Blog
Sep 29 2015
A core responsibility of our leaders in Washington is establishing a yearly budget for the federal government to live within – something that households, businesses and hard-working Americans around this country are forced to do every day.
Sep 25 2015
This week I had the distinct privilege to hear directly from Pope Francis. We can, and should, all learn from his dedication to faith-based empowerment. I hope Congress will take his words to heart and move forward together.
Sep 18 2015
Bob Woodson has been a leader in this empowerment movement for the better half of a century, which is why I was honored to introduce him to our inspiring grassroots leaders and give him the opportunity to share his wisdom with them. Get a behind-the-scenes look.
Sep 15 2015
The Medicare Common Access Card Act of 2015 would keep seniors personal information secure by updating Medicare cards using chip technology similar to that in cards issued by the Department of Defense. Watch for more.
Sep 11 2015
While Congress was on recess last month, I zigzagged our community listening to you. We asked people to have their voice heard, and our district spoke with a resounding and unified voice. Check it out.
Aug 28 2015
This week I toured the Youth Conservation Corps in Waukegan. While there, I unveiled a new bill - the Accelerating Individuals Into The Workforce Act - which will help welfare recipients find well-paying jobs.
Aug 25 2015
Last week I hosted a job fair with special guest State Representative Sam Yingling. We had over 400 jobs available from more than 70 different employers. Watch this week's Ask Bob for more.
Aug 25 2015
Last week we held half a dozen Community Connections forums with seniors in our district so that I could listen to what is important to our elders. Watch this week's Week In Review video.
Aug 18 2015
One of my top priorities in Congress is protecting and preserving Medicare and Medicaid for today's seniors and for generations to come.
Aug 15 2015
This week I toured over a dozen businesses in our community to hear about how Washington can help small businesses by cutting red tape and incentivizing American innovation.