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Schock Introduces Legislation to Keep Illinois Competitive
Mar 7, 2013 -
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) has introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation, H.R. 1020, that would assist both individuals and small businesses by modernizing antiquated U.S customs duty rates. During the 112th Congress, Schock introduced similar legislation that received the support of more...
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Congress Votes to Reinstate Biodiesel Tax Incentive
Jan 1, 2013 -
The U.S. biodiesel industry applauded Tuesday as the U.S. House cleared a year-end fiscal package that reinstates the biodiesel tax incentive for 2012 and 2013. President Obama is expected to quickly sign the bill into law. "It's been a long year with a lot of missed opportunity and lost jobs in the...
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Schock Fights to Keep Barge Traffic Flowing Down Mississippi River
Nov 20, 2012 -
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) spear-headed a bipartisan letter, co-signed by over sixty of his House colleagues, to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeking a resolution over growing concerns about impaired barge traffic down the Mississippi River. Barge traffic could be severely disrupted or alto...
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Schock Announces Local Infrastructure and Economic Development Grant
Sep 27, 2012 -
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) announced today that Tazewell County and the Cincinnati Township are the recipients of an Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant. The grant is in the amount of $503,947.00. The grant is a continuation of economic investment – both private and public - in the ...
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Schock Continues Efforts to Protect US Manufacturers
Jul 12, 2012 -
During the 111th Congress, in 2010, Congressman Aaron Schock supported H.R. 6160, the Earths and Critical Materials Revitalization Act of 2010, to address the crisis in rare earth availability for US manufacturers. Since coming to Congress, Congressman Schock has continued to work hard to address th...
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UPDATED: Schock Rural Roadway Safety Bill Passes House
Jun 29, 2012 -
UPDATED: On June 29, 2012, the Agricultural Machinery Illumination Safety Act passed the House. Schock's legislation to improve roadway safety was included in the Highway Bill conference report. Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) this week introduced the Agricultural Machinery Illumination Safety Act, ...
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Schock Ushers in Passage of Long-term Highway Bill
Jun 29, 2012 -
After months of urging Congress and President Obama to pass a long-term highway bill Congressman Aaron Schock (IL-R) is claiming victory. Today, the House voted to approve a transportation infrastructure bill, H.R. 4348, that will fund the nation’s roads, rails, bridges, and infrastructure through S...
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Colombia Free Trade Agreement Good for Local Illinois Economy
May 15, 2012 -
This month, 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. As a member of the House Ways and Means committee, the committee of jurisdiction that oversaw the passage of the C...
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Schock Continues to Find Success as Legislative Year Comes to an End
Dec 19, 2011 -
Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) continued to work on behalf of residents of the 18th District of Illinois, reaching across the aisle, and finding legislative success on issues ranging from job creation to tax relief and spending reduction. Congressman Schock began the year with the appointment to se...
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