Peoria Standard

Darin LaHood, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 16th district since 2015, recently shared insights on his activities and legislative efforts through social media posts. His tweets covered participation in an affordable housing panel, engagement with cultural communities, and discussions on trade program renewals.

On November 19, 2024, LaHood expressed his involvement in a panel discussion hosted by Politico regarding affordable housing. He stated, "Enjoyed participating in @politico’s Affordable Housing panel this morning with @RepRitchie. We discussed how the next Congress will work to address the housing crisis, including my bill, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, which would help build nearly 2 million new…"

Later that day, he acknowledged attending a cultural event hosted by the McLean County Tamil Sangam Association. LaHood noted his appreciation for learning about Tamil culture and heritage during the celebration in Normal. He tweeted, "Thanks to the McLean County Tamil Sangam Association for hosting me as the guest of honor for their celebration of Tamil culture and heritage in Normal. It was great to participate and learn more about their history and traditions!"

On November 20, 2024, LaHood met with members of the Society of American Florists to discuss trade relations and market access through renewing the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) trade program. He highlighted this meeting in his tweet: "Today, I met with members of the Society of American Florists - including Bill LaFever of Rockford - to discuss the importance of renewing the GSP trade program. By renewing GSP, we can strengthen trade relations, expand market access, and provide a needed boost to the…"