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Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans will get a second chance to vote on the PACT Act this week. I hope they do the right thing and don't block it out of spite for a second time. Sick veterans don't need petty partisan bickering. They need access to the health care they deserve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - When it comes to environmental restoration, the Chicago River's South Branch has received the short end of the stick for far too long. Glad I was able to play a part in securing $1 million in new federal funding to help change that."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Bipartisan Duckworth-Cornyn Public Safety Officer Support Act Passes Senate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 1, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Join Murray in Letter to VA Secretary Urging End Discrimination against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2022
Quigley's Public Safety, Animal Welfare Bill Passes House
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep. Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Quigley Urges Swifter Phase Out of Single-use Plastics in National Parks
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 29, 2022
Durbin Calls for Justice Department to Investigate Missing Text Messages from Trump's Homeland Security Leadership and Secret Service in Lead Up to January 6 Insurrection
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Lower Costs and Advance Economic Competitiveness Passes House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 29, 2022
Neal, Davis Applaud Hhs Guidance Safeguarding Resources for Low-income Parents
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep. Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Duckworth Joins Brown, Colleagues in Reintroducing Legislation to Fight Discrimination from Financial Institutions
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 29, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Press Walgreens On Policy That Fails To Consider Patients' Medical Needs And Right-To-Privacy When Purchasing Reproductive Health Products
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "NEWS: Yesterday, Senator @RogerMarshallMD and I introduced the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, legislation that would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, which is currently dominated by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 29, 2022
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
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July 29, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban
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July 29, 2022
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
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July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Across IL, rural EMS agencies are first responders to community emergencies. But they need proper funding & a strong workforce. That's why I passed the SIREN Act & am pleased to announce new funding for our state's rural EMS agencies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Despite the extensive flood damage in Southwest IL, it is unlikely we met the $20M population-based damage threshold for @FEMA assistance. This threshold should not disadvantage large states like Illinois--which is why @SenDuckworth & I introduced a bill to fix FEMA's formula."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 28, 2022
Foster Votes to Boost American Manufacturing, Science, and Innovation
Rep. Bill Foster
July 28, 2022
U.s. Rep. Votes for Chips and Science Act to Lower Families' Costs, Power American Economic Independence
Rep. Danny Davis
July 28, 2022
The Biden Recession
Rep. Mary Miller
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Manufacturing and Better Compete with China
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and double boosted and only experiencing minor symptoms. Consistent with CDC guidelines, I will quarantine and follow advice from my doctor while I continue to work remotely."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $519,000 In Funding For Rural EMS Agencies
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Provisions to Help Achieve Environmental Justice and Lower Local Cost Shares Passes Senate in 2022 Water Resources Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 28, 2022
Durbin Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Joins Grassley to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Americans Save Money at the Pump, Improve Vehicle Efficiency
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
40th Anniversary of the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2022
Reese's Law
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
50th Anniversary of Fiesta Del Sol
Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2022
LaHood Statement on 2nd Quarter GDP Report
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 28, 2022
Casten Votes to Create Jobs in Illinois, Lower Costs, and Boost American Manufacturing
Rep. Sean Casten
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Schneider Votes for Bipartisan Chips and Science Act to Lower Costs
Rep. Brad Schneider
July 28, 2022
Letter to Roz Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance - Durbin, Duckworth Press Walgreens on Policy that Fails to Consider Patients' Medical Needs and Right-to-Privacy when Purchasing Reproductive Health Products
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2022
Cortez Masto Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 28, 2022
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 27, 2022
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Big Cat Public Safety Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep. Sean Casten
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, Republicans are playing political games with the lives of veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals. This should have been a straightforward, easy vote. Instead, it failed. Senate Republicans should be ashamed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2022
García, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Protect Manufactured Homebuyers from Predatory Practices
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 27, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan CHIPS And Science Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2022
Booker and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Allow Use of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Abortion Care Overseas
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans will get a second chance to vote on the PACT Act this week. I hope they do the right thing and don't block it out of spite for a second time. Sick veterans don't need petty partisan bickering. They need access to the health care they deserve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Tweet - When it comes to environmental restoration, the Chicago River's South Branch has received the short end of the stick for far too long. Glad I was able to play a part in securing $1 million in new federal funding to help change that."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 1, 2022
Bipartisan Duckworth-Cornyn Public Safety Officer Support Act Passes Senate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 1, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes to Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban to Prevent Gun Violence for Safer Communities
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 1, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - DelBene, Huffman Call on IRS to Review Tax-Exempt "Church Status' for Known Hate Group
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 1, 2022
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Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 30, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Merkley, Wyden Join Murray in Letter to VA Secretary Urging End Discrimination against Same-Sex Spouses
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 30, 2022
Quigley's Public Safety, Animal Welfare Bill Passes House
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep.Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Quigley Urges Swifter Phase Out of Single-use Plastics in National Parks
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 29, 2022
Durbin Calls for Justice Department to Investigate Missing Text Messages from Trump's Homeland Security Leadership and Secret Service in Lead Up to January 6 Insurrection
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Lower Costs and Advance Economic Competitiveness Passes House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 29, 2022
Neal, Davis Applaud Hhs Guidance Safeguarding Resources for Low-income Parents
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 29, 2022
Foster Votes to Ban Assault Weapons
Rep.Bill Foster
July 29, 2022
Duckworth Joins Brown, Colleagues in Reintroducing Legislation to Fight Discrimination from Financial Institutions
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 29, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Press Walgreens On Policy That Fails To Consider Patients' Medical Needs And Right-To-Privacy When Purchasing Reproductive Health Products
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Tweet - "NEWS: Yesterday, Senator @RogerMarshallMD and I introduced the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act of 2022, legislation that would enhance competition and choice in the credit card network market, which is currently dominated by the Visa-Mastercard duopoly."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2022
Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass the Assault Weapons Ban Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 29, 2022
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 29, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Assault Weapons Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 29, 2022
Assault Weapons Ban of 2022
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Across IL, rural EMS agencies are first responders to community emergencies. But they need proper funding & a strong workforce. That's why I passed the SIREN Act & am pleased to announce new funding for our state's rural EMS agencies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Despite the extensive flood damage in Southwest IL, it is unlikely we met the $20M population-based damage threshold for @FEMA assistance. This threshold should not disadvantage large states like Illinois--which is why @SenDuckworth & I introduced a bill to fix FEMA's formula."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Urging Biden Administration to Extend Student Loan Payment Pause
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 28, 2022
Foster Votes to Boost American Manufacturing, Science, and Innovation
Rep.Bill Foster
July 28, 2022
U.s. Rep. Votes for Chips and Science Act to Lower Families' Costs, Power American Economic Independence
Rep.Danny Davis
July 28, 2022
The Biden Recession
Rep.Mary Miller
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Boost American Manufacturing and Better Compete with China
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and double boosted and only experiencing minor symptoms. Consistent with CDC guidelines, I will quarantine and follow advice from my doctor while I continue to work remotely."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $519,000 In Funding For Rural EMS Agencies
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Provisions to Help Achieve Environmental Justice and Lower Local Cost Shares Passes Senate in 2022 Water Resources Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Urge VA to Immediately Begin Offering Abortion Services to Veterans and Eligible Dependents
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 28, 2022
Durbin Tests Positive For COVID-19
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Duckworth Joins Grassley to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Americans Save Money at the Pump, Improve Vehicle Efficiency
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
40th Anniversary of the Mexican Folkloric Dance Company of Chicago
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2022
Reese's Law
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
50th Anniversary of Fiesta Del Sol
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 28, 2022
LaHood Statement on 2nd Quarter GDP Report
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 28, 2022
Casten Votes to Create Jobs in Illinois, Lower Costs, and Boost American Manufacturing
Rep.Sean Casten
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Schneider Votes for Bipartisan Chips and Science Act to Lower Costs
Rep.Brad Schneider
July 28, 2022
Letter to Roz Brewer, CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance - Durbin, Duckworth Press Walgreens on Policy that Fails to Consider Patients' Medical Needs and Right-to-Privacy when Purchasing Reproductive Health Products
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2022
Cortez Masto Leads Bicameral Legislation to Protect Consumers and Prevent Energy Market Manipulation
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 28, 2022
Big Cat Public Safety Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 27, 2022
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Big Cat Public Safety Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Advancing Telehealth Beyond Covid-19 Act of and for Other Purposes
Rep.Sean Casten
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, Republicans are playing political games with the lives of veterans who are suffering from exposure to Agent Orange and other toxic chemicals. This should have been a straightforward, easy vote. Instead, it failed. Senate Republicans should be ashamed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2022
García, Bonamici Introduce Legislation to Protect Manufactured Homebuyers from Predatory Practices
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 27, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan CHIPS And Science Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2022
Booker and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Allow Use of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Abortion Care Overseas
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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