Rep. Kambium Buckner
26th District
252-W Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-2023
449 E. 35th Street
Chicago, IL 60616
(773) 924-1755
Vice president of governmental affairs, Outfront Media; former executive director of World Sport Chicago, a youth development nonprofit; former manager of neighborhood and government relations for the Chicago Cubs; former aide to United States Senator Richard J. Durbin and New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu; former member, Chicago State University Board of Trustees; board member, South Side YMCA and Getting Grown Collective; member, Economic Club of Chicago; B.A., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; J.D., DePaul University College of Law.
Buckner Reminds Residents of Health Insurance Coverage Open Enrollment Period
CHICAGO – As the open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance marketplace begins, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is encouraging local residents to review their options for health insurance.
Black Caucus Statement On Major Energy Package, Ethics Reform
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. —State Rep. Kam Buckner released the following statement after new bills reforming Government Ethics and Clean Energy passed out of the General Assembly as the Illinois House of Representatives wrapped up its Session on Thursday.
Buckner Backs Measures to Increase South Side Birthing Options and Reduce Maternal Mortality Disparities
CHICAGO – South Side women will have access to more birthing options under new laws backed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, to help reduce maternal mortality disparities.
Buckner Appointed to Human Trafficking Task Force
CHICAGO – To help develop policies and best practices for combatting human trafficking in Illinois, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, has been appointed to the newly created Human Trafficking Task Force.
Buckner-Sponsored Measure Enhances Anti-Discrimination and Equal Pay Laws
CHICAGO – A measure that enhances anti-discrimination measures and equal pay requirements sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, was recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.
Buckner Backs Accountable, Elected School Board for Chicago Families
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be led by an accountable, elected school board under legislation passed by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, transitioning CPS from an appointed school board to one that answers to parents and taxpayers.
Buckner Sponsors Bill to Pay College Athletes for Their Likeness
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – College Athletes in Illinois will be paid for their likeness thanks to a bill sponsored by state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago.
Buckner Supports Budget; Focuses on Protecting Critical Services and Improving Access To Resources For Underserved Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, issued the following statement after the end of the 2021 Legislative Session:
Buckner-Backed Bill Seeks To Aid Students in College Admissions Process
CHICAGO – Due to the challenges of remote learning recent graduating high-school students have faced, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, advanced legislation that will make standardized admissions tests optional for aspiring college freshmen of Illinois Colleges and Universities.
Buckner Advances New Legislation to Protect Consumers from Entering Unwanted Loan Agreements
CHICAGO – To protect residents from entering unwanted loan agreements, state Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, advanced legislation that will prohibit the distribution of unsolicited loan checks to consumers.