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Manufacturing in Illinois accounts for 14.05 percent of the total output of the state, and employs almost 10% of our workforce. Manufacturing goods exports reached $61.64 billion in 2014. Read More Read More - Military and Veterans","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Healthcare","detail":"Families, individual patients, and their doctor should make health care decisions, not Washington bureaucrats. Health is a deeply personal and important matter—far too important to trust the federal government to run it. I support common sense reforms that restore individual choice and control over healthcare plans. 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Manufacturing in Illinois accounts for 14.05 percent of the total output of the state, and employs almost 10% of our workforce. Manufacturing goods exports reached $61.64 billion in 2014. Read More Read More - Military and Veterans","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Military and Veterans","detail":"We can never fully repay our veterans and their families for their incredible sacrifice. However, we can and should ensure that those who put their life on the line for our country receive the care they deserve. Read More Read More - Healthcare","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Healthcare","detail":"Families, individual patients, and their doctor should make health care decisions, not Washington bureaucrats. Health is a deeply personal and important matter—far too important to trust the federal government to run it. I support common sense reforms that restore individual choice and control over healthcare plans. Read More Read More - Immigration","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"Immigration","detail":"The United States has always been a country that welcomes those who legally come to the United States in search of freedom, democracy and opportunities to pursue the American Dream. However, the American rule of law must be respected, especially among those who hope to live here. Read More Read More - Education","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Education","detail":"Education is paramount to the well-being of America. Few issues have as great an impact on our future generations as access to education—it contributes to our economy’s success in the global marketplace, provides the foundation for the next generation, and instills the values of our society into the minds of our children.  Read More Read More - 2nd Amendment","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Gun Control","stance":"2nd Amendment","detail":"I strongly support the Second Amendment and in Congress I will fight to defend the hunters, sportsmen, and firearm owners of Central and West Central Illinois. Our constitution is explicit—law abiding citizens have a right to keep and bear arms.  Read More Read More - Right to Life","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Right to Life","detail":"As a strong practicing Catholic and father of three boys with my wife, I am proud and honored to be pro-life. Our government exists in order to preserve “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.”  Read More Read More - Trade","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Trade","detail":"Trade is of paramount importance to the economy of the 16th Congressional district. Free trade strengthens our economy by expanding investment opportunities, opening new markets to domestic industries, and creating jobs.  Read More","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Abortion","stance":"Peoria","detail":"100 NE Monroe Street Room 100 Peoria, IL 61602 Phone: (309) 671-7027 Fax: (309) 671-7309","source_url":"https://lahood.house.gov/priorities","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS rule that would have required DeFi brokers to report crypto transactions — signed into law by President Trump (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. 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