Corruption is rampant in Washington – and that has to change.
Today, I’m unveiling an Anti-Corruption Agenda, demanding action in Congress to end Citizens United, ban insider trading and hold SCOTUS accountable. Here’s the plan.
Thank you to our Spring 2026 intern class! This group of public servants came to our office ready to serve – and they have delivered every single day. I am so proud of them and know they will be strong leaders in their communities.
This week, I had the opportunity to speak with the Caterpillar team about the importance of a strong surface transportation reauthorization bill so we can continue to support our local infrastructure and good paying union jobs for folks in Central Illinois.
This week, I met with some of our officials from Southern and Central Illinois to discuss infrastructure funding and how we can work to continue to make sure rural communities have the support they need.
It was great meeting my dear friend from Chatham Dave Kimsey and the team from the American Hotel and Lodging Association to discuss how we can work together to encourage more people from Illinois and around the country to visit our district and enjoy all our communities have to offer.
Democracy only works when everyone’s voice is heard. Every community deserves fair representation – not maps drawn to silence voters. Democrats will continue fighting for fair and free elections.
Yesterday, I was honored to accept the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Leadership in Government Award.
I spoke about the work I’m doing to protect benefits and care at the VA, uplift the stories of our women vets, and ensure veterans remain at the center of every decision made at the VA.
Year round E15 is the solution! I was proud co-lead the effort to get H.R. 1346 get across the finish line to ensure new markets for our growers and lower prices for consumers.
Since coming to Congress, I’ve fought to make year-round E15 permanent. It’s a win for our farmers, a win for consumers, and a step toward lower prices at the pump.
That’s why colleagues and I demanded Congress act NOW to get this done and deliver the relief our growers and hardworking Americans deserve.
Every year the Congressional Art Competition comes around, I’m more and more impressed by the talent we have in our district.
This year, I’m excited to announce our winner, Urbana's very own Charlotte Lin, from University Laboratory High School, for her piece “Liminal." 🎨
Yesterday I convened my Agriculture Advisory Council at the NCERC in Edwardsville! 🌽
We discussed opportunities to strengthen the Farm Bill, my work to bring down fertilizer prices, and the policies we need in Washington to help farmers weather this year of uncertainty.
