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June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "With House passage of police reform this week, the spotlight is on Senator McConnell to lead. It's time for real bipartisan cooperation in the Senate to respond to the overwhelming national plea for change. Senate Republicans cannot ignore this historic challenge and opportunity." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Schakowsky and García Lead IL Delegation Urging Trump to Continue Funding COVID-19 Testing Sites Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Attempt to Strike Down ACA and Rip Healthcare Away From Millions Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby Chairman Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy Vice Chairman Committee on Appropriations - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Reps. Garcia and Schakowsky As They Lead IL Delegation in Urging Trump to Continue Funding COVID-19 Testing Sites Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "We should all agree that whoever the Attorney General is, he or she should be subject to independent oversight. Our bill fixes a glaring loophole in the law. Sen. McConnell should bring it to the floor for passage." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Blasts Trump Administration's Brief Asking Supreme Court to Strike Down ACA During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Warner Joins Senators in Pressing Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that when a big corporation files for bankruptcy, the interests of its employees & retirees can be placed below those of wealthy executives. I'm joining @RepJerryNadler to level the playing field and protect American workers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez Urges HHS to Study Health Risks Between PFAS Exposure and COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep. Robin Kelly
June 26, 2020 Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 25, 2020 Schneider Votes for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Brad Schneider
June 25, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bill to Promote Cleaner Vehicles, Fight Climate Change Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 crisis, hospitals have been challenged more than ever, especially safety net hospitals that serve some of our most vulnerable communities. Spoke today with @SecAzar to urge him to get federal funding to hospitals in need as quickly as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Submit Comment on EPA's Proposed Rule on the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality for Particulate Matter Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 25, 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Durbin, Lee Inspector General Access Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today on a near-unanimous vote. We need independent oversight of the Attorney General & DOJ lawyers. Sen. McConnell should bring this bill to the floor for a vote as soon as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Durbin, Nadler: Corporations Must Give Workers And Retirees Fair Treatment In Bankruptcy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Ways & Means and Appropriations Democrats Introduce Child Care Legislation to Support Working Families and America's Economic Recovery Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 25, 2020 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Danny Davis
June 25, 2020 Foster Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act Rep. Bill Foster
June 25, 2020 Letter to Benjamin Netanyanhu, Israeli Prime Minister; Benjamin Gantz, Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister; and Gabriel Ashkenazi, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs - 191 House Members Express Concern over Push for Unilateral Annexation in Israel Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge SSA to Examine COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects on Americans Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 25, 2020 Bost Statement on Police Reform Rep. Mike Bost
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Underwood-Backed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Politicized Policing Bill Rep. Darin LaHood
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "No Attorney General from either political party should be insulated from the scrutiny of an independent Inspector General. My bipartisan #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee will close the "lawyer loophole" that blocks the IG from investigating misconduct by the AG & DOJ prosecutors." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "700,000+ Americans live in the District of Columbia. They pay more in taxes than 22 other states. Yet, DC residents do not have full Congressional representation or a say in how fed money is spent. I support #DCstatehood because every American deserves full representation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "As all of Illinois enters Phase 4 of our reopening plan, it was great to visit @FarmBarLakeview in Chicago yesterday for a meal and discussion about federal small business assistance." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "With House passage of police reform this week, the spotlight is on Senator McConnell to lead. It's time for real bipartisan cooperation in the Senate to respond to the overwhelming national plea for change. Senate Republicans cannot ignore this historic challenge and opportunity." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2020 Duckworth to Demand Senate Hearing on Bountygate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Schakowsky and García Lead IL Delegation Urging Trump to Continue Funding COVID-19 Testing Sites Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Attempt to Strike Down ACA and Rip Healthcare Away From Millions Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Committee Leaders Raise Questions After Abrupt Termination of Federal Coronavirus Research Grant Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby Chairman Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy Vice Chairman Committee on Appropriations - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressmen Panetta and Cook Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of Clean Energy Jobs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, the last thing our President should be doing is attempting to rip health insurance away from millions of Americans. Yet, that is exactly what President Trump did last night when he asked the Supreme Court to eliminate the Affordable Care Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Reps. Garcia and Schakowsky As They Lead IL Delegation in Urging Trump to Continue Funding COVID-19 Testing Sites Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "We should all agree that whoever the Attorney General is, he or she should be subject to independent oversight. Our bill fixes a glaring loophole in the law. Sen. McConnell should bring it to the floor for passage." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Senate Passes Durbin Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Congresswoman Schakowsky Blasts Trump Administration's Brief Asking Supreme Court to Strike Down ACA During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 26, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Warner Joins Senators in Pressing Pompeo to Extend Emergency Refugee Protections for Afghan Sikh, Hindu Communities Facing Persecution Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that when a big corporation files for bankruptcy, the interests of its employees & retirees can be placed below those of wealthy executives. I'm joining @RepJerryNadler to level the playing field and protect American workers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Menendez Urges HHS to Study Health Risks Between PFAS Exposure and COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 26, 2020 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep.Robin Kelly
June 26, 2020 Protecting Your Credit Score Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 25, 2020 Schneider Votes for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Brad Schneider
June 25, 2020 Schneider Introduces Bill to Promote Cleaner Vehicles, Fight Climate Change Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "During the #COVID19 crisis, hospitals have been challenged more than ever, especially safety net hospitals that serve some of our most vulnerable communities. Spoke today with @SecAzar to urge him to get federal funding to hospitals in need as quickly as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Committee Leaders Submit Comment on EPA's Proposed Rule on the Review of the National Ambient Air Quality for Particulate Matter Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 25, 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Durbin, Lee Inspector General Access Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Andrew Wheeler Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Ernst, Klobuchar, Grassley, Duckworth Urge EPA to Reject Retroactive Biofuel Blending Waivers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "For years, inversion loopholes have allowed American companies to evade their tax obligations. I'm teaming up with @RepLloydDoggett to introduce a bill ensuring that these companies can't benefit from American taxpayer funded CARES Act financial relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee pass out of the Senate Judiciary Committee today on a near-unanimous vote. We need independent oversight of the Attorney General & DOJ lawyers. Sen. McConnell should bring this bill to the floor for a vote as soon as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "200,000+ #DACA recipients are "essential critical infrastructure workers" as defined by the Trump DHS. 41,700 are health care workers on the frontlines of this pandemic. Yesterday I went to the Senate floor to talk about one of these young #ImmigrantHealthHeroes--Diana Jimenez" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Durbin, Nadler: Corporations Must Give Workers And Retirees Fair Treatment In Bankruptcy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Ways & Means and Appropriations Democrats Introduce Child Care Legislation to Support Working Families and America's Economic Recovery Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 25, 2020 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Danny Davis
June 25, 2020 Foster Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act Rep.Bill Foster
June 25, 2020 Letter to Benjamin Netanyanhu, Israeli Prime Minister; Benjamin Gantz, Israeli Alternate Prime Minister and Defense Minister; and Gabriel Ashkenazi, Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs - 191 House Members Express Concern over Push for Unilateral Annexation in Israel Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 25, 2020 Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge SSA to Examine COVID-19 Long-Term Health Effects on Americans Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 25, 2020 Bost Statement on Police Reform Rep.Mike Bost
June 25, 2020 Tweet - ". @gatesfoundation has been a phenomenal leader in the global effort to find a #COVID19 vaccine. Great to speak with @melindagates to thank her for the foundation's generous funding & commitment to the cause, while the President continues to opt the US out of the global effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Underwood-Backed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Politicized Policing Bill Rep.Darin LaHood
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "As #COVID19 cases spike across the country, our state & local gov'ts are struggling to keep up. Congress must step in & provide federal funding to help states, cities, & towns maintain the essential public services we need to beat this pandemic & safely reopen. #FundtheFrontLines" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "No Attorney General from either political party should be insulated from the scrutiny of an independent Inspector General. My bipartisan #IGAccessAct with @SenMikeLee will close the "lawyer loophole" that blocks the IG from investigating misconduct by the AG & DOJ prosecutors." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "700,000+ Americans live in the District of Columbia. They pay more in taxes than 22 other states. Yet, DC residents do not have full Congressional representation or a say in how fed money is spent. I support #DCstatehood because every American deserves full representation." Sen.Dick Durbin
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