Question 1

Who is Darin LaHood?

Accepted Answer

Darin LaHood is a Republican Representative from Illinois, now in year 11 of congressional service.

Question 2

What is Darin LaHood’s voting record?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Darin LaHood has cast 359 recorded roll call votes in the 119th Congress. Rep. LaHood voted yea 73% and nay 18% of the time. Rep. LaHood has missed 9% of votes.

Question 3

What bills has Darin LaHood sponsored?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Darin LaHood has sponsored 134 bills and cosponsored 1,049 in Congress. Legislative focus areas include Taxation, Health, Commerce, and Education. Most recently, Rep. LaHood introduced HR 7620 in February 2026: "CHEERS Act of 2026"

Question 4

What district does Darin LaHood represent?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Darin LaHood represents Illinois's 16th congressional district. With a median household income of $84,411, the district heavily Republican (R+100). The median age is 41.7. Median rent runs $1,020/month. Unemployment sits at 4.5%.

Question 5

What committees does Darin LaHood serve on?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Darin LaHood serves on House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, House Committee on Ways and Means. Rep. LaHood holds leadership positions as Chairman of the National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee and Vice Chairman of the Central Intelligence Agency Subcommittee and Chair of the Work and Welfare Subcommittee. Across these committees, Rep. LaHood sits on 5 subcommittees.

Question 6

How do I contact Darin LaHood?

Accepted Answer

Rep. Darin LaHood's Washington office is at 1424 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Call (202) 225-6201. You can send a letter, make a call, or see other ways to reach Rep. LaHood's office.

Question 7

Is Darin LaHood a republican?

Accepted Answer

Darin LaHood is a member of the Republican Party, representing Illinois's 16th district in the U.S. House. Rep. LaHood has cast 359 roll call votes in the 119th Congress, voting yea 73% of the time.

Question 8

Where did Darin LaHood go to school?

Accepted Answer

Darin LaHood's education includes: J.D. from John Marshall Law School, Chicago, IL (1997); B.A. from Loras College, Dubuque, IA (1990).

Question 9

What are the demographics of Illinois District 16?

Accepted Answer

Illinois District 16 is 7.3% Hispanic, 86% White, 2.5% Black, 2.5% Asian. The median age is 41.7. Median household income is $84,411. The poverty rate is 5.4%. Unemployment is 4.5%. Median rent is $1,020/month. Median home value is $200,500. 4.4% of residents are uninsured. Source: Census ACS.

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