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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. Bill Foster, ...
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
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 17, 2019
Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "My #PharmaFleece Award this month goes to Big Pharma companies like @PurduePharma for their role in igniting the opioid crisis. These companies flooded the nation with billions of deadly painkillers, falsely claiming they were less addictive & harmful than they knew them to be."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Just now on the Senate floor, I voted against the Tax Treaty with Luxembourg, but it was not a reflection on the merits of the proposed protocol."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Infant and maternal mortality rates in the U.S. -- especially among women and babies of color -- are a national tragedy. That's why I introduced the MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes and help save the lives of new moms and babies. #BumpDay"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Feinstein, Durbin, Reed Introduce Bill to Stop Corporate Inversions
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "For certain patients, Medicare covers life-saving kidney transplants but cuts off coverage for vital anti-rejection drugs after 36 months. This makes no sense. @SenBillCassidy and I will soon be introducing a bill to fix this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Praise Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating Fifth Anniversary Of Ukraine's Revolution Of Dignity
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019
Reps. Dean, Quigley, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 16, 2019
Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2019
Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments
Rep. Bill Foster
Date
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Politician
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.Bill Foster, ...
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
July 17, 2019
Grassley, Lankford, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Ensure Justice to US Victims of Terrorism
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 17, 2019
Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei For Barbaric Laws
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Today I met with Under Secretary of the Army, Ryan McCarthy, to discuss Rock Island Arsenal, the budget crisis, the southwest border, and Army recruiting goals."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "My #PharmaFleece Award this month goes to Big Pharma companies like @PurduePharma for their role in igniting the opioid crisis. These companies flooded the nation with billions of deadly painkillers, falsely claiming they were less addictive & harmful than they knew them to be."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Just now on the Senate floor, I voted against the Tax Treaty with Luxembourg, but it was not a reflection on the merits of the proposed protocol."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Infant and maternal mortality rates in the U.S. -- especially among women and babies of color -- are a national tragedy. That's why I introduced the MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly to reduce racial disparities in health outcomes and help save the lives of new moms and babies. #BumpDay"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Feinstein, Durbin, Reed Introduce Bill to Stop Corporate Inversions
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "For certain patients, Medicare covers life-saving kidney transplants but cuts off coverage for vital anti-rejection drugs after 36 months. This makes no sense. @SenBillCassidy and I will soon be introducing a bill to fix this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Praise Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Resolution Commemorating Fifth Anniversary Of Ukraine's Revolution Of Dignity
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019
Reps. Dean, Quigley, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 16, 2019
Sanders and Omar Lead Group of Dozen Lawmakers Calling for Investigation of Amazon Workplace Abuse
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 16, 2019
Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments
Rep.Bill Foster
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