Ask Bob
In an effort to be as accessible as possible, every week I’ll be taking a question sent in to my office and answering it via video on YouTube and Facebook. If you’d like to ask a question, you can tweet it to me using #AskBob or send it in here.
Jul 07 2015
This week’s question is about the BDS movement, which is a misguided, hateful weapon used to delegitimize Israel and those who stand with her. Watch my response.
Jun 30 2015
This week's question is from Roger in Round Lake. He asks: “Will you please join your house colleagues by supporting the 21st Century Cures bill and help to ensure that the NIH and the FDA have the resources and tools they need?”
Jun 23 2015
As an Eagle Scout for many years, I know firsthand that we must all work to strengthen conservation programs and other policies that protect our environment. That’s why this week’s question is so important to me. Watch to learn more!
Jun 16 2015
This week’s question comes to us from Larry in Ingleside. He asks, “Will you continue your support of increased NIH funding throughout the appropriations process and continue supporting legislation that boosts funding for NIH?”
Jun 10 2015
Unfortunately, last night, the House passed a transportation funding bill that drastically underfunds our nation's transportation and infrastructure. The bill is a step backward for our nation’s mass transit systems. This week's question is about this important bill and comes from Aaron in Glencoe.
Jun 02 2015
Last week I visited Advanced VTech in Buffalo Grove to talk about my bill to help our environment and give families more choices when it comes to filling up their cars. While I was there, I answered a question from Robert in Deerfield. Take a look.
May 26 2015
This week's question is from Gerald in Glenview. He asks, "Why are we negotiating with Iran? Isn't Iran a terrorist state?"
May 19 2015
This week’s question is from Dave in Wheeling. He asks, “Transit needs and passenger rail are most critical yet are not properly invested in. Why has Congress refused to invest in this country by funding an infrastructure investment plan?”
May 12 2015
This week’s question is from Stan from Round Lake Beach. He asks, “What are your plans are to address the soon to expire Land and Water Conservation Fund, which has been used to conserve iconic landscape and critical outdoor recreation projects?”