Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Bolingbrook)
85th District
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
104th General Assembly
Bills | Committees | Beta
House Dobbs Working Group Members Stand with Attorney General’s Commitment to the LGBTQ+ Community and Gender Affirming Care
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued a statement clarifying that President Trump’s chaotic and confusing executive order restricting access to lawful health care for transgender youth and young adults has no impact on access in Illinois and reinforcing his and thirteen other Attorneys Generals’ commitment to fight efforts to interfere with access to life saving health care in our state. The House Dobbs Working Group is grateful to AG Raoul and his partners in 13 states for recognizing the importance of reinforcing our commitment to protecting the LGBTQ+ community from the hateful attacks coming from the administration.
Avelar Challenges Trump’s Extreme Attacks on Illinois Families, Communities, and the Rule of Law
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, condemned the cruel, destructive, and unlawful orders President Donald Trump has issued during his first weeks in office, passing a series of formal resolutions aimed at calling out Trump’s extremism and moving Illinois in a fundamentally better direction.
Rep. Avelar Champions Affordable Housing and Workforce Expansion with New Legislation
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar is spearheading two bold legislative initiatives to tackle two critical issues: the rising cost of housing and the growing shortage of skilled utility workers. Through new measures, Avelar is fighting to make homeownership more accessible and create pathways to stable, good-paying jobs.
Avelar Measure Aims to Secure Classrooms by Installing Silent Panic Alarms
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – Students and teachers would have quicker access to first responders in the event of an emergency under new legislation introduced by state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, with the aim of improving school safety through use of silent panic alarms.
Avelar Reminds Residents of their Rights as Threat of Immigration Raids Looms
Romeoville, Ill. – As communities brace for the threat of federal immigration raids, state Rep. Dagmara Avelar is encouraging residents to know their rights under Illinois state law intended to check unlawful harassment and racial profiling.
Rep. Avelar Begins New Term with Focus on Healthcare Access, Helping Families Make Ends Meet
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Romeoville, began a new term in the Illinois House Wednesday, continuing her push for equality, accessible healthcare, and an affordable cost of living for all.
Avelar-Backed Medical Debt Package Delivers Relief for 52,000 Illinoisans
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. – More than 52,000 Illinoisans have had medical debt paid under a law backed by state Rep. Dagmara Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, clearing a backlog of $72 million facing working families and seniors.
Avelar Hosts Local Property Assessment Q&A
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — State Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will join state Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, D-Shorewood, and state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, for an event with DuPage Township Assessor Ken Harris and the Bolingbrook Area Chamber of Commerce to answer various questions about property assessments for local community members.
Avelar Hosts Local Back-to-School Fairs
ROMEOVILLE, Ill. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, will host two back-to-school fairs for students to receive free school supplies, physicals and vaccines, and other resources to ensure local children have the tools they need to succeed in the classroom.
Avelar Expands Language Equity and Accessibility Statewide
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to help people engage with government and access critical services in their preferred language, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed legislation through the House expanding language offerings in state offices.