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Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Rep. Johnson Introduces Ride-Share Safety, Consumer Protection Legislation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Markey, Senate Colleagues in Supporting President Biden's Return to Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "500,000 American deaths from COVID-19--including 20,000 in my home state of Illinois--is an inconceivable tragedy. Tonight I joined my colleagues in Congress for a moment of silence on the Capitol steps as we mourn all those who are no longer with us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth & Collins Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During Covid19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Thomas Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's American Rescue Plan needs to be passed as quickly as possible. Senate and House Republicans need to put partisan politics aside and work with Democrats to get the American people the help they need to make it through this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000 Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 22, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Administration's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision Supporting Farmers and Rural Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "500,000 deaths in one year is an unthinkable tragedy. Our nation will struggle with the impact of this pandemic for years to come. My prayers are with all those that we have lost to COVID-19, their families, and their friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clyburn - Congresswoman Ross Urges Additional COVID-19 Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Klain, White House Chief of Staff - Speier, Eshoo and Dozens of Democratic Women Urge White House to Nominate Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - House China Task Force Offers Assistance to President Biden to Tackle China Challenge Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Schakowsky Urges Immediate Release and Full Exoneration of Senator Leila De Lima, Who Remains Unjustly Detained in the Philippines Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 19, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Durbin and Kelly Request Independent Review of Southeast Side Metal Recycling Plant's Health Risks Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Pens Letter to Biden Administration Urging Strong U.S.- Armenia Relationship Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This #NationalCaregiversDay, I'm committed to helping our caregivers succeed & will always support policies such as overtime pay protections, paid sick days, workplace safety improvements, and worker training programs to lift them up." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Biden Admin will support the shared international vaccine effort, building on my resolution that passed the Senate. We must address the pandemic on a global basis--it is the moral thing to do & we will not recover until we stamp out the virus worldwide." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bill to Bring Tax Relief to Salon Owners and Beauty Professionals Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Carper, Coons seek answers on continued mails delays, press Postmaster General to restore on-time delivery and stop harmful changes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Brown Presses Postmaster General to Restore On-Time Delivery and Stop Harmful Changes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of United States Postal Service - Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Postmaster General to Address Harmful Operational Changes to US Postal Service That Have Resulted in Delayed Mail Delivery for New Yorkers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to join @SenatorMenendez and @RepLindaSanchez to introduce the #USCitizenshipAct. After years of inaction and obstruction, Congress has a responsibility to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a vital resource for so many Illinoisans, especially in underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing that nine IL CHCs will be included in the @HHSgov federal COVID-19 vaccination program." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Rep. Johnson Introduces Ride-Share Safety, Consumer Protection Legislation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Joins Markey, Senate Colleagues in Supporting President Biden's Return to Nuclear Diplomacy with Iran Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "500,000 American deaths from COVID-19--including 20,000 in my home state of Illinois--is an inconceivable tragedy. Tonight I joined my colleagues in Congress for a moment of silence on the Capitol steps as we mourn all those who are no longer with us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Cohen: It Is Time For Congress To Close Loophole That Encourages For-Profit Colleges To Target Veterans & Service Members Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth & Collins Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Reduce Veterans' Health Care Costs and Protect Their Access to Health Care During Covid19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Congressman Cohen, Senator Durbin Reintroduce POST Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Thomas Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden's American Rescue Plan needs to be passed as quickly as possible. Senate and House Republicans need to put partisan politics aside and work with Democrats to get the American people the help they need to make it through this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 500,000 Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 22, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Administration's Renewable Fuel Standard Decision Supporting Farmers and Rural Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "500,000 deaths in one year is an unthinkable tragedy. Our nation will struggle with the impact of this pandemic for years to come. My prayers are with all those that we have lost to COVID-19, their families, and their friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer, and Whip Clyburn - Congresswoman Ross Urges Additional COVID-19 Relief for Struggling Cities, States, Local & Tribal Governments Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Ronald Klain, White House Chief of Staff - Speier, Eshoo and Dozens of Democratic Women Urge White House to Nominate Rosenworcel as FCC Chair Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - House China Task Force Offers Assistance to President Biden to Tackle China Challenge Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Congresswoman Schakowsky Urges Immediate Release and Full Exoneration of Senator Leila De Lima, Who Remains Unjustly Detained in the Philippines Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 19, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Durbin and Kelly Request Independent Review of Southeast Side Metal Recycling Plant's Health Risks Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues Pens Letter to Biden Administration Urging Strong U.S.- Armenia Relationship Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and The Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Mike Garcia, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Strengthen U.S. -- Armenian Ties Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "This #NationalCaregiversDay, I'm committed to helping our caregivers succeed & will always support policies such as overtime pay protections, paid sick days, workplace safety improvements, and worker training programs to lift them up." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with Illinois @AFGENational members today. I'm committed to ensuring that federal employee collective bargaining rights are protected and expanded--and that hardworking federal employees continue to have a seat at the negotiating table with our agencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Biden Admin will support the shared international vaccine effort, building on my resolution that passed the Senate. We must address the pandemic on a global basis--it is the moral thing to do & we will not recover until we stamp out the virus worldwide." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 DelBene, LaHood Introduce Bill to Bring Tax Relief to Salon Owners and Beauty Professionals Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "We can stand up for laid off workers during this pandemic by providing federal assistance for COBRA so they can remain on their employer health plans at no cost during this national public health crisis. Good to speak with @AFLCIO today on this and the American Rescue Plan." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy - Carper, Coons seek answers on continued mails delays, press Postmaster General to restore on-time delivery and stop harmful changes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of the United States Postal Service - Brown Presses Postmaster General to Restore On-Time Delivery and Stop Harmful Changes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer of United States Postal Service - Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Postmaster General to Address Harmful Operational Changes to US Postal Service That Have Resulted in Delayed Mail Delivery for New Yorkers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to join @SenatorMenendez and @RepLindaSanchez to introduce the #USCitizenshipAct. After years of inaction and obstruction, Congress has a responsibility to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Community Health Centers are a vital resource for so many Illinoisans, especially in underserved communities. Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing that nine IL CHCs will be included in the @HHSgov federal COVID-19 vaccination program." Sen.Dick Durbin
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