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April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 18, 2022
Underwood, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Murthy Lead Discussion with Students on Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis in Illinois
Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 18, 2022
Tweet - "This Friday, Visa & Mastercard plan to increase swipe fee rates that they impose on many American businesses & their customers. Higher swipe fees hurt vulnerable Americans. Read my bipartisan letter urging Visa & Mastercard to call off these fee hikes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for designating Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status. Cameroonians should not be forced to return to the dangerous armed conflict and humanitarian crisis ongoing in their country. https://dhs.gov/news/2022/04/15/secretary-mayorkas-designates-cameroon-temporary-protected-status-18-months"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Delegates Make Bipartisan GAO Request to Identify Data Collection Gaps for the U.S. Territories
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Requesting Transparency on ICE Data
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Shaheen, Wicker, Durbin Urge President Biden to Appoint a Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $3 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Rural Health Care Services In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2022
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead in Federally Assisted Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 12, 2022
Biden Economic Crisis: Inflation Hits a New 40-Year High
Rep. Mary Miller
April 12, 2022
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Announcement Issuing An Emergency Waiver For The Use Of E15 This Summer
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022
Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 12, 2022
Kaine, Duckworth, Markey Introduce Treat Long COVID Act to Expand Access to Treatment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2022
President Biden Announces Anti-Second Amendment ATF Nominee
Rep. Mary Miller
April 11, 2022
Tweet - "ILLINOISANS: applications for the IL Homeowner Assistance Fund opens today. Thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, this funding will help vulnerable homeowners manage their mortgage payments. I encourage all those interested and eligible to apply."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Rep. Danny K. Davis Votes for New Relief Funding for Illinois' Restaurants and Small Businesses
Rep. Danny Davis
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "The United States should not be subsidizing Putin's unprovoked, vicious war. I'm glad to see the entire Senate agrees--I look forward to the House moving quickly to get these bills on the President's desk.
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
US Rep. Danny K. Davis to Serve on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act of 2022
Rep. Danny Davis
April 8, 2022
Duckworth, Cassidy, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Research on the Impact on Cognitive Processes Due to Covid--19 Infection
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 7, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky, Maloney, Stabenow, and Smith Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Require Transparency in Pharmaceutical Research
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2022
Casten Calls on Newman to Release Details of Settlement at the Heart of Ethics Investigation
Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth, Colleagues Unveil Legislation to Expand Access to Treatment for Those Struggling With Long Covid
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2022
As Conference Nears, Support Builds for Bipartisan Supply Chain Provisions in House-Passed America COMPETES Act
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 7, 2022
Foster Votes for New Relief Funding for Illinois Restaurants and Small Businesses
Rep. Bill Foster
April 7, 2022
Foster Statement on Being Named to Conference Committee for America COMPETES Act
Rep. Bill Foster
April 6, 2022
Schakowsky, Mast Introduce Resolution To Recognize Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "The horrific actions of Vladimir Putin's soldiers in Ukraine harken back to some of Europe's darkest days. The United States and the rest of the civilized world cannot afford to allow these war crimes to go unpunished."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Himes, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Administration to Work with U.N. Member States to Suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of Members Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Free & Fair Lebanese Election
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 6, 2022
Foster Introduces Legislation to Make it Easier for Patients to Access Medical Records
Rep. Bill Foster
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Calls on Biden to Maintain Title 42
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Libraries and librarians are an invaluable resource in communities across our nation. Wishing a happy #LibraryWorkers day to library staff across the country!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Robert Santos, Director U.S. Census Bureau - Gallego, Sánchez Lead Letter Calling on Census Bureau to Address Undercounting in 2020 Census
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, Representative Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging White House to Update Federal Awards Guidelines to Prioritize Local Hire Programs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 5, 2022
Duckworth Leads Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water, Improving Wastewater Infrastructure
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 5, 2022
Underwood's Statement on President Biden's Executive Order to Strengthen the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 4, 2022
Burgess and Davis Work to Hold Agencies Accountable
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 2, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Rep. García's Statement on the End of Title 42
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 1, 2022
Statement from Reps. García, Omar, Bush and Bowman Following Congressional Delegation Trip to Central America
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 1, 2022
Bost Statement on Positive COVID-19 Test
Rep. Mike Bost
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was my honor to speak at the investiture ceremony for the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Greg Harris. Mr. Harris, the first Black U.S. Attorney in the history of the Central District, has served for nearly 30 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "This apparent November 2021 video of Mark Frerichs--who has been held captive in Afghanistan for more than two years--is an urgent reminder to the Administration to do everything in its power to bring him home to his family in Illinois."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Samantha Power, Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development - Kaine & Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Push International Donors to Fulfill $3.8 Billion Funding Gap to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dejoy's Gas-guzzling USPS Spending Spree
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 18, 2022
Underwood, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Murthy Lead Discussion with Students on Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis in Illinois
Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 18, 2022
Tweet - "This Friday, Visa & Mastercard plan to increase swipe fee rates that they impose on many American businesses & their customers. Higher swipe fees hurt vulnerable Americans. Read my bipartisan letter urging Visa & Mastercard to call off these fee hikes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for designating Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status. Cameroonians should not be forced to return to the dangerous armed conflict and humanitarian crisis ongoing in their country. https://dhs.gov/news/2022/04/15/secretary-mayorkas-designates-cameroon-temporary-protected-status-18-months"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Delegates Make Bipartisan GAO Request to Identify Data Collection Gaps for the U.S. Territories
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Requesting Transparency on ICE Data
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Portman, Shaheen, Wicker, Durbin Urge President Biden to Appoint a Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $3 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Rural Health Care Services In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2022
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Re-introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead in Federally Assisted Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 12, 2022
Biden Economic Crisis: Inflation Hits a New 40-Year High
Rep.Mary Miller
April 12, 2022
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Announcement Issuing An Emergency Waiver For The Use Of E15 This Summer
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022
Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 12, 2022
Kaine, Duckworth, Markey Introduce Treat Long COVID Act to Expand Access to Treatment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2022
President Biden Announces Anti-Second Amendment ATF Nominee
Rep.Mary Miller
April 11, 2022
Tweet - "ILLINOISANS: applications for the IL Homeowner Assistance Fund opens today. Thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, this funding will help vulnerable homeowners manage their mortgage payments. I encourage all those interested and eligible to apply."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Rep. Danny K. Davis Votes for New Relief Funding for Illinois' Restaurants and Small Businesses
Rep.Danny Davis
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "The United States should not be subsidizing Putin's unprovoked, vicious war. I'm glad to see the entire Senate agrees--I look forward to the House moving quickly to get these bills on the President's desk.
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
US Rep. Danny K. Davis to Serve on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act of 2022
Rep.Danny Davis
April 8, 2022
Duckworth, Cassidy, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Research on the Impact on Cognitive Processes Due to Covid--19 Infection
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 8, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 7, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky, Maloney, Stabenow, and Smith Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Require Transparency in Pharmaceutical Research
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 7, 2022
Casten Calls on Newman to Release Details of Settlement at the Heart of Ethics Investigation
Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth, Colleagues Unveil Legislation to Expand Access to Treatment for Those Struggling With Long Covid
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 7, 2022
As Conference Nears, Support Builds for Bipartisan Supply Chain Provisions in House-Passed America COMPETES Act
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 7, 2022
Foster Votes for New Relief Funding for Illinois Restaurants and Small Businesses
Rep.Bill Foster
April 7, 2022
Foster Statement on Being Named to Conference Committee for America COMPETES Act
Rep.Bill Foster
April 6, 2022
Schakowsky, Mast Introduce Resolution To Recognize Glioblastoma Awareness Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2022
Tweet - "The horrific actions of Vladimir Putin's soldiers in Ukraine harken back to some of Europe's darkest days. The United States and the rest of the civilized world cannot afford to allow these war crimes to go unpunished."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Himes, Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Call on Administration to Work with U.N. Member States to Suspend Russia from the U.N. Human Rights Council
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of Members Urge Biden Administration to Ensure Free & Fair Lebanese Election
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 6, 2022
Foster Introduces Legislation to Make it Easier for Patients to Access Medical Records
Rep.Bill Foster
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Calls on Biden to Maintain Title 42
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Libraries and librarians are an invaluable resource in communities across our nation. Wishing a happy #LibraryWorkers day to library staff across the country!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Robert Santos, Director U.S. Census Bureau - Gallego, Sánchez Lead Letter Calling on Census Bureau to Address Undercounting in 2020 Census
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, Representative Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging White House to Update Federal Awards Guidelines to Prioritize Local Hire Programs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 5, 2022
Duckworth Leads Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water, Improving Wastewater Infrastructure
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 5, 2022
Underwood's Statement on President Biden's Executive Order to Strengthen the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 4, 2022
Burgess and Davis Work to Hold Agencies Accountable
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 2, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Rep. García's Statement on the End of Title 42
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 1, 2022
Statement from Reps. García, Omar, Bush and Bowman Following Congressional Delegation Trip to Central America
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 1, 2022
Bost Statement on Positive COVID-19 Test
Rep.Mike Bost
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was my honor to speak at the investiture ceremony for the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Greg Harris. Mr. Harris, the first Black U.S. Attorney in the history of the Central District, has served for nearly 30 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "This apparent November 2021 video of Mark Frerichs--who has been held captive in Afghanistan for more than two years--is an urgent reminder to the Administration to do everything in its power to bring him home to his family in Illinois."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Samantha Power, Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development - Kaine & Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Push International Donors to Fulfill $3.8 Billion Funding Gap to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dejoy's Gas-guzzling USPS Spending Spree
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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