Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar
Springfield Office:
265-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-4179
District Office:
1050 W. Romeo Rd
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 372-0085
info@repdagmara.org

Avelar Working to Pass Legislation that will Improve Cultural Competence in Healthcare
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is working to improve healthcare for diverse populations by introducing legislation to train medical providers to work compassionately with multicultural patients.

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Condemns Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases, Encourages Public Comment
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus stood in opposition to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed rule change that would increase the cost of naturalization applications at a press conference Wednesday.

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus to Host Press Conference Denouncing Proposed Naturalization Fee Increases
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus will host a press conference responding to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services’ proposed rule change that would increase naturalization fees.

Avelar’s Team to Host Mobile Office Hours
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — To connect with community members and better provide constituent services, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, and her team will be hosting mobile office hours on the first Thursday and last Monday of each month throughout 2023.

Avelar Introduces Proposal to Improve Health Care Coverage Access, Reduce Medical Debt
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Uninsured and underinsured Illinoisans in need of medical care would be automatically screened for health care coverage eligibility under a new bill proposed by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook.

Avelar Responds to Budget Address, Outlines Priorities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — In response to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, released the following statement:

Avelar Announces Committee Assignments and Legislative Agenda
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will continue her fight for affordable health care and local infrastructure development as a member of key House committees focused on health, human services, and transportation.

El Caucus Legislativo Latino Declaró el Nuevo Equipo de Liderazgo
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – El Caucus Legislativo Latino de Illinois eligió su equipo de liderazgo para la 103a Asamblea Legislativa.

Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Announces New Leadership Team
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus recently elected their leadership team for the 103rd General Assembly.

Avelar Prioritizes Working Families, Health Care Access in Second Term
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, issued the following statement Wednesday after taking office for her second term in the Illinois House: