Darin LaHood

Proudly representing the 16th District of Illinois. Member of @WaysandMeansGOP, @HouseIntel, and @ChinaSelect

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Caterpillar is a cornerstone of the Greater Peoria Area, supporting thousands of good-paying jobs and driving economic growth.

I’m grateful for their continued investment in our region and commitment to preparing the next generation of skilled workers!
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For 100 years, Agatucci's has been a staple of our Peoria community.

Congratulations to the entire Agatucci family on reaching this incredible milestone, and thank you for everything you've done to strengthen and support our community!

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Local restaurants and bars are vital to Main Streets throughout #IL16.

I was proud to reintroduce the bipartisan CHEERS Act to support these small businesses, protect local jobs, and drive economic growth.
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It was great meeting with Stark County Sheriff Chuck Demetreon to discuss the department’s priorities and how my office can continue to support their critical work.

I appreciate Sheriff Demetreon and the entire department for their dedication to keeping the people of Stark County safe!

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I always appreciate the opportunity to sit down with the people of #IL16 to listen to their thoughts and help them navigate the federal government!

Thanks to Mike from Pekin for coming to my Peoria office to share his ideas on how we can strengthen and improve Social Security for our seniors.

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It was an honor to join the Peoria Rotary Club today for a thoughtful discussion on what’s happening in DC, the challenges facing Central Illinois, and to reflect on our nation’s 250th anniversary.

I appreciate the members’ dedication to strengthening our community and supporting the people of the Greater Peoria Area!

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Grateful to join @SecKennedy, Former Speaker @newtgingrich, and leaders at @HHSGov for a roundtable discussion on the importance of modernizing the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Created 30 years ago, TANF has helped millions of Americans get through hard times, find work, and achieve self sufficiency.

As Chairman of the @WaysandMeansGOP Work & Welfare Subcommittee, I am committed to advancing legislation that ensures TANF can continue to assist families for generations to come.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered exciting games, an economic boom, and exceeded every expectation.

As co-chair of the Congressional Soccer Caucus and member of the White House FIFA Task Force, I was proud to play a part in ensuring the U.S. was ready to welcome the world.

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Chuck Spencer dedicated more than 40 years of his life to fiercely advocating for Illinois farmers and our rural communities.

From his time as Associate Director of State Legislation at @ILFarmBureau to his tenure with GROWMARK, he played a critical role in getting several meaningful pieces of legislation passed to support our farmers.

I was honored to present him with a Congressional Record today recognizing the lasting impact he’s made on Illinois agriculture. I wish Chuck and his family all the best in his well-deserved retirement!

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For too long, the EU has unfairly targeted American companies with discriminatory digital trade practices and policies.

I was proud to lead a letter alongside several of my colleagues encouraging @potus to hold these countries accountable and ensure American workers and businesses can compete on a level playing field.

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Public service should never be a path to personal enrichment.

I'm proud to cosponsor @RepBryanSteil’s Stop Insider Trading Act to increase accountability, restore trust in our government, and prevent self-serving Members of Congress from profiting off insider information.

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I was happy to host Dr. Yeh of the Alliance of Specialty Medicine in my DC office to discuss key health care priorities and how we can continue to remove barriers to ensure patients get the treatment they need.

I'll continue to advocate for and cosponsor legislation like the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act to modernize prior authorization and the Safe Step Act to help patients access the care that's right for them.

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When it comes to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, early diagnosis can make all the difference.

That’s why I was proud to co-lead the AADAPT Act to equip primary care providers with the training and resources they need to recognize the signs earlier and close the diagnosis gap.

I’m grateful to my colleagues in the House for advancing this critical legislation today!

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I've been proud to work with my Soccer Caucus co-chairs @USRepKCastor, @RepDonBacon, and @RepRickLarsen to play a small role in making the World Cup a safe, exciting event for fans from around the globe.

Together, we helped strengthen security for host cities, improve visa processing for international fans, and ensure America was ready to welcome the world.

As we approach kickoff for today’s Final between Argentina and Spain, I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with Congresswoman Castor on NBC to recap Congress’ work to over the past eight years to prepare to host the world’s largest sporting event.
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Our veterans answered the call to serve and made tremendous sacrifices in defense of our nation and the ideals it represents.

While we can never fully repay the debt we owe them, I'll always work to ensure they have the benefits and support they’ve earned and deserve.

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It was great to speak with young @StreetSoccerUSA athletes in DC this week about the life lessons sports teach us and how they bring people together.

Many thanks to Street Soccer for their incredible work to promote the beautiful game, strengthen our communities, and create opportunities for our youth!

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Thanks to @ilcorn for meeting with me out in DC this week!

We had a productive discussion on ways to improve our lock and dam systems, strengthen our biofuels industry, and expand market access so Illinois farmers’ products can reach markets around the world.

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Enjoyed sitting down with @Courtenay_Brown of @axios to discuss how Congress is working to create practical, commonsense legislation like my Affordable Housing Tax Credit Improvement Act to tackle the housing shortage crisis and lower costs for Americans.

From expanding the housing supply to eliminating unnecessary barriers, I’m committed to advancing policies that will make housing more accessible and affordable for families across the country.

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In @RepLaHood’s district, the Working Families Tax Cuts will benefit workers and small businesses, like Ms. Hinton’s salon in Peoria, Illinois.

Thanks to this law, not only can small business owners invest in the growth of their businesses and their employees, but workers will also take home larger paychecks for them and their families.