| June 8, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm glad that the Biden Administration is working to reunite families separated by President Trump, but we have a lot of work left to do. Far too many of these children remain adrift in a bureaucratic sea because of Trump's cruel zero-tolerance policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Sends Letter to President Biden Ahead of His Meeting with Putin
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| June 7, 2021
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Tweet - "This is why it is so important for the Senate to pass the bipartisan U.S. Innovation and Competition Act. We must secure our essential supply chains so that they are resilient during crises and shortages."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life. If we want to build a future on this planet for our children and grandchildren, then we need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. It cannot wait."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 7, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 7, 2021
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LaHood Reintroduces Bill to Invest in America's Bridge Infrastructure
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Our service members should have the necessary modern, safe equipment to meet airlift capability, national security, and domestic needs--including for #COVID19 response. @SenDuckworth and I are calling for procurement of 8 additional C-130Js in FY22 to upgrade @AirNatlGuard units."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2021
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Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2021
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Election Protests
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Reps Barr, Graves and McMorris-Rodgers Lead Over 60 House Republicans in Letter to President Biden on Nord Stream 2 Waiver
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 7, 2021
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Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Reaffirm U.S.-ROK Alliance in Bipartisan Visit to South Korea
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2021
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Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Announce $372,000 In CARES Act Funding For Southland Development Authority
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2021
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LaHood: Governor Pritzker Broke His Promise to Illinoisans
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to Senator Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense and Senator Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Additional C-130J Aircraft
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Ahead of G7 Summit, Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Take Aggressive Steps to Ensure a Quick and Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Davis, Walorski, Larson, Reed Issue Statement on Gao Report on Benefits Paid to Foster Youth by The Social Security Administration
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Senators In Bipartisan Request For Additional C-130J Aircraft
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2021
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Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, Bost Introduce Fire Station Construction Grants Act
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Rep. Schneider Leads Lake County Letter to CDC on EtO Report
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 3, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Announcement The US Will Soon Be Shipping An Additional 25 Million Vaccines Abroad: "To Help Others And Protect America, We've Passed The Time To Talk About Millions Of Doses, We Need To Be Talking About Billions"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Internet access keeps kids connected to school, patients connected to doctors, & families connected to each other. I'm joining my Senate colleagues to call on @USDA, @HUDgov, & @FCC to use a collaborative approach to improve broadband connectivity & promote the Lifeline program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to put the United States on track for a solid second place finish. If we want to lead the world in the 21st century, we can't be pinching pennies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Fowler, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Innovation Center - Reps. Smith, Sewell Lead Bipartisan Push to Increase CMMI Transparency and Public Engagement
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Visited @mHUBChicago today to discuss a shortage of semiconductor chips that is impacting the automotive industry, including assembly plants in Chicago and Belvidere."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join 18 Senators In Calling On Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Auto Safety Legislation Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 2, 2021
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Schakowsky Reintroduces the Lymphedema Treatment Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 2, 2021
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Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad's Sham Reelection Victory Following A Decade Of Atrocities Against His Own People
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate should pass my bipartisan amendment with @SenBillCassidy to support domestic PPE manufacturers who stepped up in response to COVID-19. Our PPE in America Act will ensure our health care heroes do not face shortages of masks, gowns & gloves again."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Excited to join @chicagosmayor, @RepMikeQuigley, @48Ward, and @JamesCappleman for the groundbreaking of the next section of the @cta Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Project."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Termination Of Cruel "Remain In Mexico" Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decisions In Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 1, 2021
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Schneider Introduces Bill to Promote Cleaner Vehicles, Fight Climate Change
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| June 1, 2021
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Tweet - "Whether it's the expansion of cargo operations or the partnership between @United and @AARCORP for aircraft maintenance, @FlyRFD has brought together public and private investment to create jobs. Great to visit today and celebrate success."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Tweet - "After years of excuses under the Trump Admin, we finally have @EPA leadership willing to treat ethylene oxide as a public health threat. My bill with @SenDuckworth & @RepSchneider calls for a change to emission standards to better protect IL communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Tweet - "This is why a Jan 6 commission is so important. Trump loyalists are doing everything they can to rewrite the history of what happened that day. By leading the effort to block this commission, Sen. McConnell is doing everything he can to help them succeed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jon Tester, Chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee - Rosen Urges Full Funding For U.S-Israel Missile Defense Cooperation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 30, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Statement On Indian External Minister Jaishankar's Visit To The United States And The Ongoing Need For Expanded US Vaccine Cooperation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| May 28, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds New DOJ Efforts to Prevents and Mitigate Hate Crime
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 28, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Scheider Introduce Bill to Update Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 28, 2021
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LaHood, Napolitano Reintroduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 28, 2021
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Casten Pushes Secretary of Energy Granholm to Do What's Scientifically Necessary to Protect Americans Against Climate Crisis
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| May 28, 2021
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Congressman García's Statement on Privatization of Puerto Rico's Electric Grid
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 28, 2021
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Reps. Garcia, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Highway Traffic Deaths
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 28, 2021
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Tweet - "If America wants to lead the 21st century, we can't be afraid of investing in our people. Pres. Biden's budget prepares workers for the jobs of the future, rebuilds our infrastructure, gives families & children a foundation for success, & protects our public health & environment."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Bipartisan January 6 Commission
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2021
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Durbin Statement On President Biden's FY2022 Budget
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2021
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Schneider, Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards and Protect Public Health
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 28, 2021
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Tweet - "An insurrection without consequences--without even a proper investigation--is a dress rehearsal for another insurrection. There should have been 100 votes for thoroughly investigating January 6. But Republicans still fear the truth and the wrath of Donald Trump."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth, Schneider Introduce Bill To Update Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The U.S. has less than 5% of the world's population but about 22% of the world's prison population. The bills we are considering are small steps toward ensuring we are not incarcerating those who do not need to be in prison--and I'm proud of their broad, bipartisan support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Economic Recovery
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Commitment From Secretary of the Air Force Nominee to Examine C-130 Divestiture
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division of Department of Justice - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Duckworth, Moran, and Clark Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 27, 2021
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Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Congressman Neguse Builds Broad Coalition Urging Biden to Expand Medicare in the American Families Plan
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Casten, Schatz Reintroduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System Is Prepared for Climate Change
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Rep. Sean Casten
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