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Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell will have no excuse for sending the Senate home at the end of this month without agreeing on a #COVID19 relief package. The US has less than 5% of the world's population & more than 20% of #COVID19 deaths. We can't afford further inaction from @SenateGOP ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the Treasury Dept. to investigate Sandvine's work in Belarus. I'm glad they went ahead & terminated its agreement with Lukashenko's gov't on its own. Still waiting for Pres. Trump to support the brave Belarussians who voted for democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I negotiated bipartisan legislation w/path to citizenship for #TPS holders, but POTUS told me he didn't want people from "s…hole countries." Instead he aims to deport 300K -- including 130K essential workers. #DreamAndPromiseAct would stop this but @senmajldr won't call a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Farmers Union Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Strength in Diversity Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 15, 2020 Trump Administration Negotiates Peace in Middle East Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week Senate Republicans held a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It was voted down on a bipartisan basis. Will they come back this week ready to negotiate? Or are symbolic gestures all they have to offer?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "There must be an immediate independent investigation of these horrific allegations. If true, these are grave offenses and the perpetrators must be held accountable for violating the dignity and human rights of the victims." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin: COVID-19 Numbers Are Sobering, Senate Must Act Now Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage & traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the U.S. We are a nation of immigrants made immeasurably stronger by the vast contributions of Hispanic & Latino communities to our society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Senators Announce Gao Investigation of Trump Politicization of Immigration Courts as Covid-19 Crisis Rages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Portman Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Belarusian People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Bost Applauds Epa Renewable Fuel Standard Announcement Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Kelly's IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Passes U.S. House Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Court Decision about Temporary Protected Status September 14, 2020 Press Release Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are urging @federalreserve to modify the underutilized Main Street Lending Program in order to boost support for businesses & nonprofits in Illinois, especially those serving Black & Brown communities, prevent job loss & sustain our economic recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Report Confirming USDA Mishandled Payments To Illinois Farmers For Trade Damages Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. Unless we take drastic steps to address this crisis--and the sooner we do, the better--our planet will only continue to become more and more uninhabitable with each passing day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of the West Coast as they battle these deadly fires, especially those who have lost loved ones. The bravery of the first responders who are working tirelessly & risking their lives to put out the flames is truly remarkable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of climate change are raging across the United States as we speak. This bipartisan agreement to phasedown the use of hydrofluorocarbons should be one of many steps we take to address this climate crisis before it is too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Resolution In Support Of Belarusian People Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Reserve And Treasury To Increase Access To Main Street Lending Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""Product hopping' is one of the many tricks Big Pharma uses to block competition and extort American patients & taxpayers, costing nearly $5B annually. It must be reined in. This report dives into the practice of "product hopping' and just how harmful it can be." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump unveiled his latest shortlist for the Supreme Court. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse and others in asking if federal conflict-of-interest and transparency laws were followed in the making of this list, especially to the extent dark money groups were involved." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The 2020 census count closes on September 30th and it is extremely important that every Illinoisans does their part to #MakeILCount. Please make sure you go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Northwest Illinois Mayors on Covid-19 Recovery Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "19 years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the heartbreak remains. Today we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @CEOClimate this week to thank them for their support & to request their help in tackling climate change. We must take steps to comprehensibly combat & protect against climate change & that begins with passing a climate bill, like America's Clean Future Fund Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is directly threatening Illinois' public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants. These protections must be reapplied immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Schneider Leads Dem Call Defending Israel's Qualitative Military Edge Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 11, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Digital Identity Legislation Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 11, 2020 Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Leads Congressional Tri-Caucus in Introducing Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It should worry us all that Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been working so closely with this longtime Russian agent. The Trump Admin. needs to follow up on these sanctions with stronger action to deter election interference instead of denial & deflection." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell will have no excuse for sending the Senate home at the end of this month without agreeing on a #COVID19 relief package. The US has less than 5% of the world's population & more than 20% of #COVID19 deaths. We can't afford further inaction from @SenateGOP ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Earlier this week, I called for the Treasury Dept. to investigate Sandvine's work in Belarus. I'm glad they went ahead & terminated its agreement with Lukashenko's gov't on its own. Still waiting for Pres. Trump to support the brave Belarussians who voted for democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With National Children's Alliance About COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Child Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I negotiated bipartisan legislation w/path to citizenship for #TPS holders, but POTUS told me he didn't want people from "s…hole countries." Instead he aims to deport 300K -- including 130K essential workers. #DreamAndPromiseAct would stop this but @senmajldr won't call a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Farmers Union Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Strength in Diversity Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 15, 2020 Trump Administration Negotiates Peace in Middle East Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Last week Senate Republicans held a symbolic, partisan vote on their "emaciated' #COVID19 relief plan. It was voted down on a bipartisan basis. Will they come back this week ready to negotiate? Or are symbolic gestures all they have to offer?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "There must be an immediate independent investigation of these horrific allegations. If true, these are grave offenses and the perpetrators must be held accountable for violating the dignity and human rights of the victims." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Durbin: COVID-19 Numbers Are Sobering, Senate Must Act Now Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth, we celebrate the proud heritage & traditions of Hispanic & Latino culture in Illinois and across the U.S. We are a nation of immigrants made immeasurably stronger by the vast contributions of Hispanic & Latino communities to our society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Senators Announce Gao Investigation of Trump Politicization of Immigration Courts as Covid-19 Crisis Rages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 As the School Year Resumes Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senators Lead Resolution Supporting Social & Emotional Learning Programs for Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Portman Joins Senate Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Belarusian People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Bost Applauds Epa Renewable Fuel Standard Announcement Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Kelly's IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Passes U.S. House Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Court Decision about Temporary Protected Status September 14, 2020 Press Release Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are urging @federalreserve to modify the underutilized Main Street Lending Program in order to boost support for businesses & nonprofits in Illinois, especially those serving Black & Brown communities, prevent job loss & sustain our economic recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Durbin Statement On GAO Report Confirming USDA Mishandled Payments To Illinois Farmers For Trade Damages Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Hon. Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Senate Dems Decry Trump Administration on Expulsion of Asylum Seekers from Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. Unless we take drastic steps to address this crisis--and the sooner we do, the better--our planet will only continue to become more and more uninhabitable with each passing day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of the West Coast as they battle these deadly fires, especially those who have lost loved ones. The bravery of the first responders who are working tirelessly & risking their lives to put out the flames is truly remarkable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "The effects of climate change are raging across the United States as we speak. This bipartisan agreement to phasedown the use of hydrofluorocarbons should be one of many steps we take to address this climate crisis before it is too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin Calls On HHS To Stop Diverting COVID-19 Tests From Illinois Schools And Fix The Shortfall In Testing Supplies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I was joined by officials from @LoyolaChicago to discuss shortages of #COVID19 tests for schools. Recently, testing kits that IL universities had ordered were commandeered by HHS and diverted to other needy entities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce Bipartisan Resolution In Support Of Belarusian People Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Reserve And Treasury To Increase Access To Main Street Lending Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ""Product hopping' is one of the many tricks Big Pharma uses to block competition and extort American patients & taxpayers, costing nearly $5B annually. It must be reined in. This report dives into the practice of "product hopping' and just how harmful it can be." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, Pres. Trump unveiled his latest shortlist for the Supreme Court. I'm joining @SenWhitehouse and others in asking if federal conflict-of-interest and transparency laws were followed in the making of this list, especially to the extent dark money groups were involved." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2020 Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The #COVID19 pandemic has increased the risk of domestic violence and abuse. And yet, the House-passed Violence Against Women Act reauthorization has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk for 528 days. Enough is enough. It is time to pass #VAWA. #VAWA26" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The 2020 census count closes on September 30th and it is extremely important that every Illinoisans does their part to #MakeILCount. Please make sure you go to http://my2020census.gov or call 1-844-330-2020 to make sure you get counted today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act has been sitting on Senator McConnell's desk since June. @SenateDems want to pass this bill and bring needed reforms and accountability to policing. Senate Republicans are the only thing standing in the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with Northwest Illinois Mayors on Covid-19 Recovery Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "19 years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the heartbreak remains. Today we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke with @CEOClimate this week to thank them for their support & to request their help in tackling climate change. We must take steps to comprehensibly combat & protect against climate change & that begins with passing a climate bill, like America's Clean Future Fund Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Houlahan, Quigley, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis In Education Due To COVID-19 Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Senators Request Information on Outside Groups Involved in Trump Scotus List Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is directly threatening Illinois' public health by rolling back protections on toxic waste from coal plants. These protections must be reapplied immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Schneider Leads Dem Call Defending Israel's Qualitative Military Edge Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 11, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Digital Identity Legislation Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 11, 2020 Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 11, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Leads Congressional Tri-Caucus in Introducing Ending Health Disparities during COVID-19 Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Rather than fight back against Russian threats on US troops, the President has neglected his duty to our military as Commander-in-Chief. His inaction & silence show he is more concerned with the Kremlin's approval than bounties on the lives of our soldiers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "This federal funding will go a long way towards connecting out of work Illinoisans with good jobs in our state's #COVID19 response effort. @SenDuckworth and I will keep fighting to secure funding at the federal level to help Illinoisans make it through this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "It should worry us all that Trump ally Rudy Giuliani has been working so closely with this longtime Russian agent. The Trump Admin. needs to follow up on these sanctions with stronger action to deter election interference instead of denial & deflection." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth Statement After Voting No on The Republican "skinny" Covid-19 Relief Proposal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Menendez Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pushes Back Against Russia Reportedly Placing Bounties on American Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Discusses Illinois Priorities With National Guard Chief Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Call on Trump Administration to Suspend $250 Million Coronavirus PR Contract Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2020 Senate Democrats: Trump Administration Must Take Stronger Action Against Election Interference Following Sanctions on Derkach Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García Supports Calls to "Lift the Ban" on Rent Control Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2020 Menendez, Shaheen, Durbin, Blumenthal, Merkley, Duckworth Introduce Russia Bounty Response Act of 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump says nothing about Putin poisoning oppo politicians or of Russian bounties on our U.S. military. But he boasts of protecting the Saudi leader after our own intel found that he was responsible for murder of U.S. resident & journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Another new low." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Republican Coronavirus Legislation That Fails To Meet The Needs Of The American People Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' #COVID19 relief plan does not include aid for renters & homeowners, hungry families, the census, safe elections, hospitals & health clinics, and state & local governments. It is a purely symbolic, political effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
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