Peoria Standard

Darin LaHood, a U.S. Congressman representing Illinois' 16th district since 2015, recently shared his views on various issues affecting his constituents through a series of tweets. Born in Peoria, Illinois, in 1968, LaHood has been actively involved in legislative matters that impact small businesses, agriculture, and veterans.

On May 5, 2025, LaHood emphasized the importance of small businesses to the economy of central and northwest Illinois. He stated that these enterprises employ thousands of hardworking Americans. In a tweet posted at 1:29 PM UTC, he expressed support for making President Trump's tax cuts permanent to enable Main Street businesses to invest in their employees and expand.

Later that day at 10:00 PM UTC, LaHood thanked the Dwyer family for hosting him at their farm in Coal Valley. He discussed with them how Congress can assist farmers and highlighted the role of precision agriculture technology on family-owned farms. He reiterated his commitment to supporting farmers and producers in Illinois' 16th district.

In another tweet posted at 11:22 PM UTC, LaHood addressed the issue of veteran fraud. He expressed gratitude towards current and future veterans while condemning any attempts to defraud them out of their earned benefits. He mentioned voting for the Veteran Fraud Reimbursement Act aimed at removing bureaucratic obstacles to ensure veterans receive their due benefits.

Darin LaHood's legislative focus reflects his dedication to economic growth, agricultural advancement, and veteran welfare within his district.