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IL HR0988
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/3/2012
Primary Sponsor
Charles Jefferson
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AI Summary
- Expresses Illinois House of Representatives' gratitude to President Obama, Congress, and American consumers for supporting the domestic automobile industry during economic crisis
- Acknowledges that more than 3 million direct and indirect American jobs and retirees depend on the domestic automotive industry
- Notes that Illinois auto workers produce Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS in Chicago; Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Dart in Belvidere; and Mitsubishi Gallant and Outlander Sport in Normal
- Reports that domestic automakers have returned to profitability and added over 200,000 jobs, marking the best job growth period for the industry in more than a decade
- Urges Illinois legislators and citizens to purchase American-made vehicles identified by Vehicle Identification Numbers beginning with 1, 4, or 5
Legislative Description
THANKS - US AUTO INDUSTRY
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Brady
5/16/2012
Committee Referrals
Consumer Protection4/30/2012
Rules4/25/2012
Full Bill Text
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