Illinois Open Letters

From a constituent in Mount Prospect, IL

URGENT: Protect Special Education – Oppose Moving the OSERS

As a resident of Mount Prospect and the father of an autistic child, I am writing to you today with urgent concerns regarding the recent announcement that the Department of Education intends to move the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services to the Department of Health and Human Ser

From a constituent in Urbana, IL

NO PAYOUTS TO INSURRECTIONISTS!

I strongly oppose any effort to use taxpayer funds to compensate individuals who participated in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, whether through the proposed $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, the Federal Tort Claims Act, or any other mechanism. The American people should not

From a verified voter in Skokie, IL

Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, has introduced six Articles of Impeachment against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts for committing high crimes and misdemeanors by violating the Constitution, disregarding his statutory obligations as Chief Justice,

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Fund Care, Not Killing! Divest from ICE and the military

I am writing to you to demand that you defund ICE and divest from our imperialist military that is harming people across the globe, in countries such as Palestine, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela, among others. I demand that you invest that money in the American people instead. Your job description explic

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Fund Care, Not Killing! Illinois demands ethical investment

I am writing to you to demand that you defund ICE and divest from our imperialist military that is harming people across the globe, in countries such as Palestine, Cuba, Iran, and Venezuela, among others. I demand that you invest that money in the people of Illinois instead. Your job description exp

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Lower Costs, Repeal the Jones Act

I am a constituent from your district. I’m writing to ask you to support repealing, or at least heavily reforming, the Jones Act (Merchant Marine Act of 1920). My concern is that it limits competition in domestic shipping, which I believe contributes to higher costs for transporting goods like food

From a verified voter in Normal, IL

Support SB4214 With Energy Efficiency and Power Cap Amendments

Vote yes on SB4214, the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act, and strengthen it with amendments that address energy consumption directly. The bill is right to pause AI infrastructure expansion until safety frameworks exist, but Congress should also cap individual AI model power consump

From a constituent in Hampshire, IL

Here I am, on a Friday afternoon with a cold drink and some black licorice, one of my favorite treats, enjoying seeing the name of that degenerate, demented, rapey, thieving traitor come off a beloved American institution. Next up? The gilded geldings and that dumaß ballroom.

From a constituent in Aurora, IL

Hawaii's Solution to Citizens United

The Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling has imperiled our country. Hawaii has shown us the clearest way yet to fight back. We must redefine what a corporation is in the state of Illinois, which will once again put limits on corporate political donations. I urge you to propos e and pass legislati

From a constituent in Evanston, IL

No on section 224 of defense authorization act

I am writing to you with alarm and concern regarding Section 224 of the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). This section, as drafted, would put critical U.S. military technologies at risk, undermine U.S. defense industry competitiveness, and create ne

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Oppose Border Wall Construction in the Greater Big Bend Region

I am writing as a concerned American to urge you to oppose any federal funding or authorization for border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. Big Bend National Park is a national treasure that belongs to all of us. As a member of Congress, you have a responsibility to protect our sha

From a constituent in Geneva, IL

NO to Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle

Regarding Trump’s Triumphal Arch at Memorial Circle: How does this help actual veterans? Ones that are alive? I'm 100% certain that the money spent to build this would be much better used on medical care, housing, or groceries for veterans that are suffering. And since the USA constantly seems to i

From a verified voter in Skokie, IL

The Attorney General is the nation’s top law enforcement officer, not the president’s personal attorney. You must reject the nomination of Todd Blanche and demand an Attorney General who will put the Constitution and the rule of law above political loyalty. Great Thanks.

From a verified voter in Belleville, IL

I am writing as a constituent and employee enrolled in a self-funded employer health plan. Recently, my employer announced that coverage for GLP-1 medications used to treat obesity would be eliminated effective July 1, despite the plan year not ending until December 31. Employees were given less th

From a verified voter in Lombard, IL

No Funding for ICE!

Please vote NO on any funding for ICE and US Customs and Border Patrol - $71 Billion dollars is outrageous, especially when it is being used to harass, abuse, and kidnap people off the streets. Please also vote NO on an anti-immigrant amendments proposed by your Republican colleagues. These human ri

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Stop elimination of subsided student loans & keep college available for all

The GOP House Appropriations Committee just released the 2027 bill for the Labor/Health Human Services/Education subcommittee. One of the clauses eliminates subsidized student loans altogether. This must be stopped. This is a clear attempt to make college unattainable to anyone who can’t afford to p

From a verified voter in Batavia, IL

Yes on Ukraine Support Act, NO approval or funding for Independence Arch.

First, I strongly urge Senator Duckworth  to vote to pass the Ukraine Support Act. This legislation provides critical aid to our ally and strengthens sanctions against Russia as Ukraine continues to defend itself against the invasion. We need to be on the side if right and that is  Ukraine’s side!

From a verified voter in Batavia, IL

Yes on Ukraine Support Act, NO approval or funding for Independence Arch.

I attempted to call your office but could not leave a message. Not all of your constituents can call during business hours. Please treat this email as you would a phone call. First, I strongly urge Senator Durbin to vote to pass the Ukraine Support Act. This legislation provides critical aid to ou

From a verified voter in Highland Park, IL

Oppose public funds for the Bears

I am writing as your constituent in Highland Park to urge you to continue opposing any commitment of public funds toward a new stadium for the Chicago Bears. I understand the relocation threat is real, and I know the pressure to respond is intense. But the economics have not changed because Hammond

From a verified voter in Highland Park, IL

RIN 0348-AB88 Destruction of US Scientific Excellence

For eight decades, peer review has been the cornerstone of NIH grant funding — the firewall separating scientific merit from political preference. That firewall has been demolished. An August 2025 executive order gave political officers the power to summarily cancel any federal grant not "consistent

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Oppose OMB’s Political Attacks on Scientific Research

I am writing to urge the representative to oppose OMB’s proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rule (OMB-2026-0034) and block its implementation. The scientific process works because it is objective, and allowing politics to restrict scientific progress hurts everyone. Thank you for your time and

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Block FISA reauthorization to remove Pulte

I am writing today to ask that you use every single tool at your disposal to see Bill Pulte removed as acting Director of National Intelligence. Pulte has absolutely no experience in national intelligence, and is clearly being offered the job based on his willingness to go after Trump's political a

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Co-Sponsor and Pass H.R. 40 to Study Reparations for Black Americans

Co-sponsor and advance H.R. 40 to the floor for a vote. This bill has been reintroduced in Congress for over three decades, and the refusal to even study reparations for the descendants of enslaved people is a failure of moral and legislative courage. H.R. 40 doesn't mandate a specific remedy — it s

From a verified voter in Westmont, IL

Please remove section 224 from the War Fund. No Military Collaboration with Israel !! Thank you

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Major Richard Star Act

Major Richard Star Act For the past 5 years, Congress has failed to pass the Major Richard Star Act. This act would take care of veterans wounded in combat. Passing this act needs to be Congress’s top military funding priority instead of writing a blank check to Israel or funding an unnecessary, il