Rep. Theresa Mah
Majority Conference Chair
(D-Chicago)
24th District
Springfield Office:
109 Capitol Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-2855
District Office:
2108 W. 35th St.
Chicago, IL 60609
(872) 281-5775
Biography
Former college professor; Ph.D, University of Chicago; community organizer and policy advocate; local school council member; policy advisor to Governor Pat Quinn; served on the Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education and board of directors for Common Cause Illinois; worked closely with the Asian American Employment Plan Advisory Council and the Language Access Task Force for the State of Illinois; a daughter of immigrant parents, Mah is the first Asian American to serve in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Mah Supports Effort to Improve Patient Safety in Hospitals
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Hospital patients would experience an enhanced level of nursing care under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which would require mandatory nurse staffing ratios.
Mah Advances Plan to Create Asian American Family Commission
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new panel will advise state agencies and officials on the needs of Asian American families under legislation sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which received approval from the House Human Services Committee on Wednesday.
Mah Moves to Protect Consumers from Hidden Rebate Card Fees
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois retailers would be prohibited from issuing prepaid rebate and promotional cards with hidden fees under a measure introduced by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, which recently passed out of the House and now moves to the Senate.
Mah Fighting to Hold Peoples Gas Accountable for Rapidly Rising Costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As utility giant Peoples Gas pushes rapid, unexpected rate increases on local customers, families would receive protection from unfair energy bills under a measure sponsored by state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago. “As families struggle with the...
Mah to Host Third Annual Community Health Fair
CHICAGO – To connect residents with free health screenings and information, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is hosting a community health fair on Saturday, March 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leonard M. Louie Fieldhouse, located at 1700 S. Wentworth Ave. “Health...
Mah Fighting to Crack Down on High Prescription Drug Prices
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Continuing her efforts to ensure families have access to affordable, live-saving medication, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, is backing a series of proposals that would hold pharmaceutical companies accountable while lowering drug costs for residents in need of care.
Latino Caucus Applauds Dr. Carmen Ayala’s Historic Appointment as Head of ISBE
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus commends Governor J.B. Pritzker’s commitment to diversity in appointing Dr. Carmen Ayala as the superintendent of the Illinois State Board of Education, making her not only the first Latina, but the first person of color and a woman to serve as the permanent superintendent.
Mah: Budget Proposal Must Put Residents First
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first budget address on Wednesday, state Rep. Theresa Mah, D-Chicago, issued the following statement:
Latino Caucus: Good First Step, Ready to Work with Governor to Support Latino Communities
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address:
Latino Caucus Condemns Trump’s Fabricated Emergency at the Border, Calls on Congress to Act
CHICAGO – The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus released the following statement condemning President Donald Trump for fabricating an emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border in order bypass Congress, hide his own failures and build a wall that an overwhelming majority of Americans oppose: