Hirschauer Sends Assault Weapons Ban to Governor

Jan 10, 2023 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — After months of negotiation and advocacy, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, helped pass the Protect Illinois Communities Act Tuesday. The bill now heads to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk for signature. “Gun violence touches all corners of our...

Hirschauer-Backed Assault Weapons Ban Passes House

Jan 6, 2023 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A comprehensive proposal sponsored by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, to prohibit the sale of assault weapons, among other gun safety regulations, was passed by the Illinois House of Representatives Thursday. “Losing a loved one to gun...

Hirschauer Defends Reproductive Health Rights

Jan 5, 2023 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Upon the passage of the Patient and Provider Protection Act by the Illinois House of Representatives, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, released the following statement: “Illinois is a state where everyone, regardless of gender identity or...

Hirschauer Fights for Assault Weapons Ban, Gun Safety

Dec 12, 2022 | Hirschauer

CHICAGO, Ill. — As a long-time advocate for gun safety reform, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, participated in a hearing of the proposed assault weapons ban by the Judiciary – Criminal committee. “Gun violence is a complex issue, and we cannot properly...

Hirschauer Supports Plan to Eliminate Pandemic Unemployment Debt

Dec 9, 2022 | Hirschauer

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. — A bipartisan plan backed by state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, to reduce Illinois’ unemployment insurance loan debt and invest in the state’s rainy day fund was signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday. “The COVID-19 pandemic brought...

Rep. Hirschauer Backs Assault Weapons Ban

Dec 5, 2022 | Hirschauer

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In the wake of the hundreds of mass shootings suffered by the United States this year alone, including the Highland Park Fourth of July shooting, state Rep. Maura Hirschauer, D-Batavia, is sponsoring a gun safety measure that includes a statewide...