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Dan Lipinski is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He is known for his centrist positions and focus on issues such as transportation, healthcare, and education. Lipinski served on several committees during his tenure, including the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he played a role in shaping transportation policy. He was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in areas affecting his constituents in Illinois. In 2020, Lipinski faced a significant primary challenge from progressive candidate Marie Newman, which he ultimately lost, leading to his departure from Congress in January 2021.
Mr. Speaker, I thank Mr. Costa for putting this together today. The reason I came to Congress, the reason I ran for Congress, was to get things done. I think that is what all our constituents are expecting us to do. Unfortunately, when I…
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Save American Workers Act, which I join the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Young) in introducing again this year. I have not supported and I do not support the repeal of the ACA, but some commonsense…
I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I will first enter into the Record a letter from the Illinois Restaurant Association in support of the Save American Workers Act. Illinois Restaurant Association, Chicago, IL, January 7…
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to thank our colleague, and my friend, Ralph Hall for his years of service in the House of Representatives. I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. Hall for many years in the Science Committee, and I…
Mr. Chair, I hope we can all agree that it is in the nation's best interest to allow EPA to use the best available science to protect our health and well-being. This means the science that EPA uses should be held to the same standards as…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to welcome Blase Joseph Cupich as the ninth archbishop of the archdiocese of Chicago and to thank Cardinal Francis George for all of his years of service to the archdiocese. Archbishop Cupich is being installed…
Thank you, Mr. Davis. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor two of our former colleagues, Phil Crane and Lane Evans. First, I didn't have the opportunity to serve with Mr. Crane, but Phil Crane was certainly a giant, as some of our previous…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act, a bipartisan bill to boost American manufacturing, of which I am a cosponsor and original supporter. Not only do I support…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce our guest chaplain this morning, Father Thomas Koys, pastor of St. James at Sag Bridge Catholic Church in Lemont, Illinois. Fitting for a pastor who loves American history, St. James was founded in…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 1786, legislation that would reauthorize the National Windstorm Impact Reduction Program, or NWIRP. As an Illinoisan, I know firsthand that…
Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. I want to take this opportunity to thank Chairman Bucshon and Chairman Smith for their work not just on this bill but on the series of bills that we are considering today. The…
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