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Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021 Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 25, 2021 Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrate House Passage of PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Nursing Mothers Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster has always been the weapon of choice for those who want to beat down civil rights. When Republicans use it to block voting rights tomorrow, they'll be following in the footsteps of those who came before them in filibustering civil rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Rep. David Price Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 15, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 12, 2021 Underwood Works to Ensure Veterans Receive World-Class Care; Introduces Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions. We must urgently restore the United States' longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees--including Afghan refugees." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Biden Demanding Answers On Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Op-ed by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-n.y.), Jesús "chuy" García (D-ill.), and Lou Correa (D-calif.) - We Can't Abandon a Nation of Immigrants - That's Why We're Putting Our Votes on the Line Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Following 8 Month Investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Report On Donald Trump's Scheme To Pressure DOJ & Overturn The 2020 Election Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 ILGOP Delegation Statement on IL Democrats' Sham Redistricting Process Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 Durbin Questions Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco On Helping Young Victims Of Trauma & Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to Recent Actions of CPSC Commissioners Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 1, 2021 Quigley Statement on Reconciliation Negotiations Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of USCIS - Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2021 Reps. Davis and Walorski Recognize Continued Need to Support Foster Youth Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Critical Discussion on the High Stakes on the Inclusion of Immigration Reform in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Texas's SB 8 abortion ban clearly violates Supreme Court precedent, yet the Court allowed it to take effect. Now millions of Texans have had their constitutional rights taken away from them. Today's hearing will shine a light on this law and the shadow docket." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Hearing On Texas's Unconstitutional Abortion Ban And The Role Of The Shadow Docket Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Texas's Unconstitutional Abortion Ban And The Role Of The Shadow Docket Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017 Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021 Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 25, 2021 Adams, Maloney, Congressional Maternity Care Caucus, & Black Maternal Health Caucus Celebrate House Passage of PUMP For Nursing Mothers Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Nursing Mothers Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The filibuster has always been the weapon of choice for those who want to beat down civil rights. When Republicans use it to block voting rights tomorrow, they'll be following in the footsteps of those who came before them in filibustering civil rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Rep. David Price Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LIHEAP Heating Help Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Establish Protections for Student Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 15, 2021 Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 12, 2021 Underwood Works to Ensure Veterans Receive World-Class Care; Introduces Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions. We must urgently restore the United States' longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees--including Afghan refugees." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Biden Demanding Answers On Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Op-ed by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-n.y.), Jesús "chuy" García (D-ill.), and Lou Correa (D-calif.) - We Can't Abandon a Nation of Immigrants - That's Why We're Putting Our Votes on the Line Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Following 8 Month Investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Report On Donald Trump's Scheme To Pressure DOJ & Overturn The 2020 Election Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 ILGOP Delegation Statement on IL Democrats' Sham Redistricting Process Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to David Berger, Marine Corps Commandant - Congressman Biggs Requests Release of Lt. Col. Scheller Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 5, 2021 Durbin Questions Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco On Helping Young Victims Of Trauma & Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to Recent Actions of CPSC Commissioners Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 1, 2021 Quigley Statement on Reconciliation Negotiations Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of USCIS - Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2021 Reps. Davis and Walorski Recognize Continued Need to Support Foster Youth Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Critical Discussion on the High Stakes on the Inclusion of Immigration Reform in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Applauds the US Department of Justice for Providing Grants to Protect Women and Children Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Texas's SB 8 abortion ban clearly violates Supreme Court precedent, yet the Court allowed it to take effect. Now millions of Texans have had their constitutional rights taken away from them. Today's hearing will shine a light on this law and the shadow docket." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Durbin Questions Witnesses At Hearing On Texas's Unconstitutional Abortion Ban And The Role Of The Shadow Docket Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Texas's Unconstitutional Abortion Ban And The Role Of The Shadow Docket Sen.Dick Durbin
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