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May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Secretary of Defense must advise a President with no experience in national security & a limited grasp of the life & death decisions he must make. He also must counter the extreme views of Bolton and Pompeo. It remains to be seen whether Patrick Shanahan is up to that job." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It took too long, but the Senate finally passed a bipartisan disaster relief package that includes funding to help our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, as well as Americans still recovering from floods, hurricanes, and fires across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate must build on the reforms in the TRACED Act by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. It's time to put an end to the nuisance of robocalls and the predatory schemes they perpetuate." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The President's farm policy? More market distortions, more questions, more uncertainty. Farmers want trade, not aid. Holding China accountable doesn't mean twisting the farm economy into knots." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Military families who've lost their service member shouldn't have to worry about receiving the benefits their loved one earned. It is time we #AxeWidowsTax and thank our military families." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Abortion Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Ndaa Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Being President isn't another round of golf at Mar-a-Lago. It's a tough job. The question for President Trump is does he want to govern and work across the aisle these next two years to get things done for the American people?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin Legislation To Help Combat Robocalls Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 22, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Stands with Consumers Against the Big Banks Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @CuomoPrimeTime tonight at 9pm ET to discuss the infrastructure meeting the President cancelled at the White House today because he doesn't like being investigated by Congress. These are separate issues & it shouldn't stop him from working on a bipartisan issue." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump walked into his Cabinet Room and told the Democratic leaders he had invited to discuss infrastructure that the meeting was canceled. He objected to the ongoing Congressional investigation of his alleged obstruction of justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Wrote to President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan today urging him to show compassion and release political prisoner Gulgeldy Annaniyazov. He has suffered greatly and should be allowed immediate release to rejoin his wife and family." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "In honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would've turned 22 this June -- and the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year, I will be proud to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, which will take place June 7-9." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump may not have had time to talk infrastructure today, but Amtrak Board Member Tom Carper did. He understands the importance of making a big and bold investment in rail infrastructure so we can put America to work & improve service for passengers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin: Trump Admin Should Think Twice About Starting Another Middle Eastern War Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Can the President walk and chew gum at the same time? He writes that we cannot create jobs by building our infrastructure until we pass trade agreements. Makes no sense. Put America to work, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I led 24 Dem Senators on letter to @ICRC & DHS IG asking for investigations into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. Five children have died in the last six months after being apprehended at the border. This has to stop." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard. It's been more than 100 days since #VAWA expired, and 48 since the House reauthorized it. Why is Leader McConnell waiting to pass this critical bill that supports survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Consumers First Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Secretary of Defense must advise a President with no experience in national security & a limited grasp of the life & death decisions he must make. He also must counter the extreme views of Bolton and Pompeo. It remains to be seen whether Patrick Shanahan is up to that job." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It took too long, but the Senate finally passed a bipartisan disaster relief package that includes funding to help our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, as well as Americans still recovering from floods, hurricanes, and fires across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate must build on the reforms in the TRACED Act by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. It's time to put an end to the nuisance of robocalls and the predatory schemes they perpetuate." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The President's farm policy? More market distortions, more questions, more uncertainty. Farmers want trade, not aid. Holding China accountable doesn't mean twisting the farm economy into knots." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Military families who've lost their service member shouldn't have to worry about receiving the benefits their loved one earned. It is time we #AxeWidowsTax and thank our military families." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Abortion Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Ndaa Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Being President isn't another round of golf at Mar-a-Lago. It's a tough job. The question for President Trump is does he want to govern and work across the aisle these next two years to get things done for the American people?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin Legislation To Help Combat Robocalls Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 New Cornyn, Tillis, Duckworth, King Bill Will Provide Additional Voting Protections for Military Overseas Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 22, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Stands with Consumers Against the Big Banks Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month" Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin, Feinstein, Van Hollen, Shaheen, Smith and Kelly Reintroduce Legislation to Train Students for High-Skill Jobs Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 22, 2019 Pocan and Schakowsky Lead More than 70 Members of Congress in Calling on Boeing to Release Information on Anti-Union Activity Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @CuomoPrimeTime tonight at 9pm ET to discuss the infrastructure meeting the President cancelled at the White House today because he doesn't like being investigated by Congress. These are separate issues & it shouldn't stop him from working on a bipartisan issue." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump walked into his Cabinet Room and told the Democratic leaders he had invited to discuss infrastructure that the meeting was canceled. He objected to the ongoing Congressional investigation of his alleged obstruction of justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Wrote to President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan today urging him to show compassion and release political prisoner Gulgeldy Annaniyazov. He has suffered greatly and should be allowed immediate release to rejoin his wife and family." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Today @USGAO released a report that @RepDannyDavis and I requested that said states face challenges in supporting children who experience trauma. Last year, we passed a bill to support kids facing trauma & we will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to expand our efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "In honor of Hadiya Pendleton -- who would've turned 22 this June -- and the tens of thousands of people who are killed by gunfire each year, I will be proud to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend, which will take place June 7-9." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump may not have had time to talk infrastructure today, but Amtrak Board Member Tom Carper did. He understands the importance of making a big and bold investment in rail infrastructure so we can put America to work & improve service for passengers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin: Trump Admin Should Think Twice About Starting Another Middle Eastern War Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Can the President walk and chew gum at the same time? He writes that we cannot create jobs by building our infrastructure until we pass trade agreements. Makes no sense. Put America to work, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I led 24 Dem Senators on letter to @ICRC & DHS IG asking for investigations into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. Five children have died in the last six months after being apprehended at the border. This has to stop." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard. It's been more than 100 days since #VAWA expired, and 48 since the House reauthorized it. Why is Leader McConnell waiting to pass this critical bill that supports survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Consumers First Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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