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Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky Praise House Passage of Four Consumer Protection Bills Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies ​for Climate Change-Causing Fossil Fuels Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Supreme Court Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC momentarily to discuss the Supreme Court and more. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin To Introduce Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @Cubs on winning the NL Central! Now--onto the playoffs and a shot at the pennant." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every single family in Illinois is counted, and there's not much time left. Please help us #MakeILCount by going to http://my2020census.gov and filling out your census today!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're finding out why President Trump went to such great lengths to conceal his tax returns--and it wasn't just the string of business failures or mountains of debt. On average, Americans pay more than $15,000 in federal income tax per year. Our President, just $750." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "To all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and across the world--I wish you an easy fast and a blessed day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This is what Donald Trump and Republicans want--for the Affordable Care Act to be "terminated in the Supreme Court." The case is scheduled for arguments on Nov. 10. That's what's at stake in the coming weeks: health care coverage and pre--existing conditions protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Will be sitting down with @Gstephanopoulos on @ABC this morning to discuss President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We're 38 days from Election Day & 45 days away from the Supreme Court taking up the case that will decide whether the Affordable Care Act survives. Pres. Trump & Majority Leader McConnell want to rush Judge Barrett's nomination through the Senate before those two dates arrive." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 LaHood Statement on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #4profit colleges' memo tells all: they are set on exploiting Black & Brown students & the politicians who represent them. Add this disgusting strategy to the list of for-profit college outrages: worthless diplomas & mountains of debt--just what young people don't need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again at stake. The Republicans are trying to rush a Supreme Court nominee through the Senate before November 10, when the Court takes up the case that will decide whether the ACA will survive." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--there is less than one week left to fill out your census! For each person undercounted, Illinois could lose $14,000 over the next 10 years in federal funding. So please go to http://my2020census.gov by next Wednesday, September 30 & do your part to #MakeILCount." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Lawrence, Speier, Frankel, Schakowsky, And Lofgren Lead More Than 100 Cosponsors In Introducing Legislation To Add A Statue Of Justice Ginsburg In The Capitol Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Quigley Continues To Press On Faa Administrator To Address O'hare Noise Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Extending the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006 Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Statement On Leaked For-Profit College Lobbyist Email Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky Praise House Passage of Four Consumer Protection Bills Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Casten, Blumenauer Introduce Bill to End Taxpayer Subsidies to Oil and Gas Companies ​for Climate Change-Causing Fossil Fuels Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 U.S. House Passes Bipartisan Helping MOMS Act Introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Senator Whitehouse & Rep. Quigley Introduce New Bill to Prepare Power Grids for Clean Energy Future Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin Statement On President Trump's Supreme Court Nomination Of Amy Coney Barrett Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "For months, Sen. McConnell couldn't find time to negotiate a #COVID19 relief deal. Now he wants to drop everything to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. Why? Because Republicans want Judge Barrett to help strike down the Affordable Care Act on Nov. 10. Our health care is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @SRuhle on @MSNBC momentarily to discuss the Supreme Court and more. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin To Introduce Bill To Expand Protections For Puppies Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @Cubs on winning the NL Central! Now--onto the playoffs and a shot at the pennant." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every single family in Illinois is counted, and there's not much time left. Please help us #MakeILCount by going to http://my2020census.gov and filling out your census today!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbroken by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must act in Congress to stem the gun violence epidemic in this country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We're finding out why President Trump went to such great lengths to conceal his tax returns--and it wasn't just the string of business failures or mountains of debt. On average, Americans pay more than $15,000 in federal income tax per year. Our President, just $750." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "To all those observing Yom Kippur in Illinois and across the world--I wish you an easy fast and a blessed day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "This is what Donald Trump and Republicans want--for the Affordable Care Act to be "terminated in the Supreme Court." The case is scheduled for arguments on Nov. 10. That's what's at stake in the coming weeks: health care coverage and pre--existing conditions protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Will be sitting down with @Gstephanopoulos on @ABC this morning to discuss President Trump's nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "We're 38 days from Election Day & 45 days away from the Supreme Court taking up the case that will decide whether the Affordable Care Act survives. Pres. Trump & Majority Leader McConnell want to rush Judge Barrett's nomination through the Senate before those two dates arrive." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 LaHood Statement on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 26, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Jayapal Introduces the Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of America's highest ideal--equal justice under the law. She won major victories against gender discrimination, making our nation a better place for us all. She will be dearly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The #4profit colleges' memo tells all: they are set on exploiting Black & Brown students & the politicians who represent them. Add this disgusting strategy to the list of for-profit college outrages: worthless diplomas & mountains of debt--just what young people don't need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "7M #COVID19 cases = 7M new Americans with a pre-existing condition. The Trump Admin. is asking the Supreme Court to strike down the ACA & its protections for people with pre-existing conditions. If they win, tens of millions will lose coverage. It will be a disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The future of the Affordable Care Act is once again at stake. The Republicans are trying to rush a Supreme Court nominee through the Senate before November 10, when the Court takes up the case that will decide whether the ACA will survive." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--there is less than one week left to fill out your census! For each person undercounted, Illinois could lose $14,000 over the next 10 years in federal funding. So please go to http://my2020census.gov by next Wednesday, September 30 & do your part to #MakeILCount." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Hon. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel to the President - Booker Leads Senate Judiciary Democrats Demanding Answers from Trump Administration Officials on Executive Order Banning Anti-Bias Training for Federal Agencies and Contractors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Lawrence, Speier, Frankel, Schakowsky, And Lofgren Lead More Than 100 Cosponsors In Introducing Legislation To Add A Statue Of Justice Ginsburg In The Capitol Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Quigley Continues To Press On Faa Administrator To Address O'hare Noise Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "This should send a shiver down the spine of every American. The President of the United States is testing the very foundation of our democracy. The American people should be convinced that this President does not feel beholden to the Constitution." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Extending the Undertaking Spam, Spyware, and Fraud Enforcement with Enforcers Beyond Borders Act of 2006 Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Statement On Leaked For-Profit College Lobbyist Email Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen.Dick Durbin
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