Get ready for online and telephone town hall happening next Wednesday, July 9th! Bring your questions and your voice!. I will have two special guests to talk about all things health care! Because our district has four different metropolitan areas, we will be doing it online on

COMING UP IN TWO HOURS!. Join me in a telephone town hall happening TODAY from 6:00pm-7:00pm!. Go to to watch my live stream of the event. You can also RSVP by filling out the form linked below to submit your questions ahead of time, but I’ll also be

Joined Kelly O’Donnell on NBC News to talk about the weather tragedy in Texas. As the only meteorologist in Congress, I know how deadly these can be. For 22+ years, I kept my neighbors safe when flash floods, tornadoes, severe hail and wind threatened. Now I am working with

Touring Project NOW’s Head Start, I saw what’s really at stake. ➡️ 90% of these kids need Medicaid.➡️ 61% need SNAP. When funding for programs gets cut, it’s not just numbers on a page — it’s families going without the care and meals. Our children deserve better. No matter

TWO DAYS AWAY!. Join me for the online and telephone town hall happening Wednesday, July 9th!. Please RSVP by filling out the form linked below to submit your questions ahead of time, but I’ll also be taking questions during the event.

The president’s bill is ugly, horrific, and un-American!. I won’t stand by while Washington plays politics with food and healthcare for Illinois families.

Just a few days away from the online and telephone town hall happening Wednesday, July 9th!. Please RSVP by filling out the form linked below to submit your questions ahead of time, but I’ll also be taking questions during the event.

Happy Independence Day! . Today we celebrate the courage, unity, and resilience that built this country. Let’s honor our freedoms by continuing the work to build a more fair, just, and inclusive America — for everyone. Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th of July!

My statement after voting no on this bill:

My thoughts on why I’m voting no on this bill:

It’s almost like Mother Nature doesn’t want us to pass this terrible bill! I’m not gonna let a little severe weather keep me in Chicago when you need me to do your work in Washington!. Next stop…Richmond?

The Senate passed the worst legislation for working families in a generation. 🏥Kicking 17 MILLION Americans off their health insurance.🥫Taking $300 BILLION worth of food from hungry people.💰Jacking up the debt by $4 TRILLION. Why? → Trillion dollar tax breaks for the rich.

Sexual assault is an uncomfortable topic, but it’s important to address. Thank you to the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault for meeting with me on solutions last week, instead of just “thoughts and prayers.”. We need champions in Congress who are willing to do the hard

Many thanks to Army Secretary Driscoll for coming to the Rock Island Arsenal. The men and women at the Arsenal play an indispensable role in protecting our nation’s national security and I’m glad he had a chance to see their amazing work. I’m proud to be a leader on the Caucus

As a proud member of the FFA Caucus and House Agriculture Committee, it’s the best day when I get to speak with my friends in the Illinois FFA and 4-H. Congrats to each of you and your chapters and thank you to Illinois Farm Bureau for providing the incredible opportunity!

The Secretary of Defense should focus on our troops instead of renaming ships because the history doesn’t align with his awful personal views.

Quad Cities has been chosen to host SAFECON next year!. More than 500 top collegiate aviators will touch down at the Quad Cities Int’l Airport next May and put their aviation skills to the test. Excited to share this news!.

Today is the day! We are launching our official BlueSky page!. It’s important to be connected wherever you are!. Come give me a follow at to continue staying up-to-date on what I’m doing in Washington and IL-17. Catch you there!.

BIG NEWS for IL-17!. @AmeriCorps has awarded nearly $100,000 to Highland Community College Foundation in Freeport to support older adults making a difference in our community. Proud to see this investment in our future!