| June 8, 2021
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Durbin Questions Secretary Of State Blinken On Afghanisatn
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Durbin Joins Gillibrand To Announce New Legislation To Clean Up PFAS At Military Installations With Highest Levels Of Contamination
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Sends Letter to President Biden Ahead of His Meeting with Putin
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| June 8, 2021
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In Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough, Underwood Continues Work to Improve Quality of VA Health Care and Secure Good Paying Jobs for Veterans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 8, 2021
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Krishnamoorthi, Merkley, Warren, And Jayapal Introduce The NOVID Act To Protect The U.S. From Risk Of New Coronavirus Strains By Defeating The Virus Abroad
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Reps Barr, Graves and McMorris-Rodgers Lead Over 60 House Republicans in Letter to President Biden on Nord Stream 2 Waiver
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 7, 2021
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LaHood Reintroduces Bill to Invest in America's Bridge Infrastructure
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| June 7, 2021
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Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Reaffirm U.S.-ROK Alliance in Bipartisan Visit to South Korea
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 6, 2021
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Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr., President of the United States - Ahead of G7 Summit, Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Take Aggressive Steps to Ensure a Quick and Equitable Global Vaccine Distribution
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, Bost Introduce Fire Station Construction Grants Act
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, and the Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Join 18 Senators In Calling On Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to Sen. Jon Tester, Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, and Sen. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense - Durbin, Wicker Request Strong FY22 DOD Medical Research Funding
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Patrick Breysse, Director of Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry - Rep. Schneider Leads Lake County Letter to CDC on EtO Report
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Internet access keeps kids connected to school, patients connected to doctors, & families connected to each other. I'm joining my Senate colleagues to call on @USDA, @HUDgov, & @FCC to use a collaborative approach to improve broadband connectivity & promote the Lifeline program."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans are doing everything they can to put the United States on track for a solid second place finish. If we want to lead the world in the 21st century, we can't be pinching pennies."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Termination Of Cruel "Remain In Mexico" Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "The Senate should pass my bipartisan amendment with @SenBillCassidy to support domestic PPE manufacturers who stepped up in response to COVID-19. Our PPE in America Act will ensure our health care heroes do not face shortages of masks, gowns & gloves again."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 2, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Syrian Dictator Bashar Al-Assad's Sham Reelection Victory Following A Decade Of Atrocities Against His Own People
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Excited to join @chicagosmayor, @RepMikeQuigley, @48Ward, and @JamesCappleman for the groundbreaking of the next section of the @cta Red and Purple Modernization (RPM) Project."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Tweet - "After years of excuses under the Trump Admin, we finally have @EPA leadership willing to treat ethylene oxide as a public health threat. My bill with @SenDuckworth & @RepSchneider calls for a change to emission standards to better protect IL communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 1, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 28, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds New DOJ Efforts to Prevents and Mitigate Hate Crime
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 28, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth, Schneider Introduce Bill To Update Ethylene Oxide Emissions Standards
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2021
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LaHood, Napolitano Reintroduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 28, 2021
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Schneider, Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards and Protect Public Health
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 28, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Owens Urges Pelosi to Investigate True Origins of COVID-19
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division of Department of Justice - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The U.S. has less than 5% of the world's population but about 22% of the world's prison population. The bills we are considering are small steps toward ensuring we are not incarcerating those who do not need to be in prison--and I'm proud of their broad, bipartisan support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 27, 2021
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Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Congresswoman Watson Coleman Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Attorney General Garland to Reverse Justice Department Legal Memo Set to Return Prisoners on Home Confinement to Prison
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Rep. Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortage
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to Lori Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 26, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Critical Illinois Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 26, 2021
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Duckworth Secures Critical Illinois Priorities in Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Asks CDC to Provide Clear Guidance on Mask Usage for Parents and Immunocompromised Individuals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 26, 2021
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National Personnel Records Center
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many American children face the risk of lead poisoning in their own home. @SenatorTimScott and I are introducing legislation to update outdated federal housing standards & put additional prevention measures in place to ensure no child is at risk of lead poisoning at home."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "When our criminal justice system turns toward solutions like community-based treatment, we can reduce recidivism, save costs, & improve outcomes. Pleased to speak with Judges Walsh & Hood about how Cook County's veterans and drug courts offer Illinoisans a proven path forward."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2021
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Durbin Discusses Water And Mobility With USAID Administrator Power
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Beccerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Lankford, Colleagues Press HHS to Prevent Discrimination of Individuals with Disabilities in Health Care
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together on a bipartisan basis to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. I was proud to champion this effort with Senator Grassley. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act and its goals are successfully implemented."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 26, 2021
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Reps. Schneider, Kuster, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 26, 2021
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Durbin, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This is a remarkable achievement for the Biden Administration, but we need more Americans to roll up their sleeves. The only way we are going to put this virus behind us once and for all is with widespread vaccinations."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Feinstein, Durbin, Padilla, Judiciary Democrats Press DOJ to Support Immigration Judges
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 25, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| May 25, 2021
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Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This pandemic has laid bare the inequities in our society. But with President Biden's American Jobs Plan & American Families Plan, we can build a bridge to equality and prosperity. My thoughts for @thehill:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Letter to President Joe Biden - Following Arrest Of Belarusian Activist From Airline, Durbin & Rubio Urge Pres. Biden To Direct FAA To Prohibit U.S. Aircraft From Entering Belarus' Air Space
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "When it comes to investing in our infrastructure, we need to think big. We can't low ball this investment in America's future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "It was honor to meet with you today, Ambassador Markarova. I will continue to support robust assistance to Ukraine so we can beat back Russian influence and encroachment on your sovereign land."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Durbin Meets Virtually With Ukrainian Ambassador To United States
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Durbin Receives Update On Cook County Drug Court And Veterans Treatment Court From Judges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 25, 2021
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Inhofe, Duckworth, Hyde-Smith, Rubio, Wyden Introduce Bill to Create Center for Aviation Advancement
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Trump's "zero-tolerance' policy has earned the dubious distinction of being one of the meanest, most shameful chapters in our nation's immigration history."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to right this wrong. Today, @SenAlexPadilla & I, along with several of our @JudiciaryDems colleagues, are calling on the Biden Admin to reverse this decision & undo the many harmful actions by the Trump Admin that undermined the independence of our immigration courts."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Padilla, Judiciary Democrats Press Department Of Justice To Support Immigration Judges
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Applaud DOT's Expansion Of Local Hire And Workforce Development Pilot Programs
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Putin's attacks on the free press are deeply disturbing. The U.S. must do everything we can to support Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty as they fight to tell the truth of what is happening in Russia."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm calling on Delta to end its relationship with Belarussian state owned airline Belavia after that nation's dictator brazenly forced down a civilian airliner this weekend to arrest a Belarussian passenger opposed to his autocratic rule."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Durbin Statement On DHS Report On Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2021
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Boozman, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Eye Care Patients' Health, Privacy
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 23, 2021
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Tweet - "Haitian families across our nation will feel a weight lifted off their shoulders. I applaud Sec. Mayorkas and the Biden Administration for honoring their pledge and extending this important humanitarian protection."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2021
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Tweet - "This desperate act of state sponsored hijacking shows Lukashenko's fear of his own people. It is long overdue for Europe's Last Dictator to accept that the Belarusian people voted for his ouster in the most recent election."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2021
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Durbin To Reintroduce Measure To Combat Lead In Federally Assisted Housing; Discusses Funding In American Jobs Plan To Replace Lead Pipes
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Pressley, Bush Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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