Resigning from Congress should not allow Members to avoid accountability for allegations as serious as those faced by Matt Gaetz. The Ethics Committee has often released reports on former Members. That's why I'm forcing a vote on the release of the Gaetz Report.

Last week, I visited the Alsip Fire Department. We discussed firefighter recruitment, budgetary challenges, and how they keep the community safe every day.

Women, Infants, and Children Clinics help people in our community stay healthy. Last week, I visited the Community and Economic Development Association (CEDA) of Cook County’s WIC Clinic in Oak Lawn to learn about their programs and how SNAP cuts will impact their services.

Last week, I toured DuPage County Animal Services in Wheaton. I enjoyed seeing their new renovations, which help them care for more animals and respond to animal emergencies in DuPage County.

My office is hosting a commemoration to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War on Sunday, August 10. We will honor veterans’ selfless courage and discuss how Congress can honor their service.

Last week, I visited United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago in Villa Park. I was thrilled to secure over $840,000 in Community Project Funding in 2024 to help provide a wider range of innovative offerings for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Today, we should be celebrating 60 years of Medicare and Medicaid. Instead, President Trump and Republicans have decided to cut vital programs to give more money to billionaires. I joined my colleagues to stress the importance of Medicare and Medicaid, and to reflect on how the

NEWS: I led 92 House Democrats in demanding an investigation into the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation – a private, unqualified U.S.-linked aid organization at the center of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. GHF’s reckless aid distribution tactics have led to mass panic and

Major news out of the EPA today that will, without hyperbole, cause Americans to die. The 2009 Endangerment Finding allows EPA to regulate air pollution and greenhouse gases. The Trump Administration is gutting this in the name of increased profits for polluters. This will.

Secretary Kennedy's firing of the committee that recommends vaccines does not change the fact that vaccines are safe, effective, and essential to public health. I'm urging insurers to maintain coverage for vaccines, regardless of the science-denying efforts of the Trump.

July is National Park and Recreation Month! Thank you to the many parks and recreation professionals and volunteers who keep our parks clean and beautiful in IL-06.

Over 130,000 people in IL-06 are at risk of losing food assistance because of President Trump’s Budget Betrayal. Last week, I visited the West Suburban Community Pantry to discuss the amazing work they’re doing to support our neighbors, and to hear about the impact the passage of

Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This historic legislation prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. I will never stop fighting to make our country more accessible for all.

Join my office on Sunday, August 10 for a commemoration to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pay tribute to their selfless contributions. Visit my website for more information.

UPDATE: My upcoming town hall has reached capacity and registration is now closed. I appreciate everyone’s interest and am working to get another one on the books soon. Stay tuned for updates!

Earlier this month, I visited DuPage Pads in Downers Grove. My office secured Community Project Funding last year to build a safe, onsite playground space for families experiencing homelessness.

The consequences of President Trump’s actions have been devastating for civil servants at the EPA. Last week, I led 16 House Democrats in submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for details of EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin’s implementation of the President’s various.

NEWS: I am hosting a town hall in La Grange on Wednesday, July 30th at 7:00 pm. Attendees must RSVP here:

Speaker Johnson is sending the House home until September, all in the name of protecting a pedophile. Why is he afraid of transparency?

On Sunday, August 10 at 10:00 am, my office is hosting a commemoration to recognize veterans of the Vietnam War for their heroic service and pay tribute to their selfless contributions. Each participating veteran or family member will be honored with a commemorative lapel pin as

This week marks the 30th anniversary of the 1995 Chicago Heat Wave. 739 lives were tragically lost. Climate change-fueled extreme weather events are far too frequent. We owe it to our grandchildren to change course and ensure that we have a habitable planet to pass on to them.