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April 29, 2022 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 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 29, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Bost Questions Whether Proposed FY 2023 VA Budget Increase Would Produce Better Results for Veterans Rep. Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing to Discuss VA's FY 2023 Budget Request Rep. Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 Underwood Secures Commitment to Close Gaps in Health Care Policy at DHS as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Announces Creation of New Medical Office Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 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 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 27, 2022 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 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 27, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 27, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 Following New GAO Report, Members of Congress Call on NHTSA to Clear Backlog of Overdue Automobile Safety Rulemakings and Research Initiatives Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 26, 2022 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:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Meets With Illinois Health And Hospital Association To Discuss Workforce Shortages, COVID-19 Recovery Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 Durbin: It Is Clear That Putin Has Disastrously Miscalculated Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 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 Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 25, 2022 Durbin Responds To Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' Letter Calling For Hearing On Title 42 Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 22, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Cook County Board President Preckwinkle And Public Health Leaders To Celebrate Passage Of His Health Care Worker Mental Wellness Law Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 22, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 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 Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 21, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 In Chicago, Duckworth Leads Field Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 20, 2022 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Cárdenas, Luján, Menendez, Klobuchar Urge Meta to Combat Russian Media Spanish-Language Disinformation on Ukraine Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 20, 2022 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 FEC Report Raise More Questions Into Rep. Newman's Ethics Investigation Rep. Sean Casten
April 19, 2022 Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Underwood, Williams Lead Effort to Permanently Lower Health Care Costs Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 19, 2022 Durbin Meets With East Peoria Chamber Of Commerce Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 Durbin Announces $850,000 In Federal Funding For Bradley University's Nurse Training And Workforce Development Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 29, 2022 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 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 29, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Bost Questions Whether Proposed FY 2023 VA Budget Increase Would Produce Better Results for Veterans Rep.Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing to Discuss VA's FY 2023 Budget Request Rep.Mike Bost
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 Underwood Secures Commitment to Close Gaps in Health Care Policy at DHS as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Announces Creation of New Medical Office Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 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 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 27, 2022 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 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 27, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 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 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 27, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 Following New GAO Report, Members of Congress Call on NHTSA to Clear Backlog of Overdue Automobile Safety Rulemakings and Research Initiatives Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 26, 2022 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:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 26, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Meets With Illinois Health And Hospital Association To Discuss Workforce Shortages, COVID-19 Recovery Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 Durbin: It Is Clear That Putin Has Disastrously Miscalculated Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 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 Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 25, 2022 Durbin Responds To Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' Letter Calling For Hearing On Title 42 Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 22, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Cook County Board President Preckwinkle And Public Health Leaders To Celebrate Passage Of His Health Care Worker Mental Wellness Law Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 22, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 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 Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 21, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 In Chicago, Duckworth Leads Field Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 20, 2022 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Cárdenas, Luján, Menendez, Klobuchar Urge Meta to Combat Russian Media Spanish-Language Disinformation on Ukraine Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 20, 2022 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 FEC Report Raise More Questions Into Rep. Newman's Ethics Investigation Rep.Sean Casten
April 19, 2022 Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Underwood, Williams Lead Effort to Permanently Lower Health Care Costs Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 19, 2022 Durbin Meets With East Peoria Chamber Of Commerce Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 Durbin Announces $850,000 In Federal Funding For Bradley University's Nurse Training And Workforce Development Program Sen.Dick Durbin
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