Stories tagged with: shimkus
Shimkus Votes to Turn the Page on Obama-era Spending
On Thursday the House of Representatives approved the last ever federal spending bill based upon an Obama-era budget. The bipartisan omnibus appropriations bill will keep the government running through September 30, 2017.“My constituents are fed up with massive, must-pass bills that... Read More.
Shimkus Statement on Judge Gorsuch
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on today’s Senate confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch:"I congratulate Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation as the next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court. Judge Gorsuch will bring the same... Read More.
Shimkus Statement on Syria Missile Strike
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement on Thursday's Tomahawk missile strike on Syria’s Shayrat air base:“In 2013 I cautioned President Obama about military intervention in Syria. I also questioned why we are always the ones to respond, and why... Read More.
Shimkus Statement on Healthcare Reform
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the American Health Care Act was withdrawn from consideration:“I’ve strongly opposed the Affordable Care Act’s mandates, middle-class tax hikes, and expensive one-size-fits-all health insurance plans since day one. My constituents have... Read More.
Shimkus on Repeal and Replace Bill: “This is the relief my constituents have demanded”
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) today praised the American Health Care Act (AHCA) – House Republicans’ legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare.
“This is the relief my... Read More.
Shimkus Statement on Tuesday’s Storms
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after making calls to local leaders:“My thoughts and prayers are with all those in my district and across our state who were affected by the storms last night. I also want to... Read More.
Shimkus Statement on the Passing of Bob Michel
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), the senior Republican in the Illinois congressional delegation, released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Bob Michel:“Bob Michel will always be remembered on Capitol Hill and in ‘the people’s House’ he loved. An... Read More.
Shimkus Sending Staff Member to Grayville and Fairfield
Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in your hometown.
