Illinois Open Letters

From a verified voter in Batavia, IL

Defend Medicare! No cuts to Medicare.

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

The "big beautiful bill" can't be allowed to pass

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” isn’t just about tax cuts it quietly guts federal protections and reshapes entire agencies. Here’s what’s buried inside: - Closure of the U.S. Department of Education - 25% expansion of logging in national forests, bypassing environmental reviews and fast-tracking timber

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Vote NO on Budget Bill or Lose Your Job

I am writing to remind you that the budget bill the GOP is proposing is a money grabbing nightmare for this country. If you vote in support of this bill, there is ZERO chance I will ever vote for you again. Please do EVERYTHING in your power to prevent this from passing. Filibuster for days as a par

From a verified voter in Carbondale, IL

Reject harmful Medicaid cuts, protect healthcare access

The proposed cuts to Medicaid by Republicans are concerning as they could strip healthcare coverage from millions of Americans, including many with disabilities who rely on the program for essential medical care. The changes would introduce burdensome red tape like work requirements, co-pays, and st

From a verified voter in Batavia, IL

It’s well past time to impeach Trump! What are you waiting for?

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

We not only demand a halt to illegal access to sensitive data about individual citizen's (IRS data, health data, social security, Library of Congress, etc), we demand its RETURN now that it's been stolen. We demand DISGORGEMENT of our data and removal of any of our data that has been fed into AI LLM

From a constituent in Batavia, IL

Save Medicaid— Congress works for the people, not billionaires!!

The ongoing incompetence and desire to hurt every day Americans by the White House and GOP is horrible! Stop dismantling programs, research and science departments, and policies that protect the most vulnerable populations. The proposed budget and ongoing executive orders are full-blown cruelty and

From a verified voter in Mt Zion, IL

Preserve Medicaid Funding for Millions of Children and Seniors

I urge you to protect Medicaid funding in the upcoming spending bill. As your constituent, I am concerned about proposals that would significantly reduce this vital healthcare program. Medicaid provides essential coverage to 75 million Americans, including: • 40% of all children • 60% of nursing h

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Protect Library of Congress from executive branch overreach

The Library of Congress is an essential legislative branch institution. Any attempt by the executive branch to improperly access or influence its operations is a grave violation of the separation of powers. We must take decisive action to stop unauthorized access to confidential congressional data h

From a verified voter in Gurnee, IL

Vote NO on CRA resolutions that roll back the Clean Vehicle Standards Waivers

I am contacting to share my concern regarding attempts to pass Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions reversing the Clean Vehicle Standards Waivers.  I strongly urge you to oppose Senate Joint Resolutions 45, 46, and 47 which would roll back implementation of clean car and clean truck standards

From a constituent in Wheaton, IL

Oppose Harmful Provisions in the Republican Budget Reconciliation Bill

House Committees have been working on completing their individual portions of the budget reconciliation bill that Republicans are pushing through to enact hefty tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations. To pay for these tax cuts—and take advantage of the filibuster-proof reconciliation procedure—Re

From a verified voter in New Berlin, IL

Balanced approach to Internet content regulation needed

The Internet has undoubtedly transformed how information is accessed and consumed, including content that may be deemed inappropriate or obscene. While there are valid concerns about the potential harms of unrestrained pornography, especially on vulnerable individuals, a broad criminalization approa

From a verified voter in Chicago, IL

Please vote NO on Casey Means as Surgeon General. She is another quack Trump loyalist, joining the rest of Trumps Quack Cabinet. Senator Durbin...I'm sure you have senioritis but please stand up to this malignant narcissist as long as you can.

From a verified voter in Naperville, IL

There are currently Articles of Impeachment filed in the House of Representatives. I understand that the current Speaker of the House is a follower of Trump, but I ask that you press House leadership to put those Articles to a vote. The people of the US are fed up with the Trump Crime Family ruining

From a constituent in Watseka, IL

Protect Public Broadcasting

The Trump administration has proposed eliminating all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), aiming to cut $1.1 billion from various programs. As NYT reports, if Congress agrees, that will amount to about two years of the organization’s funding, n

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Uphold Copyright Laws - Promote Innovation, Economic Growth

Strong copyright protections are essential for fostering innovation and creativity. Robust intellectual property rights incentivize creators, artists, and businesses to invest their time and resources into developing new works and technologies. Without these safeguards, there would be little motivat

From a constituent in Elmhurst, IL

Restore NOAA funding to protect vital Great Lakes

The Great Lakes are a vital source of freshwater for millions of people, ecosystems, and industries. Unfortunately, the Trump administration's draconian budget cuts and staffing reductions have severely undermined the ability of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to monitor a

From a verified voter in Rockford, IL

Protect and Expand Healthcare—Reject Any Cuts

I’m writing to urge you to do everything in your power to fight the Republican bill that threatens to gut our already fragile healthcare system. Millions of Americans—myself and my family included—rely on access to healthcare just to survive. Any rollback of protections, coverage, or funding would

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Impeach Donald Trump

I am reaching out to demand that you honor the will of your constituents by voting in favor of impeachment under Article H.Res 253. This is not just about impeachment—this is about conviction and removal of Donald Trump and his billionaire loyalists who undermine our democracy. I stand firmly with t

From a verified voter in Shorewood, IL

Recent Viral Video

I am writing to express my sincere appreciation for your recent actions pressing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem regarding the deeply disturbing reports of illegal deportations of U.S. citizens. I watched the video of the exchange that has since gone viral, and I want you to know that you

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Stop ICE now!!!! This is inhuman and so very un American. We should be prosecuting the ICE agents, not the people they are kidnapping. Do something now!!!!

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Flight safety and ICE abuses

I’m writing for two reasons: First, what are you doing about our air travel crisis? The Trump administration’s rank incompetence is going to lead to catastrophe. This is literally all their fault: first, the FAA was left without leadership after Musk forced the Administrator to resign. Then Trump f

From a constituent in Chicago, IL

Protect our Data

I’m alarmed by the Washington Post’s new reporting that Elon Musk and DOGE are creating a single database in which to gather ALL of Americans’ most sensitive and personal data. This is a disaster in the making and Congress needs to stop it NOW. Cyber security experts are horrified by this plan and s

From a constituent in Forest Park, IL

Please support and co-sponsor SB2004, to solidify that municipalities can choose Ranked Choice Voting if they wish. I support ranked choice voting, and I also support the ability of voters to choose how we run our local elections. Three Illinois cities have already overwhelmingly voted to improve th

From a constituent in Chicago Heights, IL

I’m writing to express serious concern regarding the recent announcement that Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. intends to use Medicare and Medicaid data to investigate the “root causes” of autism and other chronic conditions. As a constituent, I urge you to exercise oversigh