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June 4, 2020
Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration and to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program's Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Nomination Of Justin Walker To D.C. Circuit Court In Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Zachary K. Ostro
Rep. Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020
Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you, General Mattis, for your voice of sanity. You remind us that the first obligation of our military is to our Constitution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Representatives García, Watson Coleman, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Promote Affordable Housing and Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today is #MomsEqualPay Day marking how far into 2020 US moms must work to be paid same as US dads in 2019. It's even worse when looking at racial disparities--Black moms only make 50 cents for every $1 earned by white men. We must change how we value work. That starts w/#EqualPay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Judiciary Republicans just voted to advance the nomination of Justin Walker, a family friend of Senator McConnell and outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act, to the 2nd highest court in the land. I spoke about my opposition to his nomination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Addressing Challenges Facing Our Nation Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Criticizing The Mueller Investigation
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2020
Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020
Congressman García Calls for Unity and Solidarity Against Racism
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2020
Durbin Continues To Push To Pass Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2020
Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 2, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Durbin Speaks On The Killing Of George Floyd And The Need To Address Fundamental Issues Of Racial Injustice In America
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Remember these names: Allaijah Davis, 15; Ariona Fairlee, 16; Nykeyla Henderson, 17. High school students in Springfield, IL, who organized a peaceful & powerful #BlackLivesMatter protest drawing 1,000+. These determined young women want the world to know their lives matter too."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Duckworth, Carper, Durbin Statement on EPA's Final Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing ETO Rule
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 2, 2020
Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd's Death
Rep. Sean Casten
June 2, 2020
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 2, 2020
Schneider Responds to EPA's New Ethylene Oxide Rule
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020
Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Politician
June 4, 2020
Letter to Mr. Sean O'Donnell, Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration and to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Rosen, Colleagues Urge SBA and Treasury to Streamline and Simplify the Paycheck Protection Program's Loan Forgiveness Process for Borrowers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I was proud to join my @SenateDems colleagues this morning for a moment of silence in honor of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We stand in solidarity with all those peacefully protesting racial injustice across the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Durbin Votes Against Nomination Of Justin Walker To D.C. Circuit Court In Senate Judiciary Committee
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Recognizing the Hard Work and Dedication of Zachary K. Ostro
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader House of Representatives - Lujan Leads Call for Increased National Labs Funding to Create Jobs and Jumpstart Economic Recovery
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 4, 2020
Durbin Calls On Congress To Protect Immigrant Doctors & Nurses On Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Howard "Skip" Elliott, Inspector General of the Department of Transportation - Senator Duckworth, Former Army Black Hawk Pilot, Demands Investigations into Military Helicopters Threatening American Civilians
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "It has been one year since the House passed the Dream and Promise Act. And yet Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans have not taken any action on this bill, leaving hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country hanging in the balance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth Statement on Confirmation of COVID-19 Cases at USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Thank you, General Mattis, for your voice of sanity. You remind us that the first obligation of our military is to our Constitution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Representatives García, Watson Coleman, and Cohen Introduce Bill to Promote Affordable Housing and Equitable Transit-Oriented Development
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "AG William "the Conqueror" Barr wants to believe that he led our troops into the Battle of Lafayette Square & bravely dispersed hundreds of unarmed, peaceful demonstrators, clearing the way for the Comm. in Chief to pose w/ a Bible in front of a church. But we know the truth."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today is #MomsEqualPay Day marking how far into 2020 US moms must work to be paid same as US dads in 2019. It's even worse when looking at racial disparities--Black moms only make 50 cents for every $1 earned by white men. We must change how we value work. That starts w/#EqualPay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Senate Judiciary Republicans just voted to advance the nomination of Justin Walker, a family friend of Senator McConnell and outspoken critic of the Affordable Care Act, to the 2nd highest court in the land. I spoke about my opposition to his nomination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds, Sullivan Introduce Legislation to Help Servicemembers and Veterns Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2020
Durbin: Instead Of Addressing Challenges Facing Our Nation Today, Senate Judiciary Committee Criticizing The Mueller Investigation
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Congressman García Joins Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2020
Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to JB Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker to Clarify PPP Guidance for Nonprofit Human Service Organizations
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2020
Congressman García Calls for Unity and Solidarity Against Racism
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2020
Durbin Continues To Push To Pass Resolution To Reaffirm U.S. Commitment To Global Effort To Find COVID-19 Vaccine
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter With Illinois Senators And Representatives Opposing President's Threat To Illegally Deploy Military Forces To Illinois Against Governor Pritzker's Wishes
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Ways and Means Democrats Strongly Oppose Expanding Economic Relations with President Bolsonaro's Brazil
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 3, 2020
Tweet - "We cannot discuss the issue of incarceration in America without considering the impact of racism. While the majority of illegal drug users and dealers in our country are white, the vast majority of people incarcerated for drug offenses are African American or Latino."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Response With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Supporting Constitutional Right To Peacefully Protest & Condemning President Trump's Order To Tear Gas Peaceful Protestors Last Night
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2020
Duckworth Statement on President Trump's Misuse of Armed Forces to Divide America
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 2, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Durbin Speaks On The Killing Of George Floyd And The Need To Address Fundamental Issues Of Racial Injustice In America
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "Remember these names: Allaijah Davis, 15; Ariona Fairlee, 16; Nykeyla Henderson, 17. High school students in Springfield, IL, who organized a peaceful & powerful #BlackLivesMatter protest drawing 1,000+. These determined young women want the world to know their lives matter too."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "The heart of our democracy is at stake. Is our system of justice in America so infected by racism that it cannot function in a manner consistent w/our democratic values? Is our President mobilizing our military to suppress dissent in a manner inconsistent with the Constitution?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Duckworth, Carper, Durbin Statement on EPA's Final Miscellaneous Organic Chemical Manufacturing ETO Rule
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 2, 2020
Durbin: We Cannot Ignore The Impact Of The COVID-19 Pandemic On Incarcerated Individuals
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd's Death
Rep.Sean Casten
June 2, 2020
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR--Continued
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader - Heinrich, Tonko Lead Bicameral Call For Inclusion Of Clean Energy Workforce Support In COVID-19 Economic Recovery Packages
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 2, 2020
Schneider Responds to EPA's New Ethylene Oxide Rule
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020
Schneider Statement on President Trump's Threat to Send Military Into States
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 2, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - E&C Democrats Urge FCC to Allow Local Governments Adequate Time to Respond to Wireless Equipment Rule Changes Amid COVID-19 Response
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 2, 2020
Quigley Highlights Need for Nondiscriminatory Blood Donation Guidelines
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
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