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Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Rep. Soto Lead Bicameral Letter Requesting HUD to Immediately Publish Disaster Recovery Funds Disbursement Requirements for Puerto Rico and U.S.VI Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Big Pharma spends billions to flood the airwaves with drug ads, but sued to avoid having to tell patients what their drugs cost. @ChuckGrassley and I will keep fighting to require price tags in direct-to-consumer drug ads, which will lower costs and empower patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 21, 2019 In Bangkok, Duckworth meets with Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 21, 2019 Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, which prohibits discrimination in our schools. @BestyDevosED should use this opportunity to recommit to the mission of that bill - ensuring equal participation & an equitable education for every child." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The President's scorched-Earth trade policies aren't working, and American consumers are paying the price." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation. That's why I've passed legislation to help children who face trauma & joined forces with hospitals to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, aimed at addressing the root causes of this violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Israel Denying Entry To Her Two Colleagues Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 16, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Bost Announces Rma Delays Crop Insurance Premium Payments Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Israel's Decision To Deny Members Of Congress Entry At President Trump's Urging Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is a constant and deadly threat to our nation's law enforcement officers. Thankful as always for the bravery of the Illinois State Police and wishing this officer a speedy recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Send Letter to HHS Demanding Answers on How Agency is Combating Health Care Fraud Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider" Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed in Israel's decision to deny entry to two sitting members of the United States Congress -- as well as Pres. Trump's heinous & unprecedented lobbying efforts on the matter. Nothing is gained by stifling voices or opinions you disagree with." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Casten Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Bar Members of Congress from Entering Israel Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 15, 2019 Schneider Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu Denying Entry to Israel to Two Members of Congress Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Amid Federal Inaction on Climate Crisis, Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Eliminating Barriers to Increased State Action Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Philadelphia last night reminds us of the selflessness and bravery of our men and women in law enforcement. I'm grateful for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis to keep our communities safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is once again going after health care in America, this time attacking the critical protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people, women, those with disabilities, and non-native English speakers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The service members of the @Arsenal_Island are some of our nation's best & brightest. I'm proud to announce, along with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri, a $52M federal investment that will improve the installation and enhance mission readiness for years to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Warren, Krishnamoorthi, Pressley, Porter, Press CFPB for Documents on Bureau Proposals to Exempt Fintech Companies from Anti-Discrimination Laws Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Is there any question that e-cig flavors like "Strawberry Milk," "Peach Madness," or "Froopy" (Froot Loops) are targeted towards children? These companies are going to hook an entire generation of youth on nicotine. The @US_FDA must remove these illegal products from the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azarl, Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Democrats denounce Trump's health care rights law rollback Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I oppose the Trump Administration's use of eminent domain to seize private land for the President's border wall. Due to a troubling lack of transparency, @SenSchumer, @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich & I are asking the U.S. Comptroller General to investigate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Gun store heists like this can and should be prevented. My bill with @RepSchneider, the SECURE Firearm Storage Act, would address this problem by requiring the kind of additional security measures that would prevent burglaries just like this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Rep. Soto Lead Bicameral Letter Requesting HUD to Immediately Publish Disaster Recovery Funds Disbursement Requirements for Puerto Rico and U.S.VI Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Big Pharma spends billions to flood the airwaves with drug ads, but sued to avoid having to tell patients what their drugs cost. @ChuckGrassley and I will keep fighting to require price tags in direct-to-consumer drug ads, which will lower costs and empower patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley" Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 21, 2019 In Bangkok, Duckworth meets with Thai princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 21, 2019 Letter to Revan McQueen, CEO of Ackerman McQueen - Schneider Demands Answers from Ackerman McQueen on Allegations of NRA Wrongdoing Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 21, 2019 Rep. Finkenauer Leads Bipartisan Call for Investigation into Small Refinery Exemption Waivers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 45th anniversary of the Equal Educational Opportunities Act, which prohibits discrimination in our schools. @BestyDevosED should use this opportunity to recommit to the mission of that bill - ensuring equal participation & an equitable education for every child." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Congressman García's Statement on Trump Administration's Move to Undercut Flores Agreement Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "The President's scorched-Earth trade policies aren't working, and American consumers are paying the price." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Punishing migrant children with indefinite detention is immoral and un-American and will not make us safer. We can secure our border while treating families fleeing horrific persecution with compassion & humanity. I strongly oppose any efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Rep. Johnson, Colleagues Ask DOJ for Answers on Brazil Corruption & Persecution of Former President Lula da Silva Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation. That's why I've passed legislation to help children who face trauma & joined forces with hospitals to launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative, aimed at addressing the root causes of this violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Yet another loophole in the system making it too easy for those prohibited from buying guns to get their hands on them. Facebook must address this misuse of their platform & the Senate needs to pass universal background check legislation to prevent this kind of workaround." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cheryl Stanton, Admin for the U.S. Dept. of Labor's Wage and Hour Division - Castro, Grijalva Call for Department of Labor to Resume Visa Certification Process for Abused Workers and Trafficking Victims Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 19, 2019 Letter to Administrator Cheryl Stanton, Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor - Reps. Grijalva & Castro: DOL's New Guidance on U and T Visas will Silence Vulnerable Immigrant Workers Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Israel Denying Entry To Her Two Colleagues Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 16, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Trump's Attempt to Shift Funds to Expand ICE Detention Centers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 16, 2019 Bost Announces Rma Delays Crop Insurance Premium Payments Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On Israel's Decision To Deny Members Of Congress Entry At President Trump's Urging Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is a constant and deadly threat to our nation's law enforcement officers. Thankful as always for the bravery of the Illinois State Police and wishing this officer a speedy recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Send Letter to HHS Demanding Answers on How Agency is Combating Health Care Fraud Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "Glad to see Illinois join more than a dozen other states in challenging the Trump Admin's changes to the public charge rule. This Admin's plan to limit legal immigration based on an applicant's wealth is entirely un-American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Out Front" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Brad Schneider" Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed in Israel's decision to deny entry to two sitting members of the United States Congress -- as well as Pres. Trump's heinous & unprecedented lobbying efforts on the matter. Nothing is gained by stifling voices or opinions you disagree with." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Casten Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Bar Members of Congress from Entering Israel Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 15, 2019 Schneider Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu Denying Entry to Israel to Two Members of Congress Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 15, 2019 Duckworth speaks out against Trump Administration's "Public Charge" rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Chairman Thompson, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Urge McConnell to Meet on Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Measures Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It's far too easy for dangerous people to get their hands on guns. Congress must pass commonsense gun safety legislation -- like universal background checks -- immediately. We owe it to our brave law enforcement officers to prevent criminals from accessing these deadly weapons." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Amid Federal Inaction on Climate Crisis, Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Eliminating Barriers to Increased State Action Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The situation in Philadelphia last night reminds us of the selflessness and bravery of our men and women in law enforcement. I'm grateful for the sacrifices they make on a daily basis to keep our communities safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Seven years ago, the DACA program began accepting applications from Dreamers across the U.S. With Pres. Trump taking his cruel efforts to repeal DACA to the Supreme Court, Senate Republicans should do their job and pass the American Dream & Promise Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration is once again going after health care in America, this time attacking the critical protections against discrimination for LGBTQ people, women, those with disabilities, and non-native English speakers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Tweet - "The service members of the @Arsenal_Island are some of our nation's best & brightest. I'm proud to announce, along with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri, a $52M federal investment that will improve the installation and enhance mission readiness for years to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers Press EPA on Chlorpyrifos Decision Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Warren, Krishnamoorthi, Pressley, Porter, Press CFPB for Documents on Bureau Proposals to Exempt Fintech Companies from Anti-Discrimination Laws Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Is there any question that e-cig flavors like "Strawberry Milk," "Peach Madness," or "Froopy" (Froot Loops) are targeted towards children? These companies are going to hook an entire generation of youth on nicotine. The @US_FDA must remove these illegal products from the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azarl, Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services - House Democrats denounce Trump's health care rights law rollback Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin Calls For Investigation Of Trump Admin's Efforts To Use Eminent Domain To Seize Privately Held Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "I oppose the Trump Administration's use of eminent domain to seize private land for the President's border wall. Due to a troubling lack of transparency, @SenSchumer, @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich & I are asking the U.S. Comptroller General to investigate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Gun store heists like this can and should be prevented. My bill with @RepSchneider, the SECURE Firearm Storage Act, would address this problem by requiring the kind of additional security measures that would prevent burglaries just like this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Universal background checks should be a no-brainer. Criminals are taking advantage of loopholes in the current system to get their hands on guns they should never be allowed to possess. Closing these loopholes will save countless lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
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