Bills & Legislation

SNAP-TRUMP ADMINISTRATION

Calls upon the Trump administration to end the government shutdown and restore funding to SNAP and other critical federal government programs rather than continuing to put partisan politics before their obligation to the American people. That if an expedient end to the shutdown cannot or will not be achieved, then the Trump administration is urged to release the reserve funds held by the United States Department of Agriculture specifically for just this eventuality, thereby enabling SNAP beneficiaries to retain access to adequate nutrition while negotiations continue. States that using hunger as a weapon to obtain a desired political outcome is reprehensible and unequivocally condemns the Trump Administration's actions in this regard.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BISHOP JOSEPH JOHNSON

Mourns the passing of Bishop Joseph Hosea Johnson of Peoria.

Kam BucknerDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DAKOTA J. WELCH

Mourns the death of Dakota James Welch.

Jed DavisRepublican

CONGRATS-U.S. MARINE CORPS

Congratulates the United States Marine Corps on its 250th birthday. Commends the sacrifices and valor displayed by Marines.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

MEMORIAL-ERROL E. USHER

Mourns the death of Errol E. Usher of Ladyville, Belize.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

BEAUTIFUL MINDS PINK SAREE DAY

Declares October 11, 2025 as Beautiful Minds Pink Saree Day/#MyPinkHealth Awareness Day in the State of Illinois. Encourages all residents of Illinois to support initiatives that advance women's wellness, mental health, and youth empowerment.

Natalie A. ManleyDemocrat

COMMENDS-QUAD CTY URBAN LEAGUE

Commends the Quad County Urban League (QCUL) on achieving 50 years of positive and impactful community development in service of its mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities.

Stephanie A. KifowitDemocrat

CONGRATS-FAMILYCORE

Congratulates FamilyCore on the occasion of its 125th anniversary. Thanks the agency for its continued efforts to promote safe environments for children and families in the City of Peoria and the surrounding areas.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

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. FordDemocrat

MEMORIAL-BETTIE J. JORDAN

Mourns the passing of Bettie Jean Jordan.

La Shawn K. FordDemocrat

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 HuynhDemocrat

MEMORIAL-GRAHAM WALLER JR.

Mourns the death of Graham Waller Jr.

Marcus C. Evans, Jr.Democrat

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 MasonDemocrat

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 HoffmanDemocrat

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 GuzzardiDemocrat

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 BucknerDemocrat

PRES. TRUMP-ENGLISH LEARNERS

Urges President Donald Trump to stop the actions of the administration that are impacting or eliminating educational funding, educational supports, and educational services provided to English learner students, limited English proficient parents, and the educators that serve these students. Urges federal lawmakers to instead prioritize the maintenance and improvement of educational services for English learner students, maintain and provide for increases to ESSA Title III funding aligned with inflationary measures and other appropriate funding to support educational services for English learner students and the educators that serve them, maintain and provide for language access services for parents with limited English proficiency, and ensure the educational rights of all students guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.

Dagmara AvelarDemocrat

CONGRATS-HEATHERRIDGE

Congratulates the HeatherRidge development and neighborhood in the Village of Gurnee on achieving its 50th anniversary.

Laura Faver DiasDemocrat

CONGRATS-ROCK OF AGES CHURCH

Congratulates Rock of Ages Baptist Church in Maywood on achieving its 75th anniversary.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-RAYMOND B. LEE

Mourns the death of Raymond Ben-Kuey Lee of Chicago.

Theresa MahDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CHARLES J. KIRK

Mourns the passing of Charles James "Charlie" Kirk.

Patrick SheehanRepublican

MEMORIAL-RICHARD E. NORTHERN

Mourns the passing of Richard E. "Hap" Northern of Quincy.

Kyle MooreRepublican

MEMORIAL-CHARLIE KIRK

Mourns the death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA.

Martin McLaughlinRepublican

IMPEACHMENT OF GOVERNOR

Impeaches Governor JB Pritzker.

Chris MillerRepublican

IMPEACHMENT OF GOVERNOR

Impeaches Governor JB Pritzker.

Adam M. NiemergRepublican

PBC AWARENESS MONTH

Declares September 2025 as Primary Biliary Cholangitis Awareness Month in the State of Illinois. Calls upon Illinois residents, health professionals, and community leaders to join in supporting education, advocacy, and solidarity for all those living with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC).

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-CRETE TOWNSHIP

Congratulates Crete Township in Will County on the occasion of its 175th anniversary of township government operations.

Anthony DeLucaDemocrat

RECOGNIZES-S. AUSTRALIA HOUSE

Recognizes and celebrates the establishment of a legislative friendship with the House of Assembly of South Australia. Expresses commitment to ongoing collaboration, mutual support, and shared advocacy for the cause of representative government as a fundamental human right. Expresses hope that this relationship serves as a model for other legislative bodies around the world to form bonds rooted in democracy, peace, and mutual respect.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

SURGICAL TECHNOLOGY WEEK

Declares the week of September 21 through September 27, 2025 as Surgical Technology Week in the State of Illinois. Honors these dedicated healthcare professionals for their hard work and expertise in patient safety in the operating room that often goes unnoticed. Recognizes their educators for providing them with specialized training in surgical technology.

Michelle MussmanDemocrat

CONGRATS-METHODIST COLLEGE

Congratulates Methodist College on achieving its 125th anniversary. Wishes the institution continued success in the years to come.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-IBEW LOCAL 134

Congratulates International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and its members, past and present, for 125 years of craftsmanship and service that have helped power Chicago's growth into one of the world's great cities. Wishes them many more years of excellence ahead.

Kimberly Du BucletDemocrat

DAY OF THE BIBLE

Declares September 12, 2025 as The Day of the Bible in the State of Illinois. Encourages schools, civic institutions, churches, and community organizations throughout the State to observe this day with appropriate educational, historical, and cultural programs and activities that highlight the Bible's significance in the past, present, and future of our State and nation.

Brad HalbrookRepublican

HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH

Declares Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 through October 15, 2025. Encourages all residents to participate in activities, ceremonies, and educational programs that honor the achievements and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Barbara HernandezDemocrat

CONGRATS-KASKASKIA COLLEGE

Congratulates Kaskaskia College on its 85th anniversary. Commends its historic role as Illinois' first recognized community college under the Illinois Community College Act of 1965. Commends the leadership of Kaskaskia College President George Evans, the board of trustees, the faculty, the staff, and the administration for their dedication to providing high-quality education and workforce training, positively impacting the lives of countless students, alumni, and families.

Charles MeierRepublican

CONGRATS-DEBORAH HUMPHREY

Congratulates Deborah Humphrey on her retirement as executive director of the Madison County Mental Health Board. Thanks her for her decades of extraordinary service and leadership to the people of Madison County and the State of Illinois. Wishes her continued success and happiness in all of her future endeavors.

Katie StuartDemocrat

MEMORIAL-DANISE S. HABUN

Mourns the death of Danise Susanne Habun of Elgin.

Anna MoellerDemocrat

GREAT LAKES WATERFRONT TRAIL

Supports work being done towards the creation of the U.S. Great Lakes Waterfront Trail. Urges Illinois state agencies to continue to coordinate with other states on a shared identity for this regional trail.

Joyce MasonDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHI HEIGHTS ALUM CH.

Congratulates the Chicago Heights Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. on the occasion of its 60th anniversary. Extends best wishes for continued success and service in the years to come.

William "Will" DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-MAXIMUS

Congratulates Maximus on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. Wishes the company continued success.

Lisa DavisDemocrat

CONGRATS-TOM MORRISSEY

Congratulates Tom Morrissey on his retirement as chairperson of the board of directors for Challenge Unlimited, Inc. Thanks him for his dedication to nonprofit service throughout his life.

Amy ElikRepublican

MEMORIAL-YOLANDA ORANGE-BERRY

Mourns the passing of Yolanda Ngini Orange-Berry.

Sonya M. HarperDemocrat

CONGRATS-CHARLES EARLEY

Congratulates Charles Earley, better known by his professional name "Chuck Collins", on his retirement from WEEK-TV. Thanks him for his years of distinguished service. Wishes him a joyful, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.

Jehan Gordon-BoothDemocrat

CONGRATS-MAAP

Congratulates the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Peoria (MAAP) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary.

Ryan SpainRepublican

CONGRATS-WESTVILLE SOFTBALL

Congratulates the Westville Junior High School softball team, the Wildcats, on winning the 2025 IESA Class 2A state championship and recognizes all of the contributions made by the players, coaches, and families who have impacted their team and school for the better.

Brandun SchweizerRepublican

GENETIC COUNSELOR DAY

Declares November 13, 2025 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 SyedDemocrat

MEMORIAL-CORDELL B. SMITH

Mourns the death of Cordell Byron Smith of Chicago.

Emanuel "Chris" WelchDemocrat

MEMORIAL-MORGAN DUBIEL

Mourns the passing of Morgan Dubiel of Niles.

Michael J. KellyDemocrat