| Jan. 20, 2022
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Tweet: Unfortunately, a majority of Senators have pledged allegiance to the filibuster. But I believe there is something more critical than a Senate rule that has been changed 160 times in the history of this body.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Judiciary Committee Advances One Circuit Court Nominee, Eleven District Court Nominees
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ, COLLEAGUES SOUND ALARM FOLLOWING REPORTS OF HIGH DENIAL RATES FOR AT-RISK AFGHANS SEEKING HUMANITARIAN PAROLE INTO U.S.
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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One Year of Failed Leadership
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Duckworth Joins Chairman Menendez, Colleagues in Sounding Alarm Following Reports of High Denial Rates for at-risk Afghans Applying for Humanitarian Parole Into U.S.
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Event Focusing on Missing Black Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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Senate Confirms Holly Thomas To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy.
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Following Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue, Durbin Moves To Close Gun Loophole In Visa Waiver Program
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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LaHood Statement on One Year of Joe Biden's Presidency
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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BOST INTRODUCES BILL TO STRENGTHEN VA MENTAL HEALTH AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Jan. 19, 2022
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Letter to Doug Phelps, President and Executive Director of The Public Interest Network- Levin Presses The Public Interest Network for Good-Faith Engagement in Unionization Process
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Eshoo, Schakowsky, Booker Introduce Bill to Ban Surveillance Advertising
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Dept. of Commerce; Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council; Hon. Mitch Landrieu - Rep. Krishnamoorthi Leads 20 Members Of Congress In Letter On Using Infrastructure Bill To Resolve Supply Chain Issues
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Rohit Chopra, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Colleagues Urge CFPB to Improve Lending for Women-Owned, Minority-Owned, and Small Businesses
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Brown, Colleagues Call on Biden Administration to Continue and Make Permanent OSHA's Emergency COVID-19 Protections for Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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LaHood Opposes Democrats' Attempt at Federal Takeover of Elections
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Jan. 12, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Continue and Make Permanent OSHA's Emergency COVID-19 Protections for Health Care Workers
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - Gillibrand Leads 20 Colleagues In Calling On Biden Administration To Continue And Make Permanent OSHA's Emergency Covid-19 Protections For Health Care Workers; Protections Have Been Allowed To Lapse
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Jan. 12, 2022
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Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In First Nominations Hearing Of 2022
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Jan. 10, 2022
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Durbin To McConnell: Stop Using The Filibuster To Obstruct Voting Rights
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 7, 2022
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Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Consumer Protection from Rising Gas, Home Heating, and Energy Costs
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN DELIVERS END OF YEAR REPORT: SERVING THE SIXTH - 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 22, 2021
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Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO Amazon - Review Safety Procedures Following Collapse of Edwardsville Warehouse
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Congresswoman Miller's Statement on President Biden Remarks
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Rep. Robin Kelly Releases 2021 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments for Illinois' Second Congressional District
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Markey and Rep. Moulton Lead Bicameral Group of Colleagues With Concerns About Restrictive and Inconsistent Afghan Humanitarian Parole Process
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Cardin, Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security -
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 20, 2021
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Letter to Andy Jassy, President and CEO of Amazon and Jeffrey Bezos, Executive Chair of Amazon - Brown Demands Answers From Amazon on Labor Practices, Asks Department of Labor to Investigate
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Small Business Economic Health and Wellbeing Needs to Remain a Top Priority
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "I strongly disagree with the Senate parliamentarian's interpretation of immigration proposals in #BuildBackBetter. But this is not the end of our efforts--I'll keep fighting for immigrant families across the country who deserve better. My full statement:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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SCHNEIDER: SENATE MUST INCLUDE IMMIGRATION, DESPITE RULING OF PARLIAMENTARIAN; BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES ARE COUNTING ON IT
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2021
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QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE TO HOLD MARK MEADOWS IN CONTEMPT
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Joint Statement by Senators Schumer, Durbin, Menendez, Cortez Masto, Luján, Padilla on Parliamentarian's Opinion on Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veteran Affairs - Congressman Good and Congressman Lamborn Send Letter to Secretary McDonough
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "It's time to modernize and reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. It would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue. #VAWA"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Tweet - "We will introduce an updated, bipartisan version of #VAWA in January--coming together in support of the simple premise that it will save lives. We need to ensure every survivor, whether they live in rural Alaska or urban Illinois, has a lifeline in a moment of crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - IN LETTER TO PRESIDENT BIDEN, DUCKWORTH, DURBIN ANNOUNCE CANDIDATES FOR FEDERAL DISTRICT COURT IN THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2021
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García, Espaillat, Correa Statement on Parliamentarian Striking Immigration Plan "C' from Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 15, 2021
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Letter to Administrator Pekoske, Transportation Security Administration - Migrants Flying Without Identification
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois AFL-CIO Leaders On Infrastructure
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 14, 2021
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Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Senate Confirms Lucy Koh To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary US Dept. of Transportation; Hon. Gina M. Raimondo, Secretary US Dept. of Commerce - Fix the Broken Supply Chain and Chip Shortage
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Letter to Martin J. Walsh, Secretary Dept. of Labor - Advocating for Value-Based ESG Investment Options for Workers
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Congratulations to Erik Raven for being nominated Under Secretary for the Navy. Could not be prouder of Erik and everything he has accomplished. I have full confidence that he will do an excellent job."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The Texas law is a model for how to undermine constitutional rights--and the conservative majority on the Supreme Court has once again shown that it is willing to allow even facially unconstitutional laws to remain intact when the laws align with certain ideological preferences."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Judiciary Committee Advances Legislation To Remove Pacer Paywall, Increase Accessibility To Court Records
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Joined By Lee & Grassley, Attempts To Pass Bipartisan Inspector General Access Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Supply Chain, Bolster Capacity for American Exports
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Earlier this week, I joined @SenatorWarnock in calling on President Biden to continue waiving borrowers' interest on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 national emergency. There's no reason to add to their burden at this time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Combat Inflation Through Strengthening Supply Chain And Bolstering Capacity For American Exports
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 8, 2021
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Rep. Pressley Leads Resolution to Remove Rep. Boebert From Committee Assignments
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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