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June 6, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "America needs to maintain a strong STEM workforce in order to compete in the modern global economy. If we deny international students with these degrees from our universities a chance to continue their work in America, we'll be shipping much-needed talent we trained overseas. 21 replies 26 retweets 122 likes"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Director Kraninger,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Blumenthal, Harris, Klobuchar: Keep International Student Talent In America
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Quigley Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 5, 2019
Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019
New American Members of Congress Statement on the Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Danny Davis
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Those saving for retirement who seek investment advice should trust these professionals to put future retirees' financial interests first. Today's SEC decision to adopt the misleadingly named "Regulation Best Interest" weakens investor protections and preserves the status quo."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "MORNING LISTEN: Gilead is fleecing patients who use an HIV-prevention drug by stacking up patents to block competition & keep prices sky high. I've introduced the bipartisan REMEDY Act which would curb this Big Pharma scheme & open the markets to more lower-cost generics."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Republican politicians across the U.S. are working overtime to pass extreme bans on abortion that are designed to roll back Roe v. Wade. We need #MenForChoice to stand up and call these dangerous policies out--now more than ever. #StopTheBans"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to be on the House floor today as the Democratic-led chamber debated & passed the American Dream & Promise Act. Hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country are counting on us to solve the #DACA crisis President Trump created. #DreamAndPromiseNow"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez, Engel, Top National Security Democrats Call on Trump to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty with Russia
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2019
Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 4, 2019
Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 4, 2019
Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Bill Foster
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep. Sean Casten
June 4, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Quigley's LGBT Anti-Discrimination Priorities Included in FY20 Appropriations Bills
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of ream and Promise Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump is returning us to the failed Cuba polices of the previous half century. This will once again allow the Castro regime to absurdly blame U.S. policy for its own glaring failures."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Incompetent. Inhumane. Cruel. I will continue to fight to hold the Trump Administration accountable for this humanitarian disaster."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I met with the @verainstitute today to discuss ways to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The overuse of solitary violates human rights and wastes taxpayer dollars. Congress should pass my Solitary Confinement Reform Act to restrict this inhumane practice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Under Leader McConnell, the Senate is considering partisan, controversial lifetime appointments to the federal courts and virtually nothing else. He has created a legislative graveyard. It does not have to be this way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 6, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "America needs to maintain a strong STEM workforce in order to compete in the modern global economy. If we deny international students with these degrees from our universities a chance to continue their work in America, we'll be shipping much-needed talent we trained overseas. 21 replies 26 retweets 122 likes"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Crapo, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Maintain a Long-Term Qualified Workforce at National Labs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Director Kraninger,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Senators Introduce Resolution Supporting Two-State Solution in Middle East
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Blumenthal, Harris, Klobuchar: Keep International Student Talent In America
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce 'Buffet Rule' To Ensure Wealthiest Americans Pay Fair Share In Taxes
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Quigley Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 5, 2019
Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Department of Veteran Affairs - Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Protect VA Benefits for Veterans Employed in State-Legalized Cannabis Industry
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 5, 2019
New American Members of Congress Statement on the Passage of the American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnel - Crow Leads Letter Calling on Sen. McConnell to Bring H.R. 1 for a Vote
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Professional Development Opportunities for Teachers
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019
Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019
Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Danny Davis
June 5, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Those saving for retirement who seek investment advice should trust these professionals to put future retirees' financial interests first. Today's SEC decision to adopt the misleadingly named "Regulation Best Interest" weakens investor protections and preserves the status quo."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "MORNING LISTEN: Gilead is fleecing patients who use an HIV-prevention drug by stacking up patents to block competition & keep prices sky high. I've introduced the bipartisan REMEDY Act which would curb this Big Pharma scheme & open the markets to more lower-cost generics."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "Republican politicians across the U.S. are working overtime to pass extreme bans on abortion that are designed to roll back Roe v. Wade. We need #MenForChoice to stand up and call these dangerous policies out--now more than ever. #StopTheBans"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Proud to be on the House floor today as the Democratic-led chamber debated & passed the American Dream & Promise Act. Hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country are counting on us to solve the #DACA crisis President Trump created. #DreamAndPromiseNow"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez, Engel, Top National Security Democrats Call on Trump to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty with Russia
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2019
Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 4, 2019
Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 4, 2019
Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Bill Foster
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep.Sean Casten
June 4, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Quigley's LGBT Anti-Discrimination Priorities Included in FY20 Appropriations Bills
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of ream and Promise Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump is returning us to the failed Cuba polices of the previous half century. This will once again allow the Castro regime to absurdly blame U.S. policy for its own glaring failures."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Incompetent. Inhumane. Cruel. I will continue to fight to hold the Trump Administration accountable for this humanitarian disaster."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I met with the @verainstitute today to discuss ways to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The overuse of solitary violates human rights and wastes taxpayer dollars. Congress should pass my Solitary Confinement Reform Act to restrict this inhumane practice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Under Leader McConnell, the Senate is considering partisan, controversial lifetime appointments to the federal courts and virtually nothing else. He has created a legislative graveyard. It does not have to be this way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
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