Bills & Legislation

PRADER-WILLI SYNDROME MONTH

Declares May 2025 as Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month. Express support for raising awareness and educating the public about Prader-Willi Syndrome and increasing research and funding into the causes and treatments of the disease.

Nicole La HaRepublican

PRESCRIBED BURNING MONTH

Declares April 2025 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Month. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.

Nicolle GrasseDemocrat

DEAF HISTORY MONTH

Declares April 2025 and April 2026 as Deaf History Month in the State of Illinois and encourages Illinoisans to become familiar with and celebrate the contributions of deaf Illinoisans to our state and nation.

Diane Blair-SherlockDemocrat

LATINA HERITAGE DAY

Declares March 15, 2025 as Latina Heritage Day.

Norma HernandezDemocrat

UNITED NATIONS DAY

Declares October 24, 2025 as United Nations Day in the State of Illinois to honor the United Nations (UN) for the positive impact it has had on the global community.

Jackie HaasRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHRISTINE LUNNINGHAM

Mourns the passing of Christine Lunningham.

Lawrence "Larry" Walsh, Jr.Democrat

CONGRATS-OLIVIA SMOLIGA

Congratulates Olivia Smoliga on her accomplishments as a two-time Olympian and on establishing In Depth Swim Academy to assist other Americans in achieving their Olympic dreams. Wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Tracy Katz MuhlDemocrat

END GUN VIOLENCE

Honors the lives of those lost to gun violence in Illinois and Chicago. Urges government to work collaboratively to create safer communities through targeted investments, Reaffirms commitment to end gun violence.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AMOUR ANDREWS, PH.D.

Mourns the passing of Amour Jean Logan Andrews, Ph.D.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-TERRY L. WIDMAN

Mourns the death of Terry L. Widman of Jerseyville.

Amy ElikRepublican

MEMORIAL-FRED H. BRIGHT JR.

Mourns the passing of Fred H. Bright Jr., the former Mayor of the Village of East Alton.

Amy ElikRepublican

MEMORIAL-REP. RONALD WAIT

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Rep. Ronald A. "Ron" Wait. Recognizes his life, community service, and long legislative service.

Joe C. SosnowskiRepublican

MEMORIAL-SAMUEL W. NOLEN

Mourns the death of Samuel W. "Sam" Nolen of Springfield.

Tony M. McCombieRepublican

MEMORIAL-CLARENCE THOMAS

Mourns the death of Clarence Thomas.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-OLGA DE LA ROSA

Congratulates Olga De La Rosa on her retirement from Chicago's Saucedo Scholastic Academy Elementary School.

Edgar González, Jr.Democrat

MEMORIAL-JERRY BUTLER

Mourns the death of Jerry "Iceman" Butler, a towering figure in American music, a trailblazing public servant, and a cherished son of Illinois.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-AUDREY BARRETT

Mourns the death of Audrey Barrett.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-VFW POST 1337

Congratulates Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1337 of Mount Prospect on its 100th anniversary.

Dan SwansonRepublican

RECOGNIZES-VIETNAMESE FLAG

Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as the official symbol of the Vietnamese American community in the State of Illinois and the United States. Recognizes the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam as a symbol of hope, love, and freedom for the Vietnamese American community in Illinois. Honors the contributions of Vietnamese Americans to the State over the last 50 years. Honors and recognizes the contributions of the veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who served in Vietnam. Encourages all citizens of Illinois to call for freedom, human rights, and democracy in Vietnam.

Hoan HuynhDemocrat

CONGRATS-LARRY FORSSBERG

Congratulates Larry Forssberg on his retirement as economic development director of the Village of Westmont. Wishes him all the best in his future endeavors.

Martha DeuterDemocrat

CONGRATS-DYETT HS BOYS BBALL

Congratulates the Dyett High School boys basketball team, the Eagles, on winning the 2024-2025 IHSA Class 2A State Championship. Honors its members for their perseverance and excellence and the inspiration they provide to all Illinoisans.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONGRATS-NAZARETH ACADEMY

Congratulates the Nazareth Academy football team on its Class 5A state championship.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

CONGRATS-FLAGS OF FREEDOM

Congratulates the City of Princeton and the Flags of Freedom Committee on the 20th anniversary of the founding of the Flags of Freedom display.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-ROBERT FRIEND

Congratulates Robert "Bob" Friend on the occasion of his retirement from the Glenbard Township High School District 87 Board of Education. Thanks him for his dedication to the board, staff, and community.

Terra Costa HowardDemocrat

CONGRATS-KENWOOOD ACADEMY

Congratulates the Kenwood Academy girls basketball team on its historic victory in the 2024-2025 Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Class 4A State Championship.

Curtis J. Tarver, IIDemocrat

CONGRATS-SIUE COUGARS

Congratulates the SIUE Cougars men's basketball team on its outstanding victory in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament and its qualification for the 2025 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament. Commends the players, coaches, and support staff for their dedication, hard work, and sportsmanship. Extends best wishes to the SIUE Cougars for a successful and memorable appearance in the NCAA tournament.

Katie StuartDemocrat

CONGRATS-UCM

Congratulates United Congregations of Metro-East for 25 years of dedicated service, advocacy, and leadership in the pursuit of justice, equity, and community empowerment.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-TIM SMITH

Congratulates Tim Smith on receiving the 2025 Annual Historical Preservation Award from the Illiana Genealogical & Historical Society Foundation.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

CONGRATS-BERNICE TIMMERMANN

Congratulates Bernice (Schmahl) Timmermann on her 100th birthday. Recognizes the service of Al and Bernice Timmermann to the Village of Rosemont.

Brad StephensRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHELSEA J. ADOLPHUS

Mourns the death of Chelsea Jamilex Adolphus.

Rita MayfieldDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ENZO TRIBO

Mourns the passing of Enzo Tribo.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

DISTRACTED DRIVING AWARE-MNTH

Declares April 2025 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Encourages Illinois residents to use Distracted Driving Awareness Month as an opportunity to educate drivers of all ages on the dangers of distracted driving, to promote awareness campaigns through schools, workplaces, and community organizations, to encourage state and local law enforcement to continue enforcing distracted driving laws, and to highlight personal stories and testimonials of those impacted by distracted driving to inspire change.

Amy ElikRepublican

STOP-IMMIGRATION ACTION

Calls on President Donald Trump to stop the actions of his administration that are making communities less safe, undermining the rule of law, and raising the cost of living. Urges federal lawmakers to instead prioritize comprehensive reforms, including a pathway to citizenship, and focus on the safety of every community, the economic security of every family, and the rights guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

CONDEMNS-SPENDING FREEZE

Condemns President Donald Trump's cruel and lawless efforts to block lifesaving services that help people access healthcare, put food on the table, afford housing, and more. Urges the United States Congress to take clear and unequivocal action to check the undemocratic actions of the Trump Administration that violate the constitutional separation of power. Renews the commitment to helping Illinois families get ahead by supporting the services they need to be their best, expanding access to affordable healthcare, and reining in the cost of living.

Will GuzzardiDemocrat

CONDEMNS-TARGETING DEI

Condemns President Donald Trump's efforts to undermine equal pay, make workplaces less fair, and limit opportunity. Condemns the false, hateful comments President Trump and his allies have used to impugn and demean working people. Renews commitment to prioritize equal pay for equal work, opportunities for all, and protections in our workplaces in Illinois.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

CONDEMNS-JAN 6 PARDONS

Condemns President Donald Trump's inexcusable pardons of his coconspirators and criminals convicted of attacking police officers, attacking our Capitol, and attacking our democracy.

Angelica Guerrero-CuellarDemocrat

STOP-TARIFF PLANS

Calls upon President Donald Trump to abandon his reckless tariff plans that would raise costs on Illinois families and businesses.

Dave VellaDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-BRETT'S FIRST RESP

Recognizes Brett's First Responders on its unrelenting commitment to serve and assist families of first responders facing tragedy and financial hardship. Commends the organization for continuing the legacy of service of its namesake, Firefighter Brett A. Korves of the Swansea Fire Department.

Jay HoffmanDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MARY COLLEEN KILBRIDE

Mourns the death of Mary Colleen Kilbride of Pontiac.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHICAGO CHRISTIAN

Congratulates the Chicago Christian school system on their 125th anniversary. Recognizes the achievements of the 2024 Chicago Christian High School football team, the Knights, on a historic victory in becoming the Class 2A State Champions.

Mary GillDemocrat

TARDIVE DYSKINESIA AWARE WEEK

Declares May 4 through May 10, 2025 as Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAW) in the State of Illinois. Expresses support for TDAW in recognition of the importance of early detection and intervention to improve outcomes for people living with mental health conditions and prescribed antipsychotics. Expresses support towards efforts to raise awareness about the causes and symptoms of tardive dyskinesia (TD) and the importance of routine TD screening.

Lindsey LaPointeDemocrat

CRNA WEEK

Declares the week of January 19 through January 25, 2025 as CRNA Week in the State of Illinois to recognize the importance of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) and their role in providing high-quality care to the people of Illinois.

Theresa MahDemocrat

COMMENDS-PTOEC BUS DONATION

Commends the many local businesses that donated their time, money, and support to O'Fallon Fraternal Order of the Police (FOP) Lodge 198 in order to bestow a custom-designed, 14-passenger bus to the Parent Teacher Organization for Exceptional Children (PTOEC).

Kevin SchmidtRepublican

VACCINE AWARENESS DAY

Declares April 10, 2025 as Vaccine Awareness Day in the State of Illinois to educate the public about the importance of vaccinations, initiate meaningful dialogue around vaccinations, and encourage the uptake of vaccines. Urges the Illinois Department of Health to continue to promote to healthcare providers and the people of this state that vaccinations are a highly effective and safe public health measure and increase public awareness about the importance of all Illinois residents receiving recommended immunizations, and to promote outreach and education efforts concerning vaccinations. Urges the Illinois Department of Health to continue to prioritize immunization initiatives, develop policies, and invest in immunization infrastructure to ensure broad and open access to immunizations to safeguard public health and protect the well-being of Illinois residents.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ISP CLAY CARNS

Mourns the passing of Illinois State Police Trooper Clay Carns.

Justin SlaughterDemocrat

CONGRATS-RIDGEWOOD V. SOFTBALL

Congratulates the AlWood High School and Cambridge High School girls varsity softball team, the Ridgewood Spartans, on winning the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) 2024 Class 1A Softball Championship. Wishes the team continued success.

Travis WeaverRepublican

WHOLE CHILD MONTH

Declares March 2025 as Illinois Whole Child Month to recognize the value of assuring that each student is challenged, supported, healthy, safe, and engaged. Urges parents, educators, and community members to support a whole child approach to education for each student. Urges every school in Illinois to celebrate Whole Child Month by adopting at least one of the whole child tenets to promote and encourage throughout the month.

Daniel DidechDemocrat