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Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Rep. Johnson, colleagues call on Trump Administration to support human rights and restoration of constitutional order in Bolivia Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Address Public Housing Crisis In East St. Louis And Across Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Committee Majority Slams Carson's Proposal to Gut the Fair Housing Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - BREAKING: 107 House Democrats Rebuke State Department Reversal on Israeli Settlements Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Bost Pipeline Safety Provisions Advance in House Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Rural communities in the U.S. too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. On National Rural Health Day, we must commit to helping rural hospitals & providers improve health care & lower costs for patients in these communities. #PowerofRural" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it's up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 1000th day of Filipina human rights champion Senator Leila de Lima's troubling detention. Her release is long overdue and important for the larger important US-Philippines relationship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate finally passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. With the situation deteriorating by the hour in Hong Kong, the passage of this legislation couldn't be more timely--I hope my colleagues in the House will take action quickly & follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Axne Seeks Answers on Pediatric Cancer Drug Shortage in Bipartisan Letter Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon is now confirming my worst fears & expectations--President Trump's decision to pull out of Syria & allow Turkey to invade has given new life to ISIS. And now the Russian military occupies American military bases in Syria. An all-around disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To BOP Director: Why Is DOJ Undermining The First Step Act? Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Encouraged to learn Equatorial Guinean political prisoner Joaquin Elo Ayeto will finally have his day in court this week. All the charges against him should be dropped and he should be freed at that time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin To Trump On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Inaction: You Broke Your Promise Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is Interviewed About the Impeachment Investigation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Price, Schakowsky, Yarmuth, Connolly, Lee, Welch, Lowenthal, Doggett, and Blumenauer Blast Secretary Pompeo and the Trump Administration for Israeli Settlement Policy Reversal Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Promote Accountability and Accessibility in Government Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Rep. Johnson, colleagues call on Trump Administration to support human rights and restoration of constitutional order in Bolivia Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Address Public Housing Crisis In East St. Louis And Across Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Committee Majority Slams Carson's Proposal to Gut the Fair Housing Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - BREAKING: 107 House Democrats Rebuke State Department Reversal on Israeli Settlements Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Bost Pipeline Safety Provisions Advance in House Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "If Pres. Trump caves to Big Vape's lobby campaign & flip flops on his e-cig flavor ban, he'll be putting millions of children at risk for a lifetime of nicotine addiction, illness, & death. Because the President won't act to protect public health, the FDA must do so in his place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Meets With FDA Commissioner Nominee Dr. Stephen Hahn Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Rural communities in the U.S. too often struggle to find quality, affordable health care. On National Rural Health Day, we must commit to helping rural hospitals & providers improve health care & lower costs for patients in these communities. #PowerofRural" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "A 5th Illinoisan has died from a lung illness related to vaping. This is a full blown public health crisis, but the President and his FDA are doing nothing to address the problem. That must change soon. Lives are at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans continue to repeat that "Ukraine got the aide" so why bother? But new DoD doc shows that isn't true. More than $35M in Ukraine military aide is still in the US Treasury and DoD won't tell me why. I'm demanding answers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Proud of my colleagues in the House for passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. Now it's up to President Trump to promptly sign this bill. We must show our unequivocal support for the democratic aspirations of the people of Hong Kong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 1000th day of Filipina human rights champion Senator Leila de Lima's troubling detention. Her release is long overdue and important for the larger important US-Philippines relationship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Thanks to Ruby Johnson from New Lenox, IL, for coming to DC today to share her family's story & educate Senators about the youth vaping epidemic. Her advocacy on behalf of kids across the US, working w/@ParentsvsVape, will help prevent youth tobacco & nicotine use, & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Last night, the Senate finally passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019. With the situation deteriorating by the hour in Hong Kong, the passage of this legislation couldn't be more timely--I hope my colleagues in the House will take action quickly & follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - ""It's simple -- we must keep nicotine products out of the hands of young people and that's why we are calling for an immediate ban on all e-cigarette and vaping products from the market." -- American Medical Association President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Axne Seeks Answers on Pediatric Cancer Drug Shortage in Bipartisan Letter Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Bipartisan Crapo, Duckworth Bill to Help National Labs Find Qualified Employees Passes Senate Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Pentagon is now confirming my worst fears & expectations--President Trump's decision to pull out of Syria & allow Turkey to invade has given new life to ISIS. And now the Russian military occupies American military bases in Syria. An all-around disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To BOP Director: Why Is DOJ Undermining The First Step Act? Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Hong Kong Human Rights And Democracy Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Encouraged to learn Equatorial Guinean political prisoner Joaquin Elo Ayeto will finally have his day in court this week. All the charges against him should be dropped and he should be freed at that time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the @ILTreasurer for @ILSecureChoice's 1-year anniversary. Through IL Secure Choice, Illinois is leading the way in helping more than 32,000 workers prepare for the future by saving for retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin To Trump On E-Cigarette Flavor Ban Inaction: You Broke Your Promise Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Speaking on the Senate floor about President Trump's decision to seemingly reverse course on a planned e-cigarette flavor ban, breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To Trump: You Should Care More About Children Than Lobbying Pressure From Big Vape Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Pres. Trump seems to be breaking his promise to address our nation's youth vaping epidemic. 5M kids are now hooked on e-cigarettes--a 135% increase over the last 2 years of this presidency. Today I urged the President to put kids ahead of Big Vape." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Career Administration Officials Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2019 Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Nita Lowey, Chair of the Appropriations Committee - Congressman Joe Neguse Leads Letter Requesting Full LWCF Funding in FY2020 Budget Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) is Interviewed About the Impeachment Investigation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Price, Schakowsky, Yarmuth, Connolly, Lee, Welch, Lowenthal, Doggett, and Blumenauer Blast Secretary Pompeo and the Trump Administration for Israeli Settlement Policy Reversal Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Promote Accountability and Accessibility in Government Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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