Peoria Standard

Darin LaHood, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 16th district since 2015, recently shared updates on social media regarding economic developments and legislative actions. His tweets reflect his engagement with national security issues, local economic growth, and regulatory reforms.

On January 22, 2025, LaHood announced a significant economic development for Northwest Illinois. He stated that Stellantis will bring "1,500 jobs to NW Illinois for vehicle production." He emphasized the importance of these "high-paying US jobs" in bolstering the state's economy and safeguarding U.S. manufacturing. LaHood expressed eagerness to collaborate with the Trump administration on this initiative. The full post can be found here.

The following day, January 23, LaHood addressed national security concerns in another tweet. As a member of the House Intelligence Committee, he acknowledged the threat posed by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels to U.S. national security and allies. He expressed gratitude that President Trump reversed a previous decision by President Biden by redesignating the group as a foreign terrorist organization. More details are available here.

Later on January 23, LaHood introduced legislation aimed at supporting America's supply chain infrastructure through regulatory reform. He highlighted the significance of truck drivers as "the backbone of our nation’s supply chain" and introduced the LICENSE Act to streamline the process for obtaining commercial driver's licenses while maintaining safety standards. The original tweet is accessible here.