Congressman Darin LaHood | Congressman Darin LaHood Official Website
Congressman Darin LaHood | Congressman Darin LaHood Official Website
Darin LaHood, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 16th district since 2015, recently shared updates on his legislative and community engagement activities through social media posts. LaHood, who succeeded Aaron Schock in Congress, has been active in promoting healthcare legislation and supporting local business initiatives.
On January 28, 2025, LaHood announced the introduction of the Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act alongside Representatives Kim Schrier, Suzan DelBene, and Neal Dunn. He described the legislation as "commonsense" and aimed at lowering costs while ensuring high-quality care for Americans. The full post can be accessed here.
Later that day, LaHood met with Kim Litwiller, the new CEO of the Morton Chamber of Commerce. He expressed appreciation for her efforts in supporting local businesses during their discussion about her new role and future objectives. More details are available here.
On January 29, 2025, LaHood visited Eli’s Coffee shop in Morton to discuss economic development plans with Mayor Kaufman. During his visit, he also spoke with owners Rachel and Weston Berchtold about their business growth experiences. The original post can be found here.