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May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must make critical reforms after failing to disclose the tragic death of a little girl on their watch. She was someone's daughter, not a criminal. We are better than this. Read my letter with @PattyMurray and @SenFeinstein." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, nearly four million children are vaping, while FDA has repeatedly delayed public health oversight. Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless must not be a spectator to the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Will he use his authority to protect our children? My letter to him today:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Foster Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Conference Rep. Bill Foster
May 29, 2019 Schneider Responds to Special Counsel Mueller Statement Rep. Brad Schneider
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr and Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan - Neguse, Jeffries and Armstrong Lead Bipartisan Letter to Change Administration Guidance on Immigrants Working in the Cannabis Industry Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 29, 2019 Quigley Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Statement Rep. Mike Quigley
May 29, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Conclusion of Mueller Investigation Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Coalition to Raise Press Freedom Concerns in Vietnam Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2019 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Beginning an Impeachment Inquiry Rep. Danny Davis
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "In the middle of troubling saber-rattling toward Iran, why is President Trump circumventing Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia given its role in the bloody role in the Yemen war and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2019 Tweet - "So much for family values: the President's Rose Garden immigration proposal tells close family members who have waited in line for years to join their spouses and children in America they are not wanted. Happy Mother's and Father's Day, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "Do the Trump Admin's heartless anti-immigrant policies know no bounds? First, it was family separation. Now, they're considering mass arrests of immigrant families & children as a "show of force." Standing w my fellow Senate Judic Dems against this reckless policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Overturn President Trump's Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - McGovern, Lewis, Schakowsky Lead 79 House Democrats Calling on Full Implementation of 2016 Colombia Peace Accords Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Sens. Roberts, Peters and Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Increase Nationwide Vaccination Rates Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate must build on the reforms in the TRACED Act by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. It's time to put an end to the nuisance of robocalls and the predatory schemes they perpetuate." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019 Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates & Cut Healthcare Costs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Duckworth in NDAA Negotiations: Congress Should Prevent Administration from Weakening Military Readiness by Diverting Critical Funds for Unnecessary Border Wall Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin Legislation To Help Combat Robocalls Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Accountability of National Security Council Rep. Bill Foster
May 23, 2019 Rooney, Baldwin, Braun, Schakowsky, Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Judiciary Democrats to DHS: Don't Conduct "Show of Force' Raids on Immigrant Families Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Can the President walk and chew gum at the same time? He writes that we cannot create jobs by building our infrastructure until we pass trade agreements. Makes no sense. Put America to work, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Wrote to President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan today urging him to show compassion and release political prisoner Gulgeldy Annaniyazov. He has suffered greatly and should be allowed immediate release to rejoin his wife and family." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard. It's been more than 100 days since #VAWA expired, and 48 since the House reauthorized it. Why is Leader McConnell waiting to pass this critical bill that supports survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump may not have had time to talk infrastructure today, but Amtrak Board Member Tom Carper did. He understands the importance of making a big and bold investment in rail infrastructure so we can put America to work & improve service for passengers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin: Trump Admin Should Think Twice About Starting Another Middle Eastern War Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I led 24 Dem Senators on letter to @ICRC & DHS IG asking for investigations into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. Five children have died in the last six months after being apprehended at the border. This has to stop." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must make critical reforms after failing to disclose the tragic death of a little girl on their watch. She was someone's daughter, not a criminal. We are better than this. Read my letter with @PattyMurray and @SenFeinstein." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, nearly four million children are vaping, while FDA has repeatedly delayed public health oversight. Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless must not be a spectator to the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Will he use his authority to protect our children? My letter to him today:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Foster Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Conference Rep.Bill Foster
May 29, 2019 Schneider Responds to Special Counsel Mueller Statement Rep.Brad Schneider
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr and Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan - Neguse, Jeffries and Armstrong Lead Bipartisan Letter to Change Administration Guidance on Immigrants Working in the Cannabis Industry Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 29, 2019 Quigley Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Statement Rep.Mike Quigley
May 29, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Conclusion of Mueller Investigation Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Coalition to Raise Press Freedom Concerns in Vietnam Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2019 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Beginning an Impeachment Inquiry Rep.Danny Davis
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "In the middle of troubling saber-rattling toward Iran, why is President Trump circumventing Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia given its role in the bloody role in the Yemen war and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2019 Tweet - "So much for family values: the President's Rose Garden immigration proposal tells close family members who have waited in line for years to join their spouses and children in America they are not wanted. Happy Mother's and Father's Day, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "Do the Trump Admin's heartless anti-immigrant policies know no bounds? First, it was family separation. Now, they're considering mass arrests of immigrant families & children as a "show of force." Standing w my fellow Senate Judic Dems against this reckless policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Overturn President Trump's Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - McGovern, Lewis, Schakowsky Lead 79 House Democrats Calling on Full Implementation of 2016 Colombia Peace Accords Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Sens. Roberts, Peters and Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Increase Nationwide Vaccination Rates Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The Senate must build on the reforms in the TRACED Act by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. It's time to put an end to the nuisance of robocalls and the predatory schemes they perpetuate." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 23, 2019 Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates & Cut Healthcare Costs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Duckworth in NDAA Negotiations: Congress Should Prevent Administration from Weakening Military Readiness by Diverting Critical Funds for Unnecessary Border Wall Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin Legislation To Help Combat Robocalls Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Accountability of National Security Council Rep.Bill Foster
May 23, 2019 Rooney, Baldwin, Braun, Schakowsky, Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Judiciary Democrats to DHS: Don't Conduct "Show of Force' Raids on Immigrant Families Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Can the President walk and chew gum at the same time? He writes that we cannot create jobs by building our infrastructure until we pass trade agreements. Makes no sense. Put America to work, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Wrote to President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan today urging him to show compassion and release political prisoner Gulgeldy Annaniyazov. He has suffered greatly and should be allowed immediate release to rejoin his wife and family." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "Leader McConnell has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard. It's been more than 100 days since #VAWA expired, and 48 since the House reauthorized it. Why is Leader McConnell waiting to pass this critical bill that supports survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump may not have had time to talk infrastructure today, but Amtrak Board Member Tom Carper did. He understands the importance of making a big and bold investment in rail infrastructure so we can put America to work & improve service for passengers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Durbin: Trump Admin Should Think Twice About Starting Another Middle Eastern War Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Tweet - "I led 24 Dem Senators on letter to @ICRC & DHS IG asking for investigations into the conditions at CBP detention facilities at the border that are dangerously overcrowded. Five children have died in the last six months after being apprehended at the border. This has to stop." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bicameral Legislation to Reunite Filipino WWII Veterans with Their Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Senate Committee Approves Comprehensive Legislation to Help Restore Democracy in Venezuela Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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