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Raskin, Beyer, Norton, Ivey Oppose Trump Administration’s Rushed “Redevelopment” of Historic East Potomac Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Don Beyer (VA-08) and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), along with 43 of their colleagues, demanded transparency about the Trump Administration’s new vanity project, the proposed redevelopment of…
Press release Jamie Raskin — press releases
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Raskin, DeLauro, Casten, Jacobs and 111 Colleagues Demand Netanyahu Remove Barbed-Wire Fence Blocking Students’ Path from West Bank Village Umm Al-Kheir to School
Majority of House Democratic Caucus calls for end to settler obstruction, violence and intimidation...
Press release Jamie Raskin — press releases
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Raskin, Beyer, DeGette Led 68 Colleagues Demanding AHRQ Reverse Cancellation of More Than $200 Million in Health Care Research Grants
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Don Beyer (D-VA) and Diana DeGette (D-CO) led 68 House Democrats in demanding that the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) immediately reverse the cancellation of more than 150 grants supporting over $200…
Press release Jamie Raskin — press releases
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Raskin, Panetta, McGovern Proposal Providing Tax Relief for Scam, Disaster Victims Passes House
The legislation moves to the Senate...
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Raskin, Bice, Johnson, Boebert Introduce Legislation to Install New Plaque at Lincoln Memorial Honoring Where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Gave His “I Have a Dream” Speech
The new plaque, entirely funded by private donations, will replace the existing worn and nearly unreadable plaque to honor Dr. King’s life and legacy in the spot where he delivered his famous speech. ...
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Raskin, Spartz Legislation to Finally Construct a National Memorial Honoring American Patriot Thomas Paine Successfully Passes Out of Committee
Bipartisan bill is one step closer to becoming law...
Press release Jamie Raskin — press releases
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Ahead of U.S.-China Summit, Raskin, Meeks, McGovern Urge Trump to Condemn CCP Law Designed to Repress Religious Minorities and Attack Critics Around the World
Lawmakers: “At stake are our national security, sovereignty and basic human rights all over the world.”...
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Raskin and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and Attacks on First Amendment Rights of the Free Press and of Citizens in Schools, Libraries and Museums
The resolution commemorates Banned Books Week, observed nationally from October 4-10....
Press release Jamie Raskin — press releases
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Raskin Introduces Legislation to Preserve and Document Trump Propaganda and Educate Future Generations on Resistance to Corruption and Authoritarianism
Legislation would archive Trump’s giant Stalinist banners hung on federal buildings and the propaganda signage, recently mandated by President Trump’s Executive Orders, warning Smithsonian visitors of “personal, radical ideologies,” inside the museum...
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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 Board of Elections requesting answers regarding the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls and its…
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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 16th District during the House of Representatives appropriations process. "I was proud to vote today to fund the government and…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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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 Lebanon’s elections by authorizing sanctions on foreign…
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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 obtain housing by partnering with states and local services to better…
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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 federal elections. "I was proud to vote for the…
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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 roundtable discussion focused on improving outcomes for youth aging out of foster care through reforms to the John H. Chafee…
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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 finalists for Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. “Every…
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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 (Chafee) to improve outcomes…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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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 Access Act. This legislation would allow for the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Flexible…
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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 help small and medium manufacturers and farmers generate good-paying jobs…
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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 Rural Maternity Options for Medical Support (MOMS) Act of 2026 to strengthen and stabilize maternal healthcare in rural…
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LaHood, Budzinski Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Battling Parkinson's
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access Act to expand access to evidence-based boxing programs for veterans and individuals living with Parkinson's. "I was fortunate to…
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LaHood Congratulates Gregory Gilmore as New U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) released the following statement in reaction to the swearing in of Gregory Gilmore as the U.S. attorney for the Central District of Illinois. "Throughout his career, Gregory Gilmore has displayed tremendous integrity,…
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LaHood Introduces Legislation to Expand Healthcare Options for Families
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced the Health Savings for Families Act. This legislation would allow individuals to maintain a Health Savings Account (HSA) even if the individual’s spouse is enrolled in a Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA),…
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LaHood Supports AADAPT Act to Better Support Alzheimer's and Dementia Patients
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) spoke on the House floor in favor of the House-passed H.R. 3747 the Accelerating Access to Dementia & Alzheimer’s Provider Training (AADAPT) Act. The passage of this legislation marks a significant milestone in the…
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LaHood Supports FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which will rebuild America's defense industrial base, support our servicemembers and their families, and strengthen national…
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LaHood, Colleagues introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Access to Low-Interest Mortgages for First-Time Homebuyers
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Blake Moore (UT-01), and Tom Suozzi (NY-01) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to low-interest mortgages for first-time, low- to…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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LaHood's CHANGE Act Passes out of the Ways and Means Committee
Washington, D.C. – The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to advance the Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which was included as a provision in the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act. This bipartisan…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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ICYMI: LaHood, DelBene introduce Bipartisan Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act to Encourage Charitable Prepared Meal Donations
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Susan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the bipartisan Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act. This legislation would encourage restaurants and retail food establishments to donate prepared meals to charitable organizations…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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LaHood Urges President Trump to Issue Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for Continued Recovery Efforts from August Storms
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) sent a letter to President Donald Trump encouraging him to issue a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for McLean, Tazewell, Ford, Champaign, Cook, Fulton, Vermilion, and Will Counties following severe storms that…
Press release Darin LaHood — press releases
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Stefanik Passes Bipartisan Bill Named After North Country Veteran and Family to Enhance Veterans’ Access to VA Benefits
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, delivered the following remarks ahead of her legislation, the Ernest Peltz Accrued Veterans Benefits Act, passing the House of Representatives. Remarks as prepared for delivery: "Thank…
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