Rep. David A. Vella
Springfield Office:
290-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0455
District Office:
4007 N Mulford Rd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 329-6741

Vella Leads House Hearing on Expected Damage of Tariffs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Tariffs are going to hurt Illinois families and businesses. That was the message from academic and business experts at a House hearing Thursday organized by state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford. “Unambiguously, broad tariffs are a damaging tax on...

Vella, Illinois House Committee to Listen to Experts on Tariff Impact
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, will lead a House committee hearing Thursday with agricultural, retail and business leaders to discuss the devastating economic impact ofPresident Donald Trump’s misguided tariffs. “We’ve seen the market...

Vella Responds to Governor’s Address, Notes Work Ahead to Support Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after the governor’s annual budget address:

Vella Speaks Out Against Proposed Trump Tariffs, Passes House Resolution Urging Better Path Forward
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Concerned about the impact reckless tariffs would have on local families and businesses, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, led passage of a resolution Wednesday condemning Donald Trump’s trade war proposals expected to raise costs on households and put jobs at risk.

Vella Begins New Term, Emphasizes Support for Working Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – With the General Assembly beginning a new term Wednesday, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, is looking to lower costs for working families and build on recent economic moves aimed at bringing jobs to the region.

Vella Pushes Quantum Computing Incentive Plan, Underscores Economic Potential
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As part of continuing efforts to create jobs and attract robust economic investment, state Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, passed a bipartisan state incentive plan Wednesday that aims to make Illinois a national leader in quantum computing.

Vella Reacts to Governor’s Address, Highlights Need for a Balanced Approach
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after Gov. J.B. Pritzker gave his annual budget address

Vella Reacts to Belvidere Assembly Plant News
BELVIDERE, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement regarding a tentative deal between the UAW and automaker Stellantis that is expected to update and reopen the Belvidere Assembly Plant:

Vella Highlights Public Safety, Education Funding in State Budget Plan
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, backed a balanced budget plan Saturday that provides significant funding aimed at improving public safety and job creation efforts, as well as supporting students and teachers in area schools.

Vella Marks New Term, Emphasizes Need to Focus on Jobs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Dave Vella, D-Rockford, issued the following statement Wednesday after being sworn in for a new term: