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Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "40 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and Washington barely seems to notice. It's unacceptable that reducing gun violence seems to have fallen off the Senate's agenda. This cannot wait. The Senate must act - we have the power to enact change, but first we have to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Cuba to release activist José Daniel Ferrer & finally account for the suspicious death of his heroic colleague Oswaldo Paya. Cuba will only be ready to join the community of democracies when it stops jailing peaceful opposition voices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Rep. Schneider Introduces Bill To Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections To Medicare Supplemental Insurance Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 18, 2019 Underwood Unveils Five Point Plan To Reduce Drug Prices Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Service for my friend Marca Bristo. Marca taught me -- and the world -- that disability rights are civil rights. We should all strive to be more like Marca. She will be greatly missed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Impose Strong Sanctions On Turkey Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "In another stunning example of the lack of American international leadership under President Trump, Venezuela is elected over Costa Rica to the UN Human Rights Council. First caving to Erdogan & selling out the Kurds, and now absent leadership at the UN. A new low every day." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the US. Treasury Dept. - Durbin, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reject Effort To Eliminate Or Narrow Existing Anti-Inversions Regulations Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "We have passed 1,000 days of the Trump Admin, & it is clear that governing-by-chaos is failing the American people. With near-constant turnover at every major position & a continuous stream of firings & resignations, is it any wonder that there is so much dysfunction in the WH?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues didn't join Senate Democrats in choosing the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration yesterday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings." Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 17, 2019 Senators Markey, Merkley, Brown, and Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect Medicaid Access for Those Who Cannot Afford Bail Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Casten SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Passes House Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to Rules Docket Clerk, Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. García, Quigly, Illinois Democratic House Members Oppose HUD Proposed Disparate Impact Rule Change Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Judicial Travel Accountability Act Unveiled In Congress Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Textbook fear-mongering from Big Pharma. Facing congressional efforts -- supported by 88% of Americans -- to lower unreasonable & sky-high drug prices for patients, corporate CEOs resort to sensational claims." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I will always stand up for #DACA and the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers across the U.S., and was proud to do so again today with @maziehirono, @RonWyden, @SenJackyRosen, & @repbenraylujan. The Senate must pass the #DreamAndPromiseAct immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports For Mothers Improvement Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Kurds offered their lives to serve alongside American troops in the fight against ISIS. And now they're being slaughtered because President Trump gave Erdogan the green light to invade Syria. How will our allies ever be able to trust us again after this disaster?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Of all the attorneys in Kentucky, couldn't Republicans find one who is qualified to be a federal trial judge? Justin Walker clearly isn't. We need nominees with real courtroom experience. Too many R noms haven't even stuck around for the second half of a Law & Order episode." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @RepCheri introduce the House companion to my America Grows Act. Our bill would ensure USDA has the robust federal funding it needs to make breakthroughs and foster innovation that keeps America competitive in the global marketplace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Talk about a day late and a dollar short. JUUL needs to get rid of the flavors most popular with kids: mint and menthol. And @US_FDA needs to keep its word and get all these dangerous and addictive flavors off the market immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Roughly 13 billion opioid doses were put on the market in 2017 with the DEA's approval. Today I pressed @DEAHQ Acting Administrator Dhillon on the steps needed to rein in Big Pharma & respond to the opioid crisis. You can read my letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nomination Of John Knees To Serve As U.S. District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful to meet with Sister Mary Haddad today, the new President and CEO of @TheCHAUSA. Sister Mary is a strong ally in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act and the care it provides to millions of Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Durbin Slams DEA Following IG Report, Outlines Opioid Actions Needed To Regain Public Trust Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Durbin Stands With DACA Supreme Court Plaintiffs To Call On Congress To Protect Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings' family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Attempt To Override President Trump's Emergency Declaration Termination Veto Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Art. I, Sec. 9: "no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State." Another stunning display of corruption." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019--Veto Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds $4,795,000 USDA Loan for Water Infrastructure in Mason City Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 17, 2019 Bustos, Schrier, Panetta Introduce Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 17, 2019 Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 17, 2019 Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "40 people were shot in Chicago this weekend, and Washington barely seems to notice. It's unacceptable that reducing gun violence seems to have fallen off the Senate's agenda. This cannot wait. The Senate must act - we have the power to enact change, but first we have to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Cuba to release activist José Daniel Ferrer & finally account for the suspicious death of his heroic colleague Oswaldo Paya. Cuba will only be ready to join the community of democracies when it stops jailing peaceful opposition voices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Rep. Schneider Introduces Bill To Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections To Medicare Supplemental Insurance Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 18, 2019 Underwood Unveils Five Point Plan To Reduce Drug Prices Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 18, 2019 Schakowsky, Johnson, Jayapal and Pocan Issue Statement on Honduras Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday I had the honor of speaking at the Memorial Service for my friend Marca Bristo. Marca taught me -- and the world -- that disability rights are civil rights. We should all strive to be more like Marca. She will be greatly missed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Impose Strong Sanctions On Turkey Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to Hon. Alex M. Azar, II, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "In another stunning example of the lack of American international leadership under President Trump, Venezuela is elected over Costa Rica to the UN Human Rights Council. First caving to Erdogan & selling out the Kurds, and now absent leadership at the UN. A new low every day." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the US. Treasury Dept. - Durbin, Senate Dems Press Trump Admin To Reject Effort To Eliminate Or Narrow Existing Anti-Inversions Regulations Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Senators Durbin, Wyden, Hirono, Rose and Assistant Speaker Lujan Stand with DACA SCOTUS Plaintiffs and Immigration Advocates to Call on Congress to Protect DREAMERS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "We have passed 1,000 days of the Trump Admin, & it is clear that governing-by-chaos is failing the American people. With near-constant turnover at every major position & a continuous stream of firings & resignations, is it any wonder that there is so much dysfunction in the WH?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "I am disappointed that my Republican colleagues didn't join Senate Democrats in choosing the Constitution over the President's so-called "national emergency' declaration yesterday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Remembering Rep. Elijah Cummings." Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 17, 2019 Senators Markey, Merkley, Brown, and Durbin Introduce Legislation to Protect Medicaid Access for Those Who Cannot Afford Bail Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Casten SEC Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Passes House Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to Rules Docket Clerk, Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. García, Quigly, Illinois Democratic House Members Oppose HUD Proposed Disparate Impact Rule Change Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Judicial Travel Accountability Act Unveiled In Congress Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Textbook fear-mongering from Big Pharma. Facing congressional efforts -- supported by 88% of Americans -- to lower unreasonable & sky-high drug prices for patients, corporate CEOs resort to sensational claims." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I will always stand up for #DACA and the hundreds of thousands of #Dreamers across the U.S., and was proud to do so again today with @maziehirono, @RonWyden, @SenJackyRosen, & @repbenraylujan. The Senate must pass the #DreamAndPromiseAct immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports For Mothers Improvement Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The Kurds offered their lives to serve alongside American troops in the fight against ISIS. And now they're being slaughtered because President Trump gave Erdogan the green light to invade Syria. How will our allies ever be able to trust us again after this disaster?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Of all the attorneys in Kentucky, couldn't Republicans find one who is qualified to be a federal trial judge? Justin Walker clearly isn't. We need nominees with real courtroom experience. Too many R noms haven't even stuck around for the second half of a Law & Order episode." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @RepCheri introduce the House companion to my America Grows Act. Our bill would ensure USDA has the robust federal funding it needs to make breakthroughs and foster innovation that keeps America competitive in the global marketplace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Talk about a day late and a dollar short. JUUL needs to get rid of the flavors most popular with kids: mint and menthol. And @US_FDA needs to keep its word and get all these dangerous and addictive flavors off the market immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Roughly 13 billion opioid doses were put on the market in 2017 with the DEA's approval. Today I pressed @DEAHQ Acting Administrator Dhillon on the steps needed to rein in Big Pharma & respond to the opioid crisis. You can read my letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Nomination Of John Knees To Serve As U.S. District Judge For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful to meet with Sister Mary Haddad today, the new President and CEO of @TheCHAUSA. Sister Mary is a strong ally in the fight to protect the Affordable Care Act and the care it provides to millions of Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Durbin Slams DEA Following IG Report, Outlines Opioid Actions Needed To Regain Public Trust Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Durbin Stands With DACA Supreme Court Plaintiffs To Call On Congress To Protect Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Chairman Cummings was one of the most respected members of the House. He was a man of conviction & dedicated his life to the pursuit of equality & justice for all. Loretta & I send our thoughts & prayers to Chairman Cummings' family, friends & colleagues. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Attempt To Override President Trump's Emergency Declaration Termination Veto Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Tweet - "Art. I, Sec. 9: "no Person holding any Office of Profit or Trust under them, shall, without the Consent of the Congress, accept of any present, Emolument, Office, or Title, of any kind whatever, from any King, Prince, or foreign State." Another stunning display of corruption." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 S.J. Res. 54 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Relating to A National Emergency Declared By the President on February 2019--Veto Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds $4,795,000 USDA Loan for Water Infrastructure in Mason City Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 17, 2019 Bustos, Schrier, Panetta Introduce Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 17, 2019 Sec Disclosure Effectiveness Testing Act Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 17, 2019 Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Cloture Motion Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
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