Darin LaHood

LaHood, Feenstra, Sewell, Evans Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Manufacturing and Agriculture Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act to…

ICYMI: LaHood, Feenstra, Tokuda, and Schrier Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rural Maternal Healthcare Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), and Kim Schrier (WA-08), and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) introduced the R ural Maternity Options for Medical…

LaHood, Gottheimer, Tenney, Boyle, Reintroduce Legislation to Cover Dietary Supplements under Flex/Health Spending Accounts Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Brendan Boyle (PA-02) reintroduced the Dietary Supplements…

House Passes LaHood-Led Fostering the Future Act Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act ; a bipartisan piece of legislation focused on strengthening and modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood…

FOSTERING THE FUTURE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 85 (Tuesday, May 19, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3558-H3564] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOSTERING THE…

CONGRATULATING PEORIA POLICE CHIEF ERIC ECHEVARRIA ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 83 (Friday, May 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E455-E456] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

PROVIDING THAT SECTION 11 OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 1224 SHALL HAVE NO FORCE OR EFFECT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3410-H3417] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

LaHood Hosts 11th Annual 16th District Congressional Art Competition Reception Peoria, Illinois - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) hosted his 11th annual reception for the Congressional Art Competition at the Peoria Riverfront Museum alongside President John Morris, where he announced this year's…

PERMISSION FOR MEMBER TO BE CONSIDERED AS FIRST SPONSOR OF H.R. 2424 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [House] [Page H3311] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

HONORING MAJOR GENERAL DONALD K. "DK" CARPENTER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E399] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

LaHood, Sánchez Reintroduce Roth IRA Rollover Legislation to Bolster Retirement Security Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Linda T. Sanchez (CA-38), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), reintroduced the Retirement Rollover Flexibility…

LaHood, Sorensen Applaud Passage of Legislation to Rename Rockford Post Office in Honor of Jay Larson Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation led by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to dedicate the Harrison Avenue Post…

LaHood Supports FY26 National Defense Authorization Act Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), to fund and support our military, their families, and key national security priorities. "The FY2026…

LaHood Reintroduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) reintroduced the Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act, alongside Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fern ndez (NM-3), Senator Ted…

LaHood, Issa Introduce Legislation to Ensure Diaspora Access to Lebanon Elections Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Congressman Darrell Issa (CA-48) to introduce the SAFE Lebanon Act to ensure that members of the eligible Lebanese diaspora are not prevented from voting in…

LaHood, Miller, Bost Urge Illinois State Board of Elections to Comply with House Administration Committee Oversight Request Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) joined Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) and Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) in sending a letter to the Illinois State…

LaHood, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Access to Housing for Foster Youth Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) introduced the Foster Youth Housing Opportunity Act. This legislation aims to help youth transitioning out of foster care…

LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that he secured nearly $19 million for community and infrastructure projects in the 16 th District during the House of Representatives appropriations…

LaHood Votes for SAVE America Act to Bolster Election Integrity Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood voted in favor of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act to strengthen our current election laws by requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote in…

ICYMI: LaHood Joins First Lady Melania Trump and Ways and Means Colleagues for Roundtable Discussion on Improving Outcomes for Foster Youth Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), joined First Lady Melania Trump and fellow members of the Ways and Means Committee for a…

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

LaHood Applauds Stellantis for Investment in Belvidere Assembly Plant and Illinois Workers Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement after Stellantis announced an investment of more than $600 million in the Belvidere Assembly Plant. This investment…

LaHood Statement on Phase One of the Israel Hamas Peace Deal Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement on Israel and Hamas agreeing to phase one of a peace deal: "The announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace deal and the…

ICYMI: LaHood, Smith Join President Trump and First Lady for Historic Investment in Foster Youth Washington, D.C . - Yesterday, Work and Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) joined President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump…

LaHood Chairs House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare to Discuss Chafee Reform Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Darin LaHood, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, chaired a hearing on ways to harness innovation and implement new technology to…

LaHood, Panetta Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Simplify Retirement Options for Seniors Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act, alongside his Ways and Means colleague Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19). This legislation works to…

LaHood Statement on Ending the Government Shutdown Washington, D.C. - Tonight, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued the statement below following the House of Representatives' vote to reopen the government. "In September, I voted to avoid the Schumer Shutdown. Tonight, I proudly joined my…

LaHood Votes to Release Epstein Files Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement after voting to release the Epstein files and provide transparency to the American public. "Today, I voted to release all documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's heinous…

Illinois Congressional Republicans Urge Trump to Reject Madigan Pardon Request Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mary Miller (IL-15), and Mike Bost (IL-12) sent a letter to President Trump urging him to reject former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's…

LaHood Announces Winner and Runner-up of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge Washington, D.C. - Representative Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced today Kavi Praanesh of Dunlap High School as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Illinois' 16 th District. Kavi developed an application…

Illinois Congressional Republicans Urge End to Democrat Shutdown Washington, D.C. - As the government shutdown reached its 30th day, U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Mike Bost (IL-12), and Mary Miller (IL-15) released a joint statement urging Senate Democrats to reopen the federal…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E267] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

CONGRATULATING JOHN W. RAUBER, JR. ON HIS RETIREMENT AFTER 25 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AT JOHN DEERE & COMPANY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 22 (Friday, January 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E83] From…

SUCCESSFUL OPERATION TO ARREST NICOLAS MADURO Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 8 (Monday, January 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H650-H654] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

ELECTRONIC FILING AND PAYMENT FAIRNESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 57 (Monday, March 31, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1354-H1356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov…

PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT FRAUD ENFORCEMENT ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1093-H1099] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CRAIG ROBERTS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E196] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

HONORING DR. KEITH D. THIBO Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

COMMENDING DAVID ZIMMERMAN ON 27 YEARS OF SERVICE TO TAZEWELL COUNTY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 6 (Monday, January 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E21] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

HONORING AND CONGRATULATING OMER OSMAN Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [House] [Page H7365] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

COMMENDING SECRETARY OMER OSMAN FOR 35 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 189 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1309] From the…

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 182 (Monday, December 9, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…