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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LaHood introduces bill targeting tax relief for Americans living overseas
U.S. Representative Darin LaHood has introduced the Residence-Based Taxation for Americans Abroad Act, aiming to modernize the tax system for U.S. citizens living overseas.
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Biden's commutation of ex-Dixon comptroller draws criticism from Congressman LaHood
Congressman Darin LaHood has expressed strong disapproval following President Biden's decision to commute the 20-year sentence of Rita Crundwell, the former Comptroller of Dixon, Illinois.
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Darin LaHood discusses Syria conflict and legislative achievements
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood discussed significant issues via Twitter in early December 2024.
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Darin LaHood discusses ceasefire deal and community events
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood shared insights on international diplomacy with regard to an Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal while also engaging locally by serving Thanksgiving meals at the Community Workshop & Training Center's luncheon.
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Darin LaHood discusses local agriculture and community initiatives
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood recently engaged with local leaders from Woodford County Farm Bureau and Princeville's administration while also participating in volunteer activities with Peoria's Salvation Army.
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Bipartisan bill introduced to support hospital-based nursing schools
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood, Angie Craig, and Michelle Fischbach, along with U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Thom Tillis, have introduced the Rebuild America’s Health Care Schools Act.
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House committee passes bill designating Route 66 as national historic trail
Yesterday, the House Natural Resources Committee gave unanimous approval to Congressman LaHood's proposed legislation, H.R. 4338 - Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act.
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Darin LaHood discusses affordable housing and trade programs
U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood participated in an affordable housing panel on November 19th alongside Rep Ritchie while discussing his proposed bill aimed at building nearly two million homes.
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Judge Jonathan Hawley confirmed by Senate for U.S. District Court in Illinois
Congressman Darin LaHood has extended his congratulations to Judge Jonathan Hawley following the U.S. Senate's confirmation of Hawley's appointment to the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
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LaHood leads discussion on Work Opportunity Tax Credit with Peoria businesses
On Monday, Congressman Darin LaHood led a Ways and Means Committee American Workforce Tax Team Roundtable in Peoria, Illinois. The focus was on the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), with participation from the Critical Labor Coalition.
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U.S. lawmakers urge sanctions on Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood and Darrell Issa have called for increased diplomatic pressure and economic sanctions on Nabih Berri, Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, LaHood and Issa expressed concerns over Lebanon's stalled presidential election process.
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LaHood comments on anniversary of October 7th terrorist attacks
Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois has issued a statement marking the anniversary of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. Reflecting on the events that transpired a year ago, LaHood described the attack by Hamas as "one of the worst terror attacks the world has seen," which resulted in the deaths of over 1,200 individuals and led to hostages being taken.
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Congressman LaHood comments on elimination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah
Congressman Darin LaHood, Co-Chair of the U.S. Lebanon Friendship Caucus and member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued a statement following the confirmed elimination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah by an airstrike on Hezbollah military headquarters in Beirut's southern suburbs.
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LaHood leads call for briefing on Temu's national security risks
Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI) Subcommittee on NSA & Cyber and member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has led his Republican colleagues in requesting a briefing from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The request centers on concerns about national security and personal data linked to Temu, a CCP-associated entity, and its parent company, Pinduoduo (PDD).
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LaHood leads discussion on expiring Trump-era tax cuts
ROCKFORD - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) hosted a House Ways and Means Committee American Workforce Tax Team roundtable in Rockford this week with small business, workforce, and community stakeholders. The roundtable is part of an effort by Ways and Means Committee Republicans to get outside of Washington, D.C., study key tax provisions from the 2017 Trump tax cuts, also known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), set to expire in 2025, and identify legislative solutions to protect Americans. Rep. LaHood was joined at the roundtable by Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH), Vice Chair of...
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U.S. House passes bill for FIFA World Cup commemorative coin
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. House passed U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), and Kath Castor's (D-FL-14) H.R. 7438, the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act by a voice vote. The legislation, introduced by the Co-Chairs of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, will aid World Cup legacy programs aimed at advancing youth engagement in soccer in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
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House passes bipartisan bill to reform child welfare programs
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (R-IL-16) H.R. 9076, the Supporting America's Children and Families Act, with a vote of 405-10. This bipartisan legislation represents a significant reauthorization and reform of child welfare programs under Title IV-B of the Social Security Act. Introduced in July 2024 by LaHood and Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny Davis (D-IL-07), the bill aims to address issues within the foster care system.
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LaHood calls for passage of SAVE Act ahead of November elections
Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) penned an op-ed that ran in the Bloomington Pantagraph highlighting the need for Congress to enact the SAVE Act. This legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
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House passes LaHood's BRIDGE for Workers Act
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed Congressman Darin LaHood's (R-IL-16) H.R. 5861, the Building on Reemployment Improvements to Deliver Good Employment (BRIDGE) for Workers Act, by a voice vote. The legislation aims to provide states with greater flexibility in administering existing unemployment benefits to help more Americans find employment.
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LaHood supports bills aiding gig economy workers, enhancing school choice
At today's House Ways and Means Committee markup on tax legislation, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted to advance two bills: the Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act and the Educational Choice for Children Act of 2024. These bills aim to support gig economy workers and invest in school choice programs.