# Illinois HR0664: AMERICA-250TH ANNIVERSARY

Illinois HR0664, AMERICA-250TH ANNIVERSARY, is a 104th General Assembly (2025–2026) House bill sponsored by Amy Elik (Republican); status in committee, last action 2026-06-23 (Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski) (as of 2026-11-01).

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## Facts
- Bill: Illinois HR0664
- State: Illinois
- Session: 104th General Assembly (2025–2026)
- Title: AMERICA-250TH ANNIVERSARY
- Status: in committee
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-02-13
- Last action: 2026-06-23, Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski
- Sponsor: Amy Elik (Republican)
- Cosponsors: 9
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Recognizes and Commemorates the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America on July 4, 2026. Encourages all citizens, communities, educational institutions, civic organizations, and businesses within Illinois to participate in commemorative events and activities that reflect on our history, celebrate our achievements, and reaffirm our commitment to the ideals of liberty, equality, self-government, and federalism. Encourages educational institutions across Illinois to enhance civics education, ensuring that future generations understand the critical importance of active civic participation, the principles of federalism, and the decentralized governance that protects liberty and promotes responsive government.

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Amy Elik (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Jackie Haas (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Norine K. Hammond (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Patrick Windhorst (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Paul Jacobs (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Regan Deering (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tom Weber (Republican), House
- Cosponsor: Tony M. McCombie (Republican), House

## Actions (11)

- 2026-06-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski (House)
- 2026-06-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber (House)
- 2026-05-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst (House)
- 2026-05-29: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Regan Deering (House)
- 2026-05-27: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie (House)
- 2026-04-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (House)
- 2026-04-30: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond (House)
- 2026-02-23: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Paul Jacobs (House)
- 2026-02-23: Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jackie Haas (House)
- 2026-02-17: Referred to Rules Committee (House)
- 2026-02-13: Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Amy Elik (House)

## Bill text

- Introduced: [PDF](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0664.pdf)

## Related bills

- HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS (passed house)
- SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS (passed senate)
- HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY (in committee)
- HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT (in committee)
- SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL (passed senate)
- SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION (signed)

## Sources
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://www.ilga.gov/documents/legislation/104/HR/PDF/10400HR0664.pdf)

## Related
- [HB5198: AFFORDABLE HOUSING-CILAS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB5198-2025-2026)
- [SB1937: PENSION CODE-VARIOUS](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB1937-2025-2026)
- [HB2563: CONDO-RESERVE STUDY](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB2563-2025-2026)
- [HB4701: LIMITATIONS FACILITY FEES ACT](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HB4701-2025-2026)
- [SB3008: DHS-ABLE PROGRAM INFO MATERIAL](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3008-2025-2026)
- [SB3484: VEH CD-PLATES-REGISTRATION](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-SB3484-2025-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/IL-HR0664-2025-2026 (as of 2026-11-01).