Rep. Stephanie Kifowit
(D-Oswego)
84th District
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Springfield Office:
200-7S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-8028
1677 Montgomery Rd.
Ste. 116
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 585-1308
(630) 585-1357 FAX
Biography
Full-time legislator; veteran of U.S. Marine Corps; B.S. and M.P.A, Northern Illinois University; member of Aurora American Legion Post 84, Fox Valley Marines, DuPage County Marine Corps League, Women Marine Association, Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce, Aurora Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce, and Oswego Chamber of Commerce; former alderman, city of Aurora; former substitute teacher; former registered financial advisor; married 18 years, has two children.
Sen. McConchie and Rep. Kifowit Sponsored Legislation to Assist Disabled Veterans
SPRINGFIELD- A significant step toward supporting Illinois’ disabled veterans was taken on July 1st as legislation was signed into law to alleviate some of the financial burdens placed on the state’s disabled veterans community. This new law, sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and Representative Stephanie A. Kifowit (D-Oswego), waives permit fees for disabled veterans who need to modify their homes for accessibility.
Kifowit Advances Bill to Aid Disabled Veterans with Home Modifications
Springfield, Ill – State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) is proud to announce the passage of groundbreaking legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on disabled Veterans who need to modify their homes to accommodate their disabilities. Senate Bill 2751, which Kifowit sponsored, received unanimous support in the House, where it passed on Wednesday, May 15. The bill passed the Senate in April, where it was sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods), and now heads to the governor for his signature.
Kifowit Honored with “Friend of Law Enforcement Award” by Polish American Police Association
Aurora, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) has been awarded the prestigious “Friend of Law Enforcement Award” by the Polish American Police Association (P.A.P.A.) in recognition of her unwavering commitment to and staunch support of law enforcement and their families. The award was presented to Representative Kifowit, who is of proud Polish heritage, at a ceremony over the weekend.`
Rep. Kifowit Statement on Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) issued the following statement on proposed legislation to create a new Metropolitan Mobility Authority.
Kifowit Passes Effort to Streamline Retirement Benefits for State Employees
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved a significant milestone today as her proposed bill, HB 4870, passed through the Illinois House. This bill, aimed at amending the State Employee Article of the Illinois Pension Code, represents a crucial step forward in ensuring efficient and timely retirement benefits for state employees.
Kifowit Passes Homestead Tax Exemption for WWII Veterans
Springfield, Ill – Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) achieved a significant legislative victory last week as her proposed bill, HB 612, successfully passed out of the House. This bill, aimed at safeguarding crucial tax exemptions for Illinois Veterans, marks a pivotal step forward in supporting those who have served our nation.
Kifowit Advances Bill to Protect Historical Veterans’ Graves
Springfield, Ill – Last week Illinois State Representative Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) successfully advanced a bill designed to protect the historical graves of our nation’s Veterans. HB 4934, an initiative stemming from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), seeks to amend the Human Remains Protection Act to provide enhanced protection for those wishing to maintain and preserve our Veterans’ graves.
Kifowit Pushes for Responsible Budget, Responds to Governor’s Address
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address:
Kifowit Named to Military Economic Development Committee
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Reflecting her years of service and strong understanding of military affairs, state Rep. Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, has been appointed to the state’s Military Economic Development Committee.
Kifowit and Huynh to Honor Vietnam Veterans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representatives Stephanie Kifowit, D-Oswego, and Hoan Huynh, D-Chicago, are inviting Vietnam War Veterans to come and be recognized in the gallery of the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday, March 29th by House Resolution 104.