U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 16th District
Darin LaHood
Position · +0.46
- In office
- House 2015–now
11 years in CongressMore senior than 65% of the House - Breaks on
- Agriculture and Food 13% · Economics and Public Finance 10%
- Committees
- Ways and Means · Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party
- Bills on
- Taxation · Health · Social Welfare
- Age
- 58
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DPaul Nolley$416K
- DJoe Albright$19K
- DBrendyn Morgan$3K
Bottom line
Where LaHood has influence
Roles
- Chair · Work and Welfare (Ways and Means)
- Vice Chairman · Central Intelligence Agency (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
- Chairman · National Security Agency and Cyber (Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence)
- Ways and Means · 6th in seniority on the majority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 4th in seniority on the majority side
- Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party · 5th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 7432 Fostering the Future Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 167 Community Reclamation Partnerships Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 1152 Electronic Filing and Payment Fairness Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
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Where LaHood breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where LaHood voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Agriculture and Food 13% · 1 of 8 party 13%
- Economics and Public Finance 10% · 5 of 50 party 7%
- Public Lands and Natural Resources 7% · 1 of 15 party 0%
See all 5 issues where LaHood has broken with Republicans, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where LaHood broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/17/26 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · This resolution provides for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 8035) to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/14/26 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What LaHood is saying
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Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16) and Susan DelBene (WA-01) introduced the bipartisan Meals for Communities Tax Credit Act.
“Restaurants and food retailers in Illinois and throughout the country have an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their communities by donating prepared meals to organizations that can put them directly into the hands of people in need.”
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LaHood's CHANGE Act Passes out of the Ways and Means Committee
The House Ways and Means Committee voted unanimously to advance the Concentrating on High Value Alzheimer’s Needs to Get to an End (CHANGE) Act, which was included as a provision in the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act.
“Alzheimer’s impacts millions of Americans, and we must do everything we can to support the search for a cure. This bipartisan bill provides help to patients and clinicians through expanded early detection support and improved data collection.”
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Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Blake Moore (UT-01), and Tom Suozzi (NY-01) introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Affordability Act, bipartisan legislation to expand access to low-interest mortgages for…
“Rising housing costs are being felt in rural, urban, and suburban communities across Illinois.”
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Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 165 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far LaHood’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 30
- Action in committee 7
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 3
- Became law 0
30 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 29 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 38 sponsored billsSponsored 38 (House median 25) · cosponsored 188 (median 289), 10 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Taxation, Health, Social Welfare.
- H.R. 10499 Meals for Communities Tax Credit ActTaxation · Introduced Sep 17, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10075 First-Time Homebuyer Affordability ActTaxation · Introduced Aug 10, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9150 Boxing Therapy for Parkinson’s Access ActExpands access to boxing therapy as treatment for Parkinson's disease. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8933 Dietary Supplements Access ActTaxation · Introduced Jul 13, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9518 Health Savings for Families Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Jun 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9100 Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds ActTaxation · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7432 Fostering the Future ActModifies foster care and child welfare policies and programs. AI-readFamilies · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 Passed a chamber
- H.R. 5470 Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation ActDesignates Route 66 as a national historic trail. AI-readPublic Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 148 | 87% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 57% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 42 | 74% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 76% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 84% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 32 | 75% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 87% | Pro |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 80% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 48% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 76% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 63% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 64% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 71% | Pro |
| Taxation | 7 | 100% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-499%agreement
- RNeal P. DunnFL-299%agreement
- RGregory F. MurphyNC-398%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members LaHood most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
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MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle LaHood’s campaign raised $3.7M: $845K (23%) from individuals and $1.7M (48%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $6.7M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds LaHood
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 455.
- American Council of Engineering Companies Trade association PAC
- American Dental Association Political Action Committee Membership group PAC
- American Bankers Association (ABA) Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave LaHood this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inLaHood’s own leadership PAC: Abraham Lincoln PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare LaHood’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-16Republican2023–present
- U.S. House, IL-18Republican2015–2023
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 16
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 58
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6201
503 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Peoria, Rockford, Normal
- Website
- lahood.house.gov
- replahood
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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