Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid
21st District
Springfield Office:
242A-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-5280
District Office:
6901 W. Cermak Road,
Berwyn, IL 60402
708-965-7563
State Task Force Releases Landmark Report on the Effects of Generative AI in Illinois
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Today, the Illinois Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Task Force released a new report that provides the first in-depth analysis by the state on the far-reaching effects of generative AI on civil rights, education, labor, consumer protections, and the environment. The report outlines critical recommendations for AI regulations and standards in Illinois.
Rashid Discusses A.I. Task Force Report, Outlines Next Steps
SPRINGFIELD, Ill — State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is hosting a press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 29 in the Illinois State Capitol’s Blue Room to unveil the findings of the state’s Generative A.I. and Natural Language Processing Task Force’s report.
Rep. Rashid Introduces Ethics Bill to Ban Political Donations by Public Utilities in Illinois
Springfield, Ill — State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, today introduced a landmark piece of legislation aimed at curbing the political influence of ComEd and other public utilities in Illinois. HB 1621 would prohibit public utilities from making political contributions to state or municipal candidates or political action committees (PACs) organized to support those candidates.
Rashid Begins Second Term with Focus on Cost-of- Living, A.I. and Environmental Protection
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is starting his second term with an emphasis on addressing the rising cost-of-living, tackling corruption, regulation of artificial intelligence (A.I.) and combating climate change.
Rep. Rashid, Community Groups & School Districts Welcome Blueprint to Expand Dual Language Education
BERWYN, IL – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, the Latino Policy Forum, and public school districts today welcomed the release of a new report that underscores the growing importance of dual language (DL) education in Illinois public schools.
Rashid Invites Students to Participate in Local Art Contest
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is inviting local elementary school students to participate in his second annual 21st District Art Contest.
Rashid Selected for Midwestern Legislative Leadership Fellowship
BERWYN, ILL. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, was among 39 lawmakers chosen to participate in a prestigious leadership training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest.
IL State Rep. Rashid, US Senator Markey Honored by Public Citizen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Public Citizen, a renowned nonprofit consumer advocacy organization, recognized State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, with the Democracy Champion award. The award was presented at their gala at the National Press Club, where they also recognized U.S. Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts.
Rashid Commends FCC Initiative to Tackle AI Influence on Elections
BERWYN, Ill. – The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced that it is initiating a rulemaking process to mandate the disclosure of AI-generated content in political advertising on the nation’s airwaves. State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, a leader in regulating AI technology in the Illinois House, released the following statement:
Rep. Rashid Supports Budget that Provides Economic Relief, Healthcare Affordability
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement after helping to pass a balanced state budget that continues to uplift working class families: