Declares June 12, 2022 as "Women's Veterans Day" to commemorate the day women were officially added as regular members of the United States military, to recognize the critical role of women in the military forces, and to commemorate the sacrifices and valor displayed by Illinois women veterans.
Declares March 8, 2022 as International Women's Day. Reaffirms the State's commitment to pursue strategies that guarantee the basic human rights of women and girls, to promote meaningful and significant participation of women in all aspects of our society, to encourage equitable access to and healthcare for all women and girls, and to support policy initiatives that seek to achieve gender parity and empower all women.
Declares April 11-15, 2022 as Prescribed Burning Awareness Week. Supports the appropriate and continued use of prescribed fire in Illinois.
Urges the Illinois General Assembly to adopt a Young Workers' Bill of Rights. Urges Illinois leaders to expand the availability of youth apprenticeships in low-wealth communities and develop regulations to ensure young adults in all industries receive monetary compensation. Urges policymakers to actively involve young workers and advocates in the policymaking processes that determine the economic prosperity of future generations.
Strongly declares our commitment to ensuring access to quality health care for Illinois residents. Urges the Illinois Congressional Delegation to support federal legislation building on the Affordable Care Act to ensure all people have access to health care, regardless of income, race, or location. Opposes extreme efforts to strip away health care from people with pre-existing conditions, dismantle regulation, and allow big insurance companies to pad their profits at the expense of patients.
Strongly declares our commitment to ensuring access to affordable prescription drugs for all Illinois residents, regardless of income, race, or location. Urges the U.S. Senate to follow the U.S. House of Representatives and pass the $35 insulin cap and further urges President Biden to sign this crucial legislation into law. Condemns the actions of Representatives Rodney Davis, Adam Kinzinger, Mary Miller, and Darin LaHood in voting for unaffordable insulin. Directs the Department of Healthcare and Family Services to study what steps can most effectively reduce the cost of prescription drugs in Illinois and report their findings to the General Assembly.
Expresses support for Out of School Time programs in Illinois and recognizes that they serve as a key component to supporting violence prevention, academic achievement, social/emotional well-being, nutritional needs, and a strong workforce. Recognizes these programs' importance in a continuum of care for youth from birth to adulthood.
Declares May 25, 2022 as Trauma-Informed Awareness Day to highlight the impact of trauma and the importance of prevention of adversity and fostering individual and community resilience through trauma-informed, healing-centered care.
Mourns the passing of Esther Isabelle Brazier.
Expresses support for the Clean Tech Economy Coalition's application to the BBB Regional Challenge and the intent to support the project with funding in the State budget.
