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July 8, 2021 Durbin, Murray, Colleagues Submit Public Comment On Rulemaking To Department Of Education, Urge Accountability Of For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opportunity for Disconnected Youth Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Increase Funding for Mental Health, Telehealth, and Distance Learning Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow Dreamers to Serve in Military Rep. Bill Foster
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "The criminal assassination of President Moïse will only further the country's political and security crises. I'm calling on the UN and OAS to hold emergency meetings on the situation in Haiti and establish a peacekeeping force to help stabilize the nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 7, 2021 Underwood Introduces Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Treatments and Preventive Care Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin Calls On Justice Department To Reconsider Its Approach To Ongoing Detention At Guantanamo Bay Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Huizenga, Higgins, and Castor Lead over 70 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Call for President Biden to Reopen U.S. Canada Border, Reestablish Travel Between US and UK Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
July 7, 2021 Durbin Statement On Build Back Better Event With President Biden Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2021 Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult Rep. Sean Casten
July 7, 2021 Duckworth Joins President Biden in Highlighting American Families Plan in Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2021 Durbin Statement On Assassination Of Haitian President Moise Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 7, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Over $8 Million for Quad Cities International Airport Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly announces over $1.2 million in grant funding for local Head Start Programs Rep. Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Make Transportation Funding More Fair Rep. Bill Foster
July 6, 2021 Schneider Brings Home Over $389 Million in Rescue Payments to Illinois Residents Rep. Brad Schneider
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "JUUL is largely responsible for fueling the youth vaping epidemic. I hope the @US_FDA will do the right thing and get addictive, kid-friendly products off the market immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden Abandons Chicago to a Summer of Crime Rep. Mary Miller
July 6, 2021 Letter to Tania Reneaum Panszi, Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights - Sens. Cruz, Cardin, Durbin, Colleagues Call on Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Complete Investigation into Oswaldo Payá's Death Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with families and leaders in Chicago today to celebrate the expansion of the #ChildTaxCredit. Beginning on July 15, working families will receive up to $300 per child in tax credit payments every month thanks to the American Rescue Plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down because Democrats' plan for rebuilding America is working. Tales of lazy Americans who prefer to sit at home and watch Netflix are a Republican fantasy. This country is opening up and going back to work." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Economic Development Community Project Included in Appropriations Bill Rep. Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Regarding Budget Reconciliation Negotiations Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Democrats Urge Education Department To Expand Debt Relief For Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2021 Schneider Joins Congressional Delegation to the Middle East Rep. Brad Schneider
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Congressman García Welcomes Biden Administration's Efforts to Bring Back Deported Veterans, But More Needs to be Done Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Honors Peoria Veterans at War Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Admin's New Initiative to Support Noncitizen Servicemembers & Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Applauds Passage Of INVEST In America Act, Including Its Climate Change Provisions And His Amendments Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "Capital punishment is not justice. I commend AG Garland for imposing a moratorium on federal executions. In addition to @TheJusticeDept reviewing capital case-related policies & procedures, Congress should take legislative action to end the federal death penalty once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Schneider Secures House Passage of Local Transportation Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The projections outlined in this report reflect the investments that President Biden and Democrats have made in the American people. But we can't stop here. We still need to pass the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan to rebuild and strengthen our economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2021 Schakowsky, Colleagues Hail Transformative Auto Safety Provisions Passed by House Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 2, 2021 Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "57 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. It overcame the longest filibuster in Senate history. All these years later and the filibuster is still being used to block voting rights legislation. Congress must protect voting rights now." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force Rep. Darin LaHood
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congressman Tony Gonzales Calls On Secretary Blinken to Facilitate Safe Release of San Antonio Resident Paul Rusesabagina to the U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Lucas Joins Congressman Grothman Urging No Postal Rate Increase Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Date Title Politician
July 8, 2021 Durbin, Murray, Colleagues Submit Public Comment On Rulemaking To Department Of Education, Urge Accountability Of For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2021 Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opportunity for Disconnected Youth Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Increase Funding for Mental Health, Telehealth, and Distance Learning Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow Dreamers to Serve in Military Rep.Bill Foster
July 7, 2021 Tweet - "The criminal assassination of President Moïse will only further the country's political and security crises. I'm calling on the UN and OAS to hold emergency meetings on the situation in Haiti and establish a peacekeeping force to help stabilize the nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 7, 2021 Underwood Introduces Chronic Condition Copay Elimination Act to Remove Out-of-Pocket Costs for Life-Saving Treatments and Preventive Care Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin Calls On Justice Department To Reconsider Its Approach To Ongoing Detention At Guantanamo Bay Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Huizenga, Higgins, and Castor Lead over 70 Members of Congress in Bipartisan Call for President Biden to Reopen U.S. Canada Border, Reestablish Travel Between US and UK Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
July 7, 2021 Durbin Statement On Build Back Better Event With President Biden Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 7, 2021 Congressman Casten Welcomes President Biden to Illinois to Discuss Economic Agenda, Privately Urging Biden to do what is Scientifically Necessary to Protect American Families and Economy Against Climate Crisis, No Matter How Politically Difficult Rep.Sean Casten
July 7, 2021 Duckworth Joins President Biden in Highlighting American Families Plan in Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2021 Durbin Statement On Assassination Of Haitian President Moise Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 7, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Over $8 Million for Quad Cities International Airport Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 7, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly announces over $1.2 million in grant funding for local Head Start Programs Rep.Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Make Transportation Funding More Fair Rep.Bill Foster
July 6, 2021 Schneider Brings Home Over $389 Million in Rescue Payments to Illinois Residents Rep.Brad Schneider
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "JUUL is largely responsible for fueling the youth vaping epidemic. I hope the @US_FDA will do the right thing and get addictive, kid-friendly products off the market immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden Abandons Chicago to a Summer of Crime Rep.Mary Miller
July 6, 2021 Letter to Tania Reneaum Panszi, Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights - Sens. Cruz, Cardin, Durbin, Colleagues Call on Inter-American Commission on Human Rights to Complete Investigation into Oswaldo Payá's Death Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Six months ago, a violent mob stormed the Capitol in the hopes of overturning the 2020 election. We need a full accounting of how they got there and who sent them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with families and leaders in Chicago today to celebrate the expansion of the #ChildTaxCredit. Beginning on July 15, working families will receive up to $300 per child in tax credit payments every month thanks to the American Rescue Plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down because Democrats' plan for rebuilding America is working. Tales of lazy Americans who prefer to sit at home and watch Netflix are a Republican fantasy. This country is opening up and going back to work." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Economic Development Community Project Included in Appropriations Bill Rep.Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Regarding Budget Reconciliation Negotiations Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 6, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Democrats Urge Education Department To Expand Debt Relief For Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2021 Schneider Joins Congressional Delegation to the Middle East Rep.Brad Schneider
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 4, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of American Rescue Plan Funding for Local Governments with Bloomington-Normal Mayors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today helped honor Peoria County Veterans at the A Final Salute War Memorial Dedication Ceremony. Today, the third and final addition to the memorial was dedicated, entitled "Lady Liberty: Monument to the First Female Fighter Pilots." In her keynote, Duckworth highlighted the importance of diversity to the strength of our military. Photos from today's event are available here. Key Quotes: "I'm here today because of them. Do you know why I'm also here? I'm here because they didn't care that I was a woman... they didn't care if my name was Tammy or Tommy. They didn't care that I grew up on food stamps. They didn't care that I was Asian-American… or that my mom was an immigrant … these troops respected me because I could do the job that was asked of me, just as I asked of them. And because I was willing to sacrifice whatever was necessary for my country, no matter my gender, race, background or any other attribute, just like they were." "Our differences have always made us a more effective fighting force. Scientific research and four-star generals will tell you the same thing: when everyone looks and acts and thinks the same, you become stuck... flat-footed… insular. Diversity leads to more creative problem-solving and more success. Yes, it does better reflect who we are as a country, of course, but more importantly, it makes us more able to execute our missions downrange in the face of the enemy. And the reality is, we will never be the more perfect union our founders dreamed of until we learn to actually, truly, embrace the power of our diversity." "So even while we may live in the greatest country in the world, even while we may have the most powerful military on the face of the Earth, the truth is, the strength of our Armed Forces and our nation at large isn't just about our defense budget … or the speed of our tanks. No. Our strength, our true strength, is what Abraham Lincoln fought for. It's our values and what we represent to the rest of the world." Duckworth was joined today by Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-18) Mayor of Peoria Rita Ali, Peoria County Board Chairman Andrew Rand, Peoria County Board Member Phil Salzer, 182nd Airlift Wing Commander Colonel Daniel McDonugh, Grace Baptist Church Pastor Claude L. White, Jr. and Peoria County Assistant States Attorney Larry Evans, who was a member of Duckworth's unit in Iraq. A Final Salute commemorates all Peoria County Veterans who have served our country since World War II. The sculpture dedicated today resembles a female helicopter pilot from the Gulf War Era, commemorating the first women in combat roles in the military. Duckworth was one of the first handful of Army women to fly combat missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. A Purple Heart recipient, she served in the Reserve Forces for 23 years before retiring from military service in 2014 at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. She is currently a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and the Chair of the SASC Airland Subcommittee. Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Congressman García Welcomes Biden Administration's Efforts to Bring Back Deported Veterans, But More Needs to be Done Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Honors Peoria Veterans at War Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Discusses American Rescue Plan, Voting Rights and Investments in Communities of Color During Tri-County Urban League Town Hall Meeting Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Admin's New Initiative to Support Noncitizen Servicemembers & Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Applauds Passage Of INVEST In America Act, Including Its Climate Change Provisions And His Amendments Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "Capital punishment is not justice. I commend AG Garland for imposing a moratorium on federal executions. In addition to @TheJusticeDept reviewing capital case-related policies & procedures, Congress should take legislative action to end the federal death penalty once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Schneider Secures House Passage of Local Transportation Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "The projections outlined in this report reflect the investments that President Biden and Democrats have made in the American people. But we can't stop here. We still need to pass the American Jobs Plan and the American Families Plan to rebuild and strengthen our economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Department Of Education OIG Report On Dream Center Schools Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 2, 2021 Schakowsky, Colleagues Hail Transformative Auto Safety Provisions Passed by House Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 2, 2021 Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 2, 2021 Tweet - "57 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law. It overcame the longest filibuster in Senate history. All these years later and the filibuster is still being used to block voting rights legislation. Congress must protect voting rights now." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2021 LaHood Statement on One Year Anniversary of USMCA Entering Force Rep.Darin LaHood
July 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congressman Tony Gonzales Calls On Secretary Blinken to Facilitate Safe Release of San Antonio Resident Paul Rusesabagina to the U.S. Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Lucas Joins Congressman Grothman Urging No Postal Rate Increase Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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