Illinois Congressmen introduce bill to bring fairness to the FEMA disaster declaration process

On Thursday, Rep. Kinzinger joined with other members of the Illinois delegation to introduce legislation that would bring fairness to how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) distributes relief funds following a natural disaster. Currently, many small towns don’t get the relief they need after a disaster due to an unfair and arbitrary formula that puts many towns in the Sixteenth District at a disadvantage. The legislation introduced this week, the Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2014, fixes this problem by distributing aid according to where the need is greatest, not by arbitrary population numbers.

To learn more about how this bill helps small and rural towns throughout the Sixteenth District, click here. 

Kinzinger participates in concealed carry informational event in Livingston County

Congressman Kinzinger on Friday attended an informational event in Chatsworth aimed at informing residents about Illinois' new concealed carry law. The event brought together local law enforcement and elected officials to answer questions for residents about the law and provide a forum for residents to sign up for training classes.

Rep. Kinzinger speaks to listeners in Chatsworth with State Rep. Josh Harms on Illinois' new concealed carry law.

“I think we’re at the beginning of a better era in terms of understanding and recognizing your right to keep and bear arms in Illinois,” said Kinzinger. “It’s not just the right to go hunting. It’s the right to protect yourself and protect your family and defend yourself from overreach.” -  excerpt from the Pontiac Daily Leader.

For more information about Illinois' concealed carry law or signing up for training classes, click here.

Rep. Kinzinger wraps up busy district work period

Congressman Kinzinger traveled throughout the Sixteenth District this week stopping by schools, visiting local manufacturing sites, and hearing about the issues most on the minds of Sixteenth District residents. Below are photos from this week's district work period.

Visiting Washington Academy in Belvidere. Rep. Kinzinger praised the school's innovative approach to learning that focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a 21st century economy.

Touring the Rockford Process Control, Inc. facility in Rockford. Pictured on the right is Phil Hodges, who has 40 + years experience working in advanced manufacturing and who is retiring next month.

Meeting in Pontiac to discuss adding the city to the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area. Sitting on the Young Lincoln statue is "Mini Abe," a quirky character created by the state to promote tourism in Illinois.

Presenting comments entered into the Congressional Record honoring former Utica Mayor Fred Esmond to his wife, Sandy. Mayor Esmond leaves a rich legacy of commitment to the people of the Illinois River Valley, and he will be dearly missed. Photo credit: Ottawa Times.

Learning about the different types of products made at T & D Metal Products in Watseka

Speaking with students at Minooka High School in Grundy County. Lots of bright futures in this room!