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Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth Meets with President Biden's EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The American people understand the crisis facing our nation and they want Congress to respond quickly. We can waste no time in passing President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan; Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy; and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada - Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter with G-7 Partners Holding Chinese Communist Party Accountable Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time speaking with Gov. @GinaRaimondo, President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Commerce. She has the experience to hit the ground running in this new role & I have full confidence in her ability to support American workers and businesses throughout this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Appointment of National Council on Disability Chair Gallegos Following Her Recommendation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It's been one year since Illinois recorded its first case of COVID-19 & now nearly 20,000 Illinoisans have died from the virus. As we reflect on a difficult year, we all must continue to work together & do our part to stop the spread." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bipartisan COVID-19 White House Meeting Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny has displayed immense courage in his fight for Russian democracy and he should be released from jail immediately. The Russian people deserve so much better than Putin's corrupt autocracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Today's meeting made clear that the Biden Administration's top legislative priority is passing the American Rescue Plan. It's refreshing & long overdue to have @POTUS, @VP, & @WhiteHouse fully engaged in addressing this pandemic with a focus on science & federal leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 Underwood to Introduce Legislation to Create Jobs and Protect Families from Covid-19 Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Bush, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Commute All Federal Death Row Sentences Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Reps. Gomez, Underwood, O'Halleran Introduce Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden isn't wasting any time in his efforts to get our economy back on track and help those hardest hit by this pandemic. It is a refreshing and long overdue sight to have the President fully engaged in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Nice to speak with AG nominee Merrick Garland today about restoring integrity to the Justice Department. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working with him to address the urgent challenges facing our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden--unlike his predecessor--understands just how serious this pandemic is & how we must stop it. Glad to see he is implementing his COVID-19 response as fast as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Lead Push for Immediate Expansion of Inexpensive, Rapid Testing Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Foster Statement on Rescission of Trump's Muslim ban Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Eternally grateful to my friend @JoeBiden for keeping his word and restoring DACA on day one. But until Congress passes the #DreamAct, our work isn't finished. I first introduced the Dream Act 20 years ago. I'll keep fighting until it is the law of the land. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Wearing a mask is the easiest way for us all to do our part in the fight against COVID-19. This plan is long overdue and a sign of the difference in priorities between the Biden and Trump Administrations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The United States should never have disengaged from the WHO in the first place, especially during the pandemic. Glad to see @POTUS is taking immediate action to recommit to the global fight against COVID-19." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris Rep. Bill Foster
Date Title Politician
Jan. 27, 2021 Duckworth Meets with President Biden's EPA Administrator Nominee Michael Regan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 27, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of The United States - In First Letter to Biden Administration, Underwood Urges Prioritization of Covid-19 Response, Affordable Health Care, and Maternal Health in President's Budget Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces Additional Committee Assignment Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Davis Urges Congressional Leaders to Protect the Hyde Amendment, Oppose Expansion of Taxpayer-Funded Abortion Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Expand Health Care Workforce To Meet Nationwide Challenges Highlighted By COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The American people understand the crisis facing our nation and they want Congress to respond quickly. We can waste no time in passing President Biden's COVID-19 rescue package." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan; Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy; and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada - Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter with G-7 Partners Holding Chinese Communist Party Accountable Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 After Trump's Refusal to Protect Workers During Pandemic, Duckworth & Durbin Applaud President Biden's Move to Create Emergency OSHA Standard to Keep Workers Safe from COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great time speaking with Gov. @GinaRaimondo, President Biden's nominee for Secretary of Commerce. She has the experience to hit the ground running in this new role & I have full confidence in her ability to support American workers and businesses throughout this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Biden Appointment of National Council on Disability Chair Gallegos Following Her Recommendation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It's been one year since Illinois recorded its first case of COVID-19 & now nearly 20,000 Illinoisans have died from the virus. As we reflect on a difficult year, we all must continue to work together & do our part to stop the spread." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Durbin Statement On Bipartisan COVID-19 White House Meeting Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny has displayed immense courage in his fight for Russian democracy and he should be released from jail immediately. The Russian people deserve so much better than Putin's corrupt autocracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Today's meeting made clear that the Biden Administration's top legislative priority is passing the American Rescue Plan. It's refreshing & long overdue to have @POTUS, @VP, & @WhiteHouse fully engaged in addressing this pandemic with a focus on science & federal leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 23, 2021 Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 Underwood to Introduce Legislation to Create Jobs and Protect Families from Covid-19 Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Bush, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Commute All Federal Death Row Sentences Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Reps. Gomez, Underwood, O'Halleran Introduce Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 22, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden isn't wasting any time in his efforts to get our economy back on track and help those hardest hit by this pandemic. It is a refreshing and long overdue sight to have the President fully engaged in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Nice to speak with AG nominee Merrick Garland today about restoring integrity to the Justice Department. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working with him to address the urgent challenges facing our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden--unlike his predecessor--understands just how serious this pandemic is & how we must stop it. Glad to see he is implementing his COVID-19 response as fast as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Lead Push for Immediate Expansion of Inexpensive, Rapid Testing Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Foster Statement on Rescission of Trump's Muslim ban Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on President Biden Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Eternally grateful to my friend @JoeBiden for keeping his word and restoring DACA on day one. But until Congress passes the #DreamAct, our work isn't finished. I first introduced the Dream Act 20 years ago. I'll keep fighting until it is the law of the land. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Wearing a mask is the easiest way for us all to do our part in the fight against COVID-19. This plan is long overdue and a sign of the difference in priorities between the Biden and Trump Administrations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The United States should never have disengaged from the WHO in the first place, especially during the pandemic. Glad to see @POTUS is taking immediate action to recommit to the global fight against COVID-19." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris Rep.Bill Foster
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