Veterans

passed both · Illinois · House May 30, 2026

HJR 19: US MARINE CORPS HIGHWAY

Designates the portion of Interstate Route 80 of the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways within the State of Illinois, from mile marker 26 to mile marker 51, as the "U.S. Marine Corps Highway Semper Fidelis".

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransDesignates highway in honor of Marine Corps, recognizing military service per topic's recognition criteria90% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Illinois · House May 29, 2026

HR 863: IL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH

Declares May 2026 as Illinois Military Appreciation Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service, sacrifice, and continued contributions of veterans across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across Illinois to observe Illinois Military Appreciation Month through activities that recognize veterans' ongoing impact, support their successful transition to civilian life, and strengthen connections between veterans and the communities they serve.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill declares a month to honor veterans, encouraging recognition and support for their transition and community connections.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 864: IL FALLEN HEROES MONTH

Declares June 2026 as Illinois Fallen Heroes Month in the State of Illinois to honor the service and sacrifice of fallen heroes across our State. Encourages citizens, schools, businesses, veterans' organizations, and government entities across the State to observe Illinois Fallen Heroes Month through ceremonies, tributes, and acts of remembrance that honor the legacy and sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our nation. Affirms that these observances serve as a solemn counterpart to Illinois Military Appreciation Month, ensuring that we both honor those who continue to serve our communities and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill establishes a state observance to honor fallen veterans, recognizing their service and sacrifice.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 868: US VETS-HONDURAS

Urges the United States Congress to award the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal to the U.S. veterans who were in Honduras from 1981 to 1992 for their service and sacrifices.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly urges awarding a medal to veterans, which constitutes recognition of veteran service.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SJR 62: SGT. SAYNE MEM'L OVERPASS

This bill designates the Fayette Avenue overpass at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 70 in Effingham as the "Sgt. Timothy Sayne Memorial Overpass." It honors Sergeant Timothy Sayne, a local resident who served in the U.S. Army and was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2011. The legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs or plaques at the site to officially mark the overpass with this new name. Copies of the resolution will be provided to Sergeant Sayne's family and the state transportation department to formalize the memorial.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a fallen veteran by naming infrastructure after him, recognizing his service and sacrifice.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed both · Illinois · Senate May 28, 2026

SJR 61: CW2 DONALDSON MEM'L OVERPASS

This bill designates the Fourth Street Interstate 57 and 70 overpass in Effingham as the "Chief Warrant Officer 2 Christopher Donaldson Memorial Overpass" to honor a local resident who served in the U.S. Army. The legislation requires the Illinois Department of Transportation to install signs at the site to display the new name and to present copies of the resolution to the soldier's family, the mayor of Effingham, and the state transportation secretary. It directly affects the naming of a specific public infrastructure project in Effingham and involves the state transportation department in implementing the commemorative signage.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors a veteran by naming a public infrastructure after him, providing recognition and respect.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2026

HR 722: MJR. RICHARD STAR ACT-SUPPORT

Urges the U.S. Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act to allow medically retired service members to receive full access to their much-deserved retirement and pay benefits.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill explicitly urges Congress to support the Major Richard Star Act to allow medically retired service members to receive full retirement and pay benefits, directly advancing veteran benefits.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 18, 2026

HJR 59: VETS HOMES TASK FORCE

Creates the Illinois Veterans Homes Expansion Task Force to study the need for the expansion of high-quality, specialized, and affordable long-term care for aged and disabled veterans through the Illinois Veterans Homes system.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill creates a task force to study expanding affordable long-term care housing for veterans, indicating intent to strengthen housing availability.75% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill creates a task force to study expanding specialized, affordable long-term care for veterans, directly aiming to strengthen veteran services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 7, 2026

HB 4891: DEPT VET AFF-SERVICE OFFICERS

Amends the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. Requires all service officers and any supervisors, including the field manager, within the field division to be currently serving reservists or national guardsmen in good standing or honorably discharged veterans from service in the Armed Forces of the United States, active or reserve component. Removes a requirement that service officers and supervisors serve during a time of hostilities with a foreign country and meet one or more listed conditions.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransMandates VA service officers be veterans, ensuring veteran-led support for veterans' benefits and services per amended Act.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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passed · Illinois · House May 7, 2026

HJR 48: LCPL RUSSELL ROWE MEMORIAL HWY

HJR 48 designates a specific stretch of Illinois Route 131 (from the state line south to Illinois Route 173) as the "Lance Corporal Russell Rowe Memorial Highway" to honor a Marine Corps veteran who died in service during the 1965 Dominican Republic intervention. The resolution requests the Illinois Department of Transportation to install appropriate signs along this highway segment to commemorate his sacrifice. This bill does not create new laws or affect regulations, but formally names a public roadway in recognition of L.Cpl. Russell Rowe's service and death.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates highway in honor of veteran to recognize his service, directly aligning with topic of veteran recognition as per policy description.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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