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July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Last year more than 2,000 people in Illinois died from an opioid overdose. There is no denying how this epidemic was ignited: Big Pharma's insatiable greed." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @ChuckGrassley on the Justice Department's progress towards implementing our landmark criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bost Joins the Illinois Delegation in Clarifying Nass June Report Rep. Mike Bost
July 19, 2019 Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Rep. Sewell Named Co-Chair of Ways & Means Committee's Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 18, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Julian Castro interview." Rep. Robin Kelly
July 18, 2019 Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Unveiling Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep. Danny Davis
July 18, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Underwood, Bipartisan Members of The Illinois Delegation Work to Help Illinois Farmers Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 18, 2019 Underwood Introduces the Climate and Health Protection Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 18, 2019 Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to Richard Kaiser, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division at the US Army Corps of Engineers - LaHood, Bustos Lead Call for Maintenance of Waterways Following Flooding Rep. Darin LaHood
July 18, 2019 Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 18, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep. Mike Bost
July 18, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Support Fab Lab Network Rep. Bill Foster
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt of Congress Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019 Representative García Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I had the chance to meet with Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in US history and I support Khalilzad's efforts to find a negotiated resolution." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The release of Pharma documents discloses small towns in Illinois that were being flooded with opioids, which helped lead to our deadly epidemic. The Pharma execs who engineered this crisis should face hard time, not just fines." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 18, 2019 Durbin & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Durbin Meets With Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Mark Esper Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Texas-Trump lawsuit to kill the Affordable Care Act continues to move forward. When will Sen. McConnell allow the House-passed bill to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions to come to a vote in the Senate?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I welcome the UAE's decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who's being held there on questionable charges." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility -- I believe that he's up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "30 million Americans have diabetes and 7.5 million take insulin to stay alive. When will Sen. McConnell allow our legislation to reduce insulin prices to come to the Senate floor for a vote?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Continues to Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief, Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Strike Down Treasury Department Salt Regulations Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Bost Votes to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax" Rep. Mike Bost
July 17, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Hold Attorney General and Commerce Secretary in Contempt Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2019 Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Last year more than 2,000 people in Illinois died from an opioid overdose. There is no denying how this epidemic was ignited: Big Pharma's insatiable greed." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2019 Letter to Nicholas Calio, President of Airlines for America - Schumer Reveals: Emergency Medical Kits Aboard Airplanes Do Not Have to Stock Life-Saving Medicine--like that Found in Epipens; Since 2001, Airlines Have Successfully Lobbied Faa for A Pass; Senator Demands Airlines & Faa Reverse Course & Stock Planes with Epipens Because They Can Save the Lives of Kids & Adults During an Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @ChuckGrassley on the Justice Department's progress towards implementing our landmark criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bost Joins the Illinois Delegation in Clarifying Nass June Report Rep.Mike Bost
July 19, 2019 Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 19, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Situation in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Rep. Sewell Named Co-Chair of Ways & Means Committee's Rural and Underserved Communities Health Task Force Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 18, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Julian Castro interview." Rep.Robin Kelly
July 18, 2019 Pocan Leads Members of Congress in Unveiling Bold Legislation to Fundamentally Reform the Private Equity Industry Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 18, 2019 Raise the Wage Act Rep.Danny Davis
July 18, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Underwood, Bipartisan Members of The Illinois Delegation Work to Help Illinois Farmers Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 18, 2019 Underwood Introduces the Climate and Health Protection Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 18, 2019 Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019 Letter to Richard Kaiser, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division at the US Army Corps of Engineers - LaHood, Bustos Lead Call for Maintenance of Waterways Following Flooding Rep.Darin LaHood
July 18, 2019 Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 18, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep.Mike Bost
July 18, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Support Fab Lab Network Rep.Bill Foster
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt of Congress Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019 Representative García Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I had the chance to meet with Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad @US4AfghanPeace. The war in Afghanistan is now the longest in US history and I support Khalilzad's efforts to find a negotiated resolution." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The release of Pharma documents discloses small towns in Illinois that were being flooded with opioids, which helped lead to our deadly epidemic. The Pharma execs who engineered this crisis should face hard time, not just fines." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 18, 2019 Durbin & Senators Introduce Bill To Prevent Unnecessary Private Student Loan Debt And Improve Transparency Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Durbin Meets With Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Mark Esper Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Texas-Trump lawsuit to kill the Affordable Care Act continues to move forward. When will Sen. McConnell allow the House-passed bill to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions to come to a vote in the Senate?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "I welcome the UAE's decision to scale back their involvement in the disastrous war in Yemen. They should also release human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor, who's being held there on questionable charges." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility -- I believe that he's up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "30 million Americans have diabetes and 7.5 million take insulin to stay alive. When will Sen. McConnell allow our legislation to reduce insulin prices to come to the Senate floor for a vote?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Continues to Fight for Middle Class Tax Relief, Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Strike Down Treasury Department Salt Regulations Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Bost Votes to Repeal Obamacare "Cadillac Tax" Rep.Mike Bost
July 17, 2019 Schakowsky Votes to Hold Attorney General and Commerce Secretary in Contempt Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 17, 2019 Energy and Commerce Committee Forwards Four Schakowsky Bills to the House Floor Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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