State Senator Ram Villivalam

01/06/2026

I am proud to support the Fiscal Year 2027 spending plan which prioritizes affordability for working-class families, invests into the future of our youth, and supports seniors and people with disabilities.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/mphj4xsn

31/05/2026

Illinois is making history today as we passed House Bill 5090 - a measure establishing collective bargaining rights for rideshare drivers, ensuring working class families and residents can fight for the rights they deserve.

Learn more about the measure here: link to press release:

SPRINGFIELD ─ State Senator Ram Villivalam is leading the charge with a new measure that would allow rideshare drivers, such as those who drive for companies like Uber or Lyft, to unionize.“Unions are the backbone of...

31/05/2026

We’re headed into the last day of our spring legislative session, and I am ready to tackle issues most important to our neighbors.

Learn more about measures I am proud of work on this spring by visiting www.SenatorRam.com

29/05/2026

Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

28/05/2026

Earlier this week, I joined my colleagues for a press conference to announce a slate of legislation aimed at ensuring accessible and affordable housing for Illinoisans.

Learn more about my measure here: https://tinyurl.com/4uvm8nau

27/05/2026

Eid Mubarak!

27/05/2026

It’s the final week of our spring legislative session and I hit the ground running by joining the Illinois Drivers Alliance for a rally supporting rideshare unionization!

It was a great morning to speak with drivers, learn more about their struggles and get them fired up about the work that lies ahead.

Stay tuned in to my social media, or visit my website www.SenatorRam.com to learn more about my work.

25/05/2026

Today we pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. We honor their service, their courage and their legacy.

23/05/2026

It’s been a busy spring legislative session as I have worked to tackle issues important to our community. Some measures I have been proud to pass include:

Senate Bill 4025 which works to accelerate lead service pipe replacements across Illinois.

Senate Bill 3336 would work to regulate the use of toy vehicles, motor-driven bicycles and other small, low-speed electric mobility devices by establishing regulations.

House Bill 4514 works to increase transparency on utility rates.

Senate Bill 3565 which works to ensure townships may provide additional food assistance to residents.

Keep tuning in as we head into the last week of legislative session!

22/05/2026

It was great to welcome students and teachers from Stone Scholastic Academy in Springfield this week!

I enjoyed giving them a tour of the Senate floor, providing insight into the legislative process, and hearing about their plans for the future.

Thank you to all those who were able to join me!