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 "markdown": "# Adam Niemerg\n\nAdam Niemerg is an American politician and a Republican member of the [Illinois House of Representatives](https://www.edgepedia.org/illinois-house-of-representatives) from the 102nd district.<sup>[1](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)</sup> He represents the district as a state representative and has been identified in news coverage as a Republican from Dietrich.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup>\n\n| Fact | Detail |\n| --- | --- |\n| Party | Republican<sup>[1](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)</sup> |\n| Current office | Member, Illinois House of Representatives, 102nd district<sup>[1](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)</sup> |\n\n## Party affiliation\n\nNiemerg is a Republican.<sup>[1](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)</sup> News coverage in 2026 identified him as a Republican state representative.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup>\n\n## Career\n\nNiemerg serves as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives representing the 102nd district.<sup>[1](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)</sup> In May 2026, he argued against Illinois House Bill 4471 during debate in the House Gun Violence Committee. According to an Illinois House Republican Caucus release, Niemerg said during the committee debate that everyone wants to get rid of gun violence but lawmakers continue to go after the law-abiding gun owner instead of the criminals.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup>\n\n## Issues specific to Niemerg\n\nIn May 2026, Niemerg spoke against House Bill 4471 in the House Gun Violence Committee. The bill sought to restrict the manufacture, sale, and transfer of semiautomatic convertible pistols that can be easily altered into fully automatic machine guns using aftermarket switches. The bill received approval in the committee on a Wednesday afternoon and was expected to advance to the full House.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup> Niemerg's argument in the debate, as reported by the caucus release, was that lawmakers continue to go after the law-abiding gun owner instead of the criminals.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup>\n\n## Positions and legislative record\n\n### Gun policy\n\nNiemerg has argued against restrictions on semiautomatic firearms. During committee debate in May 2026 on House Bill 4471, a measure to restrict the manufacture, sale, and transfer of semiautomatic convertible pistols that can be altered into fully automatic machine guns with aftermarket switches, he said, \"everyone wants to get rid of gun violence but lawmakers continue to go after the law-abiding gun owner instead of the criminals.\"<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup> The bill was approved in the House Gun Violence Committee and was expected to move to the full House.<sup>[2](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)</sup>\n\n## References\n\n1. [Rep. Adam Niemerg, Illinois General Assembly](https://ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=102&MemberID=3001)\n2. [State Rep Adam Niemerg Argues Against Illinois House Bill 4471, Vermilion County First](https://vermilioncountyfirst.com/2026/05/21/state-rep-adam-niemerg-argues-against-illinois-house-bill-4471/)\n\n---\n*Topic: Encyclopedia › Society and history › Politics and government › Government and public administration › Politicians and government officeholders (biographies) › US governors and state officials › State legislators › Midwestern state legislators › Surnames N to R*\n\n*Initially written Sep 27, 2026 · Reviewed: Sep 29, 2026 · Edited: Oct 15, 2026 · Last review: Sep 29, 2026*\n\n*Copyright 2026 EdgeChat AI, a subsidiary of Biostate AI.*\n\nLicense: Edgepedia Community License 1.0, https://www.edgepedia.org/edgepedia/license\n",
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