HOUSE LAWMAKERS PASSED A BILL TUESDAY THAT TAKES ACTION IN SUPPORT OF UKRAINE. 

THE LEGISLATION DIVESTS STATE PENSION FUNDS FROM INTERESTS IN RUSSIA AND BELARUS AND WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO OFFER RESOURCES TO UKRAINIAN REFUGEES. IT’S SPONSORED BY CHICAGO REPRESENTATIVE LINDSEY LAPOINTE.

IT ALSO SETS UP A GROUP TO WORK ON PROTECTING ELECTIONS FROM FOREIGN INTERFERENCE SAYS REPRESENTATIVE TIM BUTLER OF SPRINGFIELD.

THE BILL, WHICH NOW HEADS TO THE SENATE, ALSO SETS UP TWO TASK FORCES. ONE WILL LOOK INTO RUSSIAN MONEY LAUNDERING IN ILLINOIS AND THE OTHER WILL FOCUS ON SECURING ELECTIONS FROM FOREIGN INTERFERENCE.