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April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push for Urgent Workforce Development Investment Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see how so many Illinoisans are working together to help one another get through this pandemic -- people like Lynn Ehmen in Springfield. To all the helpers out there -- thank you. Together, we will beat this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Schneider Statement on Additional Funding for Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Testing Rep. Brad Schneider
April 21, 2020 Underwood Works to Support Postal Service, Protect Workers with Personal Protective Equipment, and Ensure Timely Mail Delivery During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 21, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on the Formation of a Unity Government in Israel Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Chicago Chapter Of The First Ladies Health Initiative Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Big Pharma to Prioritize Diversity in COVID-19 Clinical Trials Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago, the federal govt made a commitment to young immigrants who grew up in this country: come forward and register with the government, pay a fee, and pass criminal and national security background checks, and we will not use this information to deport you or your family." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild and Colleagues Letter to Leadership - Prescription Drug Prices and COVID Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.9 Billion In State And Local COVID-19 Funding For Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China - Congressional Trade Leaders Call on China to Stop Unnecessary Delays Exporting COVID-19 Testing Supply to U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Spanberger Leads Letter Calling on Treasury Department & SBA to Deliver Emergency Capital to Rural America, Prioritize Community Banks & Credit Unions in Management of Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Young, Frontline Health Leaders Address COVID-19 Healthcare Disparities with Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep. Robin Kelly
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $108 Million For Illinois Emergency Education Block Grants Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses COBRA Assistance And DACA With American Federation Of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 does not discriminate based on immigration status. Undocumented immigrants -- many of them essential workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic - must have access to testing & treatment to protect all of us." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good to have the chance to speak with @AFTunion President @rweingarten today to discuss my efforts to include funding in the next #COVID19 relief package that would allow tens of millions of newly unemployed Americans to remain on their employers' health plans through COBRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL State Senate President @DonHarmonIL today about the ongoing response to #COVID19 in Illinois. Told him I will continue fighting to make sure Illinois' priorities are included in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schweiker Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Rapid Covid-19 Vaccine Development Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 20, 2020 After Schakowsky & 77 House Democrats Call For Nursing Home And Long-Term Care Coronavirus Data Reporting, CMS Listens But Doesn't Go Far Enough Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenKamalaHarris in this effort. Debt collectors must not be allowed to seize #COVID19 stimulus checks." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Congressman García and Public Health Experts Call for Accurate Data to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Warning to all the "Open Up" Task Forces: we must start by listening to real doctors, develop massive testing capacity starting now, and keep the support coming for unemployed workers and struggling small businesses." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @SecArmy for a tour of @Arsenal_Island to see firsthand how the Arsenal is assisting efforts to produce ventilators & PPE for hospitals & health care workers. RIA has always answered the nation's call, and what we saw yesterday was no different." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kilmer Leads Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Harris, Booker, Colleagues Call For Law Enforcement Training To Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 FDA Rejects Subcommittee's Call to Temporarily Remove E-Cigarettes Despite Potential Risks to Coronavirus Patients Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @MarlenGarcia777 is absolutely right. It would be nuts to run essential workers out of the country during a pandemic. Pres. Trump must extend work authorizations for #DACA & #TPS recipients. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Schneider, Deutch Introduce Bill to Improve Supply Chain Transparency During Emergencies Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Leads Colleagues in Calling for MSHA to Implement Emergency Standards to Protect Miners During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Respresentatives - Manchin Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Healthcare Coverage in Future Coronavirus Emergency Funding Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin Presses DHS On Reported Sharing Of Confidential DACA Recipient Information Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Casten Applauds Millions in Coronavirus Emergency Funds for Illinois Education Rep. Sean Casten
April 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA assistance is key to easing the burden on hospitals treating #COVID19 patients. Yesterday, I asked @femaregion5 Admin. Joseph to keep me informed on the progress his agency is making at McCormick Place in Chicago & in working with the state leaders to identify unmet needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Cui Tiankai - Carper, Scott, Menendez, Tillis Urge Chinese Officials to Adjust Export Restrictions Blocking Much-Needed COVID-19 Resources from Reaching the U.S. Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Warren, Colleague Urge Senate To Protect COVID-19 Relief Funds From Predatory For-Profit College Industry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Feinstein, Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues Push for Urgent Workforce Development Investment Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "Heartwarming to see how so many Illinoisans are working together to help one another get through this pandemic -- people like Lynn Ehmen in Springfield. To all the helpers out there -- thank you. Together, we will beat this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Schneider Statement on Additional Funding for Small Businesses, Hospitals, and Testing Rep.Brad Schneider
April 21, 2020 Underwood Works to Support Postal Service, Protect Workers with Personal Protective Equipment, and Ensure Timely Mail Delivery During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 21, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on the Formation of a Unity Government in Israel Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Chicago Chapter Of The First Ladies Health Initiative Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Big Pharma to Prioritize Diversity in COVID-19 Clinical Trials Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 21, 2020 Tweet - "8 years ago, the federal govt made a commitment to young immigrants who grew up in this country: come forward and register with the government, pay a fee, and pass criminal and national security background checks, and we will not use this information to deport you or your family." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Wild and Colleagues Letter to Leadership - Prescription Drug Prices and COVID Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 21, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.9 Billion In State And Local COVID-19 Funding For Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Cui Tiankai, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China - Congressional Trade Leaders Call on China to Stop Unnecessary Delays Exporting COVID-19 Testing Supply to U.S. Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Spanberger Leads Letter Calling on Treasury Department & SBA to Deliver Emergency Capital to Rural America, Prioritize Community Banks & Credit Unions in Management of Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Young, Frontline Health Leaders Address COVID-19 Healthcare Disparities with Congresswoman Robin Kelly Rep.Robin Kelly
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Writes to Schumer & McConnell Requesting Funding for Environmental Justice Communities in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $108 Million For Illinois Emergency Education Block Grants Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses COBRA Assistance And DACA With American Federation Of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 does not discriminate based on immigration status. Undocumented immigrants -- many of them essential workers on the frontlines fighting this pandemic - must have access to testing & treatment to protect all of us." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good to have the chance to speak with @AFTunion President @rweingarten today to discuss my efforts to include funding in the next #COVID19 relief package that would allow tens of millions of newly unemployed Americans to remain on their employers' health plans through COBRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with IL State Senate President @DonHarmonIL today about the ongoing response to #COVID19 in Illinois. Told him I will continue fighting to make sure Illinois' priorities are included in the next #COVID19 relief package." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Rep. Axne Asks FEMA to Outline Flood Response Plans Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Stanton Urges Federal Government to Ease Financial Burden of COVID Response for States, Cities and Tribes Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins calls for preservation of local media in the midst of COVID-19 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Harris, Colleagues Call on Congressional Leaders to Ensure Immigrant Families Can Access Critical Services During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 20, 2020 Tweet - "Good news for veterans in Illinois & across the United States. The IRS has confirmed that vets who receive VA benefits will automatically receive their #COVID19 stimulus payments." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schweiker Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Rapid Covid-19 Vaccine Development Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 20, 2020 After Schakowsky & 77 House Democrats Call For Nursing Home And Long-Term Care Coronavirus Data Reporting, CMS Listens But Doesn't Go Far Enough Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 19, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Veasey, Cárdenas, Chu Urge House Leadership to Include Reporting Requirements on PPP Loan Approvals Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our highest priority is to stop the spread of #COVID19. Unfortunately, the billions promised for hospitals turned into pennies for one Illinois children's hospital -- $13.03 for La Rabida." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenKamalaHarris in this effort. Debt collectors must not be allowed to seize #COVID19 stimulus checks." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Congressman García and Public Health Experts Call for Accurate Data to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Warning to all the "Open Up" Task Forces: we must start by listening to real doctors, develop massive testing capacity starting now, and keep the support coming for unemployed workers and struggling small businesses." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , & @SecArmy for a tour of @Arsenal_Island to see firsthand how the Arsenal is assisting efforts to produce ventilators & PPE for hospitals & health care workers. RIA has always answered the nation's call, and what we saw yesterday was no different." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Trone, Riggleman, Davis Call on Leadership to Prioritize Youth Mental Health in Bipartisan Letter During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Use Full Power of the Defense Production Act to Ensure Illinois First Responders Have PPE Needed to Safely Do Their Jobs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Kilmer Leads Bipartisan Call to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing Capabilities in Response to Coronavirus Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Harris, Booker, Colleagues Call For Law Enforcement Training To Combat Racial Profiling During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased to see @Illinois_Alma make good use of CARES Act funding by creating the Students FIRST: COVID-19 Emergency Fund to offset students' financial setbacks brought on by the #COVID19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 FDA Rejects Subcommittee's Call to Temporarily Remove E-Cigarettes Despite Potential Risks to Coronavirus Patients Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @MarlenGarcia777 is absolutely right. It would be nuts to run essential workers out of the country during a pandemic. Pres. Trump must extend work authorizations for #DACA & #TPS recipients. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Duckworth Statement on GOP Efforts to Pit Hospital Workers & First Responders Against Small Businesses Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Duckworth Visits Chicagoland COVID-19 Response Centers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 17, 2020 Schneider, Deutch Introduce Bill to Improve Supply Chain Transparency During Emergencies Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Manchin Leads Colleagues in Calling for MSHA to Implement Emergency Standards to Protect Miners During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Respresentatives - Manchin Urges Congressional Leaders to Expand Healthcare Coverage in Future Coronavirus Emergency Funding Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin Presses DHS On Reported Sharing Of Confidential DACA Recipient Information Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Casten Applauds Millions in Coronavirus Emergency Funds for Illinois Education Rep.Sean Casten
April 17, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA assistance is key to easing the burden on hospitals treating #COVID19 patients. Yesterday, I asked @femaregion5 Admin. Joseph to keep me informed on the progress his agency is making at McCormick Place in Chicago & in working with the state leaders to identify unmet needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Cui Tiankai - Carper, Scott, Menendez, Tillis Urge Chinese Officials to Adjust Export Restrictions Blocking Much-Needed COVID-19 Resources from Reaching the U.S. Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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