
Representative · IL-5 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Apr 7, 2009
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551 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 846 · Original National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 12, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4779-4780)
H.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5773 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".
Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 606.
H.Con.Res. 57 · Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5725 · Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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. 781 · Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 777 · Commending the Council of Europe for its efforts in seeking justice for the people of Ukraine in response to Russian crime of aggression and other international crimes.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 5657 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
H.R. 5621 · Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on 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.Res. 772 · Expressing support for "National Public Lands Day" and encouraging the people of the United States to visit public lands on this fee-free day and recognize their spiritual and cultural value, as well as their contribution to the economy of the United States.
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 5605 · Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5543 · Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
H.Res. 746 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives condemning all forms of political violence and rejecting rhetoric that dehumanizes or demonizes political opponents.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5486 · Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5449 · Redistricting Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 10, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5448 · Protecting Free Vaccines Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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. 5434 · 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 25, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 122 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the authority of Congress and the States to regulate contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and to enact public financing systems for political campaigns.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Dec 23, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5369 · Azerbaijan Sanctions Review Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 Sep 15, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Sep 15, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5333 · 9/11 Immigrant Worker Freedom Act
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 17, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 5309 · Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.J.Res. 121 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 11, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.