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Aug. 5, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $800,000 in CARES Funding to Support Low-Income Families in IL18 Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Support for at-risk populations--like elderly & disabled Americans--must be included in the next #COVID19 relief bill. To meet this challenge, Congress must strengthen Medicaid, address the crisis in nursing homes, & include aid for home & community-based services. #NoOneLeftBehind" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dangerous decision that will confuse Americans and risk a massive undercounting of people in the United States. The Trump Administration's efforts to sabotage the #Census2020 will result in a less representative government for all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "30 million Americans are relying on enhanced unemployment just to keep things together. Republicans want to cut those benefits by $400/week, forcing struggling families to take a pay cut during this historic public health and economic crisis. For @SenateDems , that's unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Schakowsky, García Demand More Information on Federal Law Enforcement Operations in Chicago Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the Hon. Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Soto, Schweikert, Foster and Emmer Lead IRS Letter to Ensure Consumers Can Utilize Proof of Stake Networks Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP hadn't waited until the end of July to start negotiating the next round of federal #COVID19 relief, then our nation's working families wouldn't be staring down a wave of evictions. It's time to get this done--the American people need our help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to give an update on the status of #COVID19 relief legislation in the Senate. Watch live:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth to call on Pres. Trump to ensure the safe return of Mark Frerichs, who was abducted earlier this year in Afghanistan. Mark's release must be a top priority for our gov't amid the larger peace process in Afghanistan & we stand ready to help however we can." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Help for Hardest-Hit Industries in COVID-19 Aid Deal Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Former Will County executive Larry Walsh devoted 50 years of his life to serving 'the folks back home.' He is a shining example of what public service should look like. Proud to honor his memory by introducing a bill to rename the post office in his hometown of Elmwood after him." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Washington Examiner - Reforming China's unfair practices at the WTO will level the global playing field Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 LaHood Announces $1.4 Million CARES Act Grant for Peoria Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Very concerned by China's decision to issue arrest warrants for 6 human rights activists--including U.S. citizen Samuel Chu, whom I recently met. This is a blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy & rule of law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Bustos, Kuster, Pingree Sound the Alarm on USDA Failure to Help Small Farms, Farmers of Color Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Resolution To Confirm Election Will Be Held On November 3rd Passes Fifty Co-Sponsors Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "More than 7,500 Illinoisans have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with all those who have lost a loved one. This grim milestone reminds us that this pandemic has not gone away and that additional federal help is needed now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let this President play politics with the development and approval process for a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine, as we saw with hydroxychloroquine. We must follow the science, so the American people trust the integrity behind a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Safe Release And Return Of Mark Frerichs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Rename Will County Post Office In Honor Of Larry Walsh Sr. Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Wearing a mask is an easy way for each of us to do our part in the fight against #COVID19. But it only works if you wear it. Illinoisans--please do your part to stop the spread of this virus and save lives. Wear a mask. #allinillinois" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a white supremacist killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a vicious terror attack motivated by hatred and bigotry. As we #RememberElPaso and honor the victims & survivors of this attack, we must commit to addressing its source--violent white supremacy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Federal Government Prepares for Resurgence of COVID-19 Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "800,000+ Illinoisans were relying on the federal unemployment benefits that Republicans allowed to expire last week. These families cannot afford another week of partisan posturing & delays from @SenateGOP" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, @BarackObama signed into law my Fair Sentencing Act--the 1st bill since the beginning of the war on drugs to lower sentences for drug offenses. Since then, it has reduced sentences for thousands of prisoners by tens of thousands of years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There's no excuse for the Trump Administration to ramp up the fee for a lawful permanent resident to become a U.S. citizen. I strongly oppose this decision and will keep fighting for our immigrant communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 5, 2020 LaHood Announces Over $800,000 in CARES Funding to Support Low-Income Families in IL18 Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Slams President Trump & Senate Republican Proposal Conditioning Federal Funds To Schools On Reopening In-Person Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Durbin, Duckworth Call On Trump Administration To Deliver Remaining Economic Impact Payments To Illinoisans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenMikeLee & I agreed on an improved version of the Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act that includes key reforms I advocated for to protect immigrant workers & children stuck in the green card backlog. @SenRickScott objected. You can watch the full exchange here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Senator Rick Scott Blocks Durbin, Lee Compromise To Protect Immigrant Workers & Children In The Green Card Backlog Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Support for at-risk populations--like elderly & disabled Americans--must be included in the next #COVID19 relief bill. To meet this challenge, Congress must strengthen Medicaid, address the crisis in nursing homes, & include aid for home & community-based services. #NoOneLeftBehind" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Unanimous Consent Request Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "This is a dangerous decision that will confuse Americans and risk a massive undercounting of people in the United States. The Trump Administration's efforts to sabotage the #Census2020 will result in a less representative government for all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of vilifying peaceful protestors, the Trump Admin. should be focused on the very real and looming threat of white supremacist violence. In the Judiciary Committee today, I pressed @HomelandKen & @USAttyNealyCox on whether or not they agree. Here's how they answered:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Durbin: Instead Of Focusing On Real Threat Posed By White Supremacist Violence, Trump Admin Continues To Try To Vilify Protestors Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "30 million Americans are relying on enhanced unemployment just to keep things together. Republicans want to cut those benefits by $400/week, forcing struggling families to take a pay cut during this historic public health and economic crisis. For @SenateDems , that's unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Panetta, House Members Urge Congress to Include Emergency Child Care Legislation in Next COVID-19 Stimulus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Schakowsky, García Demand More Information on Federal Law Enforcement Operations in Chicago Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, the Hon. Michael Desmond, Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Department of the Treasury - Soto, Schweikert, Foster and Emmer Lead IRS Letter to Ensure Consumers Can Utilize Proof of Stake Networks Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Underwood Successfully Secures Resources for Fourteenth Priorities in Second Appropriation Package Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "If @SenateGOP hadn't waited until the end of July to start negotiating the next round of federal #COVID19 relief, then our nation's working families wouldn't be staring down a wave of evictions. It's time to get this done--the American people need our help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to give an update on the status of #COVID19 relief legislation in the Senate. Watch live:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Casten Introduces Legislation to Reduce Vehicle Emissions Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "In neighborhoods across Chicago & the country, young kids, especially kids of color, grow up facing barriers like poverty, inadequate schools, & community violence. These kids need a strong support system, and that's why @SenDuckworth & I introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @SenDuckworth to call on Pres. Trump to ensure the safe return of Mark Frerichs, who was abducted earlier this year in Afghanistan. Mark's release must be a top priority for our gov't amid the larger peace process in Afghanistan & we stand ready to help however we can." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Help for Hardest-Hit Industries in COVID-19 Aid Deal Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Former Will County executive Larry Walsh devoted 50 years of his life to serving 'the folks back home.' He is a shining example of what public service should look like. Proud to honor his memory by introducing a bill to rename the post office in his hometown of Elmwood after him." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Washington Examiner - Reforming China's unfair practices at the WTO will level the global playing field Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 LaHood Announces $1.4 Million CARES Act Grant for Peoria Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Secures Increased Special Education Funding in Appropriations Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Very concerned by China's decision to issue arrest warrants for 6 human rights activists--including U.S. citizen Samuel Chu, whom I recently met. This is a blatant attempt to silence opposition voices and undermine Hong Kong's democracy & rule of law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Bustos, Kuster, Pingree Sound the Alarm on USDA Failure to Help Small Farms, Farmers of Color Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Resolution To Confirm Election Will Be Held On November 3rd Passes Fifty Co-Sponsors Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "More than 7,500 Illinoisans have lost their lives to #COVID19. My prayers are with all those who have lost a loved one. This grim milestone reminds us that this pandemic has not gone away and that additional federal help is needed now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "We can't let this President play politics with the development and approval process for a safe and effective #COVID19 vaccine, as we saw with hydroxychloroquine. We must follow the science, so the American people trust the integrity behind a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth Call For Safe Release And Return Of Mark Frerichs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin Introduces Bill To Rename Will County Post Office In Honor Of Larry Walsh Sr. Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Wearing a mask is an easy way for each of us to do our part in the fight against #COVID19. But it only works if you wear it. Illinoisans--please do your part to stop the spread of this virus and save lives. Wear a mask. #allinillinois" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, a white supremacist killed 23 people and wounded 22 others in a vicious terror attack motivated by hatred and bigotry. As we #RememberElPaso and honor the victims & survivors of this attack, we must commit to addressing its source--violent white supremacy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bill to Ensure Federal Government Prepares for Resurgence of COVID-19 Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "800,000+ Illinoisans were relying on the federal unemployment benefits that Republicans allowed to expire last week. These families cannot afford another week of partisan posturing & delays from @SenateGOP" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 3, 2020 LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "10 years ago today, @BarackObama signed into law my Fair Sentencing Act--the 1st bill since the beginning of the war on drugs to lower sentences for drug offenses. Since then, it has reduced sentences for thousands of prisoners by tens of thousands of years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join my colleagues in demanding justice for all--and that includes fighting for climate and health equity for communities of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2020 Tweet - "There's no excuse for the Trump Administration to ramp up the fee for a lawful permanent resident to become a U.S. citizen. I strongly oppose this decision and will keep fighting for our immigrant communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
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