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June 7, 2022 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 6, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022 Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph Biden, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary Antony Blinken - Expanding Temporary Protected Status for Migrants From Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2022 Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2022 Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Reminding President Biden of His Constitutional Duty to Protect States from Border Invasion Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth, Blackburn, Brown, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Warner, Colleagues Urge FTC to Protect Data Privacy of Women Seeking Reproductive Healthcare Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022 Brown, Kelly, Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Improve The Promotion Process For National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind In Careers Or Compensation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022 Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Ur M. Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter Calling on USCIS To Process Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Petitions for Vulnerable Youth Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2022 Underwood-led Policy to Address Gaps in Border Health Security Recognized as "Critical" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner in Recent Hearing Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 12, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program Rep. Mike Bost
May 12, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Peters Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Defense Secretary to Protect Abortion Rights, Access to Critical Health Care for Servicemembers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2022 Tweet - Today's vote on the Women's Health Protection Act may be a long shot--we need 60 votes. But every Senator will go on the record as to whether they want to protect a basic freedom that has been guaranteed by the Constitution and the Court for nearly 50 years. Or strip that away." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Tweet - I had the honor of introducing Seventh Circuit nominee Judge John Lee, currently an Illinois district court judge, and Nancy Maldonado, nominated to the Northern District of IL, at our @JudiciaryDems hearing this morning. They are eminently qualified for these roles." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Featuring Two Illinois Judicial Nominees Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Tweet - Soon, I will vote to codify Roe. We must protect women's reproductive rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Abolishing the Filibuster and Protecting Reproductive Freedom Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2022 Ahead of Mother's Day, Duckworth Discusses Supporting Working Families, Paid Leave During National Partnership for Women and Families Fireside Chat Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 5, 2022 Durbin, Brown Introduce Legislation To Clarify Critical Tool For Holding Human Rights Violators Accountable Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - In Support of Humane Farming Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 3, 2022 LaHood Statement on Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Case Rep. Darin LaHood
May 3, 2022 Bost Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Opinion on Abortion Rep. Mike Bost
May 3, 2022 Tweet - "In 2006, I asked then-Judge Alito if #RoeVWade was settled law. His answer? "Roe v. Wade is an important precedent... It has been challenged... [and] reaffirmed. That strengthens its value for stare decisis." What changed? A packed conservative majority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022 Duckworth Reacts to Reports of Draft Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022 Durbin Statement on the Future of Roe V. Wade Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 28, 2022 Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and Hon. Steven Womack, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services - Rep. Aguilar Leads Letter To Allow DACA Recipients To Hold Federal Employment Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Barbara Lee, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Harold Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, Colleagues Call For No Federal Appropriations Funding For Deporting Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 27, 2022 Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 27, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Ur Jaddou, Director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Support Biden Admin Proposal to Reverse Harmful Trump Immigration Rule Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022 The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures" Rep. Mary Miller
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Since becoming Chair, I have prioritized restoring the Judiciary Committee's oversight role. And as I have stated on several occasions, I welcome any efforts to work together on good faith, bipartisan solutions to fix our badly broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 25, 2022 Durbin Responds To Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' Letter Calling For Hearing On Title 42 Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Hon. Kay Granger, Hon. Matt Cartwright Chairman, Hon. Rober Aderholt Ranking Member - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog, Hire More Judges Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 21, 2022 God Bless Our Military Heroes Rep. Mary Miller
April 21, 2022 Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022 Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Date Title Politician
June 7, 2022 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor discussing the Corinthian Colleges settlement and legislation we are considering on the Senate floor this week, the PACT Act. It would help veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals during their service." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 6, 2022 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Casey Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Veterans Affairs to Make Websites Accessible for People with Disabilities Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 30, 2022 Tweet - "This Memorial Day, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2022 Letter to President Joseph Biden, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and Secretary Antony Blinken - Expanding Temporary Protected Status for Migrants From Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 27, 2022 Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2022 Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Reminding President Biden of His Constitutional Duty to Protect States from Border Invasion Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth, Blackburn, Brown, Kelly Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Improve the Promotion Process for National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind in Careers or Compensation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 19, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Warner, Colleagues Urge FTC to Protect Data Privacy of Women Seeking Reproductive Healthcare Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022 Brown, Kelly, Duckworth, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Improve The Promotion Process For National Guard Servicemembers, Ensure Officers Don't Fall Behind In Careers Or Compensation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022 Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Codify Boots to Business Program Passes Senate Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Ur M. Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter Calling on USCIS To Process Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Petitions for Vulnerable Youth Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 12, 2022 Underwood-led Policy to Address Gaps in Border Health Security Recognized as "Critical" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner in Recent Hearing Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 12, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Sen. Sullivan Lead Effort to Modernize VA Home Loan Program Rep.Mike Bost
May 12, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Peters Joins Senate Colleagues in Urging Defense Secretary to Protect Abortion Rights, Access to Critical Health Care for Servicemembers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2022 Tweet - Today's vote on the Women's Health Protection Act may be a long shot--we need 60 votes. But every Senator will go on the record as to whether they want to protect a basic freedom that has been guaranteed by the Constitution and the Court for nearly 50 years. Or strip that away." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Tweet - I had the honor of introducing Seventh Circuit nominee Judge John Lee, currently an Illinois district court judge, and Nancy Maldonado, nominated to the Northern District of IL, at our @JudiciaryDems hearing this morning. They are eminently qualified for these roles." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing Featuring Two Illinois Judicial Nominees Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Tweet - Soon, I will vote to codify Roe. We must protect women's reproductive rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Abolishing the Filibuster and Protecting Reproductive Freedom Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2022 Ahead of Mother's Day, Duckworth Discusses Supporting Working Families, Paid Leave During National Partnership for Women and Families Fireside Chat Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 5, 2022 Durbin, Brown Introduce Legislation To Clarify Critical Tool For Holding Human Rights Violators Accountable Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - In Support of Humane Farming Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 3, 2022 LaHood Statement on Leaked Draft of SCOTUS Opinion on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Case Rep.Darin LaHood
May 3, 2022 Bost Statement on Leaked Supreme Court Opinion on Abortion Rep.Mike Bost
May 3, 2022 Tweet - "In 2006, I asked then-Judge Alito if #RoeVWade was settled law. His answer? "Roe v. Wade is an important precedent... It has been challenged... [and] reaffirmed. That strengthens its value for stare decisis." What changed? A packed conservative majority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2022 Duckworth Reacts to Reports of Draft Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe V. Wade Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022 Durbin Statement on the Future of Roe V. Wade Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Letter to President Biden, Secretary Mayorkas, and Secretary Blinken - Brown, Dean, 41 Members Of Congress Urge Temporary Protected Status For Ethiopians Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 28, 2022 Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "Was glad to see my Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program Restoration Act pass the Senate earlier this week. I hope the House soon follows suit. Predatory #4profit colleges were allowed to take advantage of far too many student veterans. They deserve this relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Rep. Miller Slams Biden Admin for Possibility of Department of Veterans Affairs Funds Going to Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tim Ryan, Chairman Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, Herrera Beutler, Ranking Member Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, and Hon. Steven Womack, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Financial Services - Rep. Aguilar Leads Letter To Allow DACA Recipients To Hold Federal Employment Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 27, 2022 Letter to Hon. Barbara Lee, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Harold Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs, Hon. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, and Hon. Chuck Fleischmann, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security - Congressmen Lowenthal, Correa, Colleagues Call For No Federal Appropriations Funding For Deporting Refugees from Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 27, 2022 Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 27, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Ur Jaddou, Director of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Support Biden Admin Proposal to Reverse Harmful Trump Immigration Rule Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022 The Washington Times - ""PolitiFraud' defends Biden's push for child sex-change procedures" Rep.Mary Miller
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Since becoming Chair, I have prioritized restoring the Judiciary Committee's oversight role. And as I have stated on several occasions, I welcome any efforts to work together on good faith, bipartisan solutions to fix our badly broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 25, 2022 Durbin Responds To Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans' Letter Calling For Hearing On Title 42 Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Hon. Kay Granger, Hon. Matt Cartwright Chairman, Hon. Rober Aderholt Ranking Member - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog, Hire More Judges Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 21, 2022 God Bless Our Military Heroes Rep.Mary Miller
April 21, 2022 Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022 Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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