Illinois13th Congressional District

Yesterday, I spoke at the International Firefighters’ legislative conference about their priorities in Washington and highlighted the $789,426 in federal funding I secured last year for departments across IL13.

"It's their fertilizer that's stranded, not our fertilizer." Try telling this to the majority of American farmers who can't afford the fertilizer they need because the Strait is closed. It’s a global commodity, of course it impacts us.

I am honored to accept the Rural Health Hero Award from @uiccom. Fighting for access to high quality, affordable health care in all parts of our state is something I am incredibly proud of, and I am grateful for the University of Illinois College of Medicine’s partnership.