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May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ To Strengthen First Step Act Rule On Earned Time Credits To Incentivize Rehabilitation Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with @shedd_aquarium & @A4GL at Lake Michigan today to introduce the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act -- an important step in addressing the nearly 22 million tons of plastic that ends up in the Great Lakes each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act & its goals are successfully implemented. Reforming this rule is critical to meeting the FSA's goal of reducing recidivism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "765,000 Illinoisans spend more than 30% of their income on rent. Any infrastructure plan must include safe and affordable housing, which is why the President is proposing investing more than $200 billion to increase the housing supply and address the affordable housing crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Decision To Raise Refugee Admissions Target Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 4, 2021 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appopriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member, Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Reps. Sherrill, Kinzinger Lead Bipartisan Letter to House Appropriations Committee Urging Them Not to Block E-Labeling of Prescription Drugs Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 4, 2021 House Committee Passes Cawthorn Amendment to Promote Employment for America's Veterans Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 4, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Advances in the House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 4, 2021 Reps. LaHood, Danny Davis Introduce Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act Rep. Darin LaHood
May 4, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. the President of the United States - Majority of Democratic Caucus Call on White House to Support TRIPS Waiver for Global Vaccine Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the United States return to our longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees. I applaud the Biden Administration for giving tens of thousands of refugees a chance to start a new life in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join hospital leaders today to unveil the year two progress report of the Chicago HEAL Initiative. Together, these hospitals are tackling gun violence & health disparities by expanding economic opportunity & access to services in their communities. #HEALChicago" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin Asks FBI To Explain Failure To Detect January 6 Threat From Proud Boys Sources Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to Secretary Denis R. McDonough, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs To Assist State Veterans' Homes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Ensure Full Transparency on VA COVID Emergency Funds Rep. Mike Bost
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Duckworth, Durbin Urge US Department of Veterans Affairs to Assist Illinois State Veterans' Homes Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is working hard to reunite families separated by the Trump Administration. The family separation policy was cruel and inhumane and serves as a stain on our nation's reputation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a step in the right direction, but vaccine manufacturers must do more to support the global COVAX effort. Widespread, global vaccination is the best way to ultimately protect us all." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Violent white supremacists and far-right extremists are the most dangerous domestic terror threats facing our nation today. Glad that @DHSgov is taking this important step to root out extremism within their ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Another deadly weekend of gun violence in Chicago. My heart breaks for each of the victims and their families. I will continue fighting for the kinds of commonsense gun safety reforms that will help put a stop to this terrible violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to President Biden, the longest war in U.S. history is finally coming to an end. My thoughts about the lessons we learned on the plains of Afghanistan:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On State IG Report On LaSalle State Veterans' Home Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Peters, Slotkin, Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Bost Urges U.S. Dept. of Education to Release Report on Student Loan Budgeting Projections Rep. Mike Bost
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State - Chairs Krishnamoorthi, Maloney, Clyburn, And Lynch Request Detailed Briefing From Biden Administration On U.S. Plan To Provide Vaccines To Combat COVID Surges In India, Argentina, And Other Nations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Levin Pens Four Letters to House Appropriators for MI-09 Priorities Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Every victim of sexual assault, including those in the military, deserves to be heard and believed--and to seek accountability. Proud to sign onto the bipartisan Military Justice Improvement & Increasing Prevention Act to support service members seeking justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "The racial disparities in maternal health outcomes detailed in this report are tragic & unacceptable. @RepRobinKelly & I have a bill--the MOMMA Act--that will help eliminate disparities & ensure better health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, especially those of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 McClain, Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Schneider Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - DelBene Urges Congress to Close Loopholes Allowing Defense Department to Outsource Key Naval Ship Parts Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Restore Equity to Railroad Unemployment Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021 Rep. Kelly and Rep. Bass Release Statement on U.S. Menthol Ban Rep. Robin Kelly
April 29, 2021 Durbin, Payne, Jr. & Blumenthal Introduce Rail Passenger Fairness Act To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ To Strengthen First Step Act Rule On Earned Time Credits To Incentivize Rehabilitation Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to stand with @shedd_aquarium & @A4GL at Lake Michigan today to introduce the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act -- an important step in addressing the nearly 22 million tons of plastic that ends up in the Great Lakes each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act & its goals are successfully implemented. Reforming this rule is critical to meeting the FSA's goal of reducing recidivism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "765,000 Illinoisans spend more than 30% of their income on rent. Any infrastructure plan must include safe and affordable housing, which is why the President is proposing investing more than $200 billion to increase the housing supply and address the affordable housing crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration's Decision To Raise Refugee Admissions Target Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 4, 2021 Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appopriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member, Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Reps. Sherrill, Kinzinger Lead Bipartisan Letter to House Appropriations Committee Urging Them Not to Block E-Labeling of Prescription Drugs Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 4, 2021 House Committee Passes Cawthorn Amendment to Promote Employment for America's Veterans Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 4, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Advances in the House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 4, 2021 Reps. LaHood, Danny Davis Introduce Retirement Parity for Student Loans Act Rep.Darin LaHood
May 4, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr. the President of the United States - Majority of Democratic Caucus Call on White House to Support TRIPS Waiver for Global Vaccine Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the United States return to our longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees. I applaud the Biden Administration for giving tens of thousands of refugees a chance to start a new life in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join hospital leaders today to unveil the year two progress report of the Chicago HEAL Initiative. Together, these hospitals are tackling gun violence & health disparities by expanding economic opportunity & access to services in their communities. #HEALChicago" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin Asks FBI To Explain Failure To Detect January 6 Threat From Proud Boys Sources Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to Secretary Denis R. McDonough, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Duckworth Urge U.S. Department Of Veterans Affairs To Assist State Veterans' Homes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Ensure Full Transparency on VA COVID Emergency Funds Rep.Mike Bost
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Duckworth, Durbin Urge US Department of Veterans Affairs to Assist Illinois State Veterans' Homes Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is working hard to reunite families separated by the Trump Administration. The family separation policy was cruel and inhumane and serves as a stain on our nation's reputation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a step in the right direction, but vaccine manufacturers must do more to support the global COVAX effort. Widespread, global vaccination is the best way to ultimately protect us all." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Violent white supremacists and far-right extremists are the most dangerous domestic terror threats facing our nation today. Glad that @DHSgov is taking this important step to root out extremism within their ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Another deadly weekend of gun violence in Chicago. My heart breaks for each of the victims and their families. I will continue fighting for the kinds of commonsense gun safety reforms that will help put a stop to this terrible violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to President Biden, the longest war in U.S. history is finally coming to an end. My thoughts about the lessons we learned on the plains of Afghanistan:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On State IG Report On LaSalle State Veterans' Home Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Peters, Slotkin, Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Miguel Cardona Secretary U.S. Department of Education - Bost Urges U.S. Dept. of Education to Release Report on Student Loan Budgeting Projections Rep.Mike Bost
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State - Chairs Krishnamoorthi, Maloney, Clyburn, And Lynch Request Detailed Briefing From Biden Administration On U.S. Plan To Provide Vaccines To Combat COVID Surges In India, Argentina, And Other Nations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Durbin, Portman Introduce Resolution To Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, and Tom Cole, Ranking Member - Levin Pens Four Letters to House Appropriators for MI-09 Priorities Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Every victim of sexual assault, including those in the military, deserves to be heard and believed--and to seek accountability. Proud to sign onto the bipartisan Military Justice Improvement & Increasing Prevention Act to support service members seeking justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "The racial disparities in maternal health outcomes detailed in this report are tragic & unacceptable. @RepRobinKelly & I have a bill--the MOMMA Act--that will help eliminate disparities & ensure better health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, especially those of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 McClain, Peters, Slotkin, Cornyn, Stabenow, Upton, Schneider Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Durbin, Brown Urge Departments Of Education And Veterans' Affairs To Protect Student Borrowers Harmed By CEHE Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Betty McCollum, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and Ken Calvert, Ranking Member - DelBene Urges Congress to Close Loopholes Allowing Defense Department to Outsource Key Naval Ship Parts Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "The American Families Plan is a bold investment in America's children, families, and students. It will help level the playing field for working moms and seeks to ensure that every child starts their life on equal footing. It has my full support." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Restore Equity to Railroad Unemployment Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021 Rep. Kelly and Rep. Bass Release Statement on U.S. Menthol Ban Rep.Robin Kelly
April 29, 2021 Durbin, Payne, Jr. & Blumenthal Introduce Rail Passenger Fairness Act To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen.Dick Durbin
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