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Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Congresswoman Miller is Standing Up for Parental Rights
Rep. Mary Miller
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Calls Attention to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 27, 2021
Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Assault on American Way of Life
Rep. Mary Miller
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Irs Surveillance Plan
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 26, 2021
Judicial Nominations
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Champion Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Kevin Shea, Animal and Plant Health Administrator - Dangerous Loopholes And Enforcement Failures Of The Animal Welfare Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Crack Down on Sharing of U.S. Tech with China
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker - Call for Medicare Expansion
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Shalanda Young, OMB Acting Director - Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for increasing the number of rental assistance payments by 185% between August and September. I fought hard to make sure this funding was a part of Congress' COVID-relief efforts and am glad to see it is helping to keep so many Illinoisans in their homes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "We have never gone wrong in America when we invest in the people of this country. President Biden's Build Back Better plan is just that--an investment in the American people. It's about leaving the next generation with the tools they need to win the 21st century."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep. Mary Miller
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrate House Passage of PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Easier access to quick, accurate and affordable at-home COVID-19 tests would go a long way towards helping our pandemic response. I'm calling on @HHSGov and @US_FDA to explore ways to help expand rapid at-home COVID-19 testing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is heeding my calls for increased access to quick, accurate at-home COVID testing. More rapid tests will maximize our ability to reduce transmission & enhance our pandemic response."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Voting Rights Under Attack
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 25, 2021
Build Back Better
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Nomination of Myrna Perez
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2021
Letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Cruel Taxpayer-Funded Experiments on Puppies
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 24, 2021
Tweet - "This #WorldPolioDay, I'm joining with @Rotary to recognize the role of @CDCGlobal & @USAIDGH in supporting the equitable distribution of vaccines, like those to #EndPolio & #COVID19. #VaccinesWork"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Rep. Mary Miller
Oct. 22, 2021
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "This morning I visited @LaCasaNorte and sat down with community leaders to discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses housing needs, health care, and food insecurity in Chicago, and what more needs to be done. That's why I'm working to pass the #BuildBackBetter agenda."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConell, Minority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Solution to the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Congresswoman Miller is Standing Up for Parental Rights
Rep.Mary Miller
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Calls Attention to Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 27, 2021
Letter to Ms. Gayle Smith, Coordinator for Global COVID Response and Health Security Senator, and Mr. Jeremy Konydyk Executive Director, COVID-19 Task Force United States Agency for International Development-Markey and Rep. Krishnamoorthi Lead Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Assault on American Way of Life
Rep.Mary Miller
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Irs Surveillance Plan
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 26, 2021
Judicial Nominations
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Champion Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Kevin Shea, Animal and Plant Health Administrator - Dangerous Loopholes And Enforcement Failures Of The Animal Welfare Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Crack Down on Sharing of U.S. Tech with China
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker - Call for Medicare Expansion
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Letter to Shalanda Young, OMB Acting Director - Outline Plans to Meet Global Vaccination Goal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for increasing the number of rental assistance payments by 185% between August and September. I fought hard to make sure this funding was a part of Congress' COVID-relief efforts and am glad to see it is helping to keep so many Illinoisans in their homes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Tweet - "We have never gone wrong in America when we invest in the people of this country. President Biden's Build Back Better plan is just that--an investment in the American people. It's about leaving the next generation with the tools they need to win the 21st century."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep.Mary Miller
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, Hon. Richard Durbin, Majority Whip, Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip, and the Hon. Ron Wyden, Senate Finance Committee Chair - Permanent Solution to Debt Ceiling Crisis
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrate House Passage of PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Easier access to quick, accurate and affordable at-home COVID-19 tests would go a long way towards helping our pandemic response. I'm calling on @HHSGov and @US_FDA to explore ways to help expand rapid at-home COVID-19 testing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is heeding my calls for increased access to quick, accurate at-home COVID testing. More rapid tests will maximize our ability to reduce transmission & enhance our pandemic response."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Voting Rights Under Attack
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 25, 2021
Build Back Better
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Nomination of Myrna Perez
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2021
Letter to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases - Cruel Taxpayer-Funded Experiments on Puppies
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 24, 2021
Tweet - "This #WorldPolioDay, I'm joining with @Rotary to recognize the role of @CDCGlobal & @USAIDGH in supporting the equitable distribution of vaccines, like those to #EndPolio & #COVID19. #VaccinesWork"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Rep.Mary Miller
Oct. 22, 2021
Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "This morning I visited @LaCasaNorte and sat down with community leaders to discuss how the American Rescue Plan addresses housing needs, health care, and food insecurity in Chicago, and what more needs to be done. That's why I'm working to pass the #BuildBackBetter agenda."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConell, Minority Leader, Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi - Solution to the Medicaid Coverage Gap
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
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