Congressman Aaron Schock (IL-18)

Memorial Day Message

Memorial Day is a humbling time in which we come together to recognize all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Its also a time to remember the thousands of veterans who live and work among us, and all of those currently serving in the Armed Forces.

Schock Speaks Out on Dual Threat of President Obama's Health Care Law Implementation & Costly Federal Mandates

Aaron has been on a mission to sound the alarm throughout Illinois and in Washington about the mounting budget pressures facing Illinois taxpayers on the dual threat of expanding Medicaid costs and the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act, also known as ObamaCare.

Illinois Representatives United in Demanding Senate Action

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitchell McConnell, signed by ten Illinois Congressional Republicans and all 54 Illinois State Republican Representatives, demanded that the US Senate follow the actions taken in the House in repealing the Medicaid Maintenance of Effort (MOE) mandate in the Affordable Care Act.

Schock Praises U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement as Pathway for New Opportunities for IL Workers

This month (May), after years of negotiations, which begin in 2006 under the Bush Administration, the implementation of the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) finally becomes effective. (Aaron is pictured here with Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos during a visit to Colombia to discuss the Free Trade agreement)

Schock Participates in Flag Dedication Ceremony in East Peoria

On Monday, May 14th, Aaron participated in a flag dedication ceremony at the Caterpillar Facility in East Peoria. The dedication ceremony was held in honor of Memorial Day and the 113 veterans that are currently working at the CAT facility. Before the ceremony, Aaron had the American flag flown over the United States Capitol.