| Sept. 26, 2018
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Schneider, Marshall Bill to Help Small Businesses Acquire Federal Contracts Passes House
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "Farmers aren't working night and day for a government bailout check. They want to be reliable sellers and make good on the promises they've kept to buyers. President Trump's scorched earth trade policy is not working."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Postpone Hearing, Support FBI Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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TRIP Act Passes Senate by Unanimous Consent
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Rohingya Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tariff Consequences
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Letter to the President - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Trump: Withdraw Kavanaugh Nomination, Order FBI Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Sept. 26, 2018
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Letter to Senator Roberts, Senator Stabenow, Representative Conaway, and Representative Peterson - Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Joined a group of bipartisan Senators today introducing a sweeping bill to address the humanitarian crisis and governmental collapse in Venezuela. Those responsible for Venezuela's misery must be held accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Menendez, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Address the Humanitarian Crisis and Collapse of Governance in Venezuela
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Ranking Member Kelly Comments on IT Subcommittee Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 25, 2018
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Cairo Housing Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Reps. Emmer, Foster Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 21, 2018
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the President - On One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Duckworth Urges Trump to Recognize Official Death Toll and Imrpove Recovery Efforts in Puerto Rico
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "At a time when Dr. Blasey Ford is experiencing death threats and vicious attacks, Republicans are trying to rush a rigged hearing, refusing to call all of the relevant witnesses, and denying her request to hold off on a hearing until the FBI conducts an independent investigation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - White House Fails to Comply with Federal Law Requiring Report on Security Clearance Procedures
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Investigate Alleged Crimes Against Dr. Christine Blasey Ford
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "One year ago today, Hurricane Maria made landfall on Puerto Rico, devastating the island and claiming the lives of thousands. We must not forgot this tragedy and the work that still needs to be done to help our fellow Americans. I will continue to support their road to recovery."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of HHS - Senators Cardin, Stabenow and Paul Urge the Administration to Take Action to Improve Medicare Coverage of Oral and Dental Health
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Tweet - "Without #NetNeutrality, small businesses could be relegated to internet slow lanes & forced to pay ridiculous fees to reach customers. It's up to Speaker Ryan to do the right thing and call up the #NetNeutrality resolution in the House. #SaveTheInternet"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Brock Long - Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Menendez, Colleagues Blast FEMA for Cutting off Federal Assistance for Debris Removal and Emergency Protective Measures in Puerto Rico
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - 214 Members of the Bipartisan Diabetes Caucus Work to Increase Access for Artificial Pancreas Systems
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Sept. 20, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Trey Gowdy - Subpoena for HHS and CMS Docs on Proposed Medicaid Work Requirements
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. David Kautter, Acting Commissioner, IRS - Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin And Bustos Highlight Key Provisions In Fight Against Opioid Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Republicans aren't serious about giving Dr. Blasey Ford a fair hearing with all the facts and witnesses available. Rushing this hearing along, and having her appear at the Committee before the FBI can investigate her allegations, would be a big mistake."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Ending the Flores agreement would allow this anti-immigrant Trump Administration to indefinitely detain children. That's something we can't stand for in America. It's cruel and unnecessary."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Refusing a nonpartisan FBI investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford's allegations reflects poorly on the White House and Senate Republicans' confidence in Judge Brett Kavanaugh's denial. What are they afraid of?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "President Trump has unleashed a scorched Earth trade war that has no end in sight. Until this recklessness ends, American consumers, businesses, and farmers will feel the brunt of it. I'm all for fair trade, but this is no way to go about it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford is calling for an impartial FBI investigation of her serious and credible allegations. Meanwhile Republicans are trying to bully her into a rigged hearing before a neutral investigation and without the only identified eyewitness. #WhatAreTheyHiding"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On President Trump's Declassification Of Russia Investigation Documents: "As Reckless As It Is Nakedly Political"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Murray, Durbin Slam Department of Education After New Data Shows One Hundred Thousand Cheated or Defrauded Students Are Awaiting Relief
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Brady Calls on IRS to Update Virtual Currencies Guidance
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Letter to Mr. Michael Berghoff, Board of Trustees, Purdue University - End Practice Of Mandatory Arbitration For Enrollment At Global University
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Quigley Convenes Chicago Latino Leaders, Immigration Advocates for Roundtable Discussion on Key Issues
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 19, 2018
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Durbin, Duckworth: Defense, Labor, Health, Education Appropriations Package Provides Critical Funding For Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Donald McGahn, Counsel to the President - Reopen Kavanaugh FBI Background Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019--Conference Report
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - 130 Lawmakers Condemn Trump Remarks on Hurricane Death Toll in Puerto Rico
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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