Currently holds the office of U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 5th Congressional District until January 3, 2027.
Candidate for U.S. House of Representatives - Illinois 5th Congressional District in 2026 Illinois Primary Election.
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Get StartedMike trusts women to make their own healthcare choices and is a stalwart champion for women’s reproductive rights. He understands that doctors, not politicians, should help women make the decision that is best for their families. He supports a full repeal of the HydeAmendment and was active in the fight against anti-choice measures being included in theAffordable Care Act. Learn more
Mike is also committed to preservation and protection of the Great Lakes. He worked with the Great Lakes Task Force to support federal funding for the cleanup and restoration of the Great Lakes and Great Lake states. He has continually pressed for additional funding and strategic thinking in addressing the threat posed by Asian Carp. Learn more
Mike has introduced several significant bills to provide taxpayers with greater knowledge and insight on the actions of their elected representatives. He has authored the Transparency in Government Act, which calls for records, votes and disclosure reports from every sector of government to be made available to the public in a searchable, sortable and downloadable format. He has also introduced the Congressionally Mandated Reports Act, which provides the general public with unimpeded access to taxpayer-funded reports produced by federal agencies. Learn more
Similarly, Mike has been a vocal opponent of cuts in Medicaid funding which would have a devastating impact on the health care workforce and the health plans of public sector workers. Learn more
Mike is leading the fight against the FDA blood ban deferral policy, which unfairly excludes men who have sex with men from donating blood. Having worked on this issue with then SenatorJohn Kerry, and now partnering with Senators Tammy Baldwin and Elizabeth Warren, Mike has continued to push the FDA to change this policy. Learn more
Mike opposes any effort to privatize Medicare. Learn more
Mike believes that the only way to bring our deficit under control is to subject the entire federal budget to targeted budget cuts, including the Department of Defense, which is too often exempted from any spending reductions. Learn more
Mike is passionate about supporting unions throughout our country. Learn more
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