Dear John,

In this week's newsletter, holding Governor Pritzker accountable, supporting investment in affordable housing, and my stops around Illinois' 16th Congressional District. If you need help with federal agencies, please reach out to one of my offices listed at the bottom of the newsletter.

Governor Pritzker Must Answer to Congress

For six years, Governor Pritzker has broken his oath to the people of Illinois by encouraging and harboring illegal immigrants in our state. He continues to prioritize the needs of illegal immigrants over the people of Illinois.

His failed sanctuary city policies have endangered Illinoisans and cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars. It is time for him to be held accountable.

Read more here: Sanctuary governors Walz, Pritzker, Hochul called to testify before Congress

Supporting Investment in Affordable Housing

As I travel throughout the 16th District, I hear about how the lack of affordable housing impacts our communities.

The bipartisan Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act strengthens tools to drive investment and expands housing options for hardworking families nationwide.

Watch my interview with WIFR below:

Helping Out at Neighborhood House

It was great to visit the Neighborhood House in Peoria to play a small role in their Meals on Wheels program and tour their facility.

I’m grateful for all the work Julie Bonar and her team do to support and enrich the lives of families across Peoria and Tazewell Counties!

Protecting Jobs in Peoria

The Peoria Mail Processing and Distribution Center provides essential services to our local communities, small businesses, farmers, and veterans.

I partnered with Representative Sorensen to protect high-paying and high-quality jobs in central Illinois. I am proud that USPS announced an investment of millions of dollars to keep and modernize the distribution center.

Read more here: Postal Service keeps jobs, invests in Peoria mail processing facility

Speaking to Students in Bloomington

It was great to speak to a group of seniors at the Cornerstone Christian Academy in Bloomington!

Thank you Becky Phinney for inviting me to discuss my priorities as their congressman, what is going on in DC, and the importance of participating in politics at every level.

Promoting Our Midwestern Values

I was proud to receive an award from Family Research Council Action for supporting traditional Midwestern values to promote faith, family, and freedom.

Our country was founded on these core fundamentals, and I will continue to support them in Congress.

Visiting the Carlson Boys & Girls Club

The Carlson Boys & Girls Club in Machesney Park goes above and beyond to support students’ social and educational growth.

Thanks to Sheila and Chip for hosting me for a visit and for their dedication to the success of the youth in the area!

One More Thing: Celebrating Caterpillar's 100th Anniversary

Congratulations to Caterpillar on their 100th Anniversary! Caterpillar has played a critical role in building our nation’s infrastructure and strengthening our communities.

I am proud to represent their legacy in Peoria, which is still home to the largest concentration of Caterpillar employees in the world.

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