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U.S. Rep. LaHood eager for World Cup tournament to begin this week
LaHood described his work on World Cup preparations, including visa processing and security for the host cities.
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SITTING REPRESENTATIVE · ILLINOIS · 16TH DISTRICT · REPUBLICANSITTING REPRESENTATIVE · IL-16 · REP
Darin LaHood
Darin LaHood has represented Illinois in the U.S. House since September 2015. Chair of two House subcommittees: National Security Agency and Cyber and Work and Welfare; vice chair of the House Subcommittee on Central Intelligence Agency.
An attorney, LaHood worked as a congressional staffer from 1990 to 1994, served as a prosecutor from 1997 to 2001 and as U.S. attorney from 2001 to 2005, then represented Illinois’s 37th district in the state Senate from 2011 to 2015.
LaHood earned a bachelor’s degree from Loras College in 1990 and a law degree from the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 1997. LaHood worked as a congressional staffer from 1990 to 1994, served as a prosecutor from 1997 to 2001, and was U.S. attorney from 2001 to 2005. From 2011 to 2015, LaHood represented Illinois’s 37th district in the state Senate. LaHood entered Congress in 2015 through a special election after Aaron Schock resigned, representing Illinois’s 18th district from 2015 to 2023 and its 16th district from 2023.Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Party
- Republican
- In House
- Since Sep 2015
- Age
- 58
- Committees
- 3 · 2 chair
- Next election
- Nov 3, 2026
- HOUSE SINCE
- 2015
- COMMITTEES
- 3
- AGE
- 58
Photo: GPO Pictorial Directory, 119th Congress / Public domain
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Darin LaHood at a glance
NET READER RATING
▼ 11 PTS IN 30 DAYS+22
▲ 45 GOOD LOOK74 VOTES29 BAD LOOK ▼
COVERAGE MIX · 11 STORIES
Click a row to open that column below.SENTIMENT BY TOPIC
NETLATEST ACTIVITY
NEWSCongressional candidates debate critical, cautious views on Iran war wglt.org · Oct 2STATED POSITIONS
2026 IL U.S. House district 16 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Darin LaHood’s record in the 119th Congress
- Participation
- 94%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 98%
- Missed 39 of 676 roll calls this Congress.
- Party unity
- 98%
- ▎ REP MEDIAN 98%
- Level with the median House Republican.
- Bipartisan bills
- 90%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 40%
- Share of sponsored bills with at least one Democratic cosponsor.
- Bill success
- 10%
- ▎ HOUSE MEDIAN 10%
- Out of committee or further: 3 of 30 sponsored bills.
BROKE WITH PARTY
JUL 21Amendment: Amendment sought to authorize the Secretary of Defense to establish a school c…NAY
JUL 15Amendment: An amendment numbered 20 printed in Part A of House Report 119-749 to prohibit…NAY
APR 30Amendment: Amendment sought to add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defin…NAY
HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESSDarin LaHood’s voting record
| DATE | MEASURE | VOTE | REP MAJORITY | RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEP 16 | S. 2403Retire through Ownership Act | YEA | YEA 191–14 | Passed 401–142/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9497Water Resources Development Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 202–9 | Passed 415–92/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9340Ratepayer Protection Act | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 417–32/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 16 | H.J.Res. 213Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 214–208 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 10326PROOF Act | YEA | YEA 210–1 | Passed 217–207 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 9576National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 352–72 |
| SEP 16 | H.R. 5334Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 262–159 |
| SEP 15 | H.Con.Res. 93Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 203–7 | Passed 220–204 |
| SEP 15 | H.J.Res. 210Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, o… | YEA | YEA 212–1 | Passed 216–211 |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 9500Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act | YEA | YEA 195–17 | Passed 408–172/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2140Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 130–79 | Passed 343–792/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 4646Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 424–02/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 8278Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 417–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 15 | H.R. 2978GUARD Act | YEA | YEA 203–7 | Passed 414–72/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 3276Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 138–60 | Passed 345–602/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 14 | H.R. 4219National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 165–33 | Passed 371–332/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 03 | H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 203–2 | Passed 237–169 |
| SEP 02 | H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025 | YEA | YEA 210–0 | Passed 218–201 |
| SEP 02 | H.J.Res. 1Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supre… | YEA | YEA 211–0 | Failed 212–2062/3 NEEDED |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 9436Northeast Lobsterman Protection Act of 2026 | YEA | YEA 209–2 | Passed 219–196 |
| SEP 01 | H.R. 6500Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 | YEA | YEA 193–19 | Passed 370–482/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 32LACA | YEA | YEA 186–10 | Passed 378–102/3 NEEDED |
| AUG 31 | S. 307Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act | YEA | YEA 187–8 | Passed 376–82/3 NEEDED |
| JUL 23 | H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | YEA | YEA 212–0 | Passed 232–188 |
| JUL 23 | H.Con.Res. 89Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove… | NAY | NAY 207–4 | Passed 214–208 |
Bills sponsored by Darin LaHood in the 119th Congress
30Sponsored
3Out of cmte
3Passed House
0Became law
SPONSORED · 119TH CONGRESS
Sponsored30
Out of committee3
Passed House3
Became law0
| BILL | TITLE · POLICY AREA | STAGE | COSPON. |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 7432 | Fostering the Future ActFAMILIES | Passed House | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 167 | Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | Passed House | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 1152 | Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness ActTAXATION | Passed House | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10499 | Meals for Communities Tax Credit ActTAXATION | Introduced | 2 COSPON. |
| H.R. 5470 | Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation ActPUBLIC LANDS AND NATURAL RESOURCES | Introduced | 20 COSPON. |
| H.R. 10075 | First-Time Homebuyer Affordability ActTAXATION | Introduced | 5 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9518 | Health Savings for Families Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 0 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9150 | Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access ActARMED FORCES AND NATIONAL SECURITY | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 9100 | Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds ActTAXATION | Introduced | 4 COSPON. |
| H.R. 8933 | Dietary Supplements Access ActTAXATION | Introduced | 8 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7620 | CHEERS Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 6 COSPON. |
| H.R. 7594 | Workforce Development Through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act of 2026TAXATION | Introduced | 3 COSPON. |
Plus 188 bills cosponsored this Congress.
Darin LaHood’s committee assignments
Intelligence
CHAIR · SUBCMTESUBCOMMITTEESNational Security Agency and Cyber (Chair)Central Intelligence Agency (Vice chair)National Intelligence Enterprise
SUBCOMMITTEESNo subcommittee assignments
Darin LaHood’s career and background
PUBLIC SERVICE · 1990 – PRESENT
OFFICE
Congressional staff 1990–94Prosecutor 1997–99United States Attorney 2001–05Illinois State Senate 2011–15U.S. House · IL-16/18 2015–
ALSO: Prosecutor 1999–01
- 2015 – NOWU.S. House · IL-16/18
- 2011 – 15Illinois State Senate
- 2001 – 05United States Attorney
- 1999 – 01Prosecutor
- 1997 – 99Prosecutor
- 1990 – 94Congressional staff
- BORN
- July 5, 1968 · Peoria, Illinois
- OCCUPATION
- Attorney
- EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Arts, Loras College, 1990 · Juris Doctor, University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, 1997
2026 election: Illinois’s 16th District
NEXT ELECTION · IL-16
28DAYS
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
LAST UNOPPOSEDON THE BALLOT
IN THIS RACE · 2026
Paul NolleyDEM$416K raised
PAST RESULTS
2024U.S. House · IL-1699.9%
2022U.S. House · IL-1666.3%
2020U.S. House · IL-1870.4%
2018U.S. House · IL-1867.2%
RESULTS SINCE 20182026 IL-16 HOUSE RACE →STATED POSITIONS
2026 IL U.S. House district 16 general election · 2026-11-03 · No sourced statements are available for this campaign yet.
Darin LaHood’s stated positions and sources
Stated positions for the campaign named below. Each summary keeps the conditions in the cited statement.
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How we research and check stated positions2026 IL U.S. House district 16 general election · 2026-11-03
Economy
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Healthcare
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Immigration
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Education
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Defense
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Climate
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Gun Policy
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Housing
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Voting Rights
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Foreign Policy
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Energy
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Darin LaHood’s campaign fundraising and spending
- RAISED · 2025–26 CYCLE
- $3.7M
- CASH ON HAND
- $6.7M
- SPENT
- $2.4M
WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM
- Individuals
- $845K · 32.6%
- PACs
- $1.7M · 67.4%
- Party
- $100 · 0%
AIPAC · 2025–26
AIPAC TRACKER →HOW WE COUNT →- THROUGH AIPAC PAC
- $56K
- Earmarked gifts · 65 donors
- $51K
- From the PAC itself
- $5K
AIPAC-BACKED SUPER PAC (UNITED DEMOCRACY PROJECT)
- SUPPORTING
- —
- OPPOSING
- —
SINCE DEC 2021 $121K through AIPAC PAC
Earmarked gifts are part of Individuals above. AIPAC PAC filings through Aug 31.TOP DONORS
Arnold, LauraArnold Ventures · CO-FOUNDER$7K
Faison, Jay W.Wirepath Home Systems · CEO$7K
Chae, MichaelBlackstone · CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER$7K
Reese, Jane ENone · HOMEMAKER$7K
Reese, Dennis JSpringfield Armory · OWNER/CEO$7K
Fern, JustinUrban Equity · REAL ESTATE$7K
Bowen, Kenneth ESpringfield Armory · CEO$7K
Bowen, Jody ANone · HOMEMAKER$7K
Bergstrom, HansNone · RETIRED$7K
Rea, MichaelAdvanced Media Partners · DIRECTOR$4K
Totals by donor name from itemized FEC receipts: individuals and committees that gave over $200.OUTSIDE SPENDING
- SUPPORTING
- $0
- OPPOSING
- $1K
Citizens For The 16th$0 / $1K
CAMPAIGN SPENDING
Other$1.7M
Administrative$118K
Materials$55K
Advertising$19K
Travel$17K
How to contact Darin LaHood
WASHINGTON, D.C.
503 Cannon House Office BuildingWashington, DC 20515-1316(202) 225-6201Call (202) 225-6201MOST RATED
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Economy88%
MOST RATEDwglt.org
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood and Democratic opponent Paul Nolley differ on war powers vote
LaHood voted against a resolution to require an end to the war in Iran and said the conflict could soon wind down.
Foreign policy44%
wglt.org
Congressional candidates debate critical, cautious views on Iran war
LaHood said the U.S. had achieved some objectives and that the president could use harsh language while talks continued.
Foreign policy56%
wglt.org
Congressional candidates address inflation and the rising cost of living
LaHood discussed tariffs, energy permitting and other ways to address rising costs.
EconomyINFORMATIONAL
Jewish Insider
Reps. Gottheimer, LaHood visit Lebanon, meet President Aoun
LaHood joined Gottheimer on a Lebanon visit focused on Hezbollah, Iranian influence and negotiations with Israel.
Foreign policy50%
wglt.org
Congressional candidates offer positions on budget deficit and Social Security fixes
LaHood discussed a tiered approach to Social Security and proposed a bipartisan commission to address debt and deficits.
Social SecurityINFORMATIONAL
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U.S. Rep. LaHood eager for World Cup tournament to begin this week
LaHood described his work on World Cup preparations, including visa processing and security for the host cities.
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