April is tax season. That means Uncle Sam dips into our pockets and takes far more than his fair share. But the Department of Labor just made it even more difficult for workers to get ahead.
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LaHood floor speech on National Police Week
Rep. Darin LaHood spoke on the House floor on Wednesday, May 17 in honor of National Police Week.
LaHood Floor Speech on Sergeant Rodgers
On May 3, Congressman Darin LaHood led the House of Representatives in a moment of silence honoring Bloomington native Sergeant Joshua Rodgers.
President Trump Recognizes Senior Chief William "Ryan" Owens
President Trump recognizes the wife of hometown hero William "Ryan" Owens at his first address to a joint session of Congress.
Congressman Darin LaHood Leads House in Honoring Bob Michel
Congressman Darin LaHood led Members of the House of Representatives in honoring Bob Michel, former Congressman of the 18th District of Illinois and the longest-serving Republican Leader of the United States House of Representatives, who passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017.
LaHood Supports Overhaul Of Broken Mental Health System on House Floor
Rep. Darin LaHood participated in debate on the House Floor, advocating in support of H.R. 2646 - the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016, a measure that would overhaul mental health care in the United States.
June 22, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 2353, the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006.
June 21, 2017
Press Release
Legislation would allow third party entities to assist in restoring abandoned mines
Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-18) introduced H.R. 2937, The Community Reclamation Partnerships Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives. This legislation would expand protections under existing law to third-party groups who participate in cleaning and re-purposing inactive coal mines, abandoned before modern regulations.
June 19, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) and Cheri Bustos (D-IL-17), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today pressed President Trump to scrap plans to close the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR) in Peoria, Illinois. The Trump Administration’s fiscal year 2018 budget proposed closing 17 U.S.
May 31, 2017
Press Release
Peoria, IL—Today, Rep. Darin LaHood, Rep. Cheri Bustos, and Mayor Jim Ardis visited the National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research in Peoria. This visit comes after the President’s budget blueprint proposed ending federal funding for the facility, which would result in its closure.
May 19, 2017
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Darin LaHood was recently selected as co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, an organization that includes members of Congress and their staff and works to promote, educate and raise awareness on issues, both domestic and international, pertaining to the sport.
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September 29, 2016
In The News
There may not be much Americans agree on this political season — or any other — but a general disdain for Congress is near the top of the list.
September 6, 2016
In The News
MACOMB — The national transportation bill, the national opioid epidemic and the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership are crucial issues for the region, according to U.S. Rep.
August 15, 2016
In The News
By Eric Stock
NORMAL – Local officials in Bloomington-Normal got on the bus on Monday as Connect Transit rolled out its new routes.
August 15, 2016
In The News
NORMAL, Ill. -- Connect Transit celebrated a new and improved bus route for folks living in in the twin cities.
August 9, 2016
Op-Ed
About 6.5 million Americans are addicted to it. Seventy-eight people die each day across our nation because of it. Last year, law enforcement in the 18th District of Illinois alone seized over 246 pounds of it. Almost 1,000 doses of lifesaving Narcan were provided to residents in Peoria and Tazewell counties to treat it.
May 27, 2016
Op-Ed
It usually starts out harmlessly. Painkillers are prescribed to individuals who need them and may be unaware of their addictive nature. Other times physicians are pressured to alleviate a patient’s pain to maintain approval ratings. Quickly and unintentionally, people get addicted. If those prescription opioids become unavailable, heroin is there.
May 25, 2016
Op-Ed
It usually starts out harmless. Painkillers are prescribed to individuals who need them. Sometimes patients may be unaware of the addictive nature of these prescribed opiates, other times physicians are pressured to completely alleviate a patient’s pain to maintain approval ratings. Quickly and unintentionally, they get addicted.
May 5, 2016
Op-Ed
As a new congressman and member of the House Natural Resources Committee, I am humbled by the opportunity to bring the priorities and concerns of central Illinois to Washington, D.C.
May 3, 2016
Op-Ed
When we think of the ‘80s, we think of Back to the Future, electro-pop music and amusing fashion trends. For some of us, the ‘80s do not feel like that long ago—but the truth is that mix tapes, computers without the Internet and VCRs are all in the past. Many things have improved since the 1980s, but, sadly, our tax code is not one of them.
May 2, 2016
Op-Ed
It’s May 1st, and that means that tax season — when Uncle Sam dips into our pockets and takes far more than his fair share — is behind us. But the Department of Labor just made it even more difficult for workers to get ahead.
November 6, 2015
Op-Ed
On Oct. 29, I stood proudly on the floor of the U.S. House Of Representatives to overwhelmingly elect Wisconsin Rep. Paul Ryan as the next Speaker of the House. I believe we could not have found a better, more prepared person.