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Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Underwood Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Illinois Families and End Surprise Medical Bills Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 12, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration Proposal To Strip FDA Of Power To Regulate Tobacco Industry Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @ruralhealth 's 2020 Rural Health Champion Award today. Rural hospitals, clinics, & providers are backbones of their communities, and I will continue pushing my bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality, affordable health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Chair Statement on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against JUUL Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr must testify under oath in @SenJudiciary ASAP to explain the decision by @TheJusticeDept political appointees to overturn the sentence recommended by career prosecutors for Roger Stone just hours after President Trump criticized the prosecutors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Motion to Proceed Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see interim President Guaidó during his visit to the U.S. I am troubled by cowardly attacks upon his return to Venezuela and reports that his uncle, Juan Marquez, who was traveling with Guaidó, has gone missing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rural Illinois Health Care Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network today. ICAHN is a crucial partner in the effort to address rural health care challenges." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Interference in Stone Sentencing Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hosted the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police today for an important conversation about the best ways the federal government can support community safety and officer wellness back home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Over the weekend, I had the chance to meet with African American elected officials & leaders in the Aurora and Northwest Suburb community. It was great to hear directly from the community and to discuss the importance of using civic engagement as a tool for positive change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of Detective Patricia Walsh. My prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to League of Women Voters Aurora for hosting the "You Count: Census 2020" event today. Illinois stands to lose $1,800 per year, for each person who goes uncounted. We must use all the resources necessary to make sure that every person is counted." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from first responders in rural Illinois, I intro'd the SIREN Act to support rural fire & EMS agencies. That bill is now law & ready to start bringing millions in grant funds to rural communities. I highly encourage agencies in IL to apply." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Levin, Lowenthal Lead Letter with 100+ Dems Opposing President's "Peace Plan" Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The events of the past year, while deeply disturbing, show that even though our institutions and our fellow citizens are being challenged in ways that few of us ever expected, we will endure, we will persist and we will prevail." Well said, Ambassador Yovanovitch." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to meet with interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó yesterday as he courageously works to restore democracy and reverse the country's humanitarian crisis. Why do Cuba, Russia, & Turkey continue to undermine his efforts, further fostering repression and suffering?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Sens. Coons, Braun announce founding members of bipartisan Senate ALS Caucus Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau Director - Congressman Gonzalez Signs Bipartisan Letter to Census Bureau on Reaching Hard-To-Count Communities Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Warren, Menendez Lead Senators Questioning Agreements Used by the Trump Administration to Expel Asylum Seekers to Northern Triangle Countries Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Chair Releases New Information from JUUL Labs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I met with DOJ IG Michael Horowitz today to discuss the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act. The DOJ IG is the only IG office in the U.S. gov't that has no authority to investigate professional misconduct by agency lawyers. It's past time we end this jurisdictional loophole." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I lost my father to lung cancer when he was only 53 years old. On #WorldCancerDay, we remember all those who lost their lives to this terrible disease, their families, and their friends. We must do everything in our power to find better cures and treatments." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, I had the privilege of welcoming De'Andre Wilborn, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , as my guest for the #SOTU2020. De'Andre is an impressive young man with an exceedingly bright future ahead of him, no matter what path he chooses to pursue." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The world is a better place because of people like Dr. Zaher Sahloul. Assad and his enablers, Russia & Iran, must ultimately be held to account for the horrors they've unleashed on the Syrian people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats don't need any lessons on efficiency from a President who forcibly separated thousands of infants & children from their parents with no system to track them in his bureaucracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reaffirms Call To Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes, Including Disposable E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Amb. Yovanovitch is a consummate professional & public servant who dedicated her career to upholding American values like democracy & the rule of law. I had the honor of meeting her in Ukraine & saw firsthand her unwavering dedication to our country. Thank you for your service." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Powerful op-ed in @Suntimes from a DACA recipient & law student at @LoyolaChicago , about what's at stake as SCOTUS considers President Trump's cruel repeal of DACA. I met Fernanda last year--she's an impressive & thoughtful person. It would be an American tragedy to deport her." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State - Waltz Leads Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo to Prioritize Afghan University to Combat Extremism Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Have not yet heard a good explanation for why these funds were held up after DoD officials sounded the alarm that it was in violation of the law & harmful to our Ukrainian allies. Like @RepJasonCrow said-this delay mattered. For Ukraine, in the midst of a war, any delay mattered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I have long believed a two state solution, one that provides for a secure Israel & a viable Palestinian state, is the only way forward for lasting peace in the Middle East. The Trump/Netanyahu plan ignores decades of bipartisan US policy in favor of short term political gains." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More Than $8 Million to Support Public Housing in the Metro East Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Senators Press AG Barr On Politicization Of Immigration Courts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "JUUL told families that they never marketed their addictive e-cigarettes to children. They were lying. As a result, 5 million kids are now hooked on vaping. It's time we take JUUL and kid-friendly flavors off the market once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr said in his confirmation hearing that the AG must ensure that the enforcement of the law is "above and away from politics." He is failing. All 10 @SenateDems on the Judiciary Committee agree--it's time to investigate political interference at DOJ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "3 months from now, @US_FDA will start reviewing e-cigarette applications, after years of delay. Today, I led 16 bipartisan Senators in urging the agency to follow the law & protect public health, by rejecting e-cigarettes that target our youth." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Underwood Supports Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Illinois Families and End Surprise Medical Bills Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 12, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration Proposal To Strip FDA Of Power To Regulate Tobacco Industry Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to receive @ruralhealth 's 2020 Rural Health Champion Award today. Rural hospitals, clinics, & providers are backbones of their communities, and I will continue pushing my bipartisan legislation to expand access to quality, affordable health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Chair Statement on Massachusetts Lawsuit Against JUUL Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Attorney General Barr must testify under oath in @SenJudiciary ASAP to explain the decision by @TheJusticeDept political appointees to overturn the sentence recommended by career prosecutors for Roger Stone just hours after President Trump criticized the prosecutors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress--Motion to Proceed Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great to see interim President Guaidó during his visit to the U.S. I am troubled by cowardly attacks upon his return to Venezuela and reports that his uncle, Juan Marquez, who was traveling with Guaidó, has gone missing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Durbin Meets With Rural Illinois Health Care Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with members of the Illinois Critical Access Hospital Network today. ICAHN is a crucial partner in the effort to address rural health care challenges." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Quigley Statement on Trump Interference in Stone Sentencing Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with IL athletes from the Special Olympics, which held its first Games in Chicago in 1968, to talk about the education programming offered to athletes & their families. Excited to work with Special Olympics to ensure continued federal funding in the coming year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Transgender migrants & asylum seekers are uniquely vulnerable while in immigration detention centers. I'm joining @PattyMurray , @SenFeinstein , and others in holding ICE accountable for their treatment of transgender detainees in their custody." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration seems to sink to a new low each and every day. It's disgraceful that the President is allowing Native American burial sites to be destroyed like this, all in order to build his useless border wall." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Hosted the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police today for an important conversation about the best ways the federal government can support community safety and officer wellness back home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Over the weekend, I had the chance to meet with African American elected officials & leaders in the Aurora and Northwest Suburb community. It was great to hear directly from the community and to discuss the importance of using civic engagement as a tool for positive change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "I'm heartbroken by the loss of Detective Patricia Walsh. My prayers are with her family, friends, and colleagues during this difficult time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to League of Women Voters Aurora for hosting the "You Count: Census 2020" event today. Illinois stands to lose $1,800 per year, for each person who goes uncounted. We must use all the resources necessary to make sure that every person is counted." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Recent storms and rising water levels have caused erosion along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Today I toured damage on the South Side and received an update from the @USACEHQ on efforts to protect the lakefront." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you to all the @Maine_West students who participated in our immigration discussion. I love hearing from the young people of Illinois and appreciate their passion for making our country a better place." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's "asylum cooperative agreements" to forcibly return women & children fleeing horrific violence are inhumane & likely illegal. I'm joining @SenWarren , @SenatorMenendez , & others in writing Sec. Pompeo, AG Barr, & Acting DHS Sec. Wolf demanding more information." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "After hearing from first responders in rural Illinois, I intro'd the SIREN Act to support rural fire & EMS agencies. That bill is now law & ready to start bringing millions in grant funds to rural communities. I highly encourage agencies in IL to apply." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Retire the Iowa Caucuses Buggy to a museum but spare me Trump tweets ridiculing the technology meltdown in Des Moines. This President forcibly separated thousands of families at the border without the technology to track & reunite them, inflicting lasting trauma on innocent kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Levin, Lowenthal Lead Letter with 100+ Dems Opposing President's "Peace Plan" Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - ""The events of the past year, while deeply disturbing, show that even though our institutions and our fellow citizens are being challenged in ways that few of us ever expected, we will endure, we will persist and we will prevail." Well said, Ambassador Yovanovitch." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to meet with interim Venezuelan President Juan Guaidó yesterday as he courageously works to restore democracy and reverse the country's humanitarian crisis. Why do Cuba, Russia, & Turkey continue to undermine his efforts, further fostering repression and suffering?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2020 Sens. Coons, Braun announce founding members of bipartisan Senate ALS Caucus Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to Steven Dillingham, U.S. Census Bureau Director - Congressman Gonzalez Signs Bipartisan Letter to Census Bureau on Reaching Hard-To-Count Communities Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Warren, Menendez Lead Senators Questioning Agreements Used by the Trump Administration to Expel Asylum Seekers to Northern Triangle Countries Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Guthrie, Cárdenas, Blumenauer, Kelly Lead Bipartisan Effort to Secure Medicare Advantage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Chair Releases New Information from JUUL Labs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 5, 2020 Tweet - "I met with DOJ IG Michael Horowitz today to discuss the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act. The DOJ IG is the only IG office in the U.S. gov't that has no authority to investigate professional misconduct by agency lawyers. It's past time we end this jurisdictional loophole." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Responds to the President's State of the Union Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "I lost my father to lung cancer when he was only 53 years old. On #WorldCancerDay, we remember all those who lost their lives to this terrible disease, their families, and their friends. We must do everything in our power to find better cures and treatments." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, I had the privilege of welcoming De'Andre Wilborn, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , as my guest for the #SOTU2020. De'Andre is an impressive young man with an exceedingly bright future ahead of him, no matter what path he chooses to pursue." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The world is a better place because of people like Dr. Zaher Sahloul. Assad and his enablers, Russia & Iran, must ultimately be held to account for the horrors they've unleashed on the Syrian people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Democrats don't need any lessons on efficiency from a President who forcibly separated thousands of infants & children from their parents with no system to track them in his bureaucracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reaffirms Call To Ban All Flavored E-Cigarettes, Including Disposable E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 3, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $80,000 for Rural Development in Southern Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Amb. Yovanovitch is a consummate professional & public servant who dedicated her career to upholding American values like democracy & the rule of law. I had the honor of meeting her in Ukraine & saw firsthand her unwavering dedication to our country. Thank you for your service." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Powerful op-ed in @Suntimes from a DACA recipient & law student at @LoyolaChicago , about what's at stake as SCOTUS considers President Trump's cruel repeal of DACA. I met Fernanda last year--she's an impressive & thoughtful person. It would be an American tragedy to deport her." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Department of State - Waltz Leads Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo to Prioritize Afghan University to Combat Extremism Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Not in the least bit surprised that this massive loophole is being exploited. If the Trump Admin was serious about addressing the youth vaping epidemic--with 5M kids now hooked on e-cigs--then it would ban ALL e-cig flavors, including in disposable devices." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Last October, I met De'Andre Wilborn at a Chicago HEAL Initiative roundtable through the Northwestern Medicine Scholars Program. De'Andre, a senior at @GWCPWarriors , shared his ambitions to study medicine & give back to his community." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2020 Tweet - "I am deeply troubled by the latest DOD report finding female Cadets & Midshipmen have a 1 in 4 chance of being sexually assaulted. DOD must act quickly to change the academies' culture & inform Congress of its prevention funding needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 31, 2020 Schneider Statement on Trump Administration's Plan for Peace in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 31, 2020 Progressive Lawmakers Introduce The People's Housing Platform Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Chairman Deutch Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Iranian Persecution of Baha'is Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Durbin Statement On Failed Vote To Allow Witnesses And Documents In President Trump's Impeachment Trial Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Issues Statement On Coronavirus In Illinois 8th District Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 30, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Responds To U.S. Surgeon General's Report Showing Lack Of Evidence That E-Cigarettes Help With Smoking Cessation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 30, 2020 Schakowsky Statement On First Human-To-Human Transmission Of 2019 Novel Coronavirus Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 30, 2020 Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update American Bridges and Create Jobs Introduced in House Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Maloney Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Repair and Update New York's Bridges and Create Jobs Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Increasing funding for child care, capping insulin costs for many patients, bringing broadband to internet deserts, economic growth around the state-- @GovPritzker has overseen a lot of progress in his first year & I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of all Illinoisans" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Have not yet heard a good explanation for why these funds were held up after DoD officials sounded the alarm that it was in violation of the law & harmful to our Ukrainian allies. Like @RepJasonCrow said-this delay mattered. For Ukraine, in the midst of a war, any delay mattered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "By misleading regulators about their water sampling results, ArcelorMittal has not only likely violated federal law, but jeopardized the public health of local residents & compounded the severity of their original wrongdoing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "I have long believed a two state solution, one that provides for a secure Israel & a viable Palestinian state, is the only way forward for lasting peace in the Middle East. The Trump/Netanyahu plan ignores decades of bipartisan US policy in favor of short term political gains." Sen.Dick Durbin
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