Visiting with farmers during harvest season

Great to be out at Bobby Meils’ farm in Marshall County this past week for harvest! Illinois is home to some of the world's richest farmland, and IL18 farmers are working hard this harvest. Thanks to Bobby and all our farmers who continue to feed and fuel our country. On the Ways and Means Committee, I will continue to be an advocate for our farmers and support trade policies that keep agriculuture competitive in the global economy. 

Discussing the future of the US-China relationship

I joined POLITICO’s China Watcher author Phelim Kine, Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Susan Shirk, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, for a panel about the future of U.S.-China relations, which focused on trade and economics, Taiwan, and human rights. China continues to abide by a different set of rules and standards, and the U.S. must do more to strenghten our global competitiveness. 

Watch our discussion here.

Inflation continues to harm Illinois famliles

Last week, it was announced that inflation increased more than expected in September. Inflation continues to hammer working families, as food, fuel, and energy costs skyrocket. President Biden’s policies have pushed our economy to a recession.

It’s time for a new direction, away from Democrats’ failed economic agenda.

Read more about Republican's plan to reinvigorate our economy: An economy that is strong

Speaking to ACEC Illinois

Illinois is home to a robust engineering industry, and I spoke to ACEC-Illinois in Peoria this past week to provide a Congressional update. On the Ways & Means Committee, I will continue to support pro-growth policies that allow small businesses to stay competitive the global economy.

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Darin LaHood
Member of Congress