Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) today voted to support House Joint Resolution 100 to prevent a catastrophic freight rail strike after the Biden Administration failed to avert the crisis. The resolution adopts the terms of the Tentative Agreement reached in September, which is supported by the freight railroads, shippers, and eight of twelve labor unions.
"President Biden's failure to lead requires Congress to act to avert an economically dire rail stoppage. With our economy barreling towards a recession because of Democrats' failed economic agenda, a rail strike would be catastrophic for our nation – harming vital industries like Illinois agriculture and manufacturing, costing our economy $2 billion a day and worsening supply chain challenges. The White House's careless leadership has left Illinois families, farmers, and small businesses facing even greater uncertainty on top of record inflation and high costs. It should not have reached this point, but this resolution will provide certainty for families, farmers, small businesses, workers, and our supply chain."
