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Sept. 26, 2018
House Passes Bost Amendments on American-Made Steel and Workforce Development
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Schneider, Marshall Bill to Help Small Businesses Acquire Federal Contracts Passes House
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Farmers aren't working night and day for a government bailout check. They want to be reliable sellers and make good on the promises they've kept to buyers. President Trump's scorched earth trade policy is not working."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Postpone Hearing, Support FBI Investigation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
TRIP Act Passes Senate by Unanimous Consent
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Rohingya Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tariff Consequences
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 26, 2018
Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the President - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Trump: Withdraw Kavanaugh Nomination, Order FBI Investigation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to Senator Roberts, Senator Stabenow, Representative Conaway, and Representative Peterson - Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Joined a group of bipartisan Senators today introducing a sweeping bill to address the humanitarian crisis and governmental collapse in Venezuela. Those responsible for Venezuela's misery must be held accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Menendez, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Address the Humanitarian Crisis and Collapse of Governance in Venezuela
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 25, 2018
Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Ranking Member Kelly Comments on IT Subcommittee Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018
Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018
Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Reps. Emmer, Foster Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 26, 2018
House Passes Bost Amendments on American-Made Steel and Workforce Development
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Family Detention is Morally Wrong, Harmful to Children and Parents, Inconsistent with Fundamental Values
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Schneider, Marshall Bill to Help Small Businesses Acquire Federal Contracts Passes House
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "We need to listen to, support, and believe survivors of sexual assault--not ridicule and bully them. Today, I joined @SenDuckworth and women & men who attended DC-area schools to voice our solidarity with Dr. Blasey Ford. We won't be silenced."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "These sexual assault allegations are serious and credible - they deserve respect and an FBI investigation. These three women bravely came forward, risked everything in doing so, and the response they get from the President of the United States is "big con job." Shameful."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenFeinstein, @PattyMurray & I sent a clear message to DHS Secretary Nielsen & HHS Secretary Azar: family detention is immoral, cruel & harmful to the health of children & parents. They must rescind the proposed rule that would implement this indefinite detention policy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "Farmers aren't working night and day for a government bailout check. They want to be reliable sellers and make good on the promises they've kept to buyers. President Trump's scorched earth trade policy is not working."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - "The White House and Senate Republicans must choose: either immediately call for the FBI to conduct an investigation into the multiple allegations of sexual assault by Judge Kavanaugh or withdraw his nomination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Postpone Hearing, Support FBI Investigation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, and the Hon. Kirstjen M. Nielsen - Family Detention Is Morally Wrong, Harmful To Children And Parents, Inconsistent With Fundamental Values
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Durbin Statement On Latest Sexual Assault Allegations Against Judge Kavanaugh, President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Accept Letter Signed By More Than 1,400 Women & Men Who Attended D.C.-Area Schools In Support Of Dr. Blasey Ford
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
TRIP Act Passes Senate by Unanimous Consent
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Rohingya Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Tariff Consequences
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 26, 2018
Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to the President - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Trump: Withdraw Kavanaugh Nomination, Order FBI Investigation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Tweet - ".@SenDuckworth, @RepBillFoster, and I are calling on the EPA and Sterigenics to test the air quality in Willowbrook for cancer-causing chemicals. These Illinois residents deserve transparency about whether any public health risks exist in their community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Shameful Public Charge Rule Change
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Members of Congress to Netanyahu: Don't Demolish West Bank Village
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Introduces Bill Banning Toxic Ingredients from Personal Care Products
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 26, 2018
Letter to Senator Roberts, Senator Stabenow, Representative Conaway, and Representative Peterson - Grassley Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter to Farm Bill Conferees on Payment Limit Amendment
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Joined a group of bipartisan Senators today introducing a sweeping bill to address the humanitarian crisis and governmental collapse in Venezuela. Those responsible for Venezuela's misery must be held accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Menendez, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Sweeping Legislation to Address the Humanitarian Crisis and Collapse of Governance in Venezuela
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Proof that DHS Secretary Nielsen signed off on the Trump Administration's cruel zero tolerance policy that separated thousands of families, including hundreds who still have not been reunited. Nielsen repeatedly denied the existence of this policy. She must step down."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
New Schneider Bill Would Crackdown on Irritating Telephone Scam Calls
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 25, 2018
Foster Announces Bipartisan Energy Legislation Signed into Law
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Ranking Member Kelly Comments on IT Subcommittee Report on Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2018
Schneider Hosts First "STEM Scholars" Visit with Area High School Students
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 24, 2018
Letter to Kathleen Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Sterigenics - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Applauds Increased Funding To Combat Opioid Abuse Among Veterans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Teen vaping is skyrocketing in 2018. Why? The companies that make e-cigarettes continue to target teens with candy and fruit flavored products. The numbers are troubling. I have called upon FDA to finally take serious action on this public health issue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2018
Tweet - "Dr. Blasey Ford has made the extremely brave decision to testify before the Senate this coming week. Now Senate Republicans must ensure this is a fair hearing with testimony from other witnesses -- especially Mark Judge -- and questions asked by Senators."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Reps. Emmer, Foster Announced as Co-Chairs of the Congressional Blockchain Caucus
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "It took an Act of Congress, but we finally have regular public reporting of the Department of Education's processing of borrower defense claims again. It's no surprise the Department didn't want to do this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to State Child Welfare Administrators and Stakeholders - Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Smith, Davis Push Family First Law to Strengthen Families and Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Senate Republicans have tried to rig the process against Dr. Blasey Ford -- no neutral investigation, no other witnesses - and now they seem happy that she won't commit to a partisan ambush. They think this makes it easier for them to vote for Judge Kavanaugh. That's insulting."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Some of the loudest voices dismissing credible sexual assault allegations against Judge Kavanaugh are opposed to giving a second chance to young, nonviolent drug offenders who have rehabilitated themselves and taken responsibility for their actions. The hypocrisy is breathtaking."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2018
Schneider Provision to Help Communities with Stranded Nuclear Waste Signed in To Law
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Maintain Capital Requirements for Megabanks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hon. Cathy Strepp, Region 5 Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin & Foster Ask EPA & Sterigenics to Test Air Quality in Willowbrook for Cancer-Causing Chemicals
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to Chuck Grassley, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Judiciary Committee Democrats to Grassley: Learn from Past Mistakes
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2018
Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Warner Joins Letter Strongly Opposing Cuts to Aid to Palestinian People
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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