Illinois' 16th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 16th Congressional District
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U.S. Rep. LaHood: Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act ensures that fraudsters ‘are held accountable’
Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, expressed his approval of the House's passage of the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood: Proposed healthcare education bill ‘ensures nurses and health professionals receive a high-quality education’
Darin LaHood, a representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, announced the introduction of the Rebuild America Health Care Schools Act.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood on budget audit: Gov. Pritzker is ‘grossly irresponsible with Illinoisans’ tax dollars’
Darin LaHood, U.S. Representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, announced that an audit has revealed significant underestimation in the costs of a program for illegal immigrants, resulting in a $1.6 billion expense to Illinois taxpayers.
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U.S. Rep. LaHood on pandemic unemployment fraud bill: 'Fraudsters stole hundreds of billions of taxpayer dollars'
Darin LaHood, representative for Illinois' 16th Congressional District, has commended the Committee on Ways and Means for passing the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood:: 'Our future generations are the key to our success, and we are responsible for protecting them'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood announced, "This past weekend, my Supporting America's Children and Families Act was signed into law."
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'This morning, I spoke on the House floor to recognize my friend, Omer Osman'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood has extended his congratulations to Illinois Secretary of Transportation Omer Osman on the occasion of his retirement.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'The incoming Trump Administration will prioritize our national security and be better prepared'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood addressed concerns regarding drones spotted across the United States during an interview with Blake Burman.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'Illinois’ history of corruption has marred our state with controversy and public distrust'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood expressed his disapproval of the commutation of Rita Crundwell's prison sentence in a Facebook post dated December 12.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'Senator Marco Rubio will make an excellent Secretary of State'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood expressed approval for the appointment of Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary of State in a Facebook post dated November 15.
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U.S. Rep.Darin LaHood: 'IL16 is the proud home of the Pumpkin Capital of the World!'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood recently highlighted Morton's status as the "Pumpkin Capital of the World" in a Facebook post dated October 25.
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Darin LaHood: 'I was honored to be a part of the groundbreaking ceremony for the new control tower at the Peoria International Airport'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood highlighted the ongoing construction at Peoria International Airport in a Facebook post dated October 21.
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U.S. Rep.Darin LaHood: 'It was great to join over 750 fellow Peorians supporting and participating in the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s'
Congressman Darin LaHood recently participated in the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's event in Peoria. In an October 9 Facebook post, he expressed gratitude, stating, "Thanks to the Alzheimer's Association and all the volunteers for putting on another outstanding event this year."
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'Democrat policies in Springfield and Washington are harming gig economy workers and diminishing school choice'
Congressman Darin LaHood spoke out on action taken by the Committee on Ways and Means, saying, "Yesterday, the Committee on Ways and Means GOP advanced two critical bills to support workers and expand learning opportunities for all students," in a Sept. 13 Facebook post.
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Congressman Darin LaHood: 'I join America and the world in mourning the loss of the recovered hostages murdered by Hamas'
Congressman Darin LaHood expressed his condolences and concern after the death of Hamas prisoners, stating, "I join America and the world in mourning the loss of the recovered hostages murdered by Hamas, including Hersh Goldberg-Polin," in a Sept. 3 Facebook post.
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U.S. Rep Darin LaHood: 'Making all of Illinois and our country proud!'
US Rep. Darin LaHood congratulated a 16th Congressional District native on her accomplishments at the Paris Olympics, saying, "Congrats to Germantown Hills and #IL16 native Anna Peplowski on bringing home the Silver Medal at the Olympics in the Women’s 4x200 Freestyle!" He made the statement in an Aug. 1 Facebook post.
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U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood: 'The Director of the Secret Service should resign or be fired'
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood commented on what he described as a security failure surrounding the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, stating, "the Director of the Secret Service should resign or be fired." He made this statement in a July 19 Facebook post.
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Rep. Darin LaHood: 'I'm proud to introduce the bipartisan Tax Administration Simplification Act'
Congressman Darin LaHood announced the introduction of the bipartisan Tax Administration Simplification Act in a June 28 Facebook post. He stated that the act aims to address the challenges faced by Illinois families and small businesses with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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Rep. Darin LaHood: 'Looking forward to cheering on Anna and all of the Team USA athletes'
US Representative Darin LaHood congratulated Germantown Hills native Anna Peplowski on qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Peplowski will join the US Olympic swimming team in Paris. LaHood expressed his enthusiasm, saying he was "looking forward to cheering on Anna and all of the Team USA athletes competing in France next month!" He made this statement in a June 24 Facebook post.
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LaHood's Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Surpasses 150 Cosponsors
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.
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LaHood, Bennett Open District Office in Morris
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.