Rep. Aaron M. Ortiz
Assistant Majority Leader
(D-Chicago)
1st District
Springfield Office:
521-B Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-1117
District Office:
4374 S. Archer
Chicago, IL 60632
773-236-0117
Bills & Committees
Full-time legislator; former educator and college counselor at CPS; B.S. in urban planning, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; member of the Chicago Teachers Union, member of Local School Council for the Back of the Yards High School; volunteer soccer coach and lifelong resident of the Gage Park neighborhood in Chicago.
Ortíz Passes Bill Increasing Tuition Assistance to Community College Students
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, advanced a plan out of the House last week to make community college programs more affordable for in-state adult learners.
Ortíz Passes Measure to Create Higher Education Bill of Rights to Protect Against Trump’s Attacks
State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, advanced a measure on Tuesday to create a Higher Education Student Bill of Rights, aiming to enshrine protections for freedom of speech, organization and academic integrity on college campuses in light of federal attacks on higher education institutions.
Ortíz Helps Pass Measure Stopping Trump’s Detention Centers in Neighborhoods
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Fighting to end the abusive and disruptive presence of Donald Trump’s deportation agents across Illinois communities, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, backed a plan Wednesday to prohibit immigration detention centers within 1,500 ft. of specified areas including homes, parks, schools and daycare centers.
Ortíz Advances Proposal Looking to Make Community College More Affordable for Adult Learners
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is working to make community college programs more accessible and affordable for in-state adult learners, passing House Bill 5135 out of the House Higher Education Committee on Thursday to remove unnecessary restrictions on state funding.
Ortíz Welcomes News of U.S. Supreme Court Striking Down Trump Tariff Scheme
CHICAGO – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement regarding the news of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority by levying burdensome and costly tariffs on goods from nearly every U.S. trading partner and his remarks during the State of the Union:
Ortíz Lays Out Plan to Protect Charter School Students and their Education Under New Bill
Responding to his community’s concerns over mid-year charter school closures and crises, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is fighting for legislation that would institute safeguards and deliver greater stability to safeguard charter school students and teachers.
Ortiz to Focus on Bringing Resources, Investment Back to Community in Upcoming State Budget Negotiations
Underscoring his commitment to secure state dollars to support Southwest Side families, state Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, issued the following statement Wednesday after the Governor’s annual Budget Address:
Ortíz Introduces Measure Expanding Broadband to More Illinoisans
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, has introduced a plan to expand the availability and accessibility of broadband services to more low-income Illinoisans, ensuring families and students have a quality internet connection to complete studies and work.
Ortíz Pushes for Council to Advise State on Funding, Policy Challenges Facing After School Programs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Building on his progress providing more after school program opportunities to Illinois students, state Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, is advancing legislation to accurately and fully address the funding and policy challenges they face.
Ortíz Calls on Trump to Refund Americans for “Tax America First” Tariff Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Aarón Ortíz, D-Chicago, championed House Resolution 623 calling on President Trump, Congressional Republicans and the U.S. Treasury to refund Americans for the cost of the president’s senseless, illegal and out-of-control tariff wars.