| May 11, 2022
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Schneider Votes for Additional Aid for Ukraine Against Russia
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 11, 2022
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Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 11, 2022
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Durbin Statement on President Biden's Nominees to the United States Sentencing Commission
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriation Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and ScienceBennet Requests Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, & Science, and Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Request Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to the Honorable Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Womack, Lawmakers Demand Answers on DHS "Disinformation Governance Board
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 10, 2022
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Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 10, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Diplomatic Engagement with Venezuela and Lifting Sanctions Following Failed Trump Policies
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| May 9, 2022
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Letter to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner Brendan Carr, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, and Commissioner Nathan Simington - Mullin, Baird Advocate for Interests of Rural Broadband Providers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Grassley Push for Funding to Address Avian Influenza Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 6, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Grassley, Cardin Press DOJ on Egregious Conditions at Prison Facility in Nation's Capitol
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 5, 2022
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Schakowsky, Delauro, Doggett, and Blumenauer Call on Administration to Expand Global Vaccine Access
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 5, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Boeing Decision To Move Headquarters From Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 5, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security - Bice Sends Letter Demanding Answers on DHS 'Disinformation Governance Board'
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 5, 2022
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce New Federal Funding To Expand Services At School-Based Health Centers In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2022
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Tweet - The recent recanting by key witnesses of allegations made against Philippines Senator Leila De Lima warrant her immediate release. The fact that she has lost five years of her life is already a travesty. It's past time she is given her freedom."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 4, 2022
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Tweet - "Americans are rightly worried about inflation and rising prices. What they may not know is that swipe fees contribute to this problem. When swipe fees on credit & debit cards go up, like they did just two weeks ago, it increases inflationary pressures--and consumers pay the price."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 3, 2022
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - GOP Reps, Sen. Cruz Demand High Standards Before FDA Considers COVID Vax for 6mo & Up
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| May 3, 2022
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Senators Markey, Rubio, Durbin, Blackburn, Coons, and Leahy Call for Immediate Release of Senator Leila De Lima by the Government of the Philippines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 3, 2022
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Jewish Members Issue Statement Responding to Recent Antisemitic Remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 2, 2022
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House Passes Bipartisan LaHood Legislation to Support Fish & Wildlife Restoration in Great Lakes
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 2, 2022
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Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Hern leads bipartisan letter voicing concerns on Foreign Tax Credit regulations
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| April 30, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Nomination Of Normal Mayor Chris Koos To Amtrak Board Of Directors
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Shielding Nation's Public Health Agencies From Political Interference In Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Hearing
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 29, 2022
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Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - To Improve Public Safety, We Must Better Support Local Law Enforcement
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 29, 2022
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Tweet - "For the 9th year in a row, I am once again calling on high school principals, counselors, and teachers across IL to warn college-bound students and their families about the dangers of #4profit colleges. They're a direct threat to these students and should be treated as such."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2022
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Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 29, 2022
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Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2022
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Bost Questions Whether Proposed FY 2023 VA Budget Increase Would Produce Better Results for Veterans
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 28, 2022
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Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing to Discuss VA's FY 2023 Budget Request
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| April 28, 2022
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In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Admin. going after Russian oligarchs. If we want to hold Putin accountable for his actions in Ukraine, then we have to go after the massive ill-gotten wealth that his cronies and enablers have amassed across the western world."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2022
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Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Underwood Secures Commitment to Close Gaps in Health Care Policy at DHS as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Announces Creation of New Medical Office
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Tweet - "Met with Belarussian opposition leader Sviatlana @Tsihanouskaya in Washington today to discuss the situation in Belarus & Russian aggression in neighboring Ukraine. I assured her the U.S. remains committed to the brave Belarusians & Ukrainians fighting Putin's tyranny."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the House Labor, HHS, and Education Subcommittee, David Price, Chair of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee, Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of the House Transportation-HUD Subcommittee - Representatives Cicilline, Moore, Katko Lead Call for Increased Funding for Federal Lead Poisoning Prevention Efforts
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Ur Jaddou, Director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Support Biden Admin Proposal to Reverse Harmful Trump Immigration Rule
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and Hon. Steven Womack, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services - Rep. Aguilar Leads Letter To Allow DACA Recipients To Hold Federal Employment
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Sexual harassment and misconduct in agency ranks always demand immediate action. Any efforts by an OIG to obscure or downplay the seriousness or pervasiveness of the issue, or to improperly delay releasing evidence of misconduct, are inappropriate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @SenPacioneZayas , @OmarAquinoIL2 , and members of Chicago's Puerto Rican Cultural Center today to discuss self-determination and other issues important to Puerto Rico."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Barbara Lee, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Harold Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, Colleagues Call For No Federal Appropriations Funding For Deporting Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 27, 2022
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Tweet - "Enjoyed sitting down with @IHAhospitals leaders to express my gratitude for their work across Illinois. Their staff have given everything to their communities throughout the pandemic. I assured them I would continue to be a strong federal partner for our health care workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 27, 2022
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Following New GAO Report, Members of Congress Call on NHTSA to Clear Backlog of Overdue Automobile Safety Rulemakings and Research Initiatives
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Since becoming Chair, I have prioritized restoring the Judiciary Committee's oversight role. And as I have stated on several occasions, I welcome any efforts to work together on good faith, bipartisan solutions to fix our badly broken immigration system."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Had a productive meeting with @SecMartyWalsh today about building a budget that supports American workers and continues to boost our economy in the wake of COVID-19. We'll both continue to push for budgets and policies that support hardworking Illinoisans and their families."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "I could not agree more--additional COVID-19 funding is needed now to stay ahead of the virus. Republicans should join us to fund vaccines, treatments and tests so we can continue our path out of this pandemic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Durbin, Grassley Press DHS IG on Reported Attempts to Bury Allegations of Widespread Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, Director of the Illinois Dept. of Corrections, to discuss his efforts to reform programming and reentry services in our state's correctional system. By improving our criminal justice system, we can increase public safety and reduce recidivism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Tweet - Policy actions like these are critical to undoing the decades of harm that the failed "war on drugs' caused--particularly in communities of color. I commend President Biden for a plan that upholds the values of dignity, fairness, and belief in second chances."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 26, 2022
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Durbin Meets With Illinois Health And Hospital Association To Discuss Workforce Shortages, COVID-19 Recovery
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 25, 2022
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Durbin: It Is Clear That Putin Has Disastrously Miscalculated
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 25, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Hon. Kay Granger, Hon. Matt Cartwright Chairman, Hon. Rober Aderholt Ranking Member - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog, Hire More Judges
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 25, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| April 25, 2022
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Durbin Responds To Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' Letter Calling For Hearing On Title 42
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 24, 2022
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Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| April 22, 2022
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Cook County Board President Preckwinkle And Public Health Leaders To Celebrate Passage Of His Health Care Worker Mental Wellness Law
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "I got a firsthand look at how hospitals are reaching beyond their walls to partner with the community. I toured @UIHealth 's school-based health center and met some amazing students and staff at @DrakeElementary who discussed the benefits of having an in-school clinic."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 22, 2022
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Tweet - "I also toured @LurieChildrens Mobile Health Unit, which can drive right to neighborhoods in need to provide care. I recently secured federal funding that will allow Lurie Children's Hospital to purchase another mobile health van and expand their reach."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer - Underwood, Adams, Kelly lead over 80 Members of Congress Urging Senate Leadership to Prioritize Maternal Health Investments in Reconciliation Legislation
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 21, 2022
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Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden is not relenting in his efforts to send American military aid to Ukraine. The United States should keep this up for as long as Putin's vicious, unprovoked invasion persists."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2022
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Tweet - "Tomorrow Visa and Mastercard are scheduled to hike their swipe fees, despite bipartisan calls for them to stand down. Raising swipe fee rates will increase the already high costs consumers are facing and add to inflationary pressures. These fees should be reduced, not raised."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 21, 2022
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In Chicago, Duckworth Leads Field Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 20, 2022
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Cárdenas, Luján, Menendez, Klobuchar Urge Meta to Combat Russian Media Spanish-Language Disinformation on Ukraine
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| April 20, 2022
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Tweet - "Income Based Repayment plans for student loans exist to help borrowers manage their payments so that they can fully participate in our economy. I'm glad the Biden Admin. is taking this step to ensure these programs fulfill their promise of forgiveness."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2022
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FEC Report Raise More Questions Into Rep. Newman's Ethics Investigation
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| April 19, 2022
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Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| April 19, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Underwood, Williams Lead Effort to Permanently Lower Health Care Costs
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| April 19, 2022
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Durbin Meets With East Peoria Chamber Of Commerce
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 19, 2022
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Durbin Announces $850,000 In Federal Funding For Bradley University's Nurse Training And Workforce Development Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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