Whether I’m hosting a job fair in our district or in Washington fighting for small businesses, I want to make sure your voice is heard and that we are taking the necessary steps to create sustainable jobs for the future. Read more.

Washington needs more people who understand that compromise is not a dirty word. In business and in politics, we draw strength from partnering together and identifying areas of common ground and potential. Read more.

As the world’s guardian of freedom, it is imperative that we remain a world leader by maintaining a strong military and national security infrastructure. We must continue to remain vigilant of other rogue nations that pose serious threats to our safety and must continue to work with our allies around the globe to promote the ideals of democracy and freedom for all. Read more.

More than 35,000 of our nation’s 22 million veterans live in the Tenth District of Illinois. These individuals and their families have made tremendous personal sacrifices for our country’s security, and I am committed to making sure that the voices of our local service members, veterans and their families are heard in Washington. Read more.

Our two nations share a proud and vital strategic, military, economic, diplomatic and humanitarian relationship, which is why I have taken a leadership role in Congress to promote an unwavering, strong U.S.-Israel relationship. When it comes to Israel, I am committed to being more than just a vote, but rather a strong and effective voice in advancing the U.S.-Israel relationship. Read more.

My top focus in Congress has been on improving our economy, helping create jobs, and putting our nation on a financially sustainable path that will help us grow in the future. An important part of this process, and a core responsibility of Congress, is establishing a yearly budget for the federal government to live within - something hard-working Americans around this country do every day. Read more.

As the father of three children and the son of a school teacher, working to ensure quality education for children in all of our communities is a top priority of mine. I am a firm believer that every child, regardless of where they grow up, must have access to high quality education that equips them well to succeed in a 21st century global economy. Read more.

As an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master for many years, I know firsthand why we must all work to strengthen conservation programs and other policies that promote public health, protect our environment and keep our air and waterways clean. I care deeply about protecting our environment and I am committed to preserving our outdoors. Read more.

We must honor the commitment we made to our nation’s seniors. Among the most pressing issues are protecting Medicare, strengthening social security and ensuring seniors' data remains secure. I am committed to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle who are willing to stand with me as a defender of seniors. Read more.

Poverty in America is a serious, widespread and growing problem that must become a priority among our leaders in government. Our country has had enough of politicians who put party ahead of the people they represent. It is time to focus on the areas were we can agree and come up with some real, innovative solutions to reduce poverty. Read more.

Since 2012, heroin has taken a life every three days in Chicago’s suburbs. There are no easy solutions to the drug abuse pandemic, but I am committed to putting in the hard work required to make progress alongside many community partners. Read more.

There is no quick and easy solution to reduce gun violence, but we can take steps that will make the United States safer and help prevent future atrocities while protecting the Second Amendment rights of law abiding Americans. It's time for action now. Read more.

As a son, husband and father of two daughters I have witnessed firsthand the importance of ensuring women have access to quality healthcare services. It is not Congress’s place to come between a woman and her doctor. Read more.

Advocating in Congress for those without a voice is a responsibility I take very seriously. All too often, people throughout the world are oppressed because of their beliefs, their religion, their gender or their ethnicity. It is our responsibility to speak up for those who cannot. Read more.

While America is a nation of immigrants, there is no question that our immigration system is broken. For far too long, Congress has shirked its responsibility to address this problem, failing to pass sensible, bipartisan immigration reform. Read more.

There is no doubt that rising healthcare costs have prevented families from seeking the care they need. I believe that Washington can take the steps necessary to enact sound legislation that truly drives down costs and increases access to quality care, without creating a maze of new bureaucracy that stands between you and your doctor. Read more.

I am a strong supporter of improving our nation’s infrastructure and understand the importance of robust, long-term funding for transportation. A strong transportation and infrastructure network is vital to promoting commerce in the United States, especially in the Chicagoland area. Read more.