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Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today's announcement by @SecretaryCarson is a step backwards. HUD's proposed rule is a frontal assault on the Fair Housing Act and civil rights. We need federal housing policies that end discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Next week, the House will have a chance to overturn the borrower defense rule that @BetsyDeVosED rewrote to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. I hope they do--Sec. DeVos' new rule is entirely unfair to defrauded students."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Senate Must Conduct A Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Durbin: Stand Up For Veterans, Students, And Families By Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 6, 2020
Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Maduro's desperation and selfishness couldn't be clearer. He should put the humanitarian & democratic interests of the Venezuelan people first, not force yet another illegitimate sham vote. A credible national election under interim President Guaidó is long overdue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Durbin: Only Congress Has The Power To Declare War With Iran
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to express my concerns about President Trump's erratic and incoherent policies regarding Iran. We must not allow this President to plunge us into yet another war in the Middle East."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The wildfires raging across Australia are a devastating view into the future of our planet if we aren't able to adequately address climate change soon. My prayers are with the Australian people as they fight to save their country from this heartbreaking destruction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must not let this President march into another war in the Middle East without debate and authorization from Congress. Yesterday I joined @timkaine to introduce a resolution preventing Pres. Trump from starting a war with Iran all on his own."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Rep. LaHood Statement on Airstrike Against Qasem Soleimani
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 3, 2020
Underwood Statement on the Administration's Military Actions
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 3, 2020
Statement by Jan Schakowsky in Opposition to the President's Escalation of the Conflict with Iran
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 3, 2020
Quigley Statement on Killing of Qasem Soleimani
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2020
Schneider Statement on U.S. Airstrike Killing Qassem Soleimani
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 3, 2020
Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on U.S. Drone Strike at Iraq Airport
Rep. Danny Davis
Jan. 3, 2020
Casten Statement on Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 3, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on U.S. Airstrike that Killed Iranian General Soleimani
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "My statement on the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Soleimani:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Durbin Statement On U.S. Strike That Killed Iranian General Soleimani
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Durbin, Kaine File War Powers Resolution To Require Congressional Authorization For War With Iran
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2020
Bost veterans suicide prevention bill now law
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 2, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes Senate, Signed by President
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration announced today that it will ban the sale of some flavored e-cigarette pods and cartridge products, such as those used in JUUL devices. While this is a step in the right direction, this policy still has a number of gaping holes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - ".@repjohnlewis once walked with me across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and showed me the spot where he was nearly beaten to death. He survived the forces of hate and now the many of us who love him join in his new battle. Keep marching, John. We are with you."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Durbin Statement On Continued Detention Of Philippine Senator Leila De Lima
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Read my statement on the continued detention of Philippine Senator Leila de Lima by the government of the Philippines and President Rodrigo Duterte:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2019
Statement on Rep. John Lewis' Cancer Diagnosis
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 27, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 27, 2019
Underwood Secures Funding for Local Priorities
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2019
Two Pieces of Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation Signed Into Law by President Trump
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2019
Schneider Donates Frequent Flyer Miles to Help Wounded Service Members and Military Families
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 23, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Stephen McGlynn To Serve As U.S. District Judge For The Southern District Of Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. My prayers are with victims and their families. I wish them all a full & speedy recovery. The Senate must follow the House's lead and pass legislation to address gun violence. This cannot wait any longer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2019
Durbin Announces Creation Of New Website To Report Blocked Crossings To Federal Railroad Administration
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mark Green, Administrator for the USAID - Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter Demanding More Information on U.S. Nicaragua Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schneider Responds to Reports Trump Administration EPA is Considering Weakening Risk Assessment of Ethylene Oxide
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2019
Schakowsky, Warren Reintroduce Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Casten Votes to Restore State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2019
Toomey, Durbin Introduce Bill to Add Ireland to E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa Program
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Cárdenas, Correa, Escobar Call for Investigation into Reports of CBP Officials Issuing Fake Court Notices to Asylees
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Date
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Politician
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Today's announcement by @SecretaryCarson is a step backwards. HUD's proposed rule is a frontal assault on the Fair Housing Act and civil rights. We need federal housing policies that end discrimination and ensure equal opportunity for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Tweet - "Next week, the House will have a chance to overturn the borrower defense rule that @BetsyDeVosED rewrote to gut essential protections for student borrowers & taxpayers. I hope they do--Sec. DeVos' new rule is entirely unfair to defrauded students."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Durbin To McConnell: Senate Must Conduct A Fair And Honest Impeachment Trial Including Key Witnesses & Documents
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Durbin: Stand Up For Veterans, Students, And Families By Overturning DeVos Borrower Defense Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 6, 2020
Underwood Successfully Secures Investment for Fermilab
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Maduro's desperation and selfishness couldn't be clearer. He should put the humanitarian & democratic interests of the Venezuelan people first, not force yet another illegitimate sham vote. A credible national election under interim President Guaidó is long overdue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Army Specialist Henry Mayfield Jr., of Hazel Crest, IL, who made the ultimate sacrifice this weekend while serving in Kenya."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Durbin: Only Congress Has The Power To Declare War With Iran
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to express my concerns about President Trump's erratic and incoherent policies regarding Iran. We must not allow this President to plunge us into yet another war in the Middle East."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "The wildfires raging across Australia are a devastating view into the future of our planet if we aren't able to adequately address climate change soon. My prayers are with the Australian people as they fight to save their country from this heartbreaking destruction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020
Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2020
Tweet - "The Senate must not let this President march into another war in the Middle East without debate and authorization from Congress. Yesterday I joined @timkaine to introduce a resolution preventing Pres. Trump from starting a war with Iran all on his own."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Rep. LaHood Statement on Airstrike Against Qasem Soleimani
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 3, 2020
Underwood Statement on the Administration's Military Actions
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 3, 2020
Statement by Jan Schakowsky in Opposition to the President's Escalation of the Conflict with Iran
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 3, 2020
Quigley Statement on Killing of Qasem Soleimani
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2020
Schneider Statement on U.S. Airstrike Killing Qassem Soleimani
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 3, 2020
Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on U.S. Drone Strike at Iraq Airport
Rep.Danny Davis
Jan. 3, 2020
Casten Statement on Airstrike in Iraq Against High-Level Iranian Military Officials
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 3, 2020
Congressman García's Statement on U.S. Airstrike that Killed Iranian General Soleimani
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 3, 2020
Tweet - "My statement on the U.S. strike that killed Iranian General Soleimani:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Durbin Statement On U.S. Strike That Killed Iranian General Soleimani
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2020
Durbin, Kaine File War Powers Resolution To Require Congressional Authorization For War With Iran
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 2, 2020
Bost veterans suicide prevention bill now law
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 2, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes Senate, Signed by President
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 2, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Administration announced today that it will ban the sale of some flavored e-cigarette pods and cartridge products, such as those used in JUUL devices. While this is a step in the right direction, this policy still has a number of gaping holes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - ".@repjohnlewis once walked with me across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma and showed me the spot where he was nearly beaten to death. He survived the forces of hate and now the many of us who love him join in his new battle. Keep marching, John. We are with you."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Durbin Statement On Continued Detention Of Philippine Senator Leila De Lima
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019
Tweet - "Read my statement on the continued detention of Philippine Senator Leila de Lima by the government of the Philippines and President Rodrigo Duterte:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2019
Statement on Rep. John Lewis' Cancer Diagnosis
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 27, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 27, 2019
Underwood Secures Funding for Local Priorities
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2019
Two Pieces of Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation Signed Into Law by President Trump
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 23, 2019
Schneider Donates Frequent Flyer Miles to Help Wounded Service Members and Military Families
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 23, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Stephen McGlynn To Serve As U.S. District Judge For The Southern District Of Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 23, 2019
Tweet - "This is heartbreaking. My prayers are with victims and their families. I wish them all a full & speedy recovery. The Senate must follow the House's lead and pass legislation to address gun violence. This cannot wait any longer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2019
CNN "State of the Union" - Transcript: Interview With Sen. Richard Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2019
Durbin Announces Creation Of New Website To Report Blocked Crossings To Federal Railroad Administration
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mark Green, Administrator for the USAID - Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter Demanding More Information on U.S. Nicaragua Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Schneider Responds to Reports Trump Administration EPA is Considering Weakening Risk Assessment of Ethylene Oxide
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2019
Schakowsky, Warren Reintroduce Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, Legislation to Radically Reduce Drug Prices through Public Manufacturing of Prescription Drugs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Casten Votes to Restore State and Local Tax Deduction
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2019
Toomey, Durbin Introduce Bill to Add Ireland to E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa Program
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to the Honorable Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Cárdenas, Correa, Escobar Call for Investigation into Reports of CBP Officials Issuing Fake Court Notices to Asylees
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 20, 2019
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Blunt Rochester Leads Colleagues in Letter to National Institutes of Health Requesting Information on Grant Funding Disparities
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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