U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-Peoria)
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Bipartisan child welfare reform passes House Ways & Means committee
Yesterday, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) unanimously out of the Committee. LaHood introduced the legislation with Rep. Danny Davis (IL-07).
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Congressman LaHood criticizes Illinois delegation's boycott of Netanyahu's congressional address
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released a statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to a Joint Session of Congress and the decision by members of the Illinois delegation to boycott the event.
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LaHood & Schneider introduce bill to fund Captain James A. Lovell Health Center
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize funding for the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. Opened on October 1, 2010, the Lovell Federal Health Care Center is the nation’s only fully integrated federal health care facility, combining resources and services from both the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense to provide comprehensive care to approximately 75,000 military personnel, veterans, and their families each year.
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Bipartisan reform introduced targeting improvements within U.S Child Welfare System
Washington, D.C. – Today, Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and reform child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. The bipartisan Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act (H.R. 9076) reauthorizes Title IV-B for the first time since 2021 and delivers the first significant reforms since 2008. With approximately 369,000 children currently in foster care, this legislation offers vital assistance to help...
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Congressman LaHood condemns assassination attempt on former President Trump
PEORIA - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released a statement on the recent assassination attempt on former President Donald J. Trump and the broader issue of political violence.
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House committee advances Alzheimer's early detection bill
The House Ways and Means Committee has unanimously advanced a bipartisan bill aimed at improving early assessment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, sponsored by Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL), Linda T. Sánchez (D-CA), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), and Doris Matsui (D-CA), was included as part of the broader American Medical Innovation and Investment Act.
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LaHood introduces bill aimed at simplifying tax processes
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Tax Administration Simplification Act, bipartisan legislation to simplify the tax filing and payment processes for taxpayers and small businesses. The Tax Administration Simplification Act would apply the mailbox rule to electronically submitted documents and tax payments to the IRS, allow newly-formed small businesses to elect to be treated as an S Corporation on their first tax filing, and revise the estimated tax payment deadlines to fall on quarterly...
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Congressman LaHood reveals evidence linking Gotion to state-sponsored slave labor
Washington, D.C. – In a letter sent to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, revealed new evidence implicating Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion for utilizing state-sponsored slave labor and perpetuating the ongoing Uyghur genocide. LaHood joined Select Committee on the CCP Chairman John Moolenaar, Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Marco Rubio, and House Homeland Security Committee Chairman Mark...
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Legislation introduced to lower tire costs for consumers
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) have introduced the Retreaded Truck Tire Jobs, Supply Chain Security and Sustainability Act. This legislation aims to create jobs, strengthen the domestic supply chain, and promote economic growth by providing a tax credit to consumers who purchase U.S. retreaded tires. Retreading is a manufacturing process that replaces the tread on worn tires to extend their lifespan.
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LaHood honors National Police Week on House Floor
Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) recently took to the House Floor to honor National Police Week and underscore his commitment to law enforcement advocacy in Congress. As a former state and federal prosecutor who has handled cases related to immigration, drugs, and terrorism, Rep. LaHood has consistently championed the cause of Illinois police.
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LaHood comments on Biden administration's tariff announcement
Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee and the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, has issued a statement in response to the Biden Administration's recent publication of its Section 301 four-year review and announcement of new tariffs on China.
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USPS pauses movement of Peoria mail processing center till 2025
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) have issued a statement in response to a letter from U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy. The letter reveals that the United States Postal Service (USPS) will "pause any implementation of moves" for Mail Processing Centers "at least until after January 1, 2025."
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LaHood's Statement on Tabling Motion to Vacate Speaker Johnson
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement after he voted to table the Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson:
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LaHood, Ferguson, Republican Colleagues Introduce the Bringing Back American Jobs Through Intellectual Property Repatriation Act
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Drew Ferguson (R-GA), members of the House Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Bringing Back American Jobs Through Intellectual Property Repatriation Act on May 8, 2024. The bill aims to remove obstacles within the tax code to incentivize American businesses to return valuable intellectual property to the United States. Representatives LaHood and Ferguson were joined by other colleagues in introducing the legislation.
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LaHood's Digital Trade Act Advances in Ways and Means Committee
Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee has made progress by advancing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) Reform Act, which incorporates Congressman Darin LaHood’s Digital Trade for Development Act. This legislation aims to modernize the GSP program and address digital trade barriers while countering China's economic influence in the developing world.During the Committee debate, Rep. Darin LaHood expressed his appreciation for the attention given to renewing and updating the Generalized System of Preferences. He also recognized Trade Subcommittee...
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LaHood Stresses Importance of Addressing Digital Trade Retreat and Brazil's Biofuels Tariffs at Hearing with U.S. Trade Representative
Congressman Darin LaHood emphasized the urgency of addressing the digital trade retreat and Brazil's biofuels tariffs during a hearing with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. LaHood, who co-chairs the Digital Trade Caucus, expressed frustration with the administration's lack of leadership on digital trade policy, stating, "Many of us on this side of the aisle are exceedingly frustrated with the Administration’s inability to promote a coherent trade agenda." He highlighted concerns about China's influence on global digital trade and criticized the administration for...
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LaHood Announces 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition Winners
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) recently hosted the 2024 16th Congressional District Art Competition, where the winners were unveiled. LaHood expressed his enthusiasm for the event, stating, “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."The first-place winner of the competition was Maira Khan from Dunlap High School. Her piece titled ‘Port of View’ captured the attention of the judges and will soon be displayed in the halls of the...
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U.S. Representatives Introduce the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood, Jimmy Panetta, Carol Miller, Don Beyer, Adrian Smith, and Ami Bera have introduced the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act (USTLIPA) to address China's growing economic influence in the region. The bipartisan legislation aims to reassert America's role in trade in the Indo-Pacific and strengthen partnerships with allies to counter China's aggressive trade policies.Congressman LaHood emphasized the importance of the USTLIPA, stating, "The United States must not relinquish its lead on trade in the Indo-Pacific...
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LaHood Supports FISA Section 702 Reauthorization and Reform
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI), has voiced his support for the reauthorization and reform of FISA Section 702 with the introduction of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (RISAA). LaHood, who played a key role in crafting the bill, emphasized the importance of balancing national security with civil liberties."We face the greatest terrorist threat since 9/11. The most important tool our Intelligence Community has to keep Americans safe from those threats is...
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LaHood's Community Reclamation Partnerships Act Passes House Unanimously
Washington, D.C. – On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (IL-16) bill, H.R. 6233, the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act. H.R. 6233 aims to expand protections under existing law to third-party groups involved in the cleaning and re-purposing of inactive coal mines abandoned before modern regulations.Representative LaHood emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Mining is an important part of our economy, but unused or abandoned mines present safety risks and leave opportunities for economic and land...