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April 18, 2023

For the first time since 1996, the Democratic National Convention is set to take place in Chicago! Reports show that the 2024 convention is expected to provide a well-needed $150 million boost to our economy. The eyes of the world will be watching, and I cannot wait to show off our magnificent city.


April 11, 2023

I want to tell you about two recent U.S. District Court rulings that I am following closely that have major implications for access to quality, affordable health care for all Americans.


April 3, 2023

As I am sure you are aware, former President Donald Trump has been indicted by a New York grand jury and will be arraigned on Tuesday. According to reports, Trump faces more than 30 counts related to business fraud for allegedly concealing hush money payments to Stormy Daniels in order to cover-up their extramarital affair from voters during the closing days of his presidential campaign.


March 28, 2023

More than 40 million people rely on SNAP to ensure they have enough food on the table - the vast majority of them being children, seniors, and people with disabilities. As the richest country in the world, nobody should be left hungry. I vow to keep up the fight. 


March 28, 2023

Last week, I had the unique responsibility of questioning the CEO of TikTok when he came before the Energy and Commerce Committee. It is clear to me that in most ways, TikTok is like all the other Big Tech companies. They can use Americans’ data any way they want.


March 24, 2023
Comprehensive reproductive health care, including safe, legal, and accessible abortion, is a human right. My bill, the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, will finally repeal the racist, harmful Helms Amendment.

March 23, 2023
Illinois has more lead service lines than any other state in the U.S. I presented Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen with $2 million in community project funds to facilitate the replacement of hundreds of service lines.

March 22, 2023
Bad actors in the nursing home industry are lobbying against minimum staffing standards. When nursing homes are understaffed, direct care workers can't provide residents the support they need. I will continue fighting for a nationwide minimum staffing standard in nursing homes.

March 21, 2023

Following the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank, I know many of you are feeling uneasy. I want to assure you, there is a piece of legislation that I am cosponsoring, the Secure Viable Banking Act, that would help restore needed protections to safeguard our economy. The failure of Silicon Valley Bank can be traced back to harmful Trump-era regulatory rollbacks.


March 14, 2023

The latest safety report from Kids In Danger is a wakeup call – deaths and injuries are taking place before and after recalls. Section 6(b) prevents the Consumer Product Safety Commission from taking swift action without the company’s permission. Simply put, it protects companies over kids. We must get rid of Section 6(b).