the classroom behind their parents' backs," Miller said. "JB Pritzker signed the most radical sexual education curriculum in the country. Pritzker and Cardona have led the effort to violate Title IX by forcing our daughters to compete against men in sports, and they want to force schools to allow men into girls' locker rooms and bathrooms. "Parents should be in charge of their child's education, not radical politicians like Pritzker and Cardona who believe teachers should be discussing chemical castration and gender reassignment with your child. "After the country watched Joe Biden put a mask back on yesterday, the big question parents want the "press" to ask Gov. Pritzker and Sec. Cardona right now is: Are you going to ignore parents by once again forcing your illegal COVID mask mandates on our students?" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:37:48Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/8/lahood-s-affordable-housing-credit-improvement-act-surpasses-150-cosponsors | LaHood's Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Surpasses 150 Cosponsors | 2023-08-28 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that bipartisan legislation he introduced, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023, has received the support of over one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation, which would support the construction of nearly two million new affordable homes over the next decade, surpassed 150 cosponsors in August. This month, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023 reached 161 cosponsors in the House, maintaining strong bipartisan support with 80 Republicans and 81 Democrats. The Senate companion legislation has reached 27 cosponsors, with 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats. “Securing support from over one-third of the U.S. House of Representatives on the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act is an important step towards improving affordable housing opportunities across the United States," said Rep. LaHood. “As I travel throughout communities in the 16th District of Illinois, I frequently hear about the affordable housing crisis, especially in our rural areas. This bipartisan bill will modernize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and help expand our housing supply, strengthening communities and supporting economic development in Illinois and across the county.” "The extensive bipartisan support the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act has achieved in so short a time shows that members of Congress from across the ideological spectrum are ready to put aside their differences and work together to meet the housing needs of their constituents. The housing crisis impacts every state and district, spanning the red-blue divide, and the Housing Credit is the most important tool we have to bring private sector investment into desperately needed affordable housing. Despite the need, this essential program suffered a cut in resources in 2022 after an increase in Housing Credit authority expired. It’s time to restore that cut, further expand this program’s resources, and make common sense improvements to further strengthen th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-condemns-partisan-witch-hunt-against-president-trump | Rep. Miller Condemns Partisan Witch-Hunt Against President Trump | 2023-08-24 | 2023 | 2023-08 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on the partisan witch-hunt against President Trump: “Tonight, our nation witnessed an assault on democracy as Fani Willis, a partisan District Attorney, led a political witch-hunt aimed at punishing Joe Biden's chief political rival. The mugshot released tonight should be of Joe Biden, who sold out America while he was Vice President to rake in $20 million for the Biden Family from China, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and Romania. The House must impeach Biden to protect our country from his proven track record of corruption. "I support Chairman Jim Jordan in his investigation into whether any federal funds are being abused for this local Democrat prosecutor’s own political agenda. "The America First movement has never been stronger, and tonight, I join many of my constituents in offering my prayers and support for President Trump as he fights to defend our democracy from these attacks on the rule of law.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:30:18Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/house-passes-bost-amendment-protecting-veterans-second-amendment-rights | HOUSE PASSES BOST AMENDMENT PROTECTING VETERANS' SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congress approved an amendment offered by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) that prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from sending veterans’ names to the Department of Justice for a background check simply because they need help managing their finances. Under current law, when the VA appoints a fiduciary to help veterans with their finances, the veterans’ personal information is forwarded to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System without judicial review or due process. “The VA Fiduciary Rule says that, if you're a veteran who needs help with your finances, you're a ‘mental defective’ who needs to be screened by the government to own a firearm. What an insult to the men and women who have served,”said Bost. “No veteran should be considered ‘defective’ simply because they need help managing their finances; and they certainly shouldn’t be forwarded to DOJ for additional screening because of it. I can think of no American I’d trust more to responsibly own a firearm than a veteran. I’m pleased the House passed my amendment to stop this unconstitutional assault on the rights of our veterans.” Bost’s amendment was included in the yearly funding bill for military construction and veterans’ programs. It was endorsed by leading Second Amendment organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, and the National Association for Gun Rights. Bost’s effort was also backed by Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-delbene-wenstrup-schrier-bucshon-blumenauer-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-incentivize-value-based-health-care | LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Schrier, Bucshon, Blumenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) reintroduced the Value in Health Care Act, a bipartisan bill that will make commonsense changes to the program parameters of Medicare’s Alternative Payment Models (APMs) to incentivize participation in Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The changes will increase participation in these value-based health programs that are designed to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for seniors while lowering costs. “The Value in Health Care Act is a commonsense proposal that includes substantive reforms to encourage and support greater participation by healthcare providers in ACO’s, particularly in our rural communities in Illinois,” said Rep. LaHood. “By incentivizing the use of these value-based health models that support coordinated care between doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers, this legislation will improve healthcare access and the quality of care for seniors and patients across my district.” “Physicians and hospitals participating in Alternative Payment Models are leading the changes our health care system needs to focus on value instead of volume. The Value in Health Care Act would encourage more providers to join these models and accelerate this change, leading to improved quality of care and health outcomes for seniors,” said Rep. DelBene. “Shifting to value will also save everyday people and our health system money in the long-term. We must continue to provide the incentives that expand access to coordinated and comprehensive care.” “As a physician, I know how important it is that we are valuing positive patient outcomes over the sheer volume of services provided. This legislation will help improve health care access and quality for seniors, particularly in rural communities, by encouraging more providers to participate in value-based health programs and coordinating care between hospitals, p… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-introduces-legislation-to-curb-aggression-by-the-ccp-at-the-un | LaHood Introduces Legislation to Curb Aggression by the CCP at the UN | 2023-07-27 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), introduced the Strategy to Oppose Purposeful CCP Aggression at the United Nations (STOP CCP at UN) Act of 2023. The legislation would curb the Peoples’ Republic of China's (PRC) increasing influence at the UN and other multinational organizations, which threatens U.S. diplomatic engagement and global security. "The Chinese Communist Party continues to exert undue influence at the United Nations, within other multinational organizations, and in developing countries around the globe," said Rep. LaHood. "The United States should not be on the sidelines while the CCP expands their influence through aggression and pressure at the UN and elsewhere. As Congress works to increase American competitiveness in relation to the CCP, this important bill will better equip the US to counter the CCP and strengthen our diplomatic leadership at the UN and throughout the world." “For too long, the CCP has weaponized and exploited international bodies, including at the UN, to spread its malign influence to the detriment of the United States, our allies, and the values these international organizations purport to champion. The STOP CCP at UN Act is an important step to begin to push back against the CCP’s coercive and corrupting tactics in these bodies," said Rep. Mike Gallagher, Chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the CCP. The STOP CCP at UN Act would establish an Office of Multilateral Strategy at the Department of State to develop and implement a strategy to counter the CCP at the UN and other multinational organizations and grow US influence. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of State and the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to issue an annual report on the CCP's efforts to place PRC officials in leadership positions at the UN. The bill text can be read… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-announces-rural-development-grant-for-kaskaskia-college | BOST ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT FOR KASKASKIA COLLEGE | 2023-07-26 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that Kaskaskia College will receive a $99,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to develop a mobile lab for industrial trades education and training. “Many Southern Illinoisans determine they’re more interested in pursuing a skilled trade than a four-year college degree," said Bost. "This grant will help Kaskaskia College train the next generation of skilled workers in industrial electronics and automation, welding, construction, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning. These hardworking men and women will help strengthen the backbone of our local economy for years to come.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-announces-clay-county-rural-healthcare-grant | BOST ANNOUNCES CLAY COUNTY RURAL HEALTHCARE GRANT | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that Clay County Hospital will receive a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to develop a larger medical lab and convert the clinic into an acute care clinic. “Rural communities often do not have access to the same kinds of resources as many urban and suburban areas,” said Bost. “By expanding access to these critical federal grants, we can help ensure that communities, including those in Clay County, can provide vitally important healthcare services to keep residents safe and healthy.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-announces-hamilton-county-rural-healthcare-grant | BOST ANNOUNCES HAMILTON COUNTY RURAL HEALTHCARE GRANT | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that the Hamilton County Hospital District will receive a $896,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to purchase an electronic medical records system, providing better communication and collaboration between clinics and a higher quality of care for patients. “Rural communities often do not have access to the same kinds of resources as many urban and suburban areas,” said Bost. “By expanding access to these critical federal grants, we can help ensure that communities, including those in Hamilton County, have the advanced technology they need to keep residents safe and healthy.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-announces-randolph-county-rural-healthcare-grant | BOST ANNOUNCES RANDOLPH COUNTY RURAL HEALTHCARE GRANT | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that Randolph County’s Comwell Behavioral Health Services will receive a $175,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to expand and renovate their facilities, thereby ensuring more residents can access critical mental health services. “Rural communities often do not have access to the same kinds of resources as many urban and suburban areas,” said Bost. “By expanding access to these critical federal grants, we can help ensure that communities, including those in Randolph County, can provide vitally important mental health services to keep residents safe and healthy.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-announces-southern-illinois-healthcare-grant | BOST ANNOUNCES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS HEALTHCARE GRANT | 2023-07-25 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) announced today that Southern Illinois Healthcare will receive an $8.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to build an in-patient medical psychiatric unit that expands access for local residents to mental health services. “Rural communities often do not have access to the same kinds of resources as many urban and suburban areas,” said Bost. “By expanding access to these critical federal grants, we can help ensure that communities in the region can provide vitally important mental health services to keep residents safe and healthy.” The hospital will work with the Egyptian Health Department, the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, and the Southeastern Regional Planning and Development Commission to address the mental health needs of Hardin, White, Jackson, Pope, Gallatin, and Saline County. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-boyle-curtis-gottheimer-introduce-legislation-to-allow-dietary-supplements-to-be-covered-under-flex-health-spending-accounts | LaHood, Boyle, Curtis, Gottheimer Introduce Legislation to Allow Dietary Supplements to be Covered Under Flex/Health Spending Accounts | 2023-07-20 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), John Curtis (UT-03), and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) today introduced the Dietary Supplements Access Act, which will promote Americans' ability to make personal healthcare decisions, support healthy lifestyles by modernizing the availability and coverage of vitamins and minerals, and recognize the valuable role nutritional supplements play in helping to achieve better health outcomes and promote cost savings. “Ensuring that Americans are able to utilize their Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA) as a tool to make personal healthcare choices for their families remains one of my priorities,” said Rep. LaHood. “As enrollment in HSA’s continues to grow, our bill would remove unnecessary barriers to better meet the needs of consumers. This bipartisan approach would allow over-the-counter nutrition and dietary supplements to be considered as qualified medical expenses under HSAs and FSAs so that a patient can choose to utilize their health savings dollars to access these dietary supplements.” "More than 22 million Americans have chosen to enroll in a health savings account coupled with a consumer-direct health plan," said Rep Boyle. "Given this substantial demand, action should be taken to better meet consumer needs. Since HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs, require a prescription for the reimbursement of vitamins it makes sense to remove barriers to supplementing nutrient-deficient diets. This legislation will serve to remove many impediments to self-care, with the goal of creating a sensible path toward better health for all." “The bipartisan legislation is a big deal for Utahns who use these products to maintain a healthy lifestyle,” said Rep. Curtis. “This bill also sends a clear message to consumers that Congress is serious about giving more Americans choice in how they take care of their health care needs, as well as the importance of proactive care. What works for one person may not work for another, and too oft… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-statement-on-illinois-supreme-court-ruling-on-safe-t-act | LaHood Statement on Illinois Supreme Court Ruling on SAFE-T Act | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Peoria, IL – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a former state and federal prosecutor and Illinois State Senator, released the following statement on the Illinois Supreme Court's ruling to uphold the SAFE-T Act, including provisions to end cash bail: "Under Governor J.B. Pritzker, Illinois has become less safe and violent crime is on the rise. Instead of giving law enforcement the tools they need to go after criminals, Governor Pritzker’s soft-on-crime policies, like ending cash bail, hinder cops from keeping communities safe. With morale of law enforcement at an all time low in Illinois, police departments across our state are struggling to recruit officers because of policies like the SAFE-T Act. The Illinois Supreme Court’s ruling is misguided, it will harm law enforcement, and make Illinois less safe." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-pritzker-safe-t-act-will-flood-streets-criminals | MILLER: Pritzker SAFE-T Act will Flood the Streets with Criminals | 2023-07-18 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement in response to the Illinois Supreme Court's decision to uphold J.B. Pritzker's SAFE-T Act, which will release dangerous criminals onto the streets and eliminate cash bail in Illinois. "Today, the Illinois Supreme Court erased the rights of crime victims by upholding the Pritzker SAFE-T Act, which will release dangerous prisoners onto our streets and make it even harder for law enforcement to protect our communities," Miller said. "By ending cash bail and ordering the release of dangerous criminals, JB Pritzker has made our neighborhoods and our families less safe in his desperate attempt to make Illinois more radical than California so that he can run for President,” added Miller. “Our state's attorneys are warning that almost HALF of inmates currently in jail could be released under the SAFE-T Act, which is why 100 out of 102 State's Attorneys opposed the bill. Please pray for crime victims and our police officers as they face the latest danger unleashed by JB Pritzker's radical pro-crime agenda." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/7/bost-votes-to-fund-troops-end-wokeness-in-military | BOST VOTES TO FUND TROOPS, END WOKENESS IN MILITARY | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) voted today for the National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that fully funds military priorities for the upcoming fiscal year and provides servicemembers a 5.2% pay raise. The bill also targets the Biden administration’s efforts to inject divisive social policy into the military, restricting funds from being used for abortion services, to teach Critical Race Theory, or to expand gender identity and climate change initiatives. “Congress has no greater responsibility than providing for the national defense and ensuring our brave men and women in uniform have the resources and support they deserve,” said Bost. “The Biden administration has sacrificed recruitment and readiness for social justice campaigns and virtue signaling. I pleased that House conservatives took action and passed a Defense Authorization bill that fully funds the military, provides a pay raise for our troops, and puts a stop to the woke nonsense that weakens our military.” The Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA includes: $886 billion for national defense programs 5.2% pay raise for active duty servicemembers Reforms to strengthen oversight and fiscal accountability at the Pentagon Funding to counter Chinese aggression, including the CCP’s spy balloon program and efforts to purchase land near U.S. military installations No funding for abortion services No funding for teaching Critical Race Theory No funding for a Chief Diversity Officer and advisory committee to advance gender identity and social justice initiatives No funding for climate change programs | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-supports-fy2024-national-defense-authorization-act | LaHood Supports FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted today in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which invests in our national defense, gives military members a 5.2% raise, provides our Armed Forces with the tools to counter growing global threats, and includes an amendment that supports Peoria's Air National Guard members. “The FY24 NDAA will make America safer, give our men and women in uniform the resources they need and deserve, and send a clear message to our adversaries around the globe,” said Rep. LaHood. “As we face growing threats from China, Iran, Russia, North Korea, and other bad actors, Congress must invest in our Armed Forces and strengthen our national security. This bill makes certain that our military personnel are prepared with the resources, equipment, and support at home they need. It is a privilege to continue to support our brave men and women protecting and defending freedom and I am proud to support this bill.” LaHood successfully advocated for the inclusion of an amendment to support Peoria's 182nd Airlift Wing. The 182nd Airlift Wing is set to lose its Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP) - teams tasked with carrying out special operations for the United States Air Force. Although the 182nd Airlift Wing has been promised a new Contingency Response Group (CRG) unit as a replacement, no CRGs have been assigned at this time and future leadership changes could threaten the agreement. The bipartisan amendment will commission a study on the cost of decommissioning TACP units throughout the country, highlighting the potential consequences of TACP closures. Related: LaHood Works to Protect Air National Guard Jobs in Peoria | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/miller-votes-stop-biden-using-our-military-pay-abortion-and-his-woke-agenda | Miller Votes to Stop Biden from Using Our Military to Pay for Abortion and his Woke Agenda | 2023-07-14 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, after the hard work of conservatives in the House to include historic conservative provisions, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act. "Today, I voted for the National Defense Authorization Act, which included my amendment to protect the religious liberty rights of our service members and the amendment I co-sponsored to end Joe Biden’s ability to use taxpayer dollars to pay for abortion expenses,” said Miller. “Conservatives passed provisions in the NDAA to: Prohibit military funding for abortion-related expenses Protect troops' religious liberty Establish a reinstatement pathway for service members unjustly discharged due to Biden's COVID vaccine mandate Increase servicemember base pay by 5.2% Prohibit the teaching of radical Critical Race Theory Stop taxpayer funding for transgender castration procedures Ban "drag shows" and "drag queen story hours" from military facilities Create a Parents Bill of Rights for servicemembers, giving parents the right to review curriculum and provide consent before any medical exams at schools. End Biden's woke military transformation, which has caused a recruitment and retention crisis Counter China by blocking purchases from CCP-backed entities Prohibit funds to EcoHealth Alliance and the Wuhan lab Establish a new Inspector General for Ukraine funding, who will audit every penny Joe Biden spent on the proxy war in Ukraine and finally give taxpayers oversight and accountability. Force Biden to secure the southern border by authorizing National Guard collaboration with local law enforcement to combat drug trafficking. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/7/lahood-works-to-protect-air-national-guard-jobs-in-peoria | LaHood Works to Protect Air National Guard Jobs in Peoria | 2023-07-13 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced two bipartisan amendments with Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to ensure continued support for the hardworking men and women at the 182nd Airlift Wing. “The 182nd Airlift Wing in Peoria is one of the nation’s premier C130 units, providing critical military support and job opportunities to central Illinois,” said Rep. LaHood. “It’s vital for our greater Peoria community to maintain and bolster the Air National Guard’s presence, which is why I am proud to continue the bipartisan support for Peoria service members, their families, and the mission of the 182nd.” "Central Illinois' military presence has always played a key role in supporting middle-class jobs and protecting our national security," said Rep. Sorensen. "I am committed to strengthening the Peoria Air National Guard base and will take action to ensure Peoria service members and their families have their voices heard in Washington." LaHood has long been an advocate and leader on bipartisan initiatives to support the 182nd Airlift Wing, protect the unit from closures and funding cuts, and secure funding needed to construct the firehouse at the 182nd. The 182nd Airlift Wing, stationed at the Peoria Air National Guard base, is set to lose its Tactical Air Control Parties (TACP) - teams tasked with carrying out special operations for the United States Air Force. Although the 182nd Airlift Wing has been promised a new Contingency Response Group (CRG) unit as a replacement, no CRGs have been assigned at this time and future leadership changes could threaten the agreement. The amendment to the FY2024 NDAA will halt further closures of TACP units until the CRG is awarded to the 182nd Airlift Wing. Halting closure of TACPs would ensure jobs at Peoria Air National Guard base are not eliminated. The pair also introduced a second amendment to commission a study on the cost of decommissioning TACP units throughout the country, highlighting the … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-ymcas-decision-allow-men-girls-locker-room-puts-girls-risk | Rep. Miller: YMCA's Decision to Allow Men in Girls' Locker Room Puts Girls at Risk | 2023-07-13 | 2023 | 2023-07 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement in support of a young girl from the Springfield, Illinois area who was kicked off her swim team for objecting to men using the girls' locker room. “This is a travesty,” said Miller. “This young girl was simply exercising her right to privacy and safety. She should not be punished for defending herself and her teammates. In Congress, I am proud to defend our daughters from the Biden Administration and Governor Pritzker's radical "gender ideology" agenda that will make this an everyday occurrence for young girls across our country." "The YMCA should immediately reverse their decision and apologize to this young girl and her family. Men should NEVER be allowed to violate young girls' locker rooms and bathrooms. Any adult coach or organization like the YMCA that allows this to happen because of radical leftist politics should be ashamed of themselves," said Miller. "Governor Pritzker continues to promote policies that put our daughters at risk. His failure to address the concerns of parents and protect the safety and privacy of young girls in Illinois is deeply concerning. This is a matter of basic safety, security, and common sense. Parents must stand with these girls and end this madness!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:18:03Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/6/bost-bill-ensures-only-american-citizens-vote-in-d-c-elections/362b32fd-b480-431c-aa6d-1bd97075adda | BOST BILL ENSURES ONLY AMERICAN CITIZENS VOTE IN D.C. ELECTIONS | 2023-06-30 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (R-IL) introduced legislation today requiring U.S. citizenship to vote in any Washington, D.C., election. Bost’s bill, the American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act, comes in response to the D.C. City Council’s decision last year to give non-citizens over the age of 18 the right to vote in city and local elections. “Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution grants Congress direct control over Washington, D.C.; and we have the right and responsibility to ensure that American citizens, and American citizens only, are voting in our nation’s capital city,” said Bost. “When you allow non-citizens to vote in D.C., you are diluting the votes of legal U.S. citizens and opening the door to foreign agents fomenting chaos at the ballot box. I refuse to stand by and allow radical liberals to weaken the voice of legal American citizens when Congress has the constitutional authority to stop it.” “American elections should be for American citizens,” said Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI). “D.C. elections have been a disaster for years, and now they have implemented a ridiculous measure that will allow embassy staff from our foreign adversaries like Russia and China to vote after living in the Capital for just 30 days. It’s past time for Congress to exercise our constitutional responsibility over D.C. to protect voters. I thank Congressman Bost for leading this common-sense legislation that will help restore voter confidence.” The American Confidence in Elections: District of Columbia Citizen Voter Act is expected to be included in a package of legislation that House Republicans plan to advance for protecting the integrity of America’s elections. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-bennett-open-district-office-in-morris | LaHood, Bennett Open District Office in Morris | 2023-06-28 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and State Senator Tom Bennett (53rd Senate District) announced that they opened a new district office in Morris to support constituent services and outreach in east-central Illinois. "As our office continues to expand our outreach efforts into the new 16th District, we want to ensure that all areas of the district are represented and have access to constituent services," said Rep. LaHood. "The 16th District constituent service office in Grundy County will provide east-central Illinois residents with a reliable resource to receive assistance with the federal government and support our constituent engagement efforts. I am proud to partner with State Senator Bennett to ensure that our constituents get the support they need in Washington and Springfield." “The district office in Morris is a significant step in our collaborative efforts with Congressman Darin LaHood to enhance constituent services and outreach in the area,” said State Senator Tom Bennett. “This office will help provide easy access to the support and resources they need both at the federal and state level. We are committed to amplifying our impact and providing exceptional assistance to our constituents in this region.” “I look forward to Congressman Darin LaHood and State Senator Tom Bennett joining me in the City of Morris with the opening of a new district office,” said State Senator Sue Rezin. “The presence of their joint district office will ensure that residents of our region will have easy access to constituent services as well as state and federal assistance from all of their locally elected officials.” "The people of Morris, and Grundy County, are excited to have a constituent service office in town to assist residents with state and federal issues. As a mayor, I appreciate the level of commitment and dedication Congressman LaHood and Senator Bennett have for their districts. We look forward to working with both of them on constituent issues and we are grateful for their effort to have a … | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/6/bost-bill-aims-to-keep-prime-farmland-in-production | BOST BILL AIMS TO KEEP PRIME FARMLAND IN PRODUCTION | 2023-06-27 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) is working to ensure that prime and unique farmland is used for farming by introducing legislation today that restricts access to federal tax credits for companies converting these properties into solar panels tracts. The PANELS Act would not prevent a farmer from leasing their property for solar panels, but it would reduce the economic incentive for companies to do so. “We are losing precious and productive farmland to companies that are gobbling up acre after acre to install solar panels,” said Bost. “That has a big impact on America’s agricultural supply chain, our food security, and our local economies. My legislation provides a commonsense solution by excluding prime and unique farmland from receiving solar clean energy tax credits. We’re saying to our farmers that you still have the private property rights to make the decision that’s best for you; but we’re not incentivizing companies to swoop into our rural communities to convert these vital plots of land.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-napolitano-reintroduce-legislation-to-designate-route-66-as-a-national-historic-trail | LaHood, Napolitano Reintroduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail | 2023-06-23 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Grace Napolitano (D-CA) reintroduced legislation to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. U.S. Representatives Jake LaTurner (R-KS) and Joe Neguse (D-CO) joined LaHood and Napolitano as original cosponsors. “Route 66 is a historic transportation artery that connects America’s heartland to the west,” said Rep. LaHood. “The Mother Road provides powerful economic development tools for communities throughout Illinois, creating jobs and opportunities. Designating Route 66 as a National Historic Trail would provide this highway with a permanent program to preserve, promote, and economically develop the road, giving it the appropriate designation it deserves.” "National Historic Trail designation of Route 66 would deliver much-needed federal dollars, resources, and jobs, not only to our San Gabriel Valley communities, but the countless others stretching from Chicago to Santa Monica, which proudly claim a portion of the Mother Road. Our local restaurants, shops, and other businesses, like so many others dotting the interstate from the heartland to the west coast, provide rest breaks for travelers, allowing them to sample the local flavors of our communities that are proud to be connected by the iconic road," said Rep. Napolitano. "This legislation will provide critical funds to be used in close coordination with cities and stakeholders, and will help rehabilitate, improve, and preserve the legacy of the iconic road, benefiting millions of residents and boosting our economic recovery. I am proud to again join my colleague Congressman LaHood in introducing this bipartisan bill that revitalizes Route 66." "The Road Ahead is excited by the prospect of Route 66 being designated a National Historic Trail. As the road's Centennial approaches in 2026, we can think of no better birthday present than to make it a National Historic Trail. The Road Ahead commends the efforts of Representatives LaHood and Napolitano for introducing legislation to accomplish… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-bipartisan-group-urge-the-biden-administration-to-address-discriminatory-eu-digital-trade-policy | LaHood, Bipartisan Group Urge the Biden Administration to Address Discriminatory EU Digital Trade Policy | 2023-06-22 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and Co-Chair of the Digital Trade Caucus, led a bipartisan letter with 46 colleagues to urge the Biden Administration to increase engagement with the European Union (EU) on changes to discriminatory digital trade and regulatory policies that specifically impact American businesses, which will protect America's economic and national security. In part, the Members write: "America’s innovation economy is essential to our competitiveness across the globe and our economic strength at home. Our leadership in the digital economy supports millions of American jobs and has the potential to create significant economic opportunities for years to come. We strongly believe that we must safeguard the success of the United States in this sector by ensuring that American companies and workers face a fair and level playing field when competing in foreign markets... "These policies include the recently enacted Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, proposals to limit access for American cloud service providers, and threats to revive digital services taxes, among others. These policies, which almost exclusively target American companies, collectively impose sweeping new regulations, forced technology transfers, compliance costs, hefty taxes, and potentially significant penalties while giving homegrown European rivals a leg up. Some of these policies also provide opportunities for Chinese, Russian, and other foreign-owned firms to increase market share in Europe." The EU's digital trade policies, such as the Digital Markets Act, single out American businesses and limit competition. Additionally, these policies provide a further opening for Chinese, Russian, and other foreign firms to expand their operations in Europe. In the letter, the members also urge the Administration to work through the existing forums to cooperate on digital rules and update Congress on the recent Trade and Technology Council meeting that occurred a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-bipartisan-group-introduce-bill-to-improve-broadband-access-in-rural-communities | LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Improve Broadband Access in Rural Communities | 2023-06-21 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined U.S. Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Angie Craig (MN-02), and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) in introducing bipartisan legislation to improve access to high quality, affordable broadband in rural communities. The ReConnecting Rural America Act makes improvements to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ReConnect Program, which offers loans, grants, and loan-grant combinations facilitating broadband deployment in areas of rural America that currently do not have sufficient access to broadband. “Access to reliable and fixed broadband is critical to our communities in the 16th District of Illinois, one of the largest rural and agricultural districts in the country,” said Rep. LaHood. “As we work to bridge the digital divide, I am proud to join this bipartisan group to introduce legislation that will expand broadband access for those who need it most in our rural communities.” “During my Farm Bill listening tour, improving broadband access is one of the top priorities I’ve heard about. Access to high quality, affordable internet is critical for telehealth services, education, precision agriculture, and quality of life in rural America,” Rep. Nunn said. “This bipartisan bill will ensure faster, more reliable speeds for rural communities with the most critical needs.” “Every single community deserves access to reliable, affordable high-speed internet. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan bill to strengthen USDA’s ReConnect Program and provide Minnesota’s rural schools, businesses and families with the internet access they need,” said Rep. Craig. "Broadband touches so many facets of our society, from health care, to education, to economic opportunity," said Rep. Sorensen. "Access to affordable internet in rural communities is a necessity, not a luxury, in 21st century America. I'm proud to join this bipartisan effort to expand broadband access to those who need it most." Established in 2018, the USDA ReConnect Program provides loans and grants to eligible e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-applauds-inclusion-of-funding-for-river-infrastructure-upgrades-in-energy-and-water-bill | LaHood Applauds Inclusion of Funding for River Infrastructure Upgrades in Energy and Water Bill | 2023-06-20 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) applauded the inclusion of $75 million in the FY2024 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill to upgrade the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers’ navigation infrastructure. LaHood was joined by U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), Sam Graves (R-MO-06), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-03). “In central and northwestern Illinois, the inland water waterway system and locks and dams infrastructure are vital to the economic and environmental sustainability of our communities,” said Congressman LaHood. “Inclusion of our funding request for the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois Waterway in the FY24 House Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill is a win for Illinois, especially in our rural and downstate communities. I am proud to continue our strong, bipartisan support for these important Illinois resources.” "This historic investment in Illinois' waterway infrastructure would help our state's agriculture and economy boom like never before, solidifying our region as a leader in producing the corn and soybeans that feed the world," said Congressman Sorensen. "I'm urging the House and Senate to swiftly pass the bill with this critical funding to support our farmers and working families across Central and Northwestern Illinois.” “The outdated locks and dams on the Upper Mississippi River lead to delays and congestion that cost farmers and families untold millions,” said Congressman Graves. “The fact that the Energy and Water appropriations subcommittee mark includes funding for the bipartisan project to upgrade these locks and dams is a big deal. It also continues to build on momentum for the project that’s been hard won in recent years. While we’re a long ways from the finish line, we’re going to continue fighting to make sure this funding moves forward.” “Family farmers in Central and Southern Illinois rely on the Mississippi River to transport their commodities to the global market. But the locks and dams they depend on are… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-statement-on-hpsci-hearing-with-john-durham | LaHood Statement on HPSCI Hearing with John Durham | 2023-06-20 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) and Chair of the HPSCI Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 Working Group, released the following statement after Special Counsel John Durham testified before HPSCI during a closed door session: "Our HPSCI hearing with Special Counsel John Durham was an important opportunity to continue the necessary conversation about the reauthorization of Section 702 this year and reforming the FBI, FISA, and Section 702. FISA and Section 702 provide the IC with an important national security tool to protect Americans, but there have been far too many abuses of civil liberties. "As a former state and federal prosecutor, I remain concerned about the disregard FBI personnel have shown for critical protections established to safeguard the American people from unlawful surveillance, which Special Counsel Durham describes in his report. The actions taken by FBI personnel that Durham outlines should have never happened and Congress has a responsibility to prevent them from occurring in the future. "There is a clear, bipartisan consensus in Congress that a clean reauthorization of Section 702, without serious reforms to prevent future abuses, is a non-starter. Today's hearing with Special Counsel Durham underscored the essential work Congress and our HPSCI Section 702 Working Group must do to codify clear guardrails that prevent future FBI abuses and help restore the public’s trust in our law enforcement institutions." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-hunter-biden-sweetheart-deal | Rep. Miller Statement on Hunter Biden Sweetheart Deal | 2023-06-20 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15) issued the following statement in response to the announcement of a sweetheart deal granted to Hunter Biden, which reveals a broken, two-tiered system of justice in America. "Hunter Biden is receiving a sweetheart deal from the Department of Justice that shields "The Big Guy" Joe Biden from the Biden family's foreign bribery operation. The cash and diamonds for which the Biden family failed to pay taxes came from China, Russia, and Ukraine, yet there are no Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) charges. The Department of Justice's charges against President Biden's son Hunter reveal a two-tiered system of justice, in which the DOJ shields Joe Biden but attempts to send President Trump to prison for one hundred years. Chairman Comer and the House Oversight Committee will investigate the evidence uncovering the Biden family's influence peddling operation and foreign bribery scheme regardless of the DOJ's attempts to shield Joe Biden from the rule of law." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-smith-ways-and-means-gop-demand-answers-on-welfare-fraud-in-mississippi-scandal-involving-millions-in-misspent-tanf-funds | LaHood, Smith, Ways and Means GOP Demand Answers on Welfare Fraud in Mississippi Scandal Involving Millions in Misspent TANF Funds | 2023-06-16 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – In a new letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ways and Means Committee Republicans to call for improved oversight from the Biden Administration within the TANF program after reports exposed massive fraud in Mississippi. Flexibilities in the TANF program, specifically in the usage of non-cash assistance funds, have unfortunately created an environment ripe for fraud that robs resources from families in poverty – the most notorious example being the ongoing scandal in Mississippi where the state’s auditor found at least $77 million in misused funds that were meant to help struggling Americans. Due to the Mississippi scandal, Members raised concerns about how states are spending non-cash assistance TANF funds, which make up about 78 percent of total TANF spending. In their letter to HHS Secretary Becerra, Ways and Means Republicans highlighted how the Mississippi scandal illustrates broader problems with fraud and abuse within TANF: “A series of headlines from Mississippi has drawn national attention to the vulnerability of TANF. The state’s auditor has flagged at least $77 million in misused funds from Mississippi’s TANF program from 2017 to 2020, resulting in charges against multiple state officials…The Mississippi case is emblematic of a larger systemic problem: TANF non-assistance dollars lack necessary guardrails making it susceptible to fraud and abuse. Since its enactment in 1996, states have found loopholes that allow re-direction of TANF non-assistance funds in ways that are loosely related to lifting people out of poverty and many states have used federal TANF non-assistance funds to fill state budget gaps.” Since 2018, Ways and Means Republicans have fought to restore accountability to the TANF program that has not been reauthorized or seriously scrutinized since 2005. Most recently, in the Fiscal Responsibility Act (P.L… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-tonko-lead-effort-to-expand-access-for-alzheimer-s-treatments | LaHood, Tonko Lead Effort to Expand Access for Alzheimer's Treatments | 2023-06-16 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Paul Tonko (NY-20) led a follow-up letter with over 45 colleagues to the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Xavier Becerra and the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to urge HHS and CMS to allow Medicare beneficiaries access to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved treatments for early-stage Alzheimer's or Alzheimer's disease. In the letter, the members ask HHS and CMS to reconsider the Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) requirements for FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In part, the members write: "We remain deeply concerned about our constituents' lack of access to these FDA-approved therapies. Processes that may delay coverage decisions by months or years can impose significant access delays, resulting in irreversible disease progression for beneficiaries living with Alzheimer’s, and added burdens for their caregivers and loved ones..." "We still strongly believe CMS should open a reconsideration of the NCD to remove the CED requirements for FDA-approved monoclonal antibodies targeting amyloid for the treatment of AD based on substantial new evidence published since the finalization of the NCD. This overdue CMS action will ensure Medicare beneficiaries, including many of our constituents, living with MCI due to Alzheimer’s disease and early-stage Alzheimer’s disease have immediate access to FDA-approved treatments if the patient and clinician decide it is right for them." In a statement of support from Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association Chief Public Policy Officer and Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Executive Director said, “For over a year, CMS has blocked access to FDA-approved Alzheimer’s treatments. Individuals living with early Alzheimer’s deserve access to these treatments without barriers, just like people with cancer, heart disease and HIV/AIDS. Thank you Reps. Darin La… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-supports-ways-and-means-bills-to-strengthen-the-economy-grow-jobs-and-reduce-taxes | LaHood Supports Ways and Means Bills to Strengthen the Economy, Grow Jobs, and Reduce Taxes | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, voted to advance H.R. 3936, the Tax Cuts for Working Families Act, H.R. 3937, the Small Business Jobs Act, and H.R. 3938, the Build It in America Act, during a full committee mark up this week. "As I've traveled throughout the 16th District of Illinois, I consistently hear from farmers, energy producers, small businesses, and workers who want Congress to strengthen our competitiveness in the global economy and invest in jobs in our communities in the Midwest," said Rep. LaHood. "With these three bills, Ways and Means Republicans took an important step to grow our economy, build off the success of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, counter China's aggression, and invest in America's workforce." Highlighting his recent 16th District Ag Advisory Committee meeting, LaHood spoke in support of the bills, underscoring the positive impact these pro-growth policies will have on farmers and producers in central and northwestern Illinois. You can view his remarks below or HERE. H.R. 3936, the Tax Cuts for Working Families Act: To help working families struggling under Biden’s inflation crisis, the Ways and Means Committee is helping Americans keep more of their hard-earned money. Under President Biden, inflation has gone up faster than wages for a record 26 straight months, leaving families farther and farther behind. This bill provides a new $4,000 Guaranteed Deduction Bonus for the next two years, which will result in annual tax savings and more money in the household budgets of middle-class families who have been hit hard by the cost-of-living crisis. This applies on top of the current Guaranteed Deduction (also known as the “Standard Deduction”), which was doubled by Republicans in the 2017 tax reform law. H.R. 3937, the Small Business Jobs Act: Encourages investment in new equipment and production capacity by increasing immediate expensing for small businesses to $2.5 million. Builds on successful policy from the 2017… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-introduces-legislation-defend-parental-rights-radical-abortion | Rep. Miller Introduces Legislation to Defend Parental Rights from the Radical Abortion Industry | 2023-06-15 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) introduced the Parental Notification and Intervention Act to the House to ensure that parents have an opportunity to intervene if their daughter is seeking to obtain an abortion. "All children are created by God with a purpose, and that purpose begins at conception," Miller said. "The Left wants to strip the rights of parents in every way possible and put unrestricted 'abortion-on-demand' at the top of their priority list - even if it puts minors at risk. That is why I am proud to be joined by my colleagues in the House in introducing the Parental Notification and Intervention Act. This legislation would prevent abortion providers from performing abortions on minors until the minor’s parents have received written notification that their child has requested an abortion and until they have had a 96-hour window within which they can intervene. In Congress, I will always be a voice for the unborn and respect the rights of parents." This legislation is being co-sponsored by Reps. Debbie Lesko (R-AZ), Diana Harshbarger (R-TN), Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Alex Mooney (R-WV), Paul Gosar (R-AZ), and is being led in the U.S. Senate by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN). "Every single parent and guardian deserves to be notified if their minor child is seeking an abortion. I’m proud to lead the Senate version of this bill which will protect parents’ rights." – Sen. Braun The Parental Notification and Intervention Act is also being supported by the National Pro-Life Alliance, Students for Life Action, and the Concerned Women for America Legislative Action Committee. The full bill text is attached. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-ways-and-means-committee-advance-the-first-taiwan-trade-initiative-agreement | LaHood, Ways and Means Committee Advance the First Taiwan Trade Initiative Agreement | 2023-06-14 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee, joined the full Ways and Means Committee to advance bipartisan, bicameral legislation to approve agreements signed under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, and set robust transparency and Congressional consultation requirements for any future agreements negotiated under the initiative. "Congress has a constitutional obligation to lead on trade, and this bipartisan bill underscores the strong desire in Congress for a robust and ambitious trade agenda, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region," said Rep. LaHood. "As the United States and Taiwan deepen economic engagement, the bill requires that Congress be consulted on and approve any future trade steps with Taiwan." LaHood spoke in favor of the legislation during the Ways and Means mark-up and his remarks can be viewed above and HERE. This bill approves the first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade, which sets rules of the road in five areas of trade: customs administration and trade facilitation, good regulatory practices, services regulation, anti-corruption, and small and medium-sized businesses. The legislation: Provides for congressional approval of the first agreement arising from the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade; and Imposes new congressional consultation and transparency requirements on the Administration with respect to the negotiation of any subsequent agreements arising under the initiative. LaHood recently spoke about the importance of developing a strong economic relationship with Taiwan at a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing on China, and he is also a member of the Select Committee on China. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:15:57Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-mary-miller-denounces-gov-pritzkers-new-law-requiring-pornography | Rep. Mary Miller Denounces Gov. Pritzker‘s New Law Requiring Pornography in Children’s Libraries | 2023-06-12 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) issued the following statement on Governor Pritzker's new law requiring pornography in children's libraries: “Today is a sad day for parents in Illinois. Governor Pritzker signed a bill forcing libraries to display pornographic books in order to receive state funding, including the book “Gender Queer,” which features explicit images of sexual actions that are inappropriate for children. Parents, you must speak up if you oppose the left’s agenda to force these graphic sexual materials into your child’s library.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-bipartisan-group-introduce-bill-to-support-manufacturing-and-agriculture | LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Support Manufacturing and Agriculture | 2023-06-06 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, today announced new bipartisan legislation to help small and medium manufacturers and farmers generate good-paying jobs in Illinois and throughout the country. Congressman LaHood was joined by Reps. Dan Kildee (D-MI), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), and Dwight Evans (D-PA) to introduce the legislation. The Modernizing Manufacturing and Agricultural Bonds Act updates the federal rules for manufacturing and agricultural bonds. These bonds are exempt from federal tax and are important tools used by state and local agencies to support small manufacturers and farmers and spur economic development. Over the last decade, use of these types of bonds has declined due to their outdated rules and regulations. “When farmers and manufacturers succeed, our communities thrive in central and northwestern Illinois,” said Congressman LaHood. “The Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act will provide entrepreneurs and first-time farmers with the financing tools they need to grow, creating good-paying jobs, and bolstering our economy. I am proud to join this bipartisan effort and I will continue to work in Congress to ensure farmers and manufacturers have the necessary tools to be successful in our 21st-century economy.” “Manufacturing and agricultural bonds can be powerful economic development tools to support farmers and small manufacturing businesses, but the bond programs need to better work for small businesses and farmers,” said Congressman Kildee. “Modernizing these bonds and cutting government red tape will grow our local economy and create more good-paying jobs in mid-Michigan. I’m proud to introduce this bill with Republican and Democratic support.” “Industrial Development Bonds (IDBs) and First-Time Farmer Bonds (Aggie Bonds) are vital to economic development, manufacturing, and our farm economy in rural Iowa. However, outdated rules and regulations have hindered our domestic manufacturers and family farmers from utilizin… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/6/lahood-leads-opposition-to-discriminatory-brazilian-tariffs-on-american-ethanol | LaHood Leads Opposition to Discriminatory Brazilian Tariffs on American Ethanol | 2023-06-01 | 2023 | 2023-06 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the Ways and Means Committee, led a bipartisan group of Members of Congress to urge the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai to prioritize ethanol export competitiveness and address unfair import tariffs imposed on American ethanol by Brazil. In a letter, signed by 21 members, Rep. LaHood and his colleagues highlighted the importance of biofuel and ethanol production for rural communities throughout the country. Recently announced import tariffs by Brazil on American ethanol would negatively impact American agriculture, which previously received duty-free treatment from Brazil. In the letter, the Members wrote in part, "We believe the double layer issue of a tariff imbalance and an impenetrable RenovaBio is unjustified and puts American ethanol and farmers at risk. We strongly urge you to prioritize American ethanol export competitiveness in the Brazilian market by addressing these unfair policies. Further, if Brazil continues with its unfair treatment of American ethanol, we stand ready to work with you to consider measures that protect U.S. farmers and biofuels producers and counter these unfair trade practices." In a statement, Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor said, “We’re grateful to Rep. LaHood and all cosigners of the letter to Ambassador Tai for raising the concerning dual challenges that American ethanol producers face in Brazil while Brazilian ethanol exports receive duty-free treatment here in the U.S. Growth in the international export market is essential to the strength of American ethanol and our nation’s ag economy. We look forward to working with these Members and Ambassador Tai to ensure a level trade playing field.” In addition to Rep. LaHood, the letter was signed by U.S. Representatives Mark Alford (R-MO), Don Bacon (R-NE), James Baird (R-IN), Mike Bost (R-IL), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), Angie Craig (D-MN), Randy Feenstra (R-IA), Brad Finstad (R-MN), Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), Mike Flood (R-NE), Bill Foster (D-IL), Sam Grav… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-08T00:08:25Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-opposes-debt-increase-bill | LaHood Opposes Debt Increase Bill | 2023-05-31 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement on his opposition to the debt ceiling agreement: "While I appreciate the hard work of Speaker McCarthy and Republican negotiators to force President Biden to the table and get Democrat concessions, I cannot support the agreement in its current form as the bill allows unlimited borrowing over the next two years and does not take long-term steps to address our debt crisis. "Illinois families who work hard must meet budgets and spend money within their means, and it is long past time that the federal government do the same. That's why I joined House Republicans to responsibly raise the debt limit and pass the Limit, Save, Grow Act last month, legislation to significantly reform Washington's spending addiction. "As I've listened to residents of central and northwestern Illinois this past week, it is clear that 16th District constituents do not want unlimited COVID-19 level deficit spending that continues to kick the can down the road and places the burden on our children and grandchildren. "Therefore, I opposed the legislation." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-will-vote-no-4-trillion-debt-increase | Congresswoman Mary Miller Will Vote NO on $4 Trillion Debt Increase | 2023-05-30 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) announced her opposition to the proposed $4 trillion debt increase in the statement below: "I will vote NO on increasing the debt on our children and grandchildren by $4 trillion because this deal does not contain anywhere near the CUTS and policy changes we need in order to stop Joe Biden's war on the American people. This deal does not repeal Biden's "Green Bad Deal" attack on American energy or reinstate the Trump Administration energy independence policies we passed in the Limit, Save, Grow Act. "This new deal adds $4 trillion in debt and relies upon Joe Biden's empty promises that he will not hire additional IRS agents this year and expects us to trust him that he will approve energy permits more quickly. I do not trust Joe Biden, and the language in this bill gives him the ability to break every major promise he made in this deal. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-mary-miller-celebrates-supreme-courts-monumental-victory | Congresswoman Mary Miller Celebrates Supreme Court's Monumental Victory for Illinois Farmers | 2023-05-25 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to declare President Biden's weaponization of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule against the hardworking agricultural community as unconstitutional. This landmark ruling delivers a victory for Illinois farmers, safeguarding their livelihoods and rejecting the radical anti-farm agenda of Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). "I am thrilled by the Supreme Court's ruling on President Biden's unconstitutional WOTUS power grab, which delivers a huge victory for Illinois farmers," said Congresswoman Miller. "This decision sends a powerful message, expressing that President Biden's EPA will not be allowed to pursue an anti-farm agenda. Thank you to my fellow Illinois farmers, who work tirelessly to feed our nation and contribute to our economy. This victory is a testament to their resilience and unwavering dedication. As a member of the House Agriculture Committee, I will continue to fight alongside them, advocating for policies that support and empower our agricultural community." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-legislation-to-reform-cdl-process-address-supply-chain-challenges-passes-out-of-committee | LaHood Legislation to Reform CDL Process, Address Supply Chain Challenges Passes Out of Committee | 2023-05-23 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) bipartisan Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act. The LICENSE Act would streamline burdensome licensing regulations by making permanent several waivers that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented in response to COVID-19. LaHood introduced the bill in April with U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Josh Harder (D-CA) as co-leads of the legislation. During the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee mark-up, Rep. Johnson submitted a letter for the record from Rep. LaHood in support of the legislation. “Trucking workforce shortages continue to be a persistent challenge for small businesses throughout America, and the downstream effects are harming working families," said Rep. LaHood. "As we face unprecedented supply chain challenges, this legislation will help streamline the process to obtain a commercial driver’s license and reduce unnecessary red tape. I am pleased that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has passed this commonsense legislation and hope to see it come before the full House for a vote soon." Background: The bill would allow state and third-party examiners who have maintained a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) test examiner certification and have previously completed a CDL skills test examiner training course to administer the CDL knowledge test without completing a CDL knowledge test training course. The continued availability of CDL knowledge testing will help maintain an adequate and sustained supply of trained truck drivers. The bill also would allow states to administer driving skills tests to applicants from other states. This will streamline the credentialing process and allow future truck drivers to be tested where they live, rather than solely where they received training. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T18:07:47Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-bost-introduce-bill-to-raise-police-salaries-hire-more-police-officers | LaHood, Bost Introduce Bill to Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers | 2023-05-19 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – During National Police Week, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Mike Bost (IL-12) reintroduced the David Dorn Thin Blue Line Retention Act in the U.S. House to raise police officer salaries and hire more police officers. “As a state and federal prosecutor, I spent countless hours with law enforcement officials who do heroic work, day-in-and-day-out, to protect and serve our communities in central and west-central Illinois,“ said Rep. LaHood. “It’s disappointing that some politicians and big-city mayors have sought to undermine the ability of our law enforcement to protect and serve their communities. I am proud to join Congressman Bost on this bill again because I see firsthand the sacrifices the men and women who button up the blue uniform make to keep Illinoisans safe. To Illinois police officers: I support you and will always have your back in Congress.” “Defunding the police will not make our communities safer – in fact, the statistics prove the opposite. Now more than ever, it is critical that we provide our men and women in blue with the resources and training they need to keep our communities safe. I’m proud to once again support the David Dorn Thin Blue Line Retention Act and stand with our law enforcement officials in Southern Illinois and around the nation,” said Rep. Bost. The David Dorn Thin Blue Line Retention Act: Authorizes $15 billion through the Department of Justice to help state and local law enforcement departments to boost their department personnel. Retains existing funding for the Mental Health and Wellness Act services at a minimum level in an effort to not negatively impact existing mental health services; provides that only funding appropriated over the currently authorized level of $7.5M can be used for the purposes of the bill. Provides funding for additional officer hires and officer retention for departments that need more manpower on their police forces. Gives pay raises to officers by allowing recipients to use federal funds to raise the salarie… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-panetta-reintroduce-bill-to-support-motorcoaches-school-buses-and-passenger-vehicles | LaHood, Panetta Reintroduce Bill to Support Motorcoaches, School Buses, and Passenger Vehicles | 2023-05-18 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) reintroduced the CERTS Tax Exemption Act, bipartisan legislation to provide relief to motorcoach, school bus, and passenger vessel industries devastated by the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill is being led this Congress by Representatives LaHood, Panetta, John Rose (TN-06), Jared Golden (ME-02), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) “Illinois’ motorcoach and bus companies provide important transportation services to communities across our region and offer good-paying jobs," said Rep. LaHood. “The CERTS grant program was essential to supporting the motor coach and transportation service industry, and those small businesses should receive equal tax treatment as other disproportionally impacted businesses by the pandemic and state-mandated closures.” “Many small businesses in the motorcoach industry were hit hard during the pandemic and are still recovering from related losses,” said Rep. Panetta. “The bipartisan CERTS Tax Exemption Act would ensure that COVID assistance for these businesses is tax exempt in order to help this industry fully recover and continue serving customers. As we get past the pandemic, we can’t leave behind critical sectors of our tourism and hospitality industry, especially the small businesses that provide passenger vehicles.” “The small businesses that make up the motorcoach industry in Maine are a key element of our state’s tourism and travel industries,” said Rep. Golden. “This bipartisan bill will ensure that these businesses receive the same tax treatment as other beneficiaries of pandemic relief programs as they work to get Mainers and others safely to their destinations.” “In Tennessee, the motorcoach industry plays a vital role in our state’s travel, tourism, and music industries,” said Rep. Rose. “Unfortunately, their recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic was made slower because of the taxes they had to pay on COVID-19 relief funds, unlike other tax-exempt pandemic r… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/rep-lahood-announces-16th-congressional-district-art-competition-winners | Rep. LaHood Announces 16th Congressional District Art Competition Winners | 2023-05-18 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) recently announced the winners of the 16th Congressional District of Illinois 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is an annual opportunity to showcase artistic high schoolers in central and northern Illinois. This was Congressman LaHood's 8th Congressional Art show, and the first for the new 16th District. Participants were judged anonymously by a volunteer panel and award winners were chosen by a cumulative vote. There were 138 pieces of art submitted from 17 schools throughout the 16th District. “It was great to see so much energy and enthusiasm from students and teachers in this year's art competition, enabling students to express themselves through art", stated Rep. LaHood. “Congratulations to all of our award recipients this year, particularly to our first-place winner Brooklyn Smith from Illinois Valley Central (IVC) High School, whose piece ‘Love Bears’ will be displayed in the halls of our nation’s Capital Building in Washington D.C.” Congressman LaHood honored the finalists at a reception in Rockford, where the winner was announced, and the final pieces were revealed. The Art Show is still ongoing at the Peoria Riverfront Museum where you can view all of the pieces until Saturday, May 20th during normal museum business hours. Rep. LaHood is pictured above with Brooklyn Smith from IVC and her winning piece 'Love Bears' which will be placed in the U.S. Capitol. Second Place "Cycle of Existence" by Tianna Bond, Normal Community High School Honorable Mentions "The Gaze of a Rooster" by Darah Hankins, Illinois Valley Central High School "Decomposition" by Lucas Hallihan, Pekin Community High School "Love to Copper" by Morgan Viggers, Metamora Township High School "A Different Time" by AJ Westley, Washington Community High School "Walk with Me" by Corinna Kahrs, Washington Community High School | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-calls-united-states-withdraw-corrupt-world-health-organization | REP. MILLER CALLS FOR THE UNITED STATES TO WITHDRAW FROM THE CORRUPT WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION | 2023-05-18 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) stood alongside her fellow representatives during a press conference to call for the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization, citing concerns about its corruption. "Our hard-earned taxpayer dollars should not support a globalist organization that is controlled by China, undermines our national sovereignty, and threatens our rights," Miller said. "President Trump made the right decision to cut all funding and participation in this organization, and it is foolish for the Biden Administration to place trust in an institution that repeated China's deceptive narratives regarding the origins of the pandemic in Wuhan. I stand proudly with my colleagues in calling for the United States to withdraw from the corrupt WHO. In Congress, I will always work to protect our nation's sovereignty, preserve our rights and freedoms, and ensure the responsible use of taxpayer dollars." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-and-syverson-announce-the-opening-of-rockford-district-office | LaHood and Syverson Announce the Opening of Rockford District Office | 2023-05-17 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and State Senator Dave Syverson (35th Senate District) announced that they have opened a district office in Rockford to support constituent services and outreach in northern Illinois. "One of my top priorities as a Member of Congress is providing high-quality constituent services for 16th District residents," said Rep. LaHood. "The 16th District Constituent Service Office in Winnebago County will provide northern Illinois residents with a key resource to receive assistance with the federal government and support our outreach efforts. I am proud to partner with State Senator Syverson to ensure that our constituents get the support they need in Washington and Springfield." “By partnering with Congressman LaHood, this new centralized office will make it more convenient for the constituents we serve to receive help whether they are dealing with a state or federal issue. Another benefit of having a shared office is it saves taxpayer dollars," said State Senator Syverson. The LaHood-Syverson Rockford Constituent Service Office is located at 527 Colman Center Drive, Rockford, IL 61108. The office will be fully staffed and open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday. Appointments are preferred for office meetings and visits. Congressman LaHood and State Senator Syverson also announced today that they will host an open house at the office on Thursday, June 1. Details will be provided at a later date. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/5/bost-introduces-legislation-to-combat-teacher-shortages | BOST INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO COMBAT TEACHER SHORTAGES | 2023-05-12 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) today introduced legislation to combat inadequate funding and teacher shortages in rural schools. The Rural Education Investment Act requires the Secretary of Education to determine the percentage of K-12 students living in rural areas who are served by local educational agencies, and reserve at least an equal percentage of Teacher Quality Partnership grants for those agencies. The Teacher Quality Partnership Grant Program allows teachers to be placed in a full-time classroom clinical practice while completing Master’s level coursework. “It doesn’t matter where you’re from, all students deserve access to a quality education,” said Bost. “That quality education comes from training and educating highly qualified teachers. Southern Illinois has many amazing educational professionals, which is a blessing, but rural communities face unique challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified teachers. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan effort to ensure rural areas like ours receive assistance and resources necessary to grow the next generation of American leaders.” “Through establishing model residency programs, the Teacher Quality Partnership (TQP) program is essential in preparing educators of the 21st century,” said David Ardrey, President of the National Rural Education Association and Executive Director of Illinois Rural Schools. “AIRSS and NREA are proud to support the Rural Education Investment Act to ensure rural communities benefit from TQP and receive a pool of talented, licensed, and effective educators. This legislation promotes equity in rural and small schools and is an important step to provide all school children a high-quality education.” “The nation’s rural schools continue to face unique challenges in recruiting teachers due to their location and limited budgets," said David Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, the School Superintendents Association. "The Rural Education Investment Act would ensure rural districts have access to the critical Teacher Qualit… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/5/bost | BOST VOTES TO SECURE BORDER, HIRE MORE BORDER AGENTS | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) voted for theSecure the Border Act of 2023 today, the same day President Biden ended Title 42 rules that expedite the return of migrants apprehended crossing the border illegally. The legislation requires the president finish the southern border wall, hire more Border Patrol agents, and end catch and release. “We can’t have national security without border security, and Biden’s bumbling has weakened both.”said Bost. “The president’s decision to end Title 42 is going take a crisis and make it a catastrophe. I recently visited the southern border and spoke with military veterans now serving on Border Patrol. Let me tell you, they are overworked and undermanned. They desperately want to know their representatives will back them up with the tools they need to do their jobs. That’s why I am proud to vote to finish the wall, hire more border agents and pay them better, and make our communities safer once and for all.” More than five million illegal border crossings have occurred during Biden’s presidency, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Bostvisited the southern border last month at Laredo and Eagle Pass, Texas, to see the latest developments in the crisis firsthand. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/5/lahood-delbene-cantwell-young-bipartisan-colleagues-introduce-legislation-to-build-2m-new-affordable-homes | LaHood, DelBene, Cantwell, Young, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Build 2M New Affordable Homes | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, as millions of Americans struggle to find a safe, affordable place to call home and homelessness continues to rise, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Senators Maria Cantwell (WA) and Todd Young (IN) introduced bipartisan legislation to build nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade. The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act would support the financing of more affordable housing by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit), our country’s most successful affordable housing program. The bill is led by Representatives LaHood, DelBene, Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Don Beyer (VA-08), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Senators Cantwell, Young, Ron Wyden (OR), and Marsha Blackburn (TN). The bill has over 60 bipartisan original cosponsors in the House. The nationwide housing crisis continues to worsen. Currently, nearly one-in-four renters, over 10 million families, spend more than half of their household income on rent, cutting into other essential expenses like child care, medication, groceries, and transportation. At the same time, nearly 600,000 Americans are experiencing homelessness on any given day, an increase over pre-COVID levels. “Affordable housing is vital for families throughout Illinois and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit continues to be an important tool to drive investment in the affordable rental housing market," said LaHood. “As I travel throughout communities in the 16th District of Illinois, I constantly hear about the affordable housing crisis, especially in our rural areas. This bipartisan bill will modernize the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and help expand our housing supply, strengthening communities and supporting economic development in Illinois and across the county.” “As I travel the country, in nearly every community – urban to rural, red to blue – I hear how the lack of affordable housing is stretching family budgets and making it harder for employ… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-votes-stop-biden-border-crisis | Rep. Miller Votes to Stop the Biden Border Crisis | 2023-05-11 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON -After joining as a cosponsor of The Secure the Border Act, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on her vote to restore significant border security measures established during the Trump Administration, with the aim of putting an end to the Biden Administration's ongoing Border Crisis: "Today, the House passed a bill I proudly co-sponsored to secure our border and end the Biden Border Crisis. Joe Biden is violating his oath to defend our nation’s borders and uphold our immigration laws. Biden and “Border Czar” Kamala Harris have given criminal cartels operational control of our border, which has allowed the cartels to make billions of dollars by trafficking seven million foreign nationals and historic levels of deadly fentanyl into our country. I co-sponsored H.R. 2, which will reinstate important Trump Administration border security measures by resuming construction of the border wall, hiring more border patrol agents, and ending the “catch-and-release” of foreign nationals into our country. Fentanyl is the number one killer of young Americans, and while Americans are suffering from the crime and chaos caused by illegal immigration, JB Pritzker is planning to stick taxpayers with a $1 billion bill to pay for healthcare for illegal immigrants. House Republicans are putting America first by securing our border to stop this nightmare, but the Senate must now act.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/2023-congressional-art-competition-winners | 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winners | 2023-05-10 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) announced that Quincy Senior High School student, Dawsyn Perry-Broekemeier won first place in the annual Congressional Art Competition with her piece titled, Within Reach. "Thank you to all the students that participated in this year's Congressional Art Competition. Every year, I am filled with inspiration and admiration for the skilled student artists and committed teachers who take part in this competition," Miller said. "It brings me great joy to contribute to the promotion of the upcoming generation of artistic talent. Art has the power to enhance our lives, and education in this field helps children develop skills that prepare them for future accomplishments. My heartfelt congratulations go to Dawsyn for her award-winning artwork, which will be a stunning addition to the halls of Congress for the next year." The judges for the competition were art teachers, Taylor Marcel of the Unity K-12 school system in Tolono, Illinois, and Jake Beccue of St. Joseph-Ogden High School in St. Joseph, Illinois. The annual Congressional Art Competition celebrates the artistic achievements of the nation’s high school students. Since it began in 1982, hundred of thousands of high school students have participated. The winner will be honored by having her artwork hang inside the US Capitol Building for a full year. The second place winner is Heaven’s Hand by Lucas Dotson of Quincy Senior High School. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-statement-cdc-director-departure | Rep. Miller Statement on CDC Director Departure | 2023-05-05 | 2023 | 2023-05 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) released the following statement on CDC Director Walensky's announcement that she will be departing her role: "Today, the announcement of CDC Director Walensky's departure does not change the fact that the unelected bureaucrats at the CDC must be held accountable for attempting to impose an illegal and unconstitutional vaccine mandate. The American people deserve transparency and accountability from their public health agencies, and Congress must act accordingly. Director Walensky lost all confidence from the public when she made ridiculous claims that men can become pregnant, and when she said the COVID shot would prevent you from getting COVID. These baseless statements only fuel public distrust in the CDC and its leadership. The CDC and the corrupt World Health Organization have both lost all credibility, and they should both have ZERO power to impose any mandates on the American people!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:55:44Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/4/lahood-and-turner-look-beyond-today-s-odni-report/50bbce3b-c4b4-4d80-9565-2bb2c28a96e2 | LaHood and Turner: Look Beyond Today’s ODNI Report | 2023-04-28 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), leader of the bipartisan FISA 702 Working Group and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mike Turner (OH-10), issued the following statement after the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released its annual statistical transparency report regarding the use of national security surveillance authorities: “While there was a sharp decline in U.S. person queries from December 2021 to November 2022, it is incumbent upon Congress, not the Executive Branch, to codify reforms to FISA Section 702. “The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence launched a bipartisan working group to perform a thorough and comprehensive review of FISA and confront the missteps and inappropriate actions taken by the FBI. We need to pass substantive and meaningful reforms to help deter abusive behavior by the FBI in the FISA process. “Without additional safeguards, a clean reauthorization of 702 is a non-starter. “Section 702 of FISA is an irreplaceable national security tool that allows the Intelligence Community to collect information from foreign persons outside the United States. Section 702 has identified threats to U.S. troops and disrupted planned terrorist attacks both at home and abroad, prevented components needed to build weapons of mass destruction from reaching foreign actors, and contributed to successful efforts against fentanyl production and processing equipment in Mexico." “However, we must protect the American people’s privacy and civil liberties. That is why the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence supports reforming our foreign surveillance tools and increasing transparency and accountability while maintaining the critical effectiveness of FISA Section 702.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/4/legislation to address supply chain challenges | LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Commercial Driver’s License Reform Legislation to Address Supply Chain Challenges | 2023-04-28 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) introduced a bipartisan bill to help address supply chain shortages and increase the number of truck drivers transporting goods in America. The Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently (LICENSE) Act, would streamline burdensome licensing regulations by making permanent several waivers that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) implemented in response to COVID-19. Rep. LaHood was joined by U.S. Representatives Henry Cuellar (D-TX), Troy Balderson (R-OH), Jim Costa (D-CA), Dusty Johnson (R-SD), and Josh Harder (D-CA) as co-leads of the legislation. "Worker and trucking shortages continue to be a persistent challenge for small businesses in central and northwestern Illinois, and the downstream effects are harming working families," said Rep. LaHood. "As we face unprecedented supply chain challenges, this legislation will help streamline the process to obtain a commercial driver’s license and reduce unnecessary red tape. This commonsense legislation will give companies the ability to hire qualified, safe drivers and strengthen the economy in Illinois." “The LICENSE Act is a prime example of how Congress can advance regulatory relief to addresses the driver shortage without compromising safety,” said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. “FMCSA repeatedly granted these waivers during the pandemic, proving that they streamline the licensing process while maintaining the same high safety standards. Making them permanent will enable more professional truck drivers to focus on delivering for the American people, rather than dealing with bureaucratic red tape. We thank Representatives LaHood, Balderson, Johnson, Harder, Cuellar, and Costa for their support and leadership." “Given the severe shortage of truck drivers, we should be doing everything we can to streamline the training and credentialing process to get more people behind the wheel. These waivers have been proven to reduce the complexity of obtaining a CDL while mai… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/4/bost-votes-to-increase-debt-limit-restore-fiscal-sanity | BOST VOTES TO INCREASE DEBT LIMIT, RESTORE FISCAL SANITY | 2023-04-26 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bost voted today for the House Republicans’ plan to responsibly increase the debt limit through March 2024 in exchange for significant reductions in government spending. The Limit, Save, Grow Act returns spending to 2022 levels, caps future increases in spending at 1% per year, and recoups unspent COVID relief funds. “House Republicans have acted boldly to address America’s debt crisis by flattening the curve on future spending and saving taxpayers trillions of dollars,” said Bost. “We won’t sit idle as President Biden and the Democrats resort to scare tactics and hiding from the negotiating table. Conservatives are restoring fiscal sanity and lifting the burden on our children and grandchildren, whether the Big Government liberals like it or not.” Bost, the chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, took to the House floor to denounce House Democrats for distorting the truth about phantom cuts to veterans’ benefits, benefits that Republicans already pledged to protect. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://lahood.house.gov/2023/4/lahood-supports-debt-ceiling-bill-calls-on-biden-to-begin-negotiations | LaHood Supports Debt Ceiling Bill, Calls on Biden to Begin Negotiations | 2023-04-26 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Darin LaHood | L000585 | lahood.house.gov | lahood | https://lahood.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Limit, Save, Grow Act, legislation that would responsibly raise the debt ceiling and protect our economy, while taking significant steps to address out-of-control spending. LaHood also joined Midwest colleagues in successfully advocating for the removal of provisions that would harm Illinois farmers, biofuels producers, and renewable fuels investment. LaHood released the following statement after his vote: "Illinois families who work hard must meet budgets and spend money within their means, and it is long past time that the federal government do the same. The Limit, Save, Grow Act is critical legislation that responsibly lifts the debt ceiling and grows our economy while addressing the key drivers of our national debt and unsustainable government spending. I was proud to advocate for the removal of proposed provisions that would harm renewable fuels investment and protect Illinois farmers and ethanol producers who are the lifeblood of our communities in the 16th District. "In a divided government, we will need to come together to address the pending debt limit our nation will reach this summer. Debt ceiling negotiations are nothing new, and President Biden's refusal to come to the negotiating table with Speaker McCarthy is an irresponsible position that threatens our nation's economy. It's time for President Biden and Senate Democrats to get off the sidelines and work with House Republicans to reach a sensible debt ceiling increase that limits reckless Washington spending, saves Illinois taxpayers money, and strengthens our economy." The Limit, Save, Grow Act will: End reckless spending by establishing spending levels for FY24 at FY22 levels–where the government was operating just 4 short months ago–and allow for 1% annual growth over the next 10 years. Save taxpayer money by reclaiming unspent COVID-19 funding, repeal funding for the IRS that could target middle and low income families, and prohibit Biden's student loan giveaway tha… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/4/bost-announces-trip-to-southern-border | ADVISORY: BOST ANNOUNCES TRIP TO SOUTHERN BORDER | 2023-04-18 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mike Bostannounced today that he will visit the U.S.-Mexico border at Laredo, Texas, beginning Thursday. As chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Bost organized the three-day oversight trip to meet with military veterans now serving on U.S. Border Patrol and study security conditions at one of America’s busier border crossings. “After taking the gavel as chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee, it was one of my top priorities to perform much-needed oversight of President Biden’s failures at the southern border,” said Bost. “That’s why I’ll be heading to Laredo, Texas, this week to meet with the dedicated men and women who are protecting our communities from illegal immigration, crime, and dangerous drugs. I look forward to hearing firsthand what they need to combat this crisis now.” WHO: Rep. Bost and members of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee WHAT: Oversight visit to the U.S. - Mexico border WHEN: Thursday, April 20th - Saturday, April 22nd WHERE: Laredo, Texas ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://bost.house.gov/2023/4/bost-bill-aims-to-protect-u-s-companies-from-china-s-cheating | BOST BILL AIMS TO PROTECT U.S. COMPANIES FROM CHINA'S CHEATING | 2023-04-18 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mike Bost | B001295 | bost.house.gov | bost | https://bost.house.gov/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today introduced the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, legislation to hold China and other bad actors accountable for unfair trade practices that destroy American jobs. Bost’s bill takes aim at companies dumping foreign-made goods in U.S. markets by allowing U.S. manufacturers to sue foreign producers for customs fraud. “The Chinese Communist Party has a long history of violating our trade agreements and stealing our jobs,” said Bost. “We are sharpening the teeth of America’s trade remedy laws and ensuring our manufacturers have the tools to fight back directly against trade cheats. This is America First legislation that puts foreign fraudsters on notice that there will be serious consequences for breaking our trade laws and hurting American workers.” “Trade cheaters cost American jobs, plain and simple. This bill will give Customs and Border Protection and businesses the tools they need to stop the lawless foreign importers from evading U.S. laws and destroying American industries and communities,” said James Proctor II, Senior Vice President, Legal and External Affairs & General Counsel for McWane, Inc., whose Manchester Tank subsidiary includes a company with a facility producing propane tanks and cylinders in Quincy. “We thank Congressman Bost for standing up for American workers and businesses and helping put a stop to such illegal activity.” The Fighting Trade Cheats Act will provide necessary updates to America’s existing trade laws and the penalties in place for violating them. The legislation more than doubles the penalties currently in place, providing a serious deterrent for bad actors looking to undermine American manufacturers. It also includes a new five-year prohibition on importing products from known violators. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-art-competition-2023 | Congressional Art Competition 2023 | 2023-04-14 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Mahomet, Ill. - The office of Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) is currently accepting submissions for the 2023 Congressional Art Competition. The winner’s artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. "As your Representative, I have the privilege of sponsoring the Congressional Art Competition every spring," Miller said. "Illinois has some of the most talented student artists in the country, and I look forward to showcasing their work in the U.S. Capitol and in our Illinois Congressional Offices. The Congressional Art Competition is a great way to recognize and encourage the artistic talent in our community. If you have or know of a high school student interested in participating in the competition, please share this opportunity!" Submissions are due on Wednesday, May 3, and winners will be announced soon after. Please visit Congresswoman Miller's website for more details. You can call or email our Staff Assistant Noah McCammon at (217) 703-6100 or noah.mccammon@mail.house.gov to coordinate a drop-off time with one of our District Offices before the deadline on May 3. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-demands-answers-bidens-defense-secretary-violating-religious | Rep. Miller Demands Answers from Biden's Defense Secretary for Violating Religious Liberty During Holy Week | 2023-04-12 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) led over two dozen Members of Congress in writing a letter to President Biden’s Defense Secretary to demand answers on the attack on Christian faith administered by the Biden Administration over Easter weekend. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center sent a "cease and desist" letter to Catholic priests to stop providing care during Holy Week, violating the First Amendment rights of Americans. “Priests and pastors guided our troops through the darkest days of our toughest battles,” Miller said. “The Biden Administration chose Easter weekend to kick Catholic priests out of Walter Reed, violating their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion. I am proud to lead this letter to Biden's Defense Secretary to demand answers on this unconscionable attack on Christian service members." In the letter, the Members ask Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin why the Biden Administration chose Holy Week to send a “cease and desist” letter forcing Catholic priests, who have provided over 20 years of service, to discontinue their pastoral care. Additionally, the Archdiocese of the Military reported that the Biden Administration agreed to contract pastoral care to a for-profit, secular company that does not provide pastoral care. In their letter, the Members demand to know who was awarded the contract and why. The letter sent to the Pentagon is attached, and statements from co-signers are below. Congresswoman Miller was joined by the following Members of Congress in her letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin: Jim Banks, Paul Gosar, Byron Donalds, Tom Tiffany, Scott Perry, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Andy Biggs, Warren Davidson, Matt Rosendale, Lauren Boebert, Ralph Norman, Bob Good, Keith Self, Debbie Lesko, Andrew Clyde, Josh Brecheen, Brian Babin, Ben Cline, Andy Harris, Diana Harshbarger, Michael Cloud, Eli Crane, Alex X. Mooney, and Anna Paulina Luna. Congressman Bob Good: “There is a long history of pastors and priests ministering to the troops who serve our cou… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
| https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-miller-joins-chairwoman-foxx-condemning-biden-rule-rob-women-athletic | Rep. Miller Joins Chairwoman Foxx in Condemning Biden Rule to Rob Women of Athletic Opportunities | 2023-04-06 | 2023 | 2023-04 | Republican | House | IL | Mary E. Miller | M001211 | marymiller.house.gov | marymiller | https://marymiller.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-IL) and Education and the Workforce Committee Chairwoman Virginia Foxx (R-NC) made the following statement in response to the Department of Education’s proposed rule that will limit athletic opportunities for women and girls by allowing males identifying as women to compete in school sports: | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-07T23:44:29Z |
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