What Darin LaHood said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the resounding success of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Over 39 days, the United States alongside Canada and Mexico, hosted 104 matches, or the equivalent of 104 Super Bowls, making it the largest sporting event in the history of our country.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Guthrie and everyone involved with this piece of legislation for their leadership, and I rise today in strong support of H.R. 3747, the AADAPT Act.”

“CropLife America, the Agricultural Retailers Association, The Fertilizer Institute, Fertilizer Canada, and the Ontario Agri Business Association. Chuck's leadership, policy expertise, and commitment to agriculture have made a lasting impact on farmers, cooperatives, and rural communities throughout Illinois and across the country.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Chuck Spencer on the occasion of his retirement following more than 40 years of distinguished service to Illinois agriculture through the Illinois Farm Bureau and the GROWMARK Cooperative System.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Agatucci's Restaurant in Peoria, Illinois, as it approaches an extraordinary milestone of 100 years in business. This family-owned restaurant has been a cornerstone of central Illinois since 1926, representing the enduring spirit of entrepreneurship, family, and community that defines the heart of Peoria.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and remember Reverend John L. Gibson, Sr. of Peoria, Illinois, a beloved pastor, gifted psalmist, community leader, and devoted servant. Reverend Gibson passed away peacefully at his home on May 27, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a lasting legacy of faith, ministry, and service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Robert L. Burton, who passed away on May 1 at the age of 102. Born in Georgia, Robert lived a remarkable life defined by patriotism, hard work, and devotion to his family and community.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I recognize and honor the extraordinary service of Major General Daniel R. McDonough, whose distinguished career has had a lasting impact on Peoria, Illinois, and the United States of America.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act. TANF was created with a clear purpose, and I think it is important to remember this: To help families move from welfare to work, promote self-sufficiency, and support low-income parents and children.”

“Mr. Speaker, as we celebrate National Foster Care Month, I rise in strong support of H.R. 7432, the Fostering the Future Act, a bill that would empower America's foster youth transitioning to adulthood.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and honor Peoria Police Chief Eric Echevarria on his retirement and thank him for his decades of dedicated service to the people of Illinois and our Nation.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Congresswoman Fischbach for her leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the rule and the underlying bill allowing for year-round sale of E15 fuel and bringing much-needed certainty to our Nation's fuel markets.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor the remarkable service of Major General Donald K. ``DK'' Carpenter, a native son of Illinois and a leader whose career exemplifies the very best of American military service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of S. 1318, the Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act, and I thank Chairman Crawford for his leadership and steadfast support for reauthorization of FISA 702.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize John W. Rauber, Jr., and congratulate him on his retirement after 25 years of distinguished service at John Deere. Joining Deere in 2000, John played an instrumental role in John Deere's U.S. and International Government Affairs and International Finance Teams, serving most recently as Regional Director & Counsel for Government Relations, and led the global Government Affairs organization.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor and remember Hal Smith of Springfield, Illinois, a devoted public servant, respected community leader, and most importantly, a loving husband, father, and grandfather.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Dr. Sheila Quirk- Bailey, President of Illinois Central College, for her outstanding leadership and over three decades of dedicated service to higher education.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Mike Oltman for more than 40 years of public service with the Woodford County Emergency Management Agency. Throughout his career, Mike has demonstrated unwavering commitment, technical expertise, and a deep devotion to protecting and serving his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 125th anniversary of FamilyCore. For more than a century, FamilyCore has served as a pillar of support for families in Central Illinois, and now provides counseling, foster care, adoption, youth outreach, and family preservation services to more than 17,000 clients each year.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 75th anniversary of the General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, a cornerstone of transportation and economic growth in the heart of Central Illinois.”

“Civic Center, embodying the best of the Midwest and providing metropolitan amenities within a welcoming, mid-sized community. Peoria is also home to Bradley University and Illinois Central College, preparing the next generation of leaders in Central Illinois.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 200th anniversary of Peoria County, located in the heart of Illinois. Along the Illinois River, Peoria County spans 629 square miles and is home to more than 181,000 residents who embody the resilience, innovation, and community spirit that define central Illinois.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar, who passed away on September 14 at the age of 79.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Caterpillar Inc., marking a century of customer-centric innovation and industry-leading transformation. With a strong history in my district, Caterpillar serves as a cornerstone example of American innovation and industry leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Technology and Manufacturing Association. Founded in 1925 by eight Chicago area manufacturers, the organization has grown into a leading advocate and resource for small and midsize manufacturers that remain the backbone of our state's economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Libby's Pumpkin Factory in Morton, Illinois. For a century, Libby's has been at the heart of our agricultural economy, building a legacy that has made Morton the ``Pumpkin Capital of the World.'' Since commencing operations in 1925, the Libby's plant in Morton has grown into the largest pumpkin canning operation in the United States.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and celebrate the 200th anniversary of the City of Washington, Illinois, a proud and resilient community I am honored to represent.”

“D.C. Summer Internship Program now offers fully funded experiential learning for young people pursuing careers in public service. From groundbreaking scholarships to hands-on education, the Dirksen Congressional Center continues to advance understanding of Congress while forging strong partnerships nationwide.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Dirksen Congressional Center. Located in Pekin, Illinois, the Dirksen Congressional Center has served as a national leader in congressional research, civic education, and the preservation of American political history.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Collis Jones, Vice President of Global Government Affairs, for his nearly 37 years of distinguished service at Deere & Company. Throughout his career, Jones demonstrated unwavering dedication, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to advancing the company's mission and values.”

“From ethanol production to carbon capture, Marquis forges new opportunities that support American families and put our farmers first. What started as a local operation grew into a prosperous company that has created over 450 jobs and purchases over 140 million bushels of corn annually.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 50th anniversary of Marquis Energy. Located within Illinois' 16th Congressional District, Marquis serves as a cornerstone example of American entrepreneurship and energy leadership.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Illinois' Fourth District Appellate Court Justice James ``Jim'' Knecht as he reaches the milestone of serving 50 years as a judge.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Jim Collins for his extraordinary 20-year tenure as president of Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. As the longest serving president in the school's history, Jim has left a lasting impact on Iowa's oldest institution of higher education.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Illinois Fourth District Appellate Court Justice, James ``Jim'' Knecht, as he reaches the milestone of serving 50 years as a judge.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Lynne Jolly Richardson--a devoted public servant, loving wife and mother, and proud daughter of South Carolina--who passed away a year ago, on August 1, 2024.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize James Collins for his extraordinary twenty-year tenure as President of Loras College. As the longest-serving president in Loras college's 185-year history, Collins has left an indelible mark on Iowa's oldest institution of higher education.”

“Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this misguided amendment. The longstanding U.S. military investment for the independent Lebanese Armed Forces, also known as the LAF, has worked to support U.S. security interests in the Middle East for close to 20 years.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to enter into a colloquy with the gentleman from Missouri regarding the termination of the commercial clean vehicles credit in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, I associate myself with the comments of the managers. I am pleased to know their legislative intent. Mr. Speaker, in closing, I urge my colleagues to support this commonsense legislation.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate Greg Batton and Dan Diorio as their morning radio show reaches an incredible milestone. For 20 years, they have been the voice of the Greg and Dan Show on WMBD Radio in my hometown of Peoria, Illinois.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Sister Rosemary Connelly of Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on June 19 at the age of 94.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to recognize Don Johnson for his decades of dedicated service in the nonprofit sector and his impactful tenure as President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Illinois.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. For the past year, Republicans on the Ways and Means Committee have worked to craft tax policy legislation that delivers on our promises to the American people and will provide rocket fuel to our economy.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to congratulate WJBC as they reach a monumental milestone. For 100 years, WJBC has been the voice of McLean County. The hosts have dedicated themselves to providing residents of Central Illinois with timely and reliable news to keep the public informed.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor and congratulate Gary Manier for his 24 years of service as the Mayor of Washington, Illinois. Mayor Manier is a proud Washington native and graduated from Washington Community High School in 1972.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of my bill, the Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act. This commonsense bill, which has been included in the ``National Taxpayer Advocate 2025 Purple Book'' of legislative recommendations, would amend the tax code to apply the ``mailbox rule'' to electronic submissions of payments and documents to the Internal Revenue Service.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Smith for his leadership on this very important topic. I rise in strong support of H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act.”

“Mr. Speaker, today, I rise to honor the life and legacy of Craig Roberts of Alton, Illinois, who passed away on February 15, 2025, at the age of 62.”

“Mr. Speaker, I had to miss votes today to travel back to Illinois. Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 61 and YEA on Roll Call No. 62.”

“Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Dr. Keith D. Thibo, who celebtates forty years pastoring at Bay View Baptist Church in Washington, Illinois and fifty years in full-time ministry on Match 2, 2025.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Mr. Bennet ``Ben'' Chiotti, of Roanoke, Illinois, who passed away on February 9 at the age of 93.”