U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on May 25 led a bipartisan contingent of 32 lawmakers in introducing legislation that would authorize 4,000 new Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for America’s Afghan partners. “While we may have differing opinions on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, we can all agree that it would be wrong to abandon the Afghan men and women who supported the U.S. mission for nearly two decades — doing so would essentially hand them a death sentence,” Rep. Kinzinger said. The congres... Read more

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) on Friday slammed Rep. Matt Gaetz's (R-Fla.) rhetoric in response to a speech the Florida congressman gave encouraging Americans to use their Second Amendment rights. Kinzinger condemned his fellow GOP lawmaker, saying that his comments are "why we need a January 6 commission." "Four months after an insurrection at the Capitol, we’re hearing this language at another rally where so-called 'leaders' are stoking fears & anger and inciting violence," the Illinois congre... Read more

GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois on Sunday said that even if a bipartisan commission to create a January 6 commission isn't approved by the Senate, the Capitol riot will still be a factor in the 2022 midterm elections if the GOP doesn't "take ownership for what happened." During an appearance on "Fox News Sunday," Kinzinger, who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump for his role in the riot and supports the commission, was asked by host Chris Wallace if the Democratic-led legislative... Read more

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on May 18 sponsored a bill that would establish a Manufacturing Security and Resilience Council to oversee national policy and administer a $25 billion grant program to incentivize American companies operating abroad to move their manufacturing to the United States or other countries in the Western Hemisphere. “As the United States begins to recover from the worst pandemic of our lifetime, we must take ambitious steps to strengthen the supply chains that serve our... Read more

Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) condemned the House GOP caucus's decision to remove Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as their chair on Wednesday, calling it a "low point" for the party. In a lengthy statement released on Twitter, Kinzinger wrote that the GOP would "solidify our position as a once honorable party that was marred by lies" as a result of the voice vote at Wednesday's GOP meeting that led to Cheney's ouster. "Liz may lose, and MAGA-lago may celebrate. But I predict that the history books of th... Read more

Don Beyer (D-VA) and Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) have introduced the Campaign To Prevent Suicide Act. The bill would set up an educational campaign recommended by suicide prevention advocates and the Federal Communications Commission to raise awareness for a three-digit suicide lifeline phone number, suicide prevention resources, and more effective discourse on how to prevent suicide. “Our bipartisan legislation is designed to help change the culture around suicide so that all Americans know to engage... Read more

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) recently introduced legislation to increase reimbursements for biosimilar drugs so that more doctors prescribe them and cost-sharing for patients is decreased. “One of the most consistent issues I hear about from my constituents is the rising cost of prescription drugs, and the impact those costs have on them and their family,” Rep. Kinzinger said on April 23. “We have a duty to ensure patients are receiving the most affordable option available and that our polici... Read more

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Virginia) introduced the Energy Resource Governance Initiative Act of 2021, which would formalize the State Department’s role to develop clean and secure supply chains of critical minerals. By doing so, the United States and its allies would be better positioned to meet the increased demand for clean energy technologies. “As we look for ways to better lower our carbon footprint and global emissions, one thing remains clear: we need... Read more

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Congressmen Adam Kinzinger (IL-16) introduced H.R. 2815, the Bolstering Innovative Options to Save Immediately on Medicines Act. Kinzinger claims this bill would increase reimbursements for biosimilar drugs, boosting their utilization by doctors and result in lower cost-sharing for patients. “One of the most consistent issues I hear about from my constituents is the rising cost of prescription drugs, and the impact those costs have on them and their family. We have a duty... Read more

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) on April 16 sponsored a bipartisan resolution that would establish a bipartisan, bicameral National Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform tasked with reducing the federal deficit over a 10-year period by $3.25 trillion. “Enacting this commonsense legislation will ensure that we can save vital safety programs like Social Security for generations to come,” Rep. Kinzinger said. “I look forward to working on getting our debt under control.” The joint committee... Read more