Great meeting with the University of Illinois’ Athletic Director Josh Whitman today! 🏆

Exciting discussions about the future of sports and student-athlete development. Proud to see dedication to excellence on and off the field! #IlliniPride

This week, I was proud to receive the Champion of Biogas Award from American Biogas C.. Thank you all for this great honor.

I look forward to continuing our work together to further invest and support homegrown fuels!

Over 80% of maternal deaths in the United States are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from childbirth.

As we begin #BlackMaternalHealthWeek , I’m committed to finding policy solutions to improve outcomes for Black mothers and babies.

Every day, my office hears from veterans struggling to access earned benefits due to confusing processes and documents.

I’m proud to lead the bipartisan Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act with Rep. John Duarte (CA-13) that would simplify Veterans Affairs correspondence. 🇺🇸

My team and I had a great meeting with the Springfield Housing this afternoon to talk about ensuring equitable access to safe and affordable housing for every family. Proud to collaborate with you all and uplift our community! 🏡

I’m always excited to sit down with constituents in DC— especially when we get to talk about helping our four-legged friends!

Thank you to everyone from the @aavmcorg and Vet Med at ILLINOIS for coming out today to talk about how we can further support veterinary medicine. 🐶🩺

Fantastic meeting with the ACEC-IL Board of Directors this morning!

Thank you all for coming out to discuss shaping the future of engineering and infrastructure in #IL13 .💡

Too many hard working Americans can’t afford basic health care costs nowadays— that’s absurd.

This morning, I was proud to stand with my colleagues to call on drug manufacturers to lower the cost of inhalers to $35 a month for customers.

I was proud to stand alongside Congressman Eric Sorensen and our fellow IL colleagues last night on the House floor to honor the lives lost from the recent stabbings in Rockford.

We must come together to condemn and further prevent these senseless acts of violence in our communities.

As the month of Ramadan comes to a close, my team and I wish you a joyous Eid al-Fitr!

May this day bring you and your loved ones joy and peace. Eid Mubarak!

First CWSoftballGame practice is officially in the books! The Bad News Babes better watch out this season! 😎🔥

Did you know that 23 MILLION families across the country rely on the #ACP to help them afford reliable fast internet every month?

Congress must act this month to save this essential program and help our working class families stay connected.

Way to go Landon! I loved hearing about Edwardsville High School junior Landon Dykes-Sadowski teaming up with SIUE Police Detective Sgt. Dave Baybordi (& his four legged sidekick, K9 Marshall) to organize a food drive for the Cougar Cupboard Food Pantry!
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Happy Eclipse Day! You don’t want to miss this historic event— check out NASA’s eclipse tracker below to find out when the eclipse will be visible in your area! 🌘
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Today is the 76th anniversary of #WorldHealthDay ! Whether it's physical or mental health, we must keep fighting for access to quality and affordable health care worldwide.

Together, we can build healthier communities and a brighter future! 🩺

We are officially in our “Eclipse Era”— visit the link below to find local eclipse events happening across Central Illinois! ☀️
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Did you know? April is the LAST fully funded month for the Affordable Connectivity Program.

We must protect this essential program in order to ensure that low-income families can afford internet access and stay connected for school, work and daily life. #ProtectACP

I-L-L! Congratulations to Shauna Green and the incredible Illinois Women's Basketball team! 🧡🏀

I was proud to announce that SIUE’s Head Start program will be receiving more than $9.9 million in federal funding! Thank you to the hardworking teachers and staff that support young children across the Metro East.
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Today we remember Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the enduring impact of his legacy. His assassination 56 years ago reminds us of the ongoing struggle for justice, equality and peace.

Let's honor his memory by continuing to work towards a better and more inclusive world.