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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 - "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
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 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep. Sean Casten
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
Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Bill Foster
June 4, 2019
Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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 - "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 - "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 - "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
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
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
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
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Brown Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Aguilar DACA Amendment Included in 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 3, 2019
LaHood, Sewell Introduce Ambulance Service Bill to Assist Rural Communities
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "More proof that the #ACA has helped improve access to health care & treatment for all Americans. Why do President Trump and Republicans continue to sabotage the law at every turn?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Durbin Highlights Measure To Allow Student Loan Debt To Be Discharged In Bankruptcy
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised a $4,000 raise for the average American household when they rubber stamped their tax cut. Now we see that was all smoke and mirrors."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "I introduced the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act to give those who are crushed by student debt a chance to get back on their feet. It's time to restore the availability of meaningful bankruptcy relief for student loan borrowers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to IEMA Acting Director Tate-Nadeau about historic flooding throughout IL. This will no doubt be tough on families, farmers & local businesses, but I'm committed to helping our state recover any way I can. Thanks to the first responders for their bravery during this time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2019
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 31, 2019
Menendez, Booker Join Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General of the Department of Commerce and the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Schatz Leads Group of 13 Senators in Calling for Investigations into Trump Administration Efforts to Undercount Minority Communities, Politicize 2020 Census
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 31, 2019
Quigley Statement on Opening Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 31, 2019
Letter to Inspector General of Commerce Peggy E. Gustafson, and Inspector General of Justice Michael Horowitz - Harris, Colleagues Call For Investigations Into Trump Administration Efforts to Undercut Minority Communities, Politicize 2020 Census
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Regarding Dangerous & Inhumane Conditions At CBP Facility In El Paso
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Our loudest President on immigration has failed at our borders. In his frustration, he promises a new round of tariffs raising prices on Americans, killing jobs & once again hitting IL farmers & businesses the hardest. How much more can our nation take from this "stable genius'?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Move To Impose Tariffs On Mexico As Immigration Retaliation
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On E15 Gasoline Rule
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "What I saw at El Paso Del Norte Processing Center in April has haunted me ever since & is detailed vividly in today's IG report. President Trump's response to this is threats and cruelty that only make the situation worse for the migrants and our nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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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 - "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
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 4, 2019
American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep.Sean Casten
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
Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Bill Foster
June 4, 2019
Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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 - "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 - "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 - "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
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
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
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
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 4, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Brown Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 3, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Aguilar DACA Amendment Included in 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 3, 2019
LaHood, Sewell Introduce Ambulance Service Bill to Assist Rural Communities
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "More proof that the #ACA has helped improve access to health care & treatment for all Americans. Why do President Trump and Republicans continue to sabotage the law at every turn?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019
Durbin Highlights Measure To Allow Student Loan Debt To Be Discharged In Bankruptcy
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump and Congressional Republicans promised a $4,000 raise for the average American household when they rubber stamped their tax cut. Now we see that was all smoke and mirrors."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "I introduced the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act to give those who are crushed by student debt a chance to get back on their feet. It's time to restore the availability of meaningful bankruptcy relief for student loan borrowers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to IEMA Acting Director Tate-Nadeau about historic flooding throughout IL. This will no doubt be tough on families, farmers & local businesses, but I'm committed to helping our state recover any way I can. Thanks to the first responders for their bravery during this time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2019
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 31, 2019
Menendez, Booker Join Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Peggy Gustafson, Inspector General of the Department of Commerce and the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Schatz Leads Group of 13 Senators in Calling for Investigations into Trump Administration Efforts to Undercount Minority Communities, Politicize 2020 Census
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 31, 2019
Quigley Statement on Opening Impeachment Inquiry
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 31, 2019
Letter to Inspector General of Commerce Peggy E. Gustafson, and Inspector General of Justice Michael Horowitz - Harris, Colleagues Call For Investigations Into Trump Administration Efforts to Undercut Minority Communities, Politicize 2020 Census
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Regarding Dangerous & Inhumane Conditions At CBP Facility In El Paso
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Our loudest President on immigration has failed at our borders. In his frustration, he promises a new round of tariffs raising prices on Americans, killing jobs & once again hitting IL farmers & businesses the hardest. How much more can our nation take from this "stable genius'?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Move To Impose Tariffs On Mexico As Immigration Retaliation
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Durbin Statement On E15 Gasoline Rule
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "What I saw at El Paso Del Norte Processing Center in April has haunted me ever since & is detailed vividly in today's IG report. President Trump's response to this is threats and cruelty that only make the situation worse for the migrants and our nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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