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Darin LaHood

R

U.S. Representative · Illinois

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

962

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

962

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

17 actions

LaHood demonstrates strong support for electoral integrity measures focused on citizenship verification and election monitoring while opposing ballot tracking transparency requirements.

Criminal justice

50 actions

LaHood demonstrates a consistent pro-law enforcement approach to criminal justice, supporting measures that strengthen penalties for crimes against officers, expand their authority during civil unrest, and increase consequences for trafficking and fraud while opposing criminal accountability restrictions.

Fiscal policy

88 actions

LaHood demonstrates a fiscally conservative orientation, supporting executive spending reduction authority and appropriations measures while opposing revenue-enhancing tax provisions.

Healthcare

35 actions

LaHood supports expanding healthcare access and advancing disease research while opposing certain federal emergency declarations and maternal health funding initiatives.

Education

27 actions

LaHood's education votes reflect support for workforce training flexibility and financial aid efficiency alongside opposition to parental transparency measures and pregnant student support requirements.

Economy and labor

47 actions

LaHood consistently backs market-oriented policies that reduce regulatory burdens, expand access to capital through private financial channels, and prioritize trade liberalization and business competitiveness over labor protections.

Environment and energy

170 actions

LaHood demonstrates consistent support for environmental protection measures, particularly regarding wildfire management, invasive species control, and pollution reduction, with occasional votes that weaken environmental enforcement being outweighed by his broader pro-environmental record.

Immigration

54 actions

LaHood consistently supports restrictive immigration policies including enhanced deportation measures, border security enforcement, and limitations on asylum access.

National security and foreign policy

189 actions

LaHood demonstrates consistent support for strengthening national security through measures targeting foreign threats, enhancing domestic security infrastructure, and countering adversarial state actors.

Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

LaHood demonstrates a strong commitment to civil rights protections including religious freedom, antisemitism prevention, and democratic safety, though with some inconsistency regarding restrictions on political speech and expression.

Social policy

25 actions

LaHood demonstrates consistent support for social policies prioritizing vulnerable populations including veterans, children, and families while opposing expansions of Social Security benefit universality.

Technology and data

35 actions

LaHood demonstrates a strong pro-technology ideology focused on innovation, consumer protection, and infrastructure development while supporting regulatory frameworks that balance growth with oversight.

Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

LaHood demonstrates a consistent preference for constraining government power over speech and information while supporting judicial and institutional checks on executive authority.

Government accountability and transparency

139 actions

LaHood's voting pattern demonstrates a consistent commitment to expanding legislative oversight of executive agencies and increasing transparency in federal operations and ethics processes.

Infrastructure and public investment

29 actions

LaHood supports selective public infrastructure investment, favoring projects involving commercial development, transportation efficiency, and broadband expansion while opposing investments in environmental preservation, affordable water systems, and scientific research infrastructure.

Activity ledger — most recent first

Sep 9, 2025

LaHood rose to recognize and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Libby's Pumpkin Factory in Morton, Illinois, highlighting its role as the largest pumpkin canning operation in the United States and its positive impact on local farms, the environment, and agricultural education.

On the record

Aug 12, 2025

LaHood rose to recognize Collis Jones, Vice President of Global Government Affairs at Deere & Company, upon his retirement after nearly 37 years of service.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Jan 11, 2024

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.

Economy and laborMinimum wage↗ Source
Voted no

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