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Shimkus Tapped to Negotiate with Senate on Energy Bill

Thursday, May 26 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has been selected to take part in a conference committee to reconcile differences between House and Senate energy legislation.“We’ve seen major changes to the way America produces and uses... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Obamacare Ruling

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement in reaction to the federal court ruling in favor of the House of Representatives in a lawsuit against the Obama Administration:“Today’s ruling reaffirms what we’ve known all along – that the Congress, not... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on the Obama Administration’s School Bathroom Decree

Friday, May 13 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a former high school teacher, released the following statement in reaction to the Obama Administration’s unprecedented intrusion into local school bathroom policies:“This decree has nothing to do with equality, justice or fairness for students; it’s entirely about... Read More.

Shimkus Statement on Dynergy Shutdown of Baldwin & Newton Power Stations

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

WASHINGTON – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in reaction to Houston, Texas-based Dynergy’s decision to shut down multiple central and southern Illinois coal-fired power plants:“The Democrats’ War on Coal has... Read More.

Shimkus Announces 2016 Congressional Art Competition Winner, Runners-Up

Thursday, May 5 by Jc Tinsley

Effingham, Illinois – Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) announced today that Megan Hodge, a student of John Gabb who attends St. Anthony High School in Effingham, was selected as this year’s Congressional Art Competition winner from the Illinois 15th Congressional District.[shimkus.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/shimkus-announces-2016-congressional-art-competition-winner-runners-up] Megan Hodge with her... Read More.

Shimkus Votes to Improve Email Privacy

Thursday, April 28 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) voted yesterday to require that government and law enforcement officials obtain a warrant before accessing American citizens’ electronic communications.“Under current law, the government can access any emails that are more than six months old without a warrant,” Shimkus explained. “I... Read More.

Shimkus Sending Staff Member to Norris City May 9

Wednesday, April 27 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) has a tradition of having his staff hold office hours in addition to those he holds himself. This is an opportunity to meet with someone from Shimkus’ office in your hometown. “These office hours allow you to meet face to... Read More.

Shimkus: ISIL is Committing Genocide

Thursday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

Ratcheting up pressure on the State Department, Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) supported bipartisan House legislation today to recognize the atrocities committed by the Islamic State, also known as ISIL or ISIS, as acts of genocide.“These Islamists are beheading people across the Middle East... Read More.

Shimkus Accepting Entries for Annual High School Art Contest

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) is now accepting entries for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition. The contest is open to high school students in the 15th Congressional District. Entries are due by April 15.“This is an annual competition that we are pleased to participate... Read More.

LOCAL MAYORS ENDORSE SHIMKUS FOR CONGRESS

Monday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

As he seeks re-election to Congress this year, John Shimkus has been endorsed by a number of mayors, who understand that service, representation, and reputation are important in fellow elected officials.The three district-wide co-chairs acknowledge that mayors are elected in non-partisan campaigns, but... Read More.