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Dec. 20, 2020 Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2020 Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2020 Underwood Selected to Serve on The Appropriations Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States, and to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President-elect of the United States - Duckworth, Langevin Urge Biden & Harris to Prioritize Millions of Americans with Disabilities, Hire and Appoint People with Disabilities Throughout the Administration Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Quigley, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Presidential Records Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - ".@DebHaalandNM is a dedicated public servant who will make an outstanding first Native American Secretary of the Interior. She will be ready on day one to protect our public lands & fight for clean energy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Foster Statement on Nomination of Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Murphy, Quigley Introduce Legislation To Protect Presidential Records, Enhance Presidential Transition Process To Promote Accountability And National Security Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Meets With General Lloyd Austin, President-Elect Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19, Health Disparities, Medical Research With Xavier Becerra, Secretary Of Health And Human Services Nominee Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 16, 2020 House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they're concerned about the crisis in Hong Kong. But what are we going to do about it? The Senate could pass the bipartisan, House-passed Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act today. Hong Kongers need legislation, not lamentation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Urges Congress to Provide Survival Checks to All Families Including Immigrant & Mixed Status Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with leaders from @FWDus about my hopes for DACA & comprehensive immigration reform under the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. It's time we finally fix our broken immigration system & bring millions of hardworking immigrants out of the shadows." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Language From Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bipartisan Resolution Urging China To End Its Military Aggression Toward India Passes Both Chambers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @vivek_murthy today about COVID-19, health disparities, & the vaping industry's targeting of kids. I'm pleased that President-elect Biden has chosen someone with so much experience to be our next Surgeon General--Dr. Murthy has my full confidence and support." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nine months since Congress passed the CARES Act. Nine months of little to no action, where Senate Republicans refused to even negotiate with Dems on relief. We can't afford to wait any longer--we must pass the proposed bipartisan emergency relief bill before Christmas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @PeteButtigieg--you will make an outstanding Secretary of Transportation. We have a lot of work to do rebuilding our nation's transportation infrastructure, and I can't wait to get started." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide emergency relief for the American people before we go home for the holidays. I support the $748 billion bipartisan package. I urge my colleagues to support this package, and I call on the Senate Majority Leader to bring it to the floor for a vote this week." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Senate Passes Several Duckworth Provisions as Part of 2021 Defense Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require COVID-19 Data Collection In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity, and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Hokanson About National Guard Operations, Covid-19 Response Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Jayapal, Members of Congress Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Democrats to Graham: Follow Precedent, Stop Holding Nomination Hearings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to President Joe Biden - House Democrats Propose Roadmap for Biden Administration on Fighting Disinformation Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel Review Of COVID-19 Vaccine Data: "Science Prevailed Over Politics" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 House Approves Schneider Bill to Prevent Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trump's Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 20, 2020 Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2020 Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2020 Underwood Selected to Serve on The Appropriations Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States, and to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President-elect of the United States - Duckworth, Langevin Urge Biden & Harris to Prioritize Millions of Americans with Disabilities, Hire and Appoint People with Disabilities Throughout the Administration Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Quigley, Murphy Introduce Legislation to Protect Presidential Records Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - ".@DebHaalandNM is a dedicated public servant who will make an outstanding first Native American Secretary of the Interior. She will be ready on day one to protect our public lands & fight for clean energy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Foster Statement on Nomination of Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Murphy, Quigley Introduce Legislation To Protect Presidential Records, Enhance Presidential Transition Process To Promote Accountability And National Security Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Meets With General Lloyd Austin, President-Elect Biden's Nominee For Defense Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020 Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 17, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19, Health Disparities, Medical Research With Xavier Becerra, Secretary Of Health And Human Services Nominee Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau - Duckworth Calls on National Guard to Preserve Records Regarding Dangerous, Low-Flying Military Helicopter Flights Threatening Peaceful Protesters Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 16, 2020 House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Senators on both sides of the aisle say they're concerned about the crisis in Hong Kong. But what are we going to do about it? The Senate could pass the bipartisan, House-passed Hong Kong People's Freedom and Choice Act today. Hong Kongers need legislation, not lamentation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Urges Congress to Provide Survival Checks to All Families Including Immigrant & Mixed Status Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with leaders from @FWDus about my hopes for DACA & comprehensive immigration reform under the incoming Biden-Harris Administration. It's time we finally fix our broken immigration system & bring millions of hardworking immigrants out of the shadows." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Language From Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Bipartisan Resolution Urging China To End Its Military Aggression Toward India Passes Both Chambers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @vivek_murthy today about COVID-19, health disparities, & the vaping industry's targeting of kids. I'm pleased that President-elect Biden has chosen someone with so much experience to be our next Surgeon General--Dr. Murthy has my full confidence and support." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "It's been nine months since Congress passed the CARES Act. Nine months of little to no action, where Senate Republicans refused to even negotiate with Dems on relief. We can't afford to wait any longer--we must pass the proposed bipartisan emergency relief bill before Christmas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations @PeteButtigieg--you will make an outstanding Secretary of Transportation. We have a lot of work to do rebuilding our nation's transportation infrastructure, and I can't wait to get started." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must provide emergency relief for the American people before we go home for the holidays. I support the $748 billion bipartisan package. I urge my colleagues to support this package, and I call on the Senate Majority Leader to bring it to the floor for a vote this week." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Senate Passes Several Duckworth Provisions as Part of 2021 Defense Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require COVID-19 Data Collection In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2020 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity, and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Duckworth Speaks with National Guard Bureau Chief Gen. Hokanson About National Guard Operations, Covid-19 Response Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 11, 2020 Jayapal, Members of Congress Join FIRM Action in Announcing Roadmap to Freedom Resolution that Achieves a Progressive Vision of a Humane Immigration System Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary - Judiciary Democrats to Graham: Follow Precedent, Stop Holding Nomination Hearings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sami D. Said, Lieutenant General, Office of the Air Force Inspector General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Blumenthal in Urging Investigation Into Possible Politically-Motivated C-130 J Basing Selection Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to President Joe Biden - House Democrats Propose Roadmap for Biden Administration on Fighting Disinformation Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi On FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel Review Of COVID-19 Vaccine Data: "Science Prevailed Over Politics" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "On December 26, roughly 12 million Americans are going to lose the unemployment benefits they are relying on to make it through this pandemic. How can any member of Congress leave for the holiday break in good conscience without acting on emergency relief?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minor Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Rep. Austin Scott Fights for COVID-19 Tax Relief for Small Businesses Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steve Scalise, Senate Minority Whip - PPP Tax Deductibility Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell is trying to sabotage emergency COVID-19 relief over funding for state and local governments. If he succeeds in shutting down negotiations yet again, the American people are in for a long, dark winter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2020 House Approves Schneider Bill to Prevent Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks White House If Potential Presidential Pardons For President Trump's Family Or Himself Will Specify The Crimes For Which The Recipients Are Being Pardoned Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans continue to struggle during this pandemic. Congress must pass a stimulus bill to provide families with relief. Senator McConnell must act with the urgency this crisis demands." Sen.Dick Durbin
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