| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Judiciary Democrats to Barr: Explain Hiring Political Appointees to Civil Service Positions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth Meets with Illinois Farm Bureau to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Priorities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Preserve Deductions for Forgiven PPP Expenses
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin, Inhofe, Davis, Napolitano Bill to Commemorate Route 66 Passes House and Now Headed to President's Desk
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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National Artificial Intelligence Strategy
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trump's Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Als Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of Federal Bureau of Investigation and Mr. Joseph B. Maher, Principal Deputy General Counsel Senior Official Performing the Duties of Undersecretary of Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security - Heinrich And Senate Democrats Write To FBI And DHS Requesting Information On QAnon Threat Posed To America And Abroad
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tribute to Tom Udall
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Australia has been our ally for generations--we should be doing everything we can to stand together against Chinese bullying. So where has President Trump been? He talked tough on China, but when it really came down to it, was nowhere to be found."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Letter to Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of United States Postal Service - Reps. Lawrence, Adams, Connolly, Lynch, and Others Request Investigation into Decline of USPS's On-Time Mail
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - PPP Tax Deductibility
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Rober Lighthizer, US Trade Representative and Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion, and International Trade - Senators: Canadian Single-Use Plastic Ban Wouldn't Violate USMCA
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Rush, Underwood Applaud Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has put many American families and small businesses on the brink of financial ruin. Congress MUST come together on a bipartisan basis to pass emergency COVID-19 relief before the holidays. Enough is enough."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "In the middle of an airborne pandemic, against the recommendation of its own scientists, the Trump Administration has once again sided with polluters and failed to combat soot in our air. Failures like this put lives, and disproportionately communities of color, at risk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump judicial nominee Stephen Schwartz is yet another extreme & underqualified ideologue the Senate is considering this week. He has described Social Security as "harmful," advocated against DACA & repro rights, & defended restrictive voting practices. I strongly oppose his nom."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Underwood Successful in Efforts to Extend Student Loan Relief; Applauds Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker to Introduce Resolution Calling for First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Mitchell Lead Coalition Of More Than 70 Members Requesting College Transparency Act's Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Israel Embassy
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Now more than ever we must social distance and wear our masks. These selfless public health measures can save our loved ones, neighbors, and health care heroes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "As the Venezuelan people face inexcusable suffering, the entrenched criminal cabal of Nicolás Maduro is holding yet another sham election--one discredited before it starts. Democratic nations must collectively and unequivocally reject this illegitimate electoral process." "Read my full statement with @SenatorMenendez here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "After AG Barr changed longstanding DOJ policy, the U.S. government has executed more people this year than the last 60. @RepPressley @SenBooker @SenatorLeahy & I are calling for an end to this killing spree."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Thailand's Pro-Democracy Movement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Deeply troubled by prison sentences for Hong Kong democracy activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, and Ivan Lam. China's undermining of Hong Kong's autonomy is weak and cowardly."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On WH Counsel For Answers On Anti-Bribery Safeguards Around Pardons As Well As President Trump's Reported Exploration Of Pardoning Rudy Giuliani, His Own Family, And Himself
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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QUIGLEY'S "BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT" TO END PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS BIG CATS PASSES HOUSE
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Cloture Motion
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Remebering Charles Carroll Smith
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke to @AmericanBIC today about the Senate's chance to finally pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill during the Biden-Harris Administration. My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work if we are entrusted with the majority."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Last Minute Covid-19 Relief
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Great news from the Rules Committee today: the Senate is one step closer to passing the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke w/President-elect Biden's DHS Secretary nominee @AliMayorkas today. He knows the beacon of hope and promise America can be to those facing persecution. I believe that Mr. Mayorkas can restore integrity and decency at DHS, and I urge my colleagues to support his nomination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Big Cat Public Safety Act
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Duckworth Responds to Trump's Second Threat to Block Pay Raise for Our Troops Over Unrelated Policy Issues
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Schakowsky Reappointed House Senior Chief Deputy Whip for 117th Congress
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Duckworth Commends Marine Corps and Navy on Efforts to Respect Black Servicemembers by Removing Confederate Symbols from Military Installations
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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García, Tlaib and Lynch Introduce Legislation Protecting Consumers from Cryptocurrency-Related Financial Threats
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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United States Fossil Fuel Industry
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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