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IL HR0988

Resolution

Status

Passed

5/3/2012

Primary Sponsor

Charles Jefferson

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th General Assembly

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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