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April 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Appropriations Committee to Prioritize International Family Planning Programs in Upcoming Spending Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "America's strong alliance with France dates back to the very beginning of our country. I appreciate @EmmanuelMacron standing up for western democracies and look forward to hearing from him today in Congress."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Letter to Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rural Relief Members Lay Out Priorities to Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 25, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Quigley Speaks At AFGE Rally, Calls For Pruitt To Immediately Resign As EPA Administrator
Rep. Mike Quigley
April 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. John Sullivan, Acting Secretary of State - Extend Temporary Protected Status for Honduras
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2018
Schakowsky: Republicans Are "Burying Their Heads in the Sand' on Prescription Drug Costs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 25, 2018
Durbin: President Trump Must Solve The Crisis He Created & Support The Bipartisan Dream Act Now
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Schneider, Brooks Introduce the Adapt Act to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 24, 2018
Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions To Protect Youth & Teens From Using JUUL & Other E-Cigarettes
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Letter to Trey Gowdy, Chairman of The Committe on Oversight and Government Reform - All Oversight Democrats Urge Gowdy to Subpoena Documents on Census Bureau's Concerns About Citizenship Question
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 24, 2018
Young Chicago Anti-Violence Activists Meet, Rally for Safer City
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "Health insurance that doesn't cover prescription drug costs, maternity care, or basic health screenings? That doesn't accept people with pre-ex conditions? And leads to higher costs for older Americans? Those are #JunkPlans -- higher costs, worse coverage, and discrimination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Condemning Anti-Semitism in Europe
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 23, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "By taking one look at a JUUL advertisement, it's abundantly clear they have dusted off Big Tobacco's old marketing playbook and are obviously trying to market their products to our children and teens. I'm pleased the FDA agrees with me that we have to do more."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Sullivan, Acting Secretary of State - Pushes for US Plan to Free Iran Hostages
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 22, 2018
For Earth Day, Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Protect Our Drinking Water
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 20, 2018
Durbin, Democratic Senators Introduce Bill To Limit Use Of Solitary Confinement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Censky, Deputy Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture - End Functional Hiring Freeze at the Peoria Ag Lab
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration exceeded its legal authority by trying to cut off federal funds our police use to fight gun violence in Chicago. It was a dangerous and irresponsible decision to pressure local communities to join in the President's mass deportation agenda."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to Jefferson Sessions, US Attorney General - Restoration Of Legal Assistance Programs For Immigrants
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Menendez, Booker, 30 Male Colleagues Call for Urgent Action on Congressional #MeToo Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Our immigration courts face their greatest challenge yet: a President and an Attorney General who are calling into question our Founders' promise that ALL persons in our country - not just citizens - are entitled to due process under the law."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Continues to try and undermine our democracy and security. Supports a war criminal in Syria. Targets dissenters, including in the heart of our key Western ally. But I guess the President will just keep us posted on when he thinks Russia deserves tougher sanctions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Samuel D. Brownback, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom - Threats of Religious Freedom and the Rise of Extremism in Southeast Asia
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 19, 2018
Duckworth Places Blanket Hold on HUD Nominees
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Developmen, and Related Agencies Chariman, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member - Support Fair Housing Initiatives
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 19, 2018
Schakowsky Marks the 70th Anniversary of Israel's Independence, Yom Ha'atzmaut
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's long past time to update and strengthen the Congressional sexual harassment and discrimination policies. The House has already passed a bill. The Senate must make meaningful reforms now that will help victims get the justice they deserve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of Interior - NM Democrats, 106 Senators & House Members to Zinke: Don't Let BLM Rescind the Methane Rule
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Allowing Senators' Young Children on the Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO, JUUL Labs, Inc. - Answers On Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissions, FDA - Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Durbin, Quigley, Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 18, 2018
Durbin Grills Justice Department On Politicization Of Immigration Courts
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Ambassador Nikki Haley Was Right To Call For New Sanctions On Russia, And The Administration Was Wrong To Reverse Course And Criticize Her
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 18, 2018
Historic Senate Rules Change Allows New Parents To Bring Their Children Onto Senate Floor For First Time
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Join Udall, Castor And 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Epa Administrator Pruitt's Resignation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Pro-Choice Leaders in the House: Republicans Must Stop Undermining Title X & TPPP
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Modernizing Government Technology Act Implementation
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep. Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Call for House Advisory Group on Negotiations Meeting on NAFTA with the Trump Administration
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - TPS Rulings
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep. Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2018
Rep. Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - All Senate and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Recent Actions by the Justice Department Undermining Due Process Protections for Immigrants
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
April 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Appropriations Committee to Prioritize International Family Planning Programs in Upcoming Spending Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2018
Tweet - "America's strong alliance with France dates back to the very beginning of our country. I appreciate @EmmanuelMacron standing up for western democracies and look forward to hearing from him today in Congress."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Letter to Greg Walden, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Rural Relief Members Lay Out Priorities to Combat Opioid Crisis
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 25, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 25, 2018
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2018
Quigley Speaks At AFGE Rally, Calls For Pruitt To Immediately Resign As EPA Administrator
Rep.Mike Quigley
April 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. John Sullivan, Acting Secretary of State - Extend Temporary Protected Status for Honduras
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2018
Schakowsky: Republicans Are "Burying Their Heads in the Sand' on Prescription Drug Costs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 25, 2018
Durbin: President Trump Must Solve The Crisis He Created & Support The Bipartisan Dream Act Now
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Schneider, Brooks Introduce the Adapt Act to Combat the Opioid Crisis
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 24, 2018
Durbin Statement On FDA Announcement Of New Enforcement Actions To Protect Youth & Teens From Using JUUL & Other E-Cigarettes
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 24, 2018
Letter to Trey Gowdy, Chairman of The Committe on Oversight and Government Reform - All Oversight Democrats Urge Gowdy to Subpoena Documents on Census Bureau's Concerns About Citizenship Question
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 24, 2018
Young Chicago Anti-Violence Activists Meet, Rally for Safer City
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "Health insurance that doesn't cover prescription drug costs, maternity care, or basic health screenings? That doesn't accept people with pre-ex conditions? And leads to higher costs for older Americans? Those are #JunkPlans -- higher costs, worse coverage, and discrimination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Condemning Anti-Semitism in Europe
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 23, 2018
Letter to Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Halt Expansion of Junk Health Insurance Plans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2018
Tweet - "By taking one look at a JUUL advertisement, it's abundantly clear they have dusted off Big Tobacco's old marketing playbook and are obviously trying to market their products to our children and teens. I'm pleased the FDA agrees with me that we have to do more."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Sullivan, Acting Secretary of State - Pushes for US Plan to Free Iran Hostages
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 22, 2018
For Earth Day, Schakowsky Introduces Bill to Protect Our Drinking Water
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 20, 2018
Durbin, Democratic Senators Introduce Bill To Limit Use Of Solitary Confinement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Stephen Censky, Deputy Secretary of the US Dept. of Agriculture - End Functional Hiring Freeze at the Peoria Ag Lab
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 20, 2018
Tweet - "The Trump Administration exceeded its legal authority by trying to cut off federal funds our police use to fight gun violence in Chicago. It was a dangerous and irresponsible decision to pressure local communities to join in the President's mass deportation agenda."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to Jefferson Sessions, US Attorney General - Restoration Of Legal Assistance Programs For Immigrants
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Menendez, Booker, 30 Male Colleagues Call for Urgent Action on Congressional #MeToo Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Our immigration courts face their greatest challenge yet: a President and an Attorney General who are calling into question our Founders' promise that ALL persons in our country - not just citizens - are entitled to due process under the law."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "Continues to try and undermine our democracy and security. Supports a war criminal in Syria. Targets dissenters, including in the heart of our key Western ally. But I guess the President will just keep us posted on when he thinks Russia deserves tougher sanctions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Samuel D. Brownback, Ambassador at Large for International Religious Freedom - Threats of Religious Freedom and the Rise of Extremism in Southeast Asia
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 19, 2018
Duckworth Places Blanket Hold on HUD Nominees
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Susan Collins, Sen. Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Developmen, and Related Agencies Chariman, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member - Support Fair Housing Initiatives
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 19, 2018
Schakowsky Marks the 70th Anniversary of Israel's Independence, Yom Ha'atzmaut
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 19, 2018
Tweet - "It's long past time to update and strengthen the Congressional sexual harassment and discrimination policies. The House has already passed a bill. The Senate must make meaningful reforms now that will help victims get the justice they deserve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Chairman, and the Hon. José Serrano, Subcommittee Ranking Member - Effectively Address Opioid Crisis In Fiscal Year 2019 Spending Bill
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 19, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of Interior - NM Democrats, 106 Senators & House Members to Zinke: Don't Let BLM Rescind the Methane Rule
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, United States Attorney General - Senators Murray, Cantwell Urge Department of Justice to Restart Legal Orientation Program
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Allowing Senators' Young Children on the Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO, JUUL Labs, Inc. - Answers On Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissions, FDA - Marketing Addictive E-Cigarette Vaping Product To Teens, Urge FDA To Take Swift Action
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Durbin, Quigley, Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 18, 2018
Durbin Grills Justice Department On Politicization Of Immigration Courts
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2018
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Ambassador Nikki Haley Was Right To Call For New Sanctions On Russia, And The Administration Was Wrong To Reverse Course And Criticize Her
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 18, 2018
Historic Senate Rules Change Allows New Parents To Bring Their Children Onto Senate Floor For First Time
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 18, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Join Udall, Castor And 165 Members Of Congress In Calling For Epa Administrator Pruitt's Resignation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 18, 2018
Pro-Choice Leaders in the House: Republicans Must Stop Undermining Title X & TPPP
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Jeff Sessions, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Modernizing Government Technology Act Implementation
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep.Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kevin Brady, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee - Call for House Advisory Group on Negotiations Meeting on NAFTA with the Trump Administration
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - TPS Rulings
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 17, 2018
Protecting Children From Identity Theft Act
Rep.Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Social Security Child Protection Act of 2018
Rep.Danny Davis
April 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, Attorney General - All Senate and House Judiciary Democrats Condemn Recent Actions by the Justice Department Undermining Due Process Protections for Immigrants
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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