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Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Families across the country are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I'm introducing legislation today with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans so they can spend their benefits supporting their families and their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny is going to prison simply because he poses a threat in a fair election to Vladimir Putin. I hope democracies across the world can see Putin for what he truly is--a thug afraid of his own people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Axne Introduce Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to @PeteButtigieg on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation. I look forward to working closely with Sec. Buttigieg on projects that invest in Illinois's roads, bridges, airports, transit, and passenger rail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Votes To Proceed To Budget Resolution To Give Congress Tool To Pass COVID-19 Relief Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 1, 2021 LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Murray in Re-Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Achieve Equal Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Help Working Families by Repealing State & Local Tax Deduction Cap Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Amidst a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Duckworth and Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Seeking to Deliver Lifesaving Liheap Utility Assistance Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Zients, White House Coordinator of the COVID-19 Response - Reps. Krishnamoorthi And Foster Send Letter To COVID-19 Czar Jeffrey Zients On Illinois Vaccine Distribution Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Schakowsky Applauds Biden Executive Orders To Protect Our Public Lands Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "We can't afford to waste any more time in passing President Biden's American Rescue Plan. The American people need help and they need it now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "One million COVID-19 vaccine doses is an important milestone for Illinois, but this fight is still far from over. We need to pass President Biden's American Rescue Plan ASAP to help get more vaccines into more Illinoisans' arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is under assault in Burma. If the military does not give up on this coup attempt, I would urge President Biden to consider renewing previously lifted sanctions on the country and its government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Putin is afraid of the Russian people because he knows he does not have their support. That's why he refuses to hold a fair election and that is why he is so scared of Alexei Navalny." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans" Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Zients, COVID-19 Coordinator at the White House - U.S. Rep. Newman (IL-03) Leads 29 Colleagues In A Letter Urging The Biden Administration To Restore The Full Functionality Of The National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO) Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 31, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is doing a herculean job trying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but @SenDuckworth and I know that more resources are needed. Proud to have secured more than $43 million in federal funding for Illinois vaccine distribution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Vladimir Putin is a thuggish autocrat who has built his regime on violence and suppression of thought. The Russian people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ron Kind Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on the Biden Administration to Take Action to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fully Restore the Salt Deduction Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ".@SenateDems had a productive conversation with the White House yesterday about President Biden's American Rescue Plan. It is vitally important for Congress to pass this relief package as soon as possible--now is not the time to take our foot off the accelerator." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses have been hit hard by this pandemic. It was great to speak with Isabel Guzman this week about her plans for helping small businesses weather this storm as President Biden's @SBAgov Administrator." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the Biden Admin's decision to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syria, which remains one of the most violent places on earth. There is nothing more American than providing safety to those in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "If Congress does not act, millions of unemployed Americans will soon be facing a tax burden. Congress should take up the legislation I introduced last fall to provide tax relief to these workers and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Underwood, Duckworth, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Introduction of The No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Families across the country are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I'm introducing legislation today with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans so they can spend their benefits supporting their families and their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny is going to prison simply because he poses a threat in a fair election to Vladimir Putin. I hope democracies across the world can see Putin for what he truly is--a thug afraid of his own people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Axne Introduce Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulations to @PeteButtigieg on his confirmation as Secretary of Transportation. I look forward to working closely with Sec. Buttigieg on projects that invest in Illinois's roads, bridges, airports, transit, and passenger rail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Votes To Proceed To Budget Resolution To Give Congress Tool To Pass COVID-19 Relief Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Discusses Supporting Workers With Secretary Of Labor Nominee Marty Walsh Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 1, 2021 LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Murray in Re-Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Achieve Equal Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Help Working Families by Repealing State & Local Tax Deduction Cap Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Amidst a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Duckworth and Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Seeking to Deliver Lifesaving Liheap Utility Assistance Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Zients, White House Coordinator of the COVID-19 Response - Reps. Krishnamoorthi And Foster Send Letter To COVID-19 Czar Jeffrey Zients On Illinois Vaccine Distribution Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Schakowsky Applauds Biden Executive Orders To Protect Our Public Lands Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "We can't afford to waste any more time in passing President Biden's American Rescue Plan. The American people need help and they need it now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "One million COVID-19 vaccine doses is an important milestone for Illinois, but this fight is still far from over. We need to pass President Biden's American Rescue Plan ASAP to help get more vaccines into more Illinoisans' arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is under assault in Burma. If the military does not give up on this coup attempt, I would urge President Biden to consider renewing previously lifted sanctions on the country and its government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Putin is afraid of the Russian people because he knows he does not have their support. That's why he refuses to hold a fair election and that is why he is so scared of Alexei Navalny." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans" Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey Zients, COVID-19 Coordinator at the White House - U.S. Rep. Newman (IL-03) Leads 29 Colleagues In A Letter Urging The Biden Administration To Restore The Full Functionality Of The National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO) Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 31, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois is doing a herculean job trying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but @SenDuckworth and I know that more resources are needed. Proud to have secured more than $43 million in federal funding for Illinois vaccine distribution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Vladimir Putin is a thuggish autocrat who has built his regime on violence and suppression of thought. The Russian people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ron Kind Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on the Biden Administration to Take Action to Protect Communities from PFAS Pollution Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fully Restore the Salt Deduction Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021 Schneider Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - ".@SenateDems had a productive conversation with the White House yesterday about President Biden's American Rescue Plan. It is vitally important for Congress to pass this relief package as soon as possible--now is not the time to take our foot off the accelerator." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Small businesses have been hit hard by this pandemic. It was great to speak with Isabel Guzman this week about her plans for helping small businesses weather this storm as President Biden's @SBAgov Administrator." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Women still make only 82 cents for every dollar paid to men on average--and the gap is even wider for women of color. I have long been a proud supporter of the #PaycheckFairnessAct. We cannot rest until equal pay is a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the Biden Admin's decision to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syria, which remains one of the most violent places on earth. There is nothing more American than providing safety to those in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "If Congress does not act, millions of unemployed Americans will soon be facing a tax burden. Congress should take up the legislation I introduced last fall to provide tax relief to these workers and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Underwood, Duckworth, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Bipartisan Introduction of The No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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