Bills & Legislation

CHILDCARE FUNDS-CUTS

Condemns President Donald Trump's effort to freeze funds for affordable childcare. Calls for the immediate release of all congressionally appropriated childcare funds.

Lilian Jiménez

CONDEMNS-ICE-EXCESSIVE FORCE

Condemns the acts of excessive and deadly force deployed by federal agents of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and others operating under the direction of President Donald J. Trump and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Calls for a fully independent investigation into all Department of Homeland Security-involved shootings, killings, and deaths in custody. Calls for the appointment of an independent counsel to prosecute agents, administrators, and political appointees found to have committed, directed, or covered up these acts of violence. Calls for the immediate resignation of Secretary Kristi Noem and calls for her immediate impeachment if she refuses to resign.

Jaime M. Andrade, Jr.

DJT-SUSPEND TARIFF SCHEME

Calls upon President Donald J. Trump to immediately suspend his tariff scheme and halt all efforts to defend his unilateral tax increases in court. Calls upon the United States Department of the Treasury to immediately issue $2,000 payments to every American household with an annual income below $250,000 as a refund of families' lost wages and savings, and as an apology for President Trump's illegal tax increases.

Aarón M. Ortíz

DJT-ACQUIRING LAND OVERSEAS

Expresses rejection of President Donald J. Trump’s efforts to acquire territories and titles overseas, while leaving working families at home to pay the bill. Calls upon the United States Congress to intervene and provide the constitutional oversight necessary to hold President Trump accountable to the American people.

Norma Hernandez

MEMORIAL-K. PIERCE-SHERROD

Mourns the passing of Kristen Pierce-Sherrod, chief executive officer (CEO) of Harold's Chicken and co-founder of the Chicago Children Equestrian Center.

Kam Buckner

MEMORIAL-KATHRYN A. CLAY

Mourns the passing of Kathryn A. Clay of Waukegan.

Joyce Mason

MEMORIAL-LAQUINDA R. CARR

Mourns the passing of LaQuinda Rhodesia Carr.

Joyce Mason

CONDEMNS-SEIZING GREENLAND

Condemns, in the strongest possible terms, any proposal, threat, or effort to invade, annex, or forcibly seize Greenland or any other territory of a United States treaty ally. Expresses support for the United States' enduring commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to the sovereignty of allied nations, and to the principle that disputes among friends are resolved through diplomacy, not violence. Affirms that wars of aggression against allies are morally indefensible, strategically catastrophic, and incompatible with the values and obligations of the United States under international law. Calls upon all elected officials, regardless of party or office, to reject rhetoric and policies that would place American service members in the position of betraying allies and committing acts of unjust war. Expresses commitment to peace, alliance, and the rule of law.

Justin Cochran

RECOGNIZES-SPEAKER CHRIS WELCH

Recognizes Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and congratulates him on the fifth anniversary of his historic speakership. Looks forward to his continued leadership on behalf of the people of our State.

Kam Buckner

COMMENDS-MIKA BAUGHER

Commends and thanks Mika Baugher for her many years of committed service to the Illinois General Assembly and the people of the State of Illinois. Wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Emanuel "Chris" Welch

CONGRATS-YOLINA LINDQUIST

Congratulates Yolina Lindquist on the occasion of being named Miss Cosmo 2025. Extends best wishes for her continued success in all of her future endeavors.

Patrick Windhorst

MEMORIAL-DAVIYAE K. SHOTWELL

Mourns the passing of Daviyae Keimar Shotwell.

La Shawn K. Ford

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 12, 2026 as Genetic Counselor Appreciation Day in the State of Illinois. Recognizes that the sequencing of the human genome is one of the most significant scientific accomplishments of the past hundred years and expresses support for genetic counselors, who are using this research to improve the lives of many throughout the State.

Nabeela Syed

MEMORIAL-HERMAN E. SHAW

Mourns the death of Herman Edward Shaw of Edwardsville.

Katie Stuart

4-DAY WORK WEEK-SUPPORT

Urges the State of Illinois to make needed investments in Illinois workplaces to decrease burnout, increase workplace happiness, and recognize that a portion of the productivity gains the United States has seen should result in less work for all. Urges pilot programs to be established to promote, incentivize, and support the use of a 4-day workweek by qualifying employers and to study the benefits and effects of a 4-day workweek on participating employees and employers and to promote and support the use of a 4-day workweek for employees of the State of Illinois.

Carol Ammons

COMPOST AWARENESS WEEK

Declares May 3 through May 9, 2026 as Compost Awareness Week.

Joyce Mason

CONGRATS-BLAKE TWENHAFEL

Congratulates Blake Twenhafel on being awarded the 2025 American STAR in Agribusiness by the National Future Farmers of America (FFA). Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Charles Meier

RECOGNIZES-GEN GEORGE MARSHALL

Recognizes the distinguished service of General George C. Marshall during his time as a senior instructor for the 33rd Division of the Illinois National Guard. Commends General Marshall's exemplary leadership, his unwavering commitment to excellence, and his profound and positive impact on the 33rd Division, which set a new standard for military readiness and professionalism.

Dan Swanson

MEMORIAL-DR. JOYCE MILLER

Mourns the death of Dr. Joyce Regina Miller.

Camille Y. Lilly

COMMENDS-SOUTHSIDE BLOOMS

Commends Quilen Blackwell, Hannah Blackwell, and the entire team at Southside Blooms for their dedication to social impact, economic development, and environmental sustainability.

Kimberly Du Buclet

CONGRATS-WADE KROHN

Congratulates Wade Krohn on the occasion of his 100th birthday on February 20, 2026.

Anthony DeLuca

CONGRATS-LEMAN FARMS INC.

Congratulates Leman Farms Inc. on being named the 2026 Family of the Year by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA). Thanks the Leman family and staff of Leman Farms for their continued hard work and dedication to the pork industry.

Dennis Tipsword

MEMORIAL-MICHAEL M. DILLON

Mourns the death of Michael Matthew "Mike" Dillon of Braidwood.

Jackie Haas

COMMENDS-SERENITY GARDEN

Commends the establishment of the Serenity Garden, located beside Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center in Kankakee, as an exemplary initiative advancing social-emotional wellness, ecological stewardship, and pollinator conservation.

Jackie Haas

CONGRATS-NEVIN ERBSEN

Congratulates Nevin Erbsen on being awarded the 2025 American STAR in Agricultural Placement by the National Future Farmers of America (FFA). Wishes him continued success in his endeavors.

Tony M. McCombie

COMMENDS-DION'S CHICAGO DREAM

Commends Dion's Chicago Dream (DCD) for the organization's pioneering leadership in last-mile, direct-to-door produce delivery, its innovation in access infrastructure, including the Dream Vault, its job creation and local wealth-building, and its demonstrable contribution to health equity in Illinois. Commends DCD's sustained weekly service to households across well over 50% of ZIP codes in the organization's Cook County service area, its multi-million-pound distribution since 2020, and its role as a trailblazer in the Food-Is-Medicine movement, setting a standard for consistency, accountability, and dignity in public-interest logistics.

Sonya M. Harper

CONGRATS-FRANK THOMAS

Congratulates Frank Thomas for his extraordinary career, his lasting contributions to the game of baseball, and his profound impact on the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois.

Kam Buckner

RX TAKE-BACK DAY

Declares June 10, 2026 as Prescription Drug Take-Back Day.

Jawaharial Williams

HERO DAY

Declares August 27, 2026 as Hero Day in Illinois to recognize the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of the first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty and to honor and support the families that they leave behind. Commends the 100 Club of Illinois on its 60th anniversary and recognizes its extraordinary contributions to first responders and their families across the State of Illinois.

Mary Gill

CONGRATS-LEO GEERTS

Congratulates Leo Geerts on his retirement as chief of the Albany Fire Protection District.

Ryan Spain

GUN VIOLENCE-PREVENT

Urges the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to identify and publish a list of evidence-based, decision-making, and impulse-control curricula that have been demonstrated to reduce violence involvement, make at least one free or low-cost curriculum available statewide for optional integration into existing Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) instruction, encourage districts to implement these programs using existing resources and staff development, and develop, pilot, and rigorously test new school-based decision-making and violence-prevention curricula that can be easily adopted by ISBE and schools statewide if proven effective in reducing violence. Urges the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (AOIC), the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), and county probation and diversion programs to identify and approve evidence-based, decision-making curricula appropriate for minors under supervision, diversion, or detention, to encourage their integration as standard early interventions, and to implement these initiatives within existing budgets and structures. Urges the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to coordinate with ISBE, AOIC, DJJ, and local partners to align violence-prevention curricula and community-based interventions across settings. Recognizes Professor Jens Ludwig for his groundbreaking research, leadership, and publication of Unforgiving Places. Acknowledges the contributions of other scholars and organizations advancing behavioral approaches to violence prevention.

La Shawn K. Ford

MEMORIAL-BETTIE J. JORDAN

Mourns the passing of Bettie Jean Jordan.

La Shawn K. Ford

COMMENDS-CGCC CHICAGO

Commends the China General Chamber of Commerce Chicago (CGCC Chicago) for its work in facilitating economic cooperation and cultural exchange between the United States and China.

Hoan Huynh

MEMORIAL-GRAHAM WALLER JR.

Mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.

E'LERIC LYON DAY

Declares November 11, 2025 as E'Leric Lyon Day in the State of Illinois to celebrate the joy and love that E'Leric Donae Lyon shared with those around her.

Joyce Mason

CONGRATS-BRIAN K. LEONARD SR.

Congratulates Brian Keith Leonard Sr. on his retirement from Ameren Illinois. Wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.

Jay Hoffman

CONGRATS-FRIENDS OF CHI RIVER

Congratulates Friends of the Chicago River on the occasion of being awarded the 2025 Thiess International River Prize. Thanks the organization for its visionary leadership, tireless advocacy, and enduring commitment to protecting and restoring our waterways.

Will Guzzardi

COMMENDS-REV. DR. J. A. WRIGHT

Commends the Reverend Dr. Jeremiah Alvesta Wright Jr. on the occasion of his 65th year of membership in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Commends his extraordinary contributions to ministry, education, and the spiritual life of Illinois and the nation. Thanks him for his lifetime of service, scholarship, and unwavering faith.

Kam Buckner

MEMORIAL-MSGR. DOUG HENNESSY

Mourns the passing of Monsignor Doug "Father Doug" Hennessy of Bloomington.

Sharon Chung

CONGRATS-UNIVERSITY HS VBALL

Congratulates the University High School girls varsity volleyball team, the Pioneers, on winning the 2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 3A State Championship. Wishes the team continued success.

Sharon Chung

CONGRATS-KIM VILLANUEVA

Congratulates Kim Villanueva of Springfield on the occasion of her election as national president of the National Organization of Women (NOW). Wishes her success in her new role.

Sue Scherer

MEMORIAL-NEDDA J. SIMON

Mourns the death of Nedda Jane Simon.

Ryan Spain

MEMORIAL-ELDON W. ENTWHISTLE

Mourns the death of Eldon Wayne Entwhistle of Princeton.

Ryan Spain

COMMENDS-KERRY FRANK

Commends Kerry Frank of Rockford on her invaluable contributions in business and as a public speaker. Extends best wishes to her continued success.

John M. Cabello

IEMA-OHS ERPS REGULATIONS

Strongly urges the Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) to heed the petition and comments submitted by the Illinois Chapter of the American College of Cardiology (IL-ACC) and supported by the Modern Radiation Policy Alliance to promulgate rules establishing a pathway for the approval and safe use of Enhanced Radiation Protection Systems (ERPS) in Illinois.

La Shawn K. Ford

RECOGNIZES-SHIRL P. BEST

Recognizes the memory of Flight Officer Shirl P. Best and his acts of valor during World War II.

John M. Cabello

CONGRATS-KATHY VERONI

Congratulates Kathy Veroni on being awarded the 2025 Humanitarian Award from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association.

Dave Vella

CONGRATS-WHITESIDE MIDDLE SCH

Congratulates Whiteside Middle School, the Warriors, on winning the 2025 Southern Illinois Junior High School Athletic Association Class L Baseball State Championship.

Jay Hoffman

MEMORIAL-RONALD BEAN

Mourns the passing of former Village President Ronald "Ron" Bean of Park Forest.

Debbie Meyers-Martin

CONGRATS-CHRISTOPHER STOHR

Congratulates Dr. Christopher "Chris" Stohr on being named the 2025-2026 Jahns Distinguished Lecturer by the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG).

Carol Ammons