| May 22, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Stands with Consumers Against the Big Banks
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 22, 2019
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Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Wrote to President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan today urging him to show compassion and release political prisoner Gulgeldy Annaniyazov. He has suffered greatly and should be allowed immediate release to rejoin his wife and family."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin: Trump Admin Should Think Twice About Starting Another Middle Eastern War
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "I'll be joining @CuomoPrimeTime tonight at 9pm ET to discuss the infrastructure meeting the President cancelled at the White House today because he doesn't like being investigated by Congress. These are separate issues & it shouldn't stop him from working on a bipartisan issue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Leader McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard. It's been more than 100 days since #VAWA expired, and 48 since the House reauthorized it. Why is Leader McConnell waiting to pass this critical bill that supports survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump walked into his Cabinet Room and told the Democratic leaders he had invited to discuss infrastructure that the meeting was canceled. He objected to the ongoing Congressional investigation of his alleged obstruction of justice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "I led 24 Dem Senators on letter to @ICRC & DHS IG asking for investigations into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. Five children have died in the last six months after being apprehended at the border. This has to stop."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Can the President walk and chew gum at the same time? He writes that we cannot create jobs by building our infrastructure until we pass trade agreements. Makes no sense. Put America to work, Mr. President."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Sanders, Murray Lead 20 Senators In Urging Labor Dept To Withdraw Proposed Rule That Would Deny Millions Of Workers Overtime Pay They Have Earned
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "When it comes to abortion, North Carolina district court nominee Kenneth Bell once wrote in an op-ed, "there is no middle ground." Senate Republicans advanced his nomination today, rubber stamping yet another judicial nominee with extreme ideological views."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration's confrontational policy with Iran runs the risk of escalation to deadly levels. Talking tough on a tweet is easy. Living with the grim reality of war is not."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A bipartisan group of Senators joined me today on a bill that would protect children from lead poisoning in federal housing. There's nothing more important than ensuring the health and safety of our children. It's unacceptable kids continue to be at risk from lead poisoning."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Utah district court nominee Howard Nielson -- whom the Senate will vote on today - wrote a memo for the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel arguing that the Geneva Conventions, which prohibit torture, do not apply to civilians captured abroad. #StopNielson"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth and I introduced a resolution with our Democratic colleagues supporting women's reproductive rights, including the right to safe, legal abortion in the U.S. #StopTheBans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The overuse of solitary confinement violates human rights & wastes taxpayer dollars. It makes us all less safe because most prisoners will be eventually released into our communities. Congress should pass my Solitary Confinement Reform Act to restrict this inhumane practice."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "State abortion bans are a systematic effort by Republicans to restrict women's reproductive rights and overturn #RoeVWade. Women should have the last word when it comes to their own bodies, their own lives, and their own pregnancies. #StopTheBans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 21, 2019
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Interrupted Family Dinners
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 21, 2019
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Support for Suicide Prevention Coordinators Act
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A job can make the difference between a safe & successful life, and one that takes a turn towards violence & crime. @SenDuckworth, @RepRobinKelly, and I reintroduced bills to increase federal resources for communities looking to provide employment opportunities for their youth."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The @USChamber has blocked good faith efforts to limit carbon emissions. If we want to pass on a livable world to our children, that has to change. #ChamberOfCarbon"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Junk plans hurt people with pre-existing conditions and don't cover basic health care needs. The Trump Administration wants to peddle them to you, but @SenateDems won't let that happen. It's why we introduced a bill today to ban them. #NoJunkPlans"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Veterans' Compensation Cost-Of-Living Adjustment Act of 2019
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| May 21, 2019
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Durbin: Trump Administration Anti-Immigration Policies Are Inhumane & Making Us Less Safe
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Treasury To Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Durbin Statement On Iran Briefing By Trump Administration
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution in Defense of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Underwood Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes House of Representatives
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| May 21, 2019
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Merkley, Senators Introduce Legislation to Restore Patients' Credit Opportunities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Calls on HUD Secretary Carson to Support Life-Saving Legislation for Residents of Public Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Rep. Davis Reaffirms His Strong Support For HR 1500 Consumers First Act
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 21, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Condemns Series of Migrant Children Deaths at the Border, Calls for Answers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Durbin, Kelly, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Address Youth Unemployment In High Poverty Areas
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Tweet - "#WomensHealthMonth has coincided with extreme Republican rollbacks of women's health care and reproductive rights. These restrictive laws are a direct attack on #RoeVWade."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Daniel Collins, nominated to a CA 9th Circuit seat, is receiving a vote over the objection of both CA Senators. Before this year, a judicial nominee had never been confirmed over the objection of both home state Senators. If Collins is confirmed, it will be the 6th time this year"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Booker, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi Introduce The Help Students Vote Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. David Kautter, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy, and the Hon. William Paul, Acting Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Keep Pressure on Treasury to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Kelly, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Address Youth Unemployment in High Poverty Areas
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 20, 2019
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Feinstein, Murkowski Lead Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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McSally Celebrates 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Secretary Mnuchin - Senators Continue Push to Issue Carbon Capture Tax Credit Guidance
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Nearly 400 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Address Threats in Syria
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 18, 2019
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State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - ".@ChuckGrassley is right: the Trump EPA misled farmers. EPA's secret waivers lets oil companies ignore ethanol, costs farmers $2 billion, and guts E15 demand."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Murkowski Leads Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, the House made history and passed the bipartisan #EqualityAct. This is a common sense bill that would protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. Leader McConnell should stop making the Senate a legislative graveyard and bring this important bill to the floor right away."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD 65 years ago, the Supreme Court ruled in Brown v. Board of Education to end school segregation. Today, many inequalities still exist in our school system, and we must work hard to end discriminatory policies that unfairly impact students of color."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "Leader McConnell is abdicating the Senate's responsibility to protect the 2020 elections from foreign interference."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump tells the world we only need engineers and doctors to work as immigrants in America. That's bound to raise the greens fees at Mar-a-Lago."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Tweet - "No serious proposal for immigration reform can fail to address the #DACA crisis created by President Trump. The Rose Garden immigration proposal ignores the need for bipartisan comprehensive reform."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 17, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Honoring 100 Th Anniversary of The 19 Th Amendment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation that Protects Workers from Forced Arbitration
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Hon. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Hon. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Spearhead Effort to Secure Funding for Tourism Organization Critical to U.S. Economy
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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