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May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Prevent SBA's Flagship Small Business Loan Program from Shutting Down Passes Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Leading Senators Outline Standards for Trump Admin's Support of Human Rights Worldwide ahead of Controversial State Department Commission Report Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Bost Announces Farm Corps Program Rep. Mike Bost
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep. Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep. Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Pallone Leads Bipartisan Group in Denouncing Reckless Azerbaijani Military Exercises Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth and Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Calling on EPA to Ensure Air Monitoring Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "1/6 of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor today to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- Javier Quiroz Castro, a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Presses Head of EPA on Rollback of Pollution Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republicans Are Continuing Their Assault On The ACA Admist A Public Health Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am joining @SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to introduce a resolution establishing June 5, 2020 as #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay in honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would have turned 23 in June -- & the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Casten Urges CFTC to Include Casten-Led Climate Priorities in Market Risk Advisory Committee Report Rep. Sean Casten
May 20, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "When will Senator McConnell feel the "urgency' to act on #COVID19 legislation? 90,000+ Americans have died & the Senate Majority Leader's focus is on protecting corporations from accountability. The human cost of Senator McConnell's inaction grows with each day he delays." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Immigrant Healthcare Heroes Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Sure National Guard Troops Activated In Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee's Year-Long Investigation Leads to Johnson & Johnson Discontinuing Talc-based Baby Powder Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Requesting Members of Congress - DHS Inspector General to Examine ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2020 To Protect Civil Liberties During COVID-19, Bennet Co-Sponsors the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Schakowsky Statement on Johnson & Johnson Decision to Discontinue Talc-Based Johnson's Baby Powder in U.S. And Canada Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Health Care Costs and Protect Veterans' Access to Health Care Passes House of Representatives Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date Title Politician
May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin To Trump: Support Veterans By Signing Resolution Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Prevent SBA's Flagship Small Business Loan Program from Shutting Down Passes Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "38.6 million Americans have filed for unemployment. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died from coronavirus. And what are Senate Republicans focused on right now? Advancing anti-ACA judges & chasing conspiracy theories." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Leading Senators Outline Standards for Trump Admin's Support of Human Rights Worldwide ahead of Controversial State Department Commission Report Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Bost Announces Farm Corps Program Rep.Mike Bost
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep.Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep.Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Pallone Leads Bipartisan Group in Denouncing Reckless Azerbaijani Military Exercises Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 For-Profit Colleges and Universities Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth and Blunt Rochester Lead Colleagues in Calling on EPA to Ensure Air Monitoring Continues During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "1/6 of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor today to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- Javier Quiroz Castro, a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Presses Head of EPA on Rollback of Pollution Protections During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Durbin: Senate Republicans Are Continuing Their Assault On The ACA Admist A Public Health Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I am joining @SenDuckworth & @RepRobinKelly to introduce a resolution establishing June 5, 2020 as #NationalGunViolenceAwarenessDay in honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would have turned 23 in June -- & the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Casten Urges CFTC to Include Casten-Led Climate Priorities in Market Risk Advisory Committee Report Rep.Sean Casten
May 20, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "When will Senator McConnell feel the "urgency' to act on #COVID19 legislation? 90,000+ Americans have died & the Senate Majority Leader's focus is on protecting corporations from accountability. The human cost of Senator McConnell's inaction grows with each day he delays." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Immigrant Healthcare Heroes Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Make Sure National Guard Troops Activated In Response to COVID-19 Receive Full Benefits During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee's Year-Long Investigation Leads to Johnson & Johnson Discontinuing Talc-based Baby Powder Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education - Joyce Urges Dept. of Education to Issue Guidance on Child Abuse Reporting Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Requesting Members of Congress - DHS Inspector General to Examine ICE Detention Facility COVID-19 Policies and Practices Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps Speier, Neguse, and Rose Introduce Bill to Compensate Families of Essential Workers Who Have Paid the Ultimate Price Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2020 To Protect Civil Liberties During COVID-19, Bennet Co-Sponsors the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Reps. Pressley & Schakowsky Statement on Johnson & Johnson Decision to Discontinue Talc-Based Johnson's Baby Powder in U.S. And Canada Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 19, 2020 Underwood's Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Health Care Costs and Protect Veterans' Access to Health Care Passes House of Representatives Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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