U.S. Rep. Darin Lahood (R-IL)
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U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus reacts to election of President Joseph Aoun
Today, the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus Co-Chairs, Congressman Darin LaHood, Congressman Darrell Issa, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, released a statement regarding Lebanon's recent presidential election.
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Congressman LaHood comments on Joseph Aoun's election as Lebanese President
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood, co-chair of the U.S.-Lebanon Friendship Caucus and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, has issued a statement regarding the election of Joseph Aoun as the new President of...
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Supporting America's Children Act signed into law; aims to reform child welfare
On January 4, the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act, introduced by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), was signed into law.
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Darin LaHood begins fifth term representing Illinois' 16th district
Today, Congressman Darin LaHood of Illinois' 16th Congressional District was sworn into the 119th Congress.
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Illinois team wins congressional app challenge with BiteSense
Representative Darin LaHood of Illinois' 16th Congressional District has announced the winners of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge.
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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...