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Dec. 5, 2019
Schneider Leads More Than 150 Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
We Are Running Out of Time
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019
Introduction of the Bank Merger Review Modernization Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 5, 2019
Economic Justice Issues
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Congratulating Sangamon County's Williamsville High School
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "30 years after the brutal crackdown on those aspiring for basic democratic freedoms in Tiananmen Square, China continues to jail and harass its own people for peaceful expressions of speech and thought, and its Uyghur population is facing abhorrent arbitrary mass detention."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. - Reps. Tlaib & García to U.S. Financial Institutions: Stop Supporting Amazon Destruction
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Underwood Presses for Answers on the Impact of the Administration's Policies that Increase Vaccine Misinformation and Increase Public Health Risks
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019
Representative García and Senator Warren Announce Introduction of the Bank Merger Review Modernization Act to End Rubber Stamping of Bank Merger Applications
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
House Passes Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "When Americans fly, they trust their flight attendants to keep them safe, but we need the FAA to do its part as well. Good to sit down with @afa_cwa President @FlyingWithSara today to discuss promptly implementing new FAA safety rules and protecting worker's hard-earned pensions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk was an unqualified nominee with radical views, but Senate Republicans just rubber-stamped her for a lifetime judgeship. Inexperienced, radical judges diminish our system of justice. It's deeply troubling that Senate Republicans just don't seem to care."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Robocalls are out of control. I'm glad the House passed the TRACED Act today, and I urge Leader McConnell to take it up in the Senate as soon as possible. This should be something we can all agree on."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Congratulating the East St. Louis Flyers
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Brian Johnson & Lyle Jones Jr. each served two decades in prison before the First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act retroactive, allowing a judge to reevaluate their cases & release them. Now they're fighting for those still in prison."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "In the era of big data, consumers want to know they can trust websites & apps w/ their information. Proud to cosponsor the Data Care Act with @brianschatz & @SenDuckworth to ensure online providers are protecting people's personal data from being misused."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
STEWART URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO FINALIZE E-CIGARETTE FLAVOR BAN
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Intelligence Committee Impeachment Inquiry Report
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "It has been an honor to serve alongside @SenatorIsakson. He is a good man with a good heart. He will be missed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Most Americans agree that students who were deceived by #4profit colleges should have their debt discharged. But not @BetsyDeVosED--she's changing the rule in order to deny these students the relief they deserve. DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule must be overturned."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "I'm concerned by the potential outcomes of June Medical Services LLC v. Gee, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court & presents a direct challenge to the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. It could be disastrous for women's reproductive rights & access to health care."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Title
Politician
Dec. 5, 2019
Schneider Leads More Than 150 Democrats in Condemning Trump Administration's Formal Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sandra Bruce, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Dept. of Education - Amid NPR Investigation, Collins, King Join Push for Department of Education to Investigate Permanent Disability Loan Forgiveness Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "For the past two years, President Trump and the @US_FDA have seen & ignored the evidence of skyrocketing rates of youth e-cigarette use. It is long past time they did something about it. The President must fulfill his promise and ban the e-cig flavors that are hooking our kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
We Are Running Out of Time
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 5, 2019
Introduction of the Bank Merger Review Modernization Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 5, 2019
Economic Justice Issues
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Congratulating Sangamon County's Williamsville High School
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "30 years after the brutal crackdown on those aspiring for basic democratic freedoms in Tiananmen Square, China continues to jail and harass its own people for peaceful expressions of speech and thought, and its Uyghur population is facing abhorrent arbitrary mass detention."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019
Fostering Undergraduate Talent By Unlocking Resources for Education Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to Laurence Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock, Inc. - Reps. Tlaib & García to U.S. Financial Institutions: Stop Supporting Amazon Destruction
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Thomas Modly, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Congressman Kildee, senator Durbin fight for Navy veteran to receive benefits denied by bureaucratic failures
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
During National Influenza Vaccination Week, Underwood Presses for Answers on the Impact of the Administration's Policies that Increase Vaccine Misinformation and Increase Public Health Risks
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019
Representative García and Senator Warren Announce Introduction of the Bank Merger Review Modernization Act to End Rubber Stamping of Bank Merger Applications
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
House Passes Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Russell Dotson's GI Bill benefit transferability must be restored. His daughter Paige is now more than $20,000 in debt because Mr. Dotson was mistakenly told--by the Navy--that he'd served long enough for his children to receive these benefits."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Need health insurance for next year? The open enrollment period to buy a 2020 health plan ends in less than 2 weeks, on December 15. #GetCovered today by visiting http://healthcare.gov or calling 1-800-318-2596."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "When Americans fly, they trust their flight attendants to keep them safe, but we need the FAA to do its part as well. Good to sit down with @afa_cwa President @FlyingWithSara today to discuss promptly implementing new FAA safety rules and protecting worker's hard-earned pensions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk was an unqualified nominee with radical views, but Senate Republicans just rubber-stamped her for a lifetime judgeship. Inexperienced, radical judges diminish our system of justice. It's deeply troubling that Senate Republicans just don't seem to care."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Robocalls are out of control. I'm glad the House passed the TRACED Act today, and I urge Leader McConnell to take it up in the Senate as soon as possible. This should be something we can all agree on."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Congratulating the East St. Louis Flyers
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Brian Johnson & Lyle Jones Jr. each served two decades in prison before the First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act retroactive, allowing a judge to reevaluate their cases & release them. Now they're fighting for those still in prison."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "In the era of big data, consumers want to know they can trust websites & apps w/ their information. Proud to cosponsor the Data Care Act with @brianschatz & @SenDuckworth to ensure online providers are protecting people's personal data from being misused."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
STEWART URGES PRESIDENT TRUMP TO FINALIZE E-CIGARETTE FLAVOR BAN
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2019
Quigley Statement on House Intelligence Committee Impeachment Inquiry Report
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 3, 2019
Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "It has been an honor to serve alongside @SenatorIsakson. He is a good man with a good heart. He will be missed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Most Americans agree that students who were deceived by #4profit colleges should have their debt discharged. But not @BetsyDeVosED--she's changing the rule in order to deny these students the relief they deserve. DeVos' rewritten borrower defense rule must be overturned."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "I hope the President cares more about our children's health than lobbying pressure from Big Tobacco & Big Vape. With more than 5M kids now hooked on vaping, we can't afford to wait--Pres. Trump must stick by his promise to ban kid-friendly e-cig flavors immediately."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "I'm concerned by the potential outcomes of June Medical Services LLC v. Gee, which is currently pending before the Supreme Court & presents a direct challenge to the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling. It could be disastrous for women's reproductive rights & access to health care."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019
Cloture Motion
Sen.Dick Durbin
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