Blog
Dec 18 2015
We launched the Tenth District Young Women’s Leadership Academy to provide young women in our community with the opportunity to learn from inspiring female leaders. Watching these young women learn and grow over the past few months has been a truly rewarding experience.
Dec 17 2015
Today we took a big step toward making our tax code more efficient, simple and fair. The bipartisan Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act makes many tax relief provisions permanent and will provide certainty to both small businesses and families.
Dec 14 2015
Reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund is such an important issue. Watch this video to learn more about why I am an original cosponsor of legislation to permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Dec 11 2015
In the wake of recent terrorist attacks, keeping the American people safe remains my top priority. I’m proud of my independent record of support for efforts that I believe will make our country safer.
Dec 09 2015
Last week I introduced a bipartisan bill to create jobs and promote energy efficiency. The Mechanical Insulation Installation Incentive Act of 2015 would significantly reduce U.S. energy consumption by improving energy efficiency.
Dec 04 2015
Congress passed two major bipartisan agreements this week. First, we passed important education reforms to correct many of the mistakes of No Child Left Behind. We also passed an important and bipartisan surface transportation authorization.
Dec 03 2015
The House just passed an important, bipartisan education reform bill. While far from perfect, the Every Student Succeeds Act is a major improvement over the mistakes of No Child Left Behind.
Dec 03 2015
Congress just passed a bipartisan, 5-year authorization for our nation's surface transportation infrastructure. Ensuring that the Chicago area remains a transportation hub for the entire country requires continued investment in local infrastructure. I am incredibly proud to have been a leading voice in this effort to enable projects modernizing our infrastructure and boosting the local economy.
Nov 24 2015
In the face of these abhorrent crimes against humanity, the United States must put politics aside and lead the fight with our allies to quell the tide of terror. As the greatest force for freedom and human dignity, the United States cannot tolerate affronts to global security, wherever they may occur.
Nov 20 2015
Our number one focus in Congress must be keeping the American people safe from terror. This moment is bigger than politics. We cannot afford to be indecisive - the stakes are simply too high to let this moment devolve into bitter partisanship. In the face of these growing threats, the United States must lead the fight with our allies to quell the tide of terror.