Rep. Carol Ammons

Co-sponsor HR 81

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

PHYSICAL EDUCATION-ESSENTIAL

States that physical education is an essential and integral part of educating the whole child and that ALL students in the State of Illinois should have access to equitable, high quality, standards-based physical education programming being supported by equitable resources and funding. Urges all physical education programs to be in compliance with and accountable for following the Illinois School Code.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 50

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

WYVETTER H. YOUNGE ED. CENTER

Urges the East St. Louis Higher Education Center's name be changed to the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Center.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 13

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

COMMISSION-STATUS-BLACK MALES

Creates the Commission on the Social Status of Black Males to study the social conditions of Black males, create evidence-based and measurable policy and system changes, develop strategies to assist in remedying severe adversities, support forums to promote statewide achievements, and make sustainable recommendations to improve the life chance and quality of life of Black males in Illinois.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 57

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING

Calls upon the Governor to remember the importance of the arts throughout the budgeting process. Calls upon elected officials and schools throughout the State of Illinois to maintain art programs.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 8

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH

Declares May of 2021 as Food Allergy Awareness Month in the State of Illinois.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 5

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

LOAN FORGIVENESS-FARMING

Urges the U.S. Congress to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program so that it includes farming as an applicable career for loan forgiveness.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 46

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

BLACK FARMERS-ILLINOIS

Urges the Illinois Department of Agriculture to study the effects and the types of land loss to Black farmers. Calls for state support and capacity building for Black farming communities across the state and a dedication to helping grow agriculture in rural, urban, and suburban areas. States that Black farmers can play a leading role in our local healthy food system and create regional networks of jobs, food, and opportunities.

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HR 71

Passed · Illinois House · Co-sponsor

CTE MONTH

Designates February 2021 as Career and Technical Education Month to celebrate Career and Technical Education across the State of Illinois

Passed Apr 23, 2021 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HR 182

Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor

MEMORIAL-MARY ELLEN GWIN

Mourns the passing of Evangelist Mary Ellen "EG" Gwin.

Passed Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary HR 160

Passed · Illinois House · Lead sponsor

CONGRATS-DEBRA A. HAALAND

Congratulates former U.S. Representative Debra Anne "Deb" Haaland on her confirmation as U.S. Secretary of the Interior.

Passed Apr 13, 2021 0 co-sponsors Track