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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
Oct. 16, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Medicare to Provide Dental Coverage under New Legislation Offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use -- fighting heroin production in Afghanistan -- towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump's border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @secnav76 Richard Spencer for coming by today to talk about Navy reforms in ship maintenance and personnel management, recovery efforts for bases impacted by natural disasters, and North Chicago's @navstaglakes. Grateful for your leadership in the Navy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "If you're looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it's not impeachment and it's certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It's Senator Mitch McConnell."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Always great to meet with members of the @CarterCenter. Their work promoting human rights & peacebuilding around the world, as well as advancing women's leadership & good governance, should serve as a model for us all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with @StandWParkland to discuss ways to improve school safety and prevent shootings. In addition to expanding mental health services, it's past time for the Senate to vote on the House-passed gun safety legislation -- we cannot afford to wait any longer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Earlier this year, my criminal justice reform bill, the #FirstStepAct, was passed into law. But there's still work to be done. Good to sit down with @RepDavidTrone to discuss next steps in #cjreform -- like easing reentry and breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act yesterday, & I was proud to cosponsor the Senate companion. Now the Senate must pass the measure. Standing up for human rights, free speech & democracy in Hong Kong should be an expectation of the Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin, Leahy Introduce New Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin Meets With Families Who Lost Loved Ones In Parkland School Shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Underwood Proposals to Simplify the Student Loan Application Process, Reduce Barriers to Financial Aid, Strengthen Trio Included in College Affordability Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Date
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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
Oct. 16, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Rep. Sánchez to DOJ: Don't Strip Bargaining Rights of Immigration Judges
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Medicare to Provide Dental Coverage under New Legislation Offered by Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rose Leads Dozens of House Dems in Asking State Dept: Why Aren't White Supremacist Groups Listed as Foreign Terrorist Organizations?
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Last week, we learned that DoD was shifting $129M in counternarcotics funding away from its intended use -- fighting heroin production in Afghanistan -- towards paying for the increased costs of President Trump's border wall. This is not a good decision by any standard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to @secnav76 Richard Spencer for coming by today to talk about Navy reforms in ship maintenance and personnel management, recovery efforts for bases impacted by natural disasters, and North Chicago's @navstaglakes. Grateful for your leadership in the Navy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "If you're looking for the obstacle to progress in Washington, it's not impeachment and it's certainly not @HouseDemocrats. It's Senator Mitch McConnell."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "For decades, the U.S. has welcomed refugees from around the world with open arms. Sadly, and in the midst of the worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Administration has decided to lower our refugee admissions goal to a all-time low of 18,000 people for the coming year."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "One of the most serious problems in our broken immigration system is the lack of green cards, leaving immigrants in a crippling backlog. The solution is clear: increase the number of green cards. Proud to introduce the RELIEF Act with @SenatorLeahy to eliminate the backlog."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Department of Defense - Senate Democratic Leaders Call Out Trump Administration For National Security Risks Of Diverting Anti-Taliban Funds To Border Walls
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Always great to meet with members of the @CarterCenter. Their work promoting human rights & peacebuilding around the world, as well as advancing women's leadership & good governance, should serve as a model for us all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with @StandWParkland to discuss ways to improve school safety and prevent shootings. In addition to expanding mental health services, it's past time for the Senate to vote on the House-passed gun safety legislation -- we cannot afford to wait any longer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "Earlier this year, my criminal justice reform bill, the #FirstStepAct, was passed into law. But there's still work to be done. Good to sit down with @RepDavidTrone to discuss next steps in #cjreform -- like easing reentry and breaking the cycle of trauma and addiction."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the Hong Kong Human Rights & Democracy Act yesterday, & I was proud to cosponsor the Senate companion. Now the Senate must pass the measure. Standing up for human rights, free speech & democracy in Hong Kong should be an expectation of the Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin, Leahy Introduce New Legislation To Increase Number Of Green Cards Available, Eliminating The Backlog
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 16, 2019
Durbin Meets With Families Who Lost Loved Ones In Parkland School Shooting
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2019
Underwood Proposals to Simplify the Student Loan Application Process, Reduce Barriers to Financial Aid, Strengthen Trio Included in College Affordability Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
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