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.
Oct 07 2015
If Congress does not act by the end of the year, an arbitrary deadline set by Congress could have a crippling effect on our economy and on your daily commute. I'm working to make sure this doesn't happen. Watch this week's Ask Bob video to learn more.
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 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.
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 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 11 2015
Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease to care for in America, and I've received a lot of mail related to research for this horrible disease. Watch this week's Ask Bob for more.
Aug 04 2015
Last week marked the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and I received a lot of mail about how we can continue to uphold the values of the ADA.
Jul 28 2015
If Congress rejects the Iran agreement, as I am strongly urging my colleagues to do, many people are wondering what happens next. For this week’s Ask Bob video, I want to take a few minutes to discuss this very real possibility. Take a look.
Jul 21 2015
Far from allowing for "anytime, anywhere" inspections of suspected nuclear sites, the Iran agreement allows Iran a say in its own inspections and a 24-day notice period in which Iran can manipulate and clean up any site before inspectors arrive. Watch this week's Ask Bob for more.
Jul 13 2015
As an Eagle Scout and avid outdoorsman, protecting the environment is extremely important to me. This week's email comes from Raymond in Round Lake.