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
Rep. Rashid Applauds Responsible Budget That Prioritizes Working Families
BERWYN, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, released the following statement after helping to pass a state budget that continues to rebuild Illinois’ fiscal house:
Rep. Rashid’s Bill to Regulate ChatGPT-type Software Makes It Onto Governor’s Desk
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois General Assembly has passed legislation filed by State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid that will increase our knowledge of the potential impact and harm surrounding generative artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing software such as ChatGPT and Bard. HB 3563 passed unanimously and is now before the Governor for consideration.
Illinois Set To Become First State to Count Arab Americans in State Data
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid’s legislation that will ensure the Middle East and North African (MENA) racial category is used on official state government forms, studies and reports is on its way to the Governor’s desk after passing the Illinois legislature. HB 3768 will make Illinois the first state to recognize Arab Americans and minority groups from the Middle East.
Rep. Rashid Passes Measure to Expand Planning for Affordable Housing
BERWYN, IL. – To help tackle the persistent and growing housing crisis, State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) passed legislation to improve planning for affordable housing in Illinois.
Rep. Rashid Bill to Promote Dual Language Programs Passes Both Chambers, Heads to Governor’s Desk
BERWYN, Ill. – Legislation to ensure the state of Illinois develops a blueprint to expand high-quality dual language programs in our public schools passed the Illinois Senate last week and now heads to Governor Pritzker’s desk. HB 3822, introduced by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), passed the Illinois House of Representatives in March.
Rep. Rashid Bill to Promote Dual Language Programs, Enhance Bilingual Proficiency Passes IL House
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation filed by Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview) that will ensure the state of Illinois develops a blueprint to expand high-quality dual language programs in our public schools.
State Rep. Rashid’s Bill to Regulate ChatGPT-type Software Passes House
BERWYN, Ill. – The Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation on March 22nd that will create a task force to study generative artificial intelligence (AI) and natural language processing software such as ChatGPT and Bard. HB 3563, which was introduced by state Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid (D-Bridgeview), passed the House 109-0.
MedGlobal, Rep. Rashid Applaud Governor Pritzker and Illinois Emergency Management Agency for Supporting Earthquake Victims
BERWYN, IL – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D- Bridgeview, applauds Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) for releasing emergency medical supplies to earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria.
Fully Empowered Legislative Inspector General Needed Now as Ever
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – In an effort to strengthen Illinois’ ethics laws and take on corruption, Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid and the CHANGE Illinois Action Fund call on Illinoisans to support and lawmakers to advance legislation that would fully empower the Legislative Inspector General, who investigates allegations of wrongdoing in the state’s legislative branch.
Representative Rashid introduces Comprehensive Data & Digital Privacy Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Abdelnasser Rashid, D-Bridgeview, is working to increase online privacy protections by introducing the Illinois Data Protection and Privacy Act which would cut down on the dangerous collection, and restrict sharing and sales of personal information.