Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) announced his office will be accepting nominations for the 2017 Congressional Veteran Commendation. This annual event formally recognizes the outstanding veterans across the 16th District of Illinois. Read more

Today, Representatives Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) welcomed the 2,500 additional visas for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program included in the fiscal year 2017 (FY17) omnibus legislation. The bill is expected to be passed by Congress later this week. Read more

Yesterday, Congressmen Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Steve Stivers (R-OH), and Seth Moulton (D-MA) as well as 12 of their colleagues, introduced H.R.1544 the Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act. This legislation addresses the shortage of visas currently allotted for our the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program. Read more

As a military pilot who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, I firmly believe that supporting our troops is vital to our national security today and in the future. Our men and women who sacrifice to serve and protect this great nation need our support while they serve and when they come home. But we must also support those who have risked their lives to serve alongside our American armed forces and personnel overseas in order to advance the cause of freedom and protect the United States. Leave no man... Read more

Rep. Kinzinger: Trump immigration order cause for 'grave concern' By: ADAM KINZINGER Our national security is paramount, and the safety of the American people is the President's primary responsibility. We undoubtedly need a comprehensive look at our immigration vetting process, and we need to be vigilant against all those who enter this country with intentions to cause harm to our country, our freedoms and our citizens. However, as I expressed over the weekend, I have grave concerns with Presid... Read more

Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-CA) sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump in support of the request by Secretary of Defense James Mattis to exempt Iraqis who served alongside our military. Read more

As elected officials, we are representatives of our constituents here in Congress – we consider their interests and their voices directly. When we travel overseas, outside these borders, we are representatives of the United States and our federal government. I have traveled on official business during my time in Congress, always keeping in mind the magnitude of America’s reputation and relationships around the world. When I heard that my colleague, and fellow war veteran, went on a secret, unsan... Read more

OTTAWA, IL – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will hold traveling office hours throughout the Sixteenth District from January 30th to February 2nd. Read more

Today, the House voted on final passage for the National Defense Authorization Act. With a tradition of strong bipartisan support, this annual legislation funds our military, protects the homeland, and supports our troops. Following this vote, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement: Read more

Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will be collecting holiday cards for local veterans starting today. Members of the community are welcomed and encouraged to participate in sending a letter or card to the veterans of the Illinois Veterans Home in LaSalle. Read more