U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) recently reintroduced a bipartisan bill that seeks to institute an alternative approach to combating human trafficking. “I’m proud to re-introduce this bill that would pinpoint the individuals who solicit and purchase trafficking services,” Rep. Kinzinger Read more…
U.S. Reps. Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) last week urged the Biden administration to prioritize the growing threats to U.S. international broadcasting at Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL). The RFE/RL mission is to promote democratic values and institutions Read more…
U.S. Reps. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Dec. 10 proposed a bipartisan bill to modernize a federal incentive program for manufacturing clean, environmentally friendly aviation technology. “This legislation will help foster electric vehicle startups, including electric airplanes, Read more…
Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) that would provide temporary protected status and refugee status for qualifying Hong Kong residents, among other immigration-related provisions, received approval from the U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 7. The Hong Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), still worried about the COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans Home in Illinois, deemed an investigation ordered by the governor to be lacking in several respects. “After an alarming rise in confirmed cases and number Read more…
Due to concerns about overbuilding, interagency coordination, and the mismanagement of appropriated funds, U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR), Bob Latta (R-OH), and several of their Republican colleagues on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee this week called for a Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 17 approved a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) that would provide $10 million in federal grants to hospitals to expand or create programs for patients recovering from injuries sustained Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) applauded passage of his bipartisan resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that would express America’s support of efforts by the Three Seas Initiative toward increased energy independence and infrastructure connectivity, action that in turn Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX) helped lead a bipartisan contingent of more than 30 lawmakers in expressing “deep concern” to the U.S. State Department that various countries have taken steps to renew formal diplomatic ties with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) announced this month that the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed his bipartisan resolution recognizing the role of Lebanon and its institutions as historic examples of democratic values in the Middle East. “I am Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) last week joined a bipartisan contingent of congressmen to introduce legislation that would support the Belarusian people following the Alexander Lukashenka regime’s political repression in the aftermath of a fraudulent election on August 9. The Read more…
A bipartisan trauma-prevention and anti-violence bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) received approval from the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Sept. 9. “Without question, we have a violence epidemic here in America, and I believe the Read more…
Following last month’s illegal election in Belarus, U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) recently urged the Trump administration to institute sanctions against the Belarusian government for human rights violations against its own people. “As long-time supporters of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on July 16 introduced the bipartisan Countering Russia’s Export of Arms Act to punish Turkey for making an arms deal with Russia. “The NATO alliance is critically important to the United States and our allies, Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) recently introduced a bipartisan bill that would provide a fast path to the United States for Hong Kong’s entrepreneurs, scientists and academics who want to escape oppression in their country from the Chinese Communist Party Read more…
U.S. House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee Republican members U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR), Fred Upton (R-MI), and John Shimkus (R-IL) on June 30 unveiled several bills to bolster America’s energy independence and modernize the nation’s energy infrastructure. “We are Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on June 25 proposed bipartisan legislation that would expand sanctions on the construction of two export gas pipelines running out of Russia. Rep. Kinzinger sponsored the Protecting Europe’s Energy Security Clarification Act, H.R. 7361, with Read more…
U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Michael McCaul (R-TX) earlier this week urged the president against reducing the numbers of U.S. service members stationed in Germany. “I am concerned that significantly reducing the United States military footprint in Germany may Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) commended recent action by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) that would allow the United States to support civilian nuclear power projects around the world. “I’m pleased that the DFC is taking action to Read more…
U.S. Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR) and Bob Latta (R-OH), ranking member and member, respectively, of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee, along with fellow Republican members of the E&C Communications and Technology Subcommittee, urged full funding for the Read more…
Nonprofit human service organizations in Illinois need clarification on recent guidance that requires them to report to the state on the status of their Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan or tying these loan dollars to state funding, say Republican congressmen Read more…
U.S. House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee Republican leaders this week expressed support for the 5G Upgrade Order, which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will consider during its open meeting on June 9. “During these unprecedented times, connectivity has remained Read more…
U.S. Rep. Rodney Davis (R-IL) on May 22 introduced a bipartisan bill that would authorize grants to carry out a food service delivery pilot program for children during the non-school summer months. “Meals on Wheels is such a successful public-private Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) will co-chair two subcommittees of the newly formed China Task Force focused on Competitiveness and on Economics and Energy. “As we look to the future, China presents a unique challenge to the United States as Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX) and 33 of his Republican colleagues urged U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar to consider providing federal funds to nursing homes, skilled nursing centers, senior living communities, independent living, assisted living, memory Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) this week authored and introduced two bills that would demand greater transparency from China regarding intellectual property, manufactured goods and internet applications. “I’m proud to introduce these two pieces of legislation and I look forward Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) and fellow members of the Illinois Republican delegation want congressional leaders to prevent governors from withholding federally appropriated funds for local municipalities that allow small businesses to reopen in accordance with federal health guidelines, but Read more…
U.S. House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) named several Republicans to a special congressional task force that will investigate China’s global agenda, including its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rep. McCarthy announced May 7 the selection of U.S. Rep. Michael Read more…
Illinois Republican U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis, Adam Kinzinger, John Shimkus, and Darin LaHood requested that their home-state governor begin a phased regional reopening of Illinois businesses during the current pandemic. The Illinois GOP delegation heard from concerned constituents following the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) last week introduced two bills to help combat social media scams by holding violators more accountable and requiring platforms to take more responsibility with user protections. “Technology is critical to our everyday life, especially right now Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on April 6 applauded a newly signed law that includes language from his bipartisan bill addressing the need for greater transparency and communication toward securing America’s telecommunications networks from foreign interference. “I’m grateful this legislation Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on March 31 denounced recent political actions in Hungary that he said are depleting the freedoms of Hungarians. Rep. Kinzinger and U.S. Rep. William Keating (D-MA) on Tuesday released a joint statement on the passage Read more…
A bipartisan contingent of congressional members from Illinois recently asked Gov. JB Pritzker to ensure the continued capacity of community health centers (CHCs) to serve people suffering from the coronavirus in their home state. “During this national emergency, we cannot Read more…
U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis (R-IL), John Shimkus (R-IL), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Darin LaHood (R-IL) this week joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues to request support for economic regulatory relief for counties in Illinois. “The economic impact the pandemic Read more…
In the midst of a record-breaking flu season and global concerns around the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) says it’s critically important for American patients to have reliable access to rural health facilities. “With over 120 closures of Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on March 2 introduced bipartisan legislation that would require improved nutrition information be placed on consumer product labels. Rep. Kinzinger sponsored the Accurate Labels Act, H.R. 6044, with lead cosponsor U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader (D-OR), Read more…
America’s hospital-based violence intervention programs would be expanded under bipartisan legislation recently introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL). “I’m proud to introduce legislation with my colleague to fund violence intervention programs,” Rep. Kinzinger said. “By supporting victims with the Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) last week introduced the bipartisan Federal Energy and Water Management Performance Act, which would direct federal agencies to reduce energy consumption in facilities by 2.5 percent each year through 2030 and reduce water consumption 54 Read more…
U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), French Hill (R-AR), Tom Emmer (R-MN) and Steve Womack (R-AR) commended passage on Dec. 19 by the U.S. House of Representatives of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Implementation Act. “USMCA sets the stage for billions Read more…
Bipartisan, bicameral legislation offered by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) that would slap sanctions on any vessels involved in constructing Russian energy export pipelines has been included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2020. Rep. Kinzinger Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Nov. 22 hosted his sixth Youth Leadership Summit at the Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) in Oglesby, Ill. “This event is incredibly important because the students we teach today are the leaders of tomorrow,” Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) is the lead original cosponsor of a bipartisan resolution calling for support of the Three Seas Initiative to help increase energy independence and infrastructure connectivity overseas that in turn would bolster American and European national Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 22 approved a bipartisan bill introduced by U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) to support Georgia, a country at the intersection of Europe and Asia. “Today, the House reasserted the importance of a strong Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), ranking member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Oct. 16 introduced a bipartisan bill that would sanction Turkey, imposing consequences for the country’s assault on Syrian Democratic Forces and Kurdish civilians. “The carnage Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on Oct. 16 introduced bipartisan legislation authorizing a formal review of relations between the United States and Turkey, specifically to assess whether Turkey has met its duties and obligations with the NATO alliance. “What’s happening Read more…
Nearly 30 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives are readying legislation to impose sanctions against Turkey in response to its military offensive against U.S.-allied Kurdish forces in northern Syria. “I am proud to join my colleagues in supporting Read more…
U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Mac Thornberry (R-TX) expressed displeasure regarding the administration’s announcement that U.S. military troops have been withdrawn from Syria. “Withdrawing U.S. troops from Syria as Turkey moves forward with their offensive in the northern region Read more…
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) introduced the Network Security Information Sharing Act of 2019, which would help secure America’s networks from foreign interference by sharing certain federal information with the private sector. “The security of American communications and information networks Read more…
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently authorized more than $26 million to Illinois to expand rural broadband, action that is much appreciated by U.S. Reps. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), John Shimkus (R-IL), Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Rodney Davis (R-IL). The FCC Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on Monday voted 384-23 to approveU.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger’s (R-IL) bipartisan bill to reduce energy use within the federal government’s nearly 2,000 data centers. “I’m proud that the House passed this legislation,” Rep. Kinzinger said, Read more…