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Dec. 17, 2019 Statement on Federal Government Spending Bills Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 17, 2019 Casten Votes to Fund the Government Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2019 Quigley Statement on Passage of FY20 Government Funding Package Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Government Funding Packages Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 17, 2019 ICYMI: Following Trip to Afghanistan, Allred and Members of Veterans Committee Seek Solution for Veteran Contractors Serving Abroad Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research Funding Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Protect Constitution with Vote to Impeach Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2019 Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2019 Compelling, Overwhelming, and Bipartisan Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "We owe it to the American people to demonstrate impartial justice by conducting a full & fair trial in the Senate. If there's a witness out there who'd exonerate Pres. Trump, wouldn't he want that person to testify? 4 Republican Senators can make that happen. I hope they will." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was an important first step in protecting families' economic security, but approximately 40% of today's workforce is not eligible for leave under this outdated legislation. As families change, so should the laws designed to help them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the amendment I passed with @SenatorLeahy restricting U.S. visas to all those involved in the troubling detention of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima included in the final FY20 appropriations bill. It's time for her politically motivated imprisonment to come to an end." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "A longtime advocate for peace building, the @USIP has been a valuable partner in establishing conflict resolution dialogues around the globe. Sat down today with @USIP President @nancylindborg to hear about her recent visit to Afghanistan & the future of the nation's peace talks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Dingell Leads Call to Extend, Re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate's passage of the NDAA today shows that we are all committed to a strong national defense and to the protection of our women and men in uniform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "What will it take for @DEAHQ to acknowledge that 8 BILLION opioid doses -- approved by DEA in midst of nation's worst drug epidemic in history - are dramatically more than could ever possibly be used for legitimate medical purposes? DEA must do more to hold Big Pharma accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal & 20 @SenateDems to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act & promote safe gun storage. Establishing safety standards for firearm locks & safes should be a no-brainer. This is about saving lives. Safe gun storage will do just that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "There's absolutely no good reason to deny the 67,000+ military widows across the U.S. from receiving their full Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs survivor benefits. Glad to see @SenDougJones get this bill across the finish line. #WidowsTaxAxed" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT: Today is the last day to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA for next year. Make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 and find a quality, affordable plan that will work for you by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Veteran Receive Benefits After Being Denied Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin: We Need A Comprehensive, Smart, And Effective Approach To Opioid Addiction Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Grassley Partners on Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Peters, Stabenow Bipartisan Bill to Establish Great Lakes Fisheries Program Authorization Included in Government Funding Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Rep. Danny K. Davis Statement on the Vote to Impeach President Donald J. Trump Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D- IL) Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we don't start taking drastic action soon, it will be too late for us all. We must begin by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord--the United States can't face this crisis on our own." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Utah has acres of untouched wilderness that is rich in archaeological resources. But this land is threatened by continued fossil fuel development & rampant off-road vehicle use. If we want to safeguard Utah's wilderness, we must act now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest personal attacks on Speaker Nancy Pelosi are beneath the dignity of his office, but sadly not at all surprising. If we are to begin to restore civility to our political discourse, we must all reject derisive language." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Since 2017, I've been calling for @ATFHQ to enable @Chicago_Police to use ATF's national ballistics analysis center in order to help generate leads in shooting investigations. Very pleased to see that step was taken today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More than 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigs, which puts them at risk for chronic lung disease. This is a public health crisis & it's only going to get worse until @US_FDA acts. Pres. Trump must follow through on his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Not just the issue of impeachment, but the Senate itself will also be on trial. We owe it to our nation to be impartial and dignified in our proceedings. The Democrats have proposed a fair and bipartisan process. Four Republican Senators can guarantee it will happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More evidence that the Trump tax scam was designed to help America's largest corporations pad their pockets. Allowing corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes doesn't help working families who are struggling to make ends meet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Extending the U.S. Safe Web Act of 2006 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Protect America's National Parks & Monuments Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 17, 2019 Statement on Federal Government Spending Bills Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 17, 2019 Casten Votes to Fund the Government Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2019 Quigley Statement on Passage of FY20 Government Funding Package Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Government Funding Packages Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 17, 2019 ICYMI: Following Trip to Afghanistan, Allred and Members of Veterans Committee Seek Solution for Veteran Contractors Serving Abroad Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Portman, Bipartisan Colleagues Announce Bill to Boost Great Lakes Fishery Research Funding Included in Final FY 2020 Funding Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Warren, Brown, Adams, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over Inadequate DoD Science and Engineering Funding for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other Minority Serving Institutions Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Protect Constitution with Vote to Impeach Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2019 Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2019 Compelling, Overwhelming, and Bipartisan Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "We owe it to the American people to demonstrate impartial justice by conducting a full & fair trial in the Senate. If there's a witness out there who'd exonerate Pres. Trump, wouldn't he want that person to testify? 4 Republican Senators can make that happen. I hope they will." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 was an important first step in protecting families' economic security, but approximately 40% of today's workforce is not eligible for leave under this outdated legislation. As families change, so should the laws designed to help them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see the amendment I passed with @SenatorLeahy restricting U.S. visas to all those involved in the troubling detention of Filipina Senator Leila de Lima included in the final FY20 appropriations bill. It's time for her politically motivated imprisonment to come to an end." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "A longtime advocate for peace building, the @USIP has been a valuable partner in establishing conflict resolution dialogues around the globe. Sat down today with @USIP President @nancylindborg to hear about her recent visit to Afghanistan & the future of the nation's peace talks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Dingell Leads Call to Extend, Re-designate Temporary Protected Status for Yemen Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate's passage of the NDAA today shows that we are all committed to a strong national defense and to the protection of our women and men in uniform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "What will it take for @DEAHQ to acknowledge that 8 BILLION opioid doses -- approved by DEA in midst of nation's worst drug epidemic in history - are dramatically more than could ever possibly be used for legitimate medical purposes? DEA must do more to hold Big Pharma accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal & 20 @SenateDems to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act & promote safe gun storage. Establishing safety standards for firearm locks & safes should be a no-brainer. This is about saving lives. Safe gun storage will do just that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "There's absolutely no good reason to deny the 67,000+ military widows across the U.S. from receiving their full Department of Defense and Veterans Affairs survivor benefits. Glad to see @SenDougJones get this bill across the finish line. #WidowsTaxAxed" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I called on the @USNavy to make good on its promise to Russell Dotson--serve long enough & you can use your GI Bill benefits for your kids' education. Glad that the Navy decided to correct their error & restore benefits for Dotson's children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT: Today is the last day to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA for next year. Make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 and find a quality, affordable plan that will work for you by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Veteran Receive Benefits After Being Denied Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2019 Durbin: We Need A Comprehensive, Smart, And Effective Approach To Opioid Addiction Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2019 Grassley Partners on Bill to Stop Flow of Drugs to Pill Mills Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Peters, Stabenow Bipartisan Bill to Establish Great Lakes Fisheries Program Authorization Included in Government Funding Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Rep. Danny K. Davis Statement on the Vote to Impeach President Donald J. Trump Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D- IL) Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. And if we don't start taking drastic action soon, it will be too late for us all. We must begin by rejoining the Paris Climate Accord--the United States can't face this crisis on our own." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "While most overseas medical schools must meet minimum standards to receive U.S. student aid dollars, there is a loophole exempting a small number of for-profit institutions. These Caribbean medical schools leave students with massive debt & less chance of ever becoming a doctor." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Utah has acres of untouched wilderness that is rich in archaeological resources. But this land is threatened by continued fossil fuel development & rampant off-road vehicle use. If we want to safeguard Utah's wilderness, we must act now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's latest personal attacks on Speaker Nancy Pelosi are beneath the dignity of his office, but sadly not at all surprising. If we are to begin to restore civility to our political discourse, we must all reject derisive language." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Since 2017, I've been calling for @ATFHQ to enable @Chicago_Police to use ATF's national ballistics analysis center in order to help generate leads in shooting investigations. Very pleased to see that step was taken today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More than 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigs, which puts them at risk for chronic lung disease. This is a public health crisis & it's only going to get worse until @US_FDA acts. Pres. Trump must follow through on his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "IMPORTANT UPDATE: the deadline to sign up for a health insurance plan under the ACA has been extended to December 18! If you had difficulty signing up, or have yet to do so, make sure you #GetCovered for 2020 by calling 1-800-318-2596 or going to http://healthcare.gov today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Not just the issue of impeachment, but the Senate itself will also be on trial. We owe it to our nation to be impartial and dignified in our proceedings. The Democrats have proposed a fair and bipartisan process. Four Republican Senators can guarantee it will happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "More evidence that the Trump tax scam was designed to help America's largest corporations pad their pockets. Allowing corporations to avoid paying their fair share in taxes doesn't help working families who are struggling to make ends meet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Extending the U.S. Safe Web Act of 2006 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Protect America's National Parks & Monuments Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Accountability Of Foreign Medical Schools Receiving Federal Student Aid Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Funding Instruction for Safety, Health, and Security Avoids Fishing Emergencies Act Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Safe Sleep for Babies Act of 2019 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 16, 2019 Banning Smoking on Amtrak Act of 2019 Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
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