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Dec 3, 2014
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Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) voted for legislation today that would allow Americans with disabilities to establish tax-free savings accounts to pay for qualified medical, housing, transportation, and job-training expenses.
Oct 17, 2014
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Today I join a growing number of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in calling on President Obama to impose a commercial travel ban between the U.S. and Ebola-stricken countries in West Africa.
Sep 5, 2014
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Congressmen John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) and Rodney Davis (R-Illinois-13) heard from medical experts and patient advocates today during a roundtable discussion of how to accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of new cures and treatments. The event, part of the Energy and Commerce Committee Cures initiative, was hosted by the SIU School of Medicine.
Jun 30, 2014
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Congressman John Shimkus (R-Illinois-15) praised today’s landmark Supreme Court decision to allow certain employers to opt-out of Obamacare’s contraception coverage mandate and again called on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release a long-overdue list of insurance policies that include coverage for abortions.
Jan 28, 2014
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As a cosponsor of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (HR 7), Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is pleased that the full House of Representative passed the bill with a bipartisan majority Tuesday.
Jul 17, 2013
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for two bills that would delay implementation of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) for both businesses and individuals.
Jun 18, 2013
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (HR 1797).
Jun 7, 2013
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“As a Christian who is 100 percent pro-life, I am saddened by the destruction of human life that continues in our country,” Shimkus said. “While we cannot outlaw abortion due to the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court ruling, we certainly should not spend taxpayer funds on it.”
May 16, 2013
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Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted for a bill (HR 45) that would repeal the entire Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act or Obamacare as it is referred to. The bill passed the House Thursday.