Ask Bob
In an effort to be as accessible as possible, every week I’ll be taking a question sent in to my office and answering it via video on YouTube and Facebook. If you’d like to ask a question, you can tweet it to me using #AskBob or send it in here.
Oct 19 2016
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and I recently attended the Symposium for a Safer Lake County to talk about our efforts to stop domestic violence and raise awareness about this issue that effects far too many families.
Oct 13 2016
Over the past several weeks, I’ve been visiting senior centers across our district. One of the most important issues that I hear about all the time is protecting Medicare, which is why I’m committed to strengthening Medicare for generations to come.
Oct 04 2016
As a small business owner myself, I know that far too often politicians in Springfield and Washington make life more difficult for our local business owners. We can help families that are struggling to get by and get our economy back on track at the same time.
Sep 28 2016
As the son of a schoolteacher and father of three children, ensuring a quality education for all students in our community is one of my top priorities. Read about just a few of the steps we've taken to increase opportunity through education:
Sep 21 2016
In 2008, a pack of two EpiPens cost around $100, but today, that same pack costs about $600. I am deeply concerned by drastic price increases throughout our healthcare system - and specifically for EpiPens.
Sep 09 2016
On International Opioid Awareness Day, I visited Soft Landing Recovery in Highland Park to talk about how we can build on our success with Lali's Law to save more lives. There's no doubt that we need to increase resources to improve education, prevent overdoses and stem the flow of illegal drugs crossing the border.
Sep 02 2016
Ensuring that the Chicago area remains a transportation hub for the entire country requires continued investment in local infrastructure. Last week, I met with local leaders to talk about how we can shorten commute times and help local businesses.
Aug 24 2016
As a small business owner myself, I know that our local businesses are truly the backbone of our economy. We need a business friendly environment that attracts good-paying jobs, supports the very best possible education system and makes life easier for the families in our community.
Aug 17 2016
America is a nation of immigrants, but there is no question that our immigration system is broken. I am committed to working with lawmakers in either party who are willing to put partisanship aside and do the hard work of bipartisan problem solving that is needed to move our country forward.
Jun 01 2016
Our nations’ veterans, including 104-year-old World War II veteran Chester Gryzbowski, have all made tremendous personal sacrifices in the pursuit of freedom. We will never be able to fully repay them for their services, but we owe it to them to do all that we can.