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:
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Today, the House passed landmark legislation that fosters innovation and provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity to help researchers change the way we fight disease. After joining his colleagues in voting in favor of the 21st Century Cures Act, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) released the following statement:
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It was almost too dark to see when U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger stepped into the lobby of the Hotel Kaskaskia. A cloudy day impeded sunlight from getting through the windows. “It’s so dark in here, you can’t see the paint peeling away from the ceiling,” joked Inga Carus. Carus and husband Peter Limberger fronted a tour of the Kaskaskia for the congressman on Monday afternoon. “This is a great project. You drive by it all the time, but I never knew the history behind it,” Kinzinger said. And his curi...
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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.
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OTTAWA, IL – Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-Channahon) will hold traveling office hours throughout the Sixteenth District from November 30th to December 2nd. Staffers will be available to assist and provide guidance for constituents on issues such as veterans and social security benefits, Medicare, immigration, and more. Constituents are welcome to come share their questions and concerns. No appointments are necessary. Below is the full list of the traveling office dates, times, and locations: Bo...
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In September, I read a story out of Peru, Illinois about a man who was found unresponsive in his home, where children were present. The officers administered Narcan and saved the man’s life. But sadly, the outcome for this man is not the outcome for many. As a community, we must work together to combat the drug and opioid epidemic that is taking the lives of nearly 30,000 people every year. Whether you witness it firsthand or not, this crisis is taking a life every 18 minutes and has significant...
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This past September, we observed the fifteenth anniversary of one of the worst terrorist attacks in American history. On what we now call Patriot Day, the observance of the 9/11 anniversary, we remember that fateful day by honoring the lives of our fallen brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, and children who were taken from us by pure evil. We celebrate our nation’s patriotism and reflect on how that day forever changed our lives, our country, and our world. One thing we have seemingly forgotten...
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Amid reports of ongoing atrocities committed by the Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) led a congressional call on Monday for President Obama to take stronger action. Kinzinger urged the president to act decisively in Syria in a letter signed by U.S. Reps. Todd Young (R-IN), Bob Dold (R-IL), Joe Heck (R-NV), Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) and Will Hurd (R-TX). “We owe it to the innocent people of Syria to bring justice against the Assad regime, Russian military an...
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Today, Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) and his House colleagues sent a letter to President Barack Obama urging the Administration to take action in Syria. The Administration has the tools they need to apply more pressure on dictator Bashar al Assad, Russia’s Vladimir Putin and their allies.
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