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June 15, 2021 Following Apology, Schneider Will Not Introduce Rep. Greene Censure Resolution At This Time Rep. Brad Schneider
June 15, 2021 Va Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act Rep. Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Clarifying Role of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in Department of Veterans Affairs Rep. Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act Rep. Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 15, 2021 Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act Rep. Mike Bost
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Supreme Court First Step Act Ruling On Low-Level Drug Offenders Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Collins, Wenstrup, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Make The VA Smoke-Free Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Former President Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice must be investigated to the fullest extent. This grave assault on a co-equal branch of government threatens the very foundation of our constitutional order." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Answers From DOJ About Subpoenas For Communications Data Of House Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited @LakeViewHS and discussed next week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Dream & Promise Act passed by the House to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS recipients. The Senate must pass this bill. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Members of Congress Push Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "This is a gross abuse of power and an assault on the separation of powers. I will be calling former Attorneys General Sessions and Barr to testify before @JudiciaryDems willingly, or face subpoena to do so. We need answers, under oath, before the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Calling for DOJ To Drop Lawsuit in Support of GEO Group, Private Prisons Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 10, 2021 During SASC Hearing, Duckworth Secures Commitments from General Milley and Secretary Austin to Review National Guard and Reserve Pay, Benefits Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2021 Nomination of Zahid N. Quraishi Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Mr. Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging DHS to Not Re-Detain Those Released During Pandemic Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 8, 2021 In Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough, Underwood Continues Work to Improve Quality of VA Health Care and Secure Good Paying Jobs for Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2021 Judicial Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans love to bring up the notion of "catch & release" when it comes to our southern border. But data from a decade+ shows that 83% of non-detained immigrants attended every single one of their court hearings. Catch & release is a GOP fever dream--it's time we put it to bed." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad that the Biden Administration is working to reunite families separated by President Trump, but we have a lot of work left to do. Far too many of these children remain adrift in a bureaucratic sea because of Trump's cruel zero-tolerance policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 8, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Termination Of Cruel "Remain In Mexico" Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decisions In Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is why a Jan 6 commission is so important. Trump loyalists are doing everything they can to rewrite the history of what happened that day. By leading the effort to block this commission, Sen. McConnell is doing everything he can to help them succeed." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Bipartisan January 6 Commission Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "An insurrection without consequences--without even a proper investigation--is a dress rehearsal for another insurrection. There should have been 100 votes for thoroughly investigating January 6. But Republicans still fear the truth and the wrath of Donald Trump." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Moran, and Clark Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Rep. Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortage Rep. Brad Schneider
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Senator Menendez, Congresswoman Clark Lead Colleagues In Bicameral Reintroduction Of Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "When our criminal justice system turns toward solutions like community-based treatment, we can reduce recidivism, save costs, & improve outcomes. Pleased to speak with Judges Walsh & Hood about how Cook County's veterans and drug courts offer Illinoisans a proven path forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
June 15, 2021 Following Apology, Schneider Will Not Introduce Rep. Greene Censure Resolution At This Time Rep.Brad Schneider
June 15, 2021 Va Hospitals Establishing Leadership Performance Act Rep.Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Clarifying Role of Doctors of Podiatric Medicine in Department of Veterans Affairs Rep.Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act Rep.Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 15, 2021 Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act Rep.Mike Bost
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Supreme Court First Step Act Ruling On Low-Level Drug Offenders Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Collins, Wenstrup, Underwood Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Make The VA Smoke-Free Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Former President Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice must be investigated to the fullest extent. This grave assault on a co-equal branch of government threatens the very foundation of our constitutional order." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Answers From DOJ About Subpoenas For Communications Data Of House Democrats Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday I visited @LakeViewHS and discussed next week's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the Dream & Promise Act passed by the House to provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers and TPS recipients. The Senate must pass this bill. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Members of Congress Push Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "This is a gross abuse of power and an assault on the separation of powers. I will be calling former Attorneys General Sessions and Barr to testify before @JudiciaryDems willingly, or face subpoena to do so. We need answers, under oath, before the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Calling for DOJ To Drop Lawsuit in Support of GEO Group, Private Prisons Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 10, 2021 During SASC Hearing, Duckworth Secures Commitments from General Milley and Secretary Austin to Review National Guard and Reserve Pay, Benefits Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2021 Nomination of Zahid N. Quraishi Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council, and the Hon. Cecilia Roues, Chair of the Council of Economic Affairs - Pascrell, Sewell Demand Data on GOP-led Termination of Unemployment Assistance Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Mr. Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers in Urging DHS to Not Re-Detain Those Released During Pandemic Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 8, 2021 In Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough, Underwood Continues Work to Improve Quality of VA Health Care and Secure Good Paying Jobs for Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2021 Judicial Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans love to bring up the notion of "catch & release" when it comes to our southern border. But data from a decade+ shows that 83% of non-detained immigrants attended every single one of their court hearings. Catch & release is a GOP fever dream--it's time we put it to bed." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad that the Biden Administration is working to reunite families separated by President Trump, but we have a lot of work left to do. Far too many of these children remain adrift in a bureaucratic sea because of Trump's cruel zero-tolerance policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 8, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021 Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan And Bicameral Bill To End LGBTQ+ And Religious Discrimination In The Child Welfare System Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021 Paycheck Fairness Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement Recognizing Pride Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 4, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Meijer, Colleagues Press Biden Administration to Evacuate Afghan Partners Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On Termination Of Cruel "Remain In Mexico" Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Durbin Statement On Supreme Court Decisions In Voting Rights & Donor Disclosure Cases Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "This is why a Jan 6 commission is so important. Trump loyalists are doing everything they can to rewrite the history of what happened that day. By leading the effort to block this commission, Sen. McConnell is doing everything he can to help them succeed." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Bipartisan January 6 Commission Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 Tweet - "An insurrection without consequences--without even a proper investigation--is a dress rehearsal for another insurrection. There should have been 100 votes for thoroughly investigating January 6. But Republicans still fear the truth and the wrath of Donald Trump." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Klobuchar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Health Care in Medically Underserved Areas Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Moran, and Clark Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Rep. Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortage Rep.Brad Schneider
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Hirono, Underwood Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Contraceptive Care for Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Senator Menendez, Congresswoman Clark Lead Colleagues In Bicameral Reintroduction Of Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "When our criminal justice system turns toward solutions like community-based treatment, we can reduce recidivism, save costs, & improve outcomes. Pleased to speak with Judges Walsh & Hood about how Cook County's veterans and drug courts offer Illinoisans a proven path forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Address National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Disparities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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