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Next week, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., I will be hosting a workshop with the Center for Disability & Elder Law on legal services for powers of attorney for healthcare and property, as well as living will declarations.

This was a frustrating week in Washington, D.C., but I want you to know that I'll never stop fighting to protect Medicaid and access to healthcare.

On Tuesday, May 20 at 6 pm CT, I'll be holding a virtual town hall live from Washington, D.C., with two subject matter experts. We'll be talking about the Trump-Republican budget and its disastrous consequences for Illinois families.

A few years ago, I was proud to pass the ACT for ALS, which authorized $100 million in annual research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Wednesday, I met with Illinois advocates for people living with ALS. I learned about the impact the ACT for ALS programs are having on the state of ALS care and how the programs are supporting people currently living with this unrelenting disease.

It was another busy week in Washington, D.C., trying to hold the Trump administration accountable for its many failures. Here are three steps I took to speak for you:

It was another busy week in Washington, D.C., trying to hold the Trump administration accountable for its many failures. Here are three steps I took to speak for you

Today, Republicans pushed through a dangerous government funding bill that further empowers Elon Musk and DOGE. While I did not want a shutdown, I do want the Republican majority and Donald Trump to start making decisions that help my constituents instead of hurting them. Here's what I did this week to try to make that a reality.

While in Washington, D.C. this week, I held the first of what I intend to be several town hall opportunities to speak with my constituents. Keep reading to learn how you can watch a recap and learn how I responded to the President's joint address.