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Sept. 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On Refugee Consultation With Biden Administration
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The handling of S.B. 8 by SCOTUS's conservative majority was a dog-whistle to those who have waged a long campaign to undermine reproductive and other constitutional rights. This is a five-alarm fire for due process, and for the future of civil rights. My latest for @TheNLJ:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Quigley, Schakowsky, Escobar Call for End to Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021
Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
Rep. Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ted Budd Leads Letter Demanding Answers from Biden on Abandoned Afghan Weapons
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Casten, Duckworth Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Educational Support Professionals Access Benefits Through FMLA
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Find Way Forward For Immigration In Build Back Better Act, Including Provisions To Raise Significant Revenue By Clearing The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2021
Underwood Continues Advocacy for Veterans, Pushes for Implementation of the Lethal Means Safety Training Act in House Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2021
Schneider, Williams Introduce Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Support Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2021
Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Underwood and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Address VA's Systemic Unlawful Denials of Care to Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Administrative Discharges
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The current treatment of Haitian refugees at our southern border is unacceptable. Haitians seeking refuge in the United States must be treated with the respect due to every human being."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Our government was intended to be a democracy of the people, by the people, for the people. Proud to join @SenatorShaheen in fighting back against the dark money directly impacting our campaign system that prioritizes corporations & special interests over the needs of Americans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Reps. Kelly, Arrington, Lieu Introduce Reese's Law to Prevent Button Battery Ingestion
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 20, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021
Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021
Durbin Joins Introduction Of Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021
Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 16, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Historic Investments in Health Equity
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 15, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again--Democrats' investments in the American people are working. Now it's time to pass President Biden's Build Back Better agenda & finish laying the framework for the strongest, fairest American economy ever."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021
Underwood Supports Committee Passage of President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda with Critical Investments for Veterans
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 13, 2021
Rep. Kelly Cites Bergstein's Deli as Example of How Restaurant Revitalization Fund Helped Local Restaurants Survive
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Underwood Secures $10.2 Million for Illinois National Guard in FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Jayapal Leads House Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Reduce the Role of Nuclear Weapons
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021
Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 7, 2021
Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 28, 2021
Durbin Statement On Refugee Consultation With Biden Administration
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The handling of S.B. 8 by SCOTUS's conservative majority was a dog-whistle to those who have waged a long campaign to undermine reproductive and other constitutional rights. This is a five-alarm fire for due process, and for the future of civil rights. My latest for @TheNLJ:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 24, 2021
LaHood, Davis Announce 183d Wing Base Project Included in House-Passed NDAA
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Quigley, Schakowsky, Escobar Call for End to Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 23, 2021
Miller Votes NO on "Draft Our Daughters" Defense Bill
Rep.Mary Miller
Sept. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Ted Budd Leads Letter Demanding Answers from Biden on Abandoned Afghan Weapons
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Casten, Duckworth Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Educational Support Professionals Access Benefits Through FMLA
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 22, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Find Way Forward For Immigration In Build Back Better Act, Including Provisions To Raise Significant Revenue By Clearing The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 22, 2021
Underwood Continues Advocacy for Veterans, Pushes for Implementation of the Lethal Means Safety Training Act in House Veterans' Affairs Committee Hearing
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 22, 2021
Schneider, Williams Introduce Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Support Veteran Entrepreneurship
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2021
Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Underwood and Blumenthal Introduce Legislation to Address VA's Systemic Unlawful Denials of Care to Veterans with Other-Than-Honorable Administrative Discharges
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The current treatment of Haitian refugees at our southern border is unacceptable. Haitians seeking refuge in the United States must be treated with the respect due to every human being."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Our government was intended to be a democracy of the people, by the people, for the people. Proud to join @SenatorShaheen in fighting back against the dark money directly impacting our campaign system that prioritizes corporations & special interests over the needs of Americans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Reps. Kelly, Arrington, Lieu Introduce Reese's Law to Prevent Button Battery Ingestion
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 21, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 20, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021
Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021
Durbin Joins Introduction Of Constitutional Amendment To Overturn Citizens United
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021
Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 16, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Leads Historic Investments in Health Equity
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 15, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again--Democrats' investments in the American people are working. Now it's time to pass President Biden's Build Back Better agenda & finish laying the framework for the strongest, fairest American economy ever."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021
Underwood Supports Committee Passage of President Biden's Build Back Better Agenda with Critical Investments for Veterans
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 13, 2021
Rep. Kelly Cites Bergstein's Deli as Example of How Restaurant Revitalization Fund Helped Local Restaurants Survive
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 11, 2021
Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2021
Underwood Secures $10.2 Million for Illinois National Guard in FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Jayapal Leads House Lawmakers in Urging Biden to Reduce the Role of Nuclear Weapons
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021
Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 7, 2021
Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021
Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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