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Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Washington, D.C. is home to more than 700,000 taxpaying citizens. They deserve equal representation in Congress and the authority to make decisions over local affairs. #DCStatehood" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "With these Executive Orders, President Biden is demonstrating that he is putting the health and wellbeing of American families first and that he will always protect Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "We won't bring back our economy with half-hearted measures. President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package is exactly the kind of bold action we need to help struggling families and get kids back to school." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. Omar, Adams, Schakowsky Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper Applaud Environmental Justice Efforts in President Biden's Climate Action Plan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Schakowsky, Adams, Omar Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth Meets with President Biden's EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Newhouse Joins House Republican Leadership to Oppose Biden's Oil & Gas Moratorium Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 GAO Report Requested By Durbin, Members Highlights Need For Better Oversight Of For-Profit Colleges Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This report confirms what we have long known: for-profit colleges are gaming the system & our federal gov't is not adequately protecting students & taxpayers. I stand ready to work with the Biden Admin. to address these shortcomings & enact new measures to protect students." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the existential crisis of our time and I am glad to see President Biden is tackling it head-on. It's time to accept the science and move forward with a plan for a sustainable future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Lucas Joins Colleagues to Oppose the Repeal of the Hyde Amendment Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lucas, McCarthy, House Republican Leaders Send Letter to President Biden Opposing Federal Drilling Moratorium Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Cole Signs Letter Demanding Protection of Hyde Amendment Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Blinken as Secretary of State Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The American people understand the crisis facing our nation and they want Congress to respond quickly. We can waste no time in passing President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces First Committee Assignment Rep. Mary Miller
Date Title Politician
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Washington, D.C. is home to more than 700,000 taxpaying citizens. They deserve equal representation in Congress and the authority to make decisions over local affairs. #DCStatehood" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "With these Executive Orders, President Biden is demonstrating that he is putting the health and wellbeing of American families first and that he will always protect Americans with pre-existing conditions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "We won't bring back our economy with half-hearted measures. President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package is exactly the kind of bold action we need to help struggling families and get kids back to school." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. Omar, Adams, Schakowsky Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper Applaud Environmental Justice Efforts in President Biden's Climate Action Plan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Schakowsky, Adams, Omar Introduce Constitutional Amendment Guaranteeing Fundamental Human Rights Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth Meets with President Biden's EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Newhouse Joins House Republican Leadership to Oppose Biden's Oil & Gas Moratorium Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 GAO Report Requested By Durbin, Members Highlights Need For Better Oversight Of For-Profit Colleges Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This report confirms what we have long known: for-profit colleges are gaming the system & our federal gov't is not adequately protecting students & taxpayers. I stand ready to work with the Biden Admin. to address these shortcomings & enact new measures to protect students." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the existential crisis of our time and I am glad to see President Biden is tackling it head-on. It's time to accept the science and move forward with a plan for a sustainable future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Lucas Joins Colleagues to Oppose the Repeal of the Hyde Amendment Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lucas, McCarthy, House Republican Leaders Send Letter to President Biden Opposing Federal Drilling Moratorium Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Cole Signs Letter Demanding Protection of Hyde Amendment Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Blinken as Secretary of State Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Filibuster Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The American people understand the crisis facing our nation and they want Congress to respond quickly. We can waste no time in passing President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces First Committee Assignment Rep.Mary Miller
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