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Sept. 30, 2020 First Responders Join U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to Call for Resiliency & Suicide Prevention Resources Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2020 Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Aviation Safety Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 30, 2020 LaHood, China Task Force Members Unveil Final Report Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call for PFAS Action in Water Infrastructure Bill Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every single family in Illinois is counted, and there's not much time left. Please help us #MakeILCount by going to http://my2020census.gov and filling out your census today!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 26, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Lawrence, Speier, Frankel, Schakowsky, And Lofgren Lead More Than 100 Cosponsors In Introducing Legislation To Add A Statue Of Justice Ginsburg In The Capitol Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--there is less than one week left to fill out your census! For each person undercounted, Illinois could lose $14,000 over the next 10 years in federal funding. So please go to http://my2020census.gov by next Wednesday, September 30 & do your part to #MakeILCount." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Quigley Continues To Press On Faa Administrator To Address O'hare Noise Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Committee Members Question DOI Efforts to Build Road on Congressionally Protected Lands, Properties Purchased with Conservation Funds Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The reason Putin thinks he can get away with anything--from attacking our democracy to poisoning his opposition--is simple. President Trump allows him to." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Applaud GAO Agreement to Investigate the Availability of Accessible Public Housing Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Meets With American Council Of Engineering Companies Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Committee on Finance, US Senate, and to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of Committee on Finance, US Senate - Casey, Booker, Harris, Durbin Urge Finance Committee Leaders to Transform Medicaid Coverage to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Kaine, And Murphy Express Support For Belarusian Presidential Candidate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has all but given up on maintaining American leadership around the world. Our standing in the international community of nations has never been lower than it is today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Schakowsky, Sanders, Other Lawmakers Call for OAS Accountability to Ensure Fair Elections in Bolivia Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2020 First Responders Join U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly to Call for Resiliency & Suicide Prevention Resources Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 30, 2020 Congressman García Votes to Strengthen Aviation Safety Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 30, 2020 LaHood, China Task Force Members Unveil Final Report Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Detailing CBP's Inadequate Controls & Oversight Of FY19 Humanitarian Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the end of the fiscal year, and still no meeting. In the midst of worst refugee crisis in history, the Trump Admin is so determined to turn away innocent survivors of war and terrorism that they are illegally refusing to consult with Congress about refugee admissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster express disapproval of proposed rule to restrict visas for international students Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I introduced the Coronavirus Unemployment Benefits Tax Relief Act to send unemployed workers a lifeline. While this bill doesn't allow you to write off $70k in hairstyling fees, it does exclude the first $10,200 of unemployment compensation from federal income taxes for 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "At @Illinois_Alma yesterday to discuss the new, rapid saliva-based #COVID19 test created by university researchers. It's critically important that we continue to invest in universities and provide adequate federal funding for research." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was proud to join @advocatehealth in Lake County today to commemorate their new Trauma Recovery Center. I've made it a priority to provide federal resources to break the cycle of violence by helping people who've experienced trauma & addressing health disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Quigley, Upton Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose A Threat To Global Public Health Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Hon. Sam Graves, Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and the Hon. Tom Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Pappas Leads Bipartisan Call for PFAS Action in Water Infrastructure Bill Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "We need to make sure every single family in Illinois is counted, and there's not much time left. Please help us #MakeILCount by going to http://my2020census.gov and filling out your census today!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $8 Million For COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Asks President Trump If He'll Commit To Vaccinating Himself And His Family With Any COVID-19 Vaccine Approved By The FDA Prior To Election Day Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 26, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Trump's Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump's shameful attempt to divert money away from our men & women in uniform & towards his border wall vanity project was an attack on Congress's power of the purse. Glad that the DC Circuit has stood up for the separation of powers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 House Passes Kelly Legislation Support Energy Efficient Government Buildings Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "On my call with @EsperDoD , I urged him to look at @Illinois_Alma 's new SHIELD T3 COVID-19 testing for use with our military. With the DoD's help in securing more testing supplies, we can expand access to this testing program across IL and the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Chad Wolf has been deeply involved in cruel, anti-immigrant policies like family separations, the repeal of #DACA, & deporting countless women & children fleeing violence. He should be held accountable for these abuses, not approved by the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 100 days since Supreme Court struck down Pres. Trump's repeal of #DACA. That's 100 days of the Trump Admin refusing to reopen DACA. And 100 days of @SenMajLdr refusing to bring up bipartisan House-passed Dream and Promise Act to give Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Lawrence, Speier, Frankel, Schakowsky, And Lofgren Lead More Than 100 Cosponsors In Introducing Legislation To Add A Statue Of Justice Ginsburg In The Capitol Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Schakowsky Slams Trump for Sabotaging Seniors' Health Care with a Prescription Drug Pricing Stunt Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "ILLINOISANS--there is less than one week left to fill out your census! For each person undercounted, Illinois could lose $14,000 over the next 10 years in federal funding. So please go to http://my2020census.gov by next Wednesday, September 30 & do your part to #MakeILCount." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Tweet - "Americans want a safe & effective #COVID19 vaccine to help restore normalcy. But the proximity of the election can't dictate science. I asked leading vaccine manufacturers how they'll ensure no corners are cut amid political pressure. Here's what is clear from their responses:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Quigley Continues To Press On Faa Administrator To Address O'hare Noise Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 25, 2020 Durbin: Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Companies Do Not Back Up Certainty Of President Trump's October Timeline, Signal Likelihood Of Seeking More Controversial EUA Route Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Join me on Facebook Live where I am answering your questions about the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, COVID-19, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Durbin Discusses Troop Withdrawal From Germany, COVID-19 Testing With Secretary Of Defense Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Committee Members Question DOI Efforts to Build Road on Congressionally Protected Lands, Properties Purchased with Conservation Funds Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @KatyTurNBC on @MSNBC soon to discuss the grand jury decision in the Breonna Taylor case and the latest with the Supreme Court. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The reason Putin thinks he can get away with anything--from attacking our democracy to poisoning his opposition--is simple. President Trump allows him to." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On Grand Jury Ruling In Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Economists have been telling us for years that increased investment in infrastructure will help our economy grow, especially as we face a downturn from the #COVID19 crisis. I spoke with @ACECIllinois about the infrastructure investment we need to create a 21st century economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Clay, Duckworth Applaud GAO Agreement to Investigate the Availability of Accessible Public Housing Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We have lost more 200,000 Americans to #COVID19. President Trump's response--"it is what it is"--is beneath the dignity of any leader of either political party." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Durbin Meets With American Council Of Engineering Companies Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Grassley, Chairman of Committee on Finance, US Senate, and to the Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking Member of Committee on Finance, US Senate - Casey, Booker, Harris, Durbin Urge Finance Committee Leaders to Transform Medicaid Coverage to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Schakowsky, Task Force on Aging & Families Applauds Victory for Seniors in Continuing Resolution Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "True justice for Breonna Taylor would mean that she would still be alive today. The fact that even accountability for her death remains in question is wrong. The status quo is unacceptable when it comes to matters of race and policing in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Kaine, And Murphy Express Support For Belarusian Presidential Candidate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Representatives García, Shalala Introduce Resolution to Designate Hispanic Nurses Day Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Underwood Announces Support for Bipartisan Legislation Addressing South Asian Heart Disease Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump has all but given up on maintaining American leadership around the world. Our standing in the international community of nations has never been lower than it is today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Call On Republicans To Stand For Science And Support Bill To Stop Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Schakowsky, Sanders, Other Lawmakers Call for OAS Accountability to Ensure Fair Elections in Bolivia Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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