
Representative · IL-7 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 7, 1997
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611 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.R. 8690 · Pregnant Women in Custody Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 8, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 8666 · Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1255 · Supporting the designation of the week of May 4 through May 8, 2026, as "Teacher Appreciation Week".
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1253 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1243 · Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1241 · Of inquiry requesting the President of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives relating to access to and usage of NUMIDENT, death information, and other personally identifiable information in the possession of the Social Security Administration by an individual acting for or on behalf of the Department of Government Efficiency.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1222 · Recognizing the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week".
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8555 · Living Wage For All Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8541 · Long-Term Care Workforce Support Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8501 · Rehabilitation of Historic Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1209 · Recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more, broadly sustaining and advancing the Nation's economic prosperity.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8494 · To prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from entering into, modifying, extending, or renewing, any contract or intergovernmental service agreement to establish or operate any new immigration detention model, including the use of warehouses, modular facilities, soft-sided structures, tent systems, and processing centers.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 24, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 8465 · Funding Early Childhood is the Right IDEA Act
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 15, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1186 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8333 · YouthBuild for the Future Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8294 · Millionaires Surtax Act
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1173 · Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.