Dear John,

In this week's newsletter, my American Workforce Tax Team Roundtable in Rockford, my meetings in DC, and supporting workers and small businesses. If you need help with federal agencies, please reach out to one of my offices listed at the bottom of the newsletter.

American Workforce Tax Team Roundtable in Rockford

Last Monday, I hosted a Ways and Means Committee American Workforce Tax Team Roundtable with Representative Mike Carey at Collins Aerospace in Rockford. We gathered local businesses to discuss the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), as well as what tax policies would give them and their employees the best chance to succeed and grow.

Protecting TCJA is essential for small businesses, workers, and families in Illinois to get ahead, and stay ahead.

Watch more from the roundtable here: American Workforce Tax Team Roundtable

Supporting Workforce Development 

As Chair of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Work and Welfare, I’m proud that my BRIDGE For Workers Act with Representative Danny Davis passed the House!

This bipartisan bill will provide more flexibility to states and give individuals on unemployment greater access to workforce development tools.

Watch my remarks on the BRIDGE For Workers Act below:

Fighting for Biofuels

I was honored to receive Growth Energy's 2024 Fueling Growth Award!

Illinois continues to be a biofuels leader, and I’m proud to stand with our farmers and ethanol producers in Congress!

Working Towards a Cure

Thanks to Coach Underwood, the Chair of Coaches vs. Cancer, for taking the time to meet with me and Illinois advocates from the American Cancer Society to discuss funding for cancer research and detection. 

We all must work together in the fight against cancer to raise awareness and promote healthy living.

Expanding and Improving Child Welfare

After a year long review of child welfare programs by
the Ways and Means Committee, I’m proud to see our Supporting America’s Children and Families Act pass the House!

This first-in-a-generation reauthorization and reform of Title IV-B programs will expand evidence-based services to prevent child abuse and save taxpayers money.

Watch my remarks on the Supporting America’s Children and Families Act below:

Visiting The Workforce Connection

Thanks to The Workforce Connection for hosting my
Ways and Means colleague Representative Carey and I for a discussion about their work to provide all the necessary tools for individuals and businesses to be successful!

By providing apprenticeships, training, and connecting employees to potential employers, they help create a stronger workforce and boost economic growth for communities in Northern Illinois.

 Protecting Small Businesses

I was honored to receive the Small Business Guardian award from the National Federation of Independent Business.

Small businesses are the backbone of our main streets throughout Illinois and I will always fight to ensure they have every opportunity to be successful. 

Preparing for the FIFA World Cup

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be one of the largest sporting events in our history, bringing generational opportunities to states, cities, and local communities across the country.

As a Co-Chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus, I’m proud that my FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act with Representative Larsen, Representative Bacon, and Representative Castor passed the House!

Watch my remarks on the FIFA World Cup 2026 Commemorative Coin Act below:

One More Thing: Only American Citizens Should Decide our Elections

Biden’s reckless policies have created an unmitigated disaster at our border, allowing millions of illegal immigrants to flow into our country. The SAVE Act will require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. This is a commonsense policy that would bolster our current election laws and help strengthen the trust in our electoral process.

Congress must enact the SAVE Act and secure our elections.

Read More from my Pantagraph Op-ed: Congress must pass the SAVE Act

It is a privilege to serve the constituents of Illinois' 16th Congressional District. Thank you for subscribing to my newsletter. Please do not hesitate to reach out to one of my offices if we can ever be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Darin LaHood
Member of Congress