| Dec. 21, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump's Department of the Interior has proposed hundreds of oil & gas leases across Utah, threatening the fragile landscape and ecosystem. I'm leading a group of @SenateDems in calling on @Interior to cancel these leases immediately."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Duckworth Statement on Bipartisan Covid-19 Emergency Relief Deal, Funding Agreement
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Letter to Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Senators Call on Interior Department to Cancel Oil, Gas Leases Across Public Lands in Utah
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Two years ago, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the First Step Act--the most significant criminal justice reforms in decades. But our work is not done. I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Admin on the next critical steps to fix our criminal justice system."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Group: Finish What We Started
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Quigley, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Presidential Records
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Durbin Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Tweet - ".@DebHaalandNM is a dedicated public servant who will make an outstanding first Native American Secretary of the Interior. She will be ready on day one to protect our public lands & fight for clean energy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States, and to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President-elect of the United States - Duckworth, Langevin Urge Biden & Harris to Prioritize Millions of Americans with Disabilities, Hire and Appoint People with Disabilities Throughout the Administration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud to join @SenateDems in introducing the Economic Justice Act today. This bill will invest $435 billion in communities of color to help them recover from COVID-19 and will serve as a bold first step in the process of addressing systemic racism and inequality."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $9 Million To Support COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to make the case for why we must pass bipartisan, emergency COVID-19 relief and an annual spending bill before the holidays. Watch live here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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After Hearing from Algonquin Resident Unfairly Impacted by Department of Education Limiting Students' Rights, Underwood Leads New Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of Students
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Durbin Receives Briefing From Operation Warp Speed About COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Durbin Calls For Senate Action To Protect Hong Kong Residents From Persecution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19, Health Disparities, Medical Research With Xavier Becerra, Secretary Of Health And Human Services Nominee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress has an opportunity to pass a bipartisan COVID-19 emergency relief package before the holidays. We should take it. This bill isn't perfect--it doesn't include funding for state & local gov'ts, which is one of my top priorities--but it's better than nothing at all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Congressional Leadership To Extend States' Use Of CARES Act Funds Due To Uncertainty Of State Funding In New COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Latinx Community Leaders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $15 Million for Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they're concerned about the crisis in Hong Kong. But what are we going to do about it? The Senate could pass the bipartisan, House-passed Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act today. Hong Kongers need legislation, not lamentation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $15 Million For Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with leaders from @FWDus about my hopes for DACA & comprehensive immigration reform under the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. It's time we finally fix our broken immigration system & bring millions of hardworking immigrants out of the shadows."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Urges Congress to Provide Survival Checks to All Families Including Immigrant & Mixed Status Families
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Kevin K. Sullivan, United States Ambassador to Nicaragua - Demanding Ortega Regime Respect Nicaraguan Civil Society and Press Freedoms
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Kevin K. Sullivan, US Ambassador to Nicaragua - Menendez, Cruz Lead Bipartisan Call for Respect for Nicaraguan Civil Society and Press Freedoms
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been nine months since Congress passed the CARES Act. Nine months of little to no action, where Senate Republicans refused to even negotiate with Dems on relief. We can't afford to wait any longer--we must pass the proposed bipartisan emergency relief bill before Christmas."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @vivek_murthy today about COVID-19, health disparities, & the vaping industry's targeting of kids. I'm pleased that President-elect Biden has chosen someone with so much experience to be our next Surgeon General--Dr. Murthy has my full confidence and support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The fact that it took almost six weeks for some of my Republican colleagues to finally recognize reality & admit that Joe Biden won this election is jarring and disappointing. It's time now to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris lead."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 300,000
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "It's been eight years since the devastating mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School. My heart is with every family remembering a loved one today. We must honor the lives we lost that day with action."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Bipartisan Senators, Representatives Share Details of Two Bipartisan Covid-19 Emergency Relief Bills
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Letter to Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal and Warden Dan Sproul - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Demand Testing at Fci Pekin Following Significant Covid-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "AG Barr drew the line at overturning an election, but he will be remembered for his disgraceful order to gas peaceful protestors and his relentless efforts to shield President Trump from the law. I look forward to working with President-elect Biden to restore integrity at DOJ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must provide emergency relief for the American people before we go home for the holidays. I support the $748 billion bipartisan package. I urge my colleagues to support this package, and I call on the Senate Majority Leader to bring it to the floor for a vote this week."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Moncef Slaoui, Chief Advisor, Operation Warp Speed, and the Hon. General Gustave Perna, Chief Operating Officer, Operation Warp Speed - Democrats Press Trump Administration on Decision Not to Pre-Order More Doses of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine, Need for Transparent Plan Going Forward
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Special thanks to the scientists and researchers who developed these vaccines and the experts that carefully tested them. Thanks to them, help is on the way and we can finally see a path out of pandemic hell."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It didn't have to be this bad. The Trump Administration's missteps and inaction have consequences. Please wear a mask and avoid gathering in large groups. We all need to do our part to save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Jayapal, Members of Congress Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bill to Address Deadly "charleston Loophole" in National Firearm Background Check System
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Black Community Leaders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Push to Address Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity, and Family Unity
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require COVID-19 Data Collection In Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Duckworth Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Covid-19 Impact and Recovery with Southern Illinois Health Departments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Robert R. Redfield, Director of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Brown, Warner Lead Senate Colleagues in Calling for Equity in Vaccine Distribution Ahead of Key Meeting on Vaccine Approval
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel Review Of COVID-19 Vaccine Data: "Science Prevailed Over Politics"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Director Robert Redfield, Director of Centers for Disease Control - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, García, And Davis Ask CDC To Extend Eviction Moratorium In Response To Worsening Pandemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Casten, Schakowsky, Foster, Kelly, Schneider, Underwood Unveil Illinois Climate Report
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Brandon Bernard should not be executed tomorrow by the Trump Administration. @SenBooker and I are calling on President Trump to commute Mr. Bernard's death sentence."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Green Infrastructure, Fight Climate Change
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Levin Demands Answers on Worker Safety from OSHA After Explosive Reports
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Disappointed that my Republican colleagues decided to support President Trump's proposed arms sale to the UAE. Adding more advanced U.S. weaponry into the region, and to a country with a troubling role in the Yemen war and human rights record, deserved more consideration."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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