A great piece from the U.S. Surgeon General on how we can better combat the opioid crisis by including faith-based groups in the fight. Click the link below to check out the full post!

Wanting to wish the United States Air Force and all the 320,923 active duty Airmen and Women who keep us safe a Happy Birthday!

Proud to receive this award from the NTU’s Taxpayers Union! lakecountyjournal.com/2018/09/09/rep… via @lakectyjournal

America Is and Must Remain a Beacon of Hope for Refugees. Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission

Congress needs to continue to provide resources to combat the opioid crisis. I'm thankful @SAMHSA and HHS.gov have made this a top priority and are administering grants for our communities to fight this growing epidemic. hhs.gov/about/news/201…

Thank you Medela for welcoming me to your McHenry facility! I enjoyed answering questions from folks who live and work in the 14th District, and the production tour enabled me to see firsthand the great work being done there.

I stand with my colleague Mike Gallagher calling for cooperation and swift action so we can deliver for our veterans. thehill.com/blogs/congress…

Thank you @divita. We need integrated care for Medicare beneficiaries with end-stage renal disease. #dialysisPATIENTSact

Thank you Marco Rubio for championing this important legislation in the senate!

Join us TOMORROW for a hearing on the evolving human rights crisis in #Nicaragua. 2200 Rayburn at 9:30am. Details here: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/hearing…

A 49-year record low unemployment rate of 3.7% is a great way to kick off #MFGDay18 There are over 500K job openings in America’s manufacturing industry. That’s why manufacturers are opening their doors today to inspire students to pursue opportunities in manufacturing.

Illinois producers have persevered in the face of great uncertainty for not just their livelihoods but also the security of our nations food supply. Their grit & effort isn't lost on me as I push for a Farm Bill with security & certainty for farmers. #ThankAFarmer #FarmersDay

This week the U.S economy was named the most competitive in the world! The red-hot labor market is a reflection of the highest consumer optimism in decades. Our economy and labor markets are #betteroffnow than before the 115th Congress. cnbc.com/2018/10/17/us-…

Chicago Fed President Evans says "U.S. economy is doing extremely well. Fundamentals are strong, the labor market is doing terrific." Read more about the future of our roaring economy! cnb.cx/2QpQqVH #BetterOffNow

We’re working hard on the issues that matter to you and your family, like funding the military and combating the opioid crisis. As of September 28: 1,135 bills have passed out of committee 1,011 bills have passed the People’s House. #115congress

So proud of the staff working at Mercyhealth McHenry County in Harvard! Their dedication to compassionate, quality healthcare was overwhelming! Thanks to all who made the visit today informative and I'm thankful we have resources like Mercyhealth available to our community.