Veterans

passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2025

HJR 10: PFC W. HILL MEMORIAL HGWY

House Joint Resolution 10 designates a specific section of Route 31 in Aurora, Illinois, as the "PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr. Memorial Highway." This section runs from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue, honoring PFC Wayne W. Hill Jr.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors a veteran through highway naming, aligning with recognition as a support indicator for veterans' services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2025

HJR 9: SFC T KATSOOLIAS MEMORIAL HGWY

House Joint Resolution 9 designates a specific section of Route 59 in West Chicago, from Route 38 to Route 64, as the "SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias Memorial Highway." This bill honors SFC Theodore A. Katsoolias by naming a public highway in his memory.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransHonors veteran service via highway naming, aligning with recognition indicator under veterans' policies85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 28, 2025

HJR 11: SFC O. THOMPSON MEMORIAL HGWY

House Joint Resolution 11 designates a specific segment of Route 25 in Aurora, running from Sullivan Road to Ashland Avenue, as the "SFC Ogden N. Thompson Memorial Highway." This bill honors SFC Ogden N. Thompson by naming a portion of the state highway after him.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill honors veteran SFC Thompson via highway naming, directly recognizing service per support indicators.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 27, 2025

HJR 23: HERO DAY

Declares August 27, 2025 as Hero Day in the State of Illinois to recognize, honor, and celebrate those whose dedication and service make a profound impact on the lives of others.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransBill designates Hero Day to honor veterans' service, directly aligning with recognition as a support indicator for veterans' topic.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House May 1, 2025

HB 2777: PERS CD-VA APPOINTMENTS

Amends the Personnel Code. Provides that certain provisions related to probationary separation, term appointments, and veterans hospital visits are subject to Jurisdiction B. Changes references to veterans hospital visits to references to veterans medical appointments. Provides that an employee who is also a veteran shall be permitted 4 days per year to receive medical care authorized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, at any type of health care provider or health care facility (rather than permitted 4 days per year to visit a veterans hospital or clinic), for examination or treatment (rather than for examination) of a military service-connected condition (rather than service-connected disability).

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized care at any provider, expanding access beyond VA facilities without location restrictions92% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides 4 days annual leave for VA medical care, expanding worker benefits for veterans without restrictions.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAllows veterans 4 days/year for VA-authorized medical care at any provider, expanding healthcare access beyond prior restrictions.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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passed · Illinois · House Apr 25, 2025

HB 2714: HEROES WAY SIGN-VSO APPLICATON

Amends the Heroes Way Designation Program Act. Permits any federally chartered or state-chartered veterans service organization to apply for designation of an honorary road sign for any member of the United States Armed Forces who was killed in action, if no eligible family member is available to apply for designation of an honorary road sign.

Topics ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExpands veteran recognition by enabling VSOs to apply for honorary road signs for fallen service members when family unavailable, directly supporting veteran service acknowledgment.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Veterans

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