| July 24, 2019
|
Congresswoman Robin Kelly's Statement on the Mueller Hearing
|
Rep. Robin Kelly
|
| July 24, 2019
|
Casten Statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's Testimony Before House Judiciary And Intelligence Committees
|
Rep. Sean Casten
|
| July 24, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and Attorney General William Barr - Feinstein, Schatz, Colleagues Bill Would Block Trump Administration From Obtaining, Politicizing Citizenship Information
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 24, 2019
|
Underwood Works to Improve Wait Times for Veterans at Va Facilities
|
Rep. Lauren Underwood
|
| July 24, 2019
|
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel's Testimony
|
Rep. Mike Quigley
|
| July 24, 2019
|
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
|
Rep. Mike Quigley
|
| July 23, 2019
|
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller to testify before Congress tomorrow."
|
Rep. Mike Quigley
|
| July 23, 2019
|
Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 23, 2019
|
Tweet - "Today the Senate passed a resolution that @SenDuckworth and I introduced to honor the life of a great Illinoisan, Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, and to praise his decades of service to this country and his profound contributions to American law."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 23, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 23, 2019
|
Tweet - "Voted yes on Dr. Mark Esper's nomination to be the nation's next Secretary of Defense. He has a special responsibility to advise a President who has no experience in national security. I believe that Dr. Esper is up to the task."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 23, 2019
|
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
|
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
|
| July 19, 2019
|
Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 19, 2019
|
Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 19, 2019
|
Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 19, 2019
|
Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 19, 2019
|
Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 18, 2019
|
MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Julian Castro interview."
|
Rep. Robin Kelly
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Carper Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Make the VA Smoke-Free
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups
|
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees
|
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt of Congress
|
Rep. Chuy Garcia
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Representative García Votes to Pass the Raise the Wage Act
|
Rep. Chuy Garcia
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Tweet - "Met with @EsperDoD today. Dr. Esper is a respected professional, who has devoted a major part of his life service to this country. Advising this President on national security is a special responsibility -- I believe that he's up to the task."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Tweet - "The highlight of our week on the Senate floor: a tax treaty with Luxembourg submitted to the Senate NINE YEARS AGO. Senator McConnell will do anything to avoid bringing up legislation to bring down prescription drug prices."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission
|
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
|
| July 18, 2019
|
Durbin Meets With Defense Secretary Nominee, Dr. Mark Esper
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee
|
Rep. Lauren Underwood
|
| July 17, 2019
|
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
|
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
|
| July 17, 2019
|
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
|
Rep. Mike Quigley
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Schakowsky Votes to Hold Attorney General and Commerce Secretary in Contempt
|
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Tweet - "The Judicial Crisis Network is a dark-money front organization that spends millions on ads and sees themselves as the Republican Party's gatekeeper for appellate court nominees. Who is writing their checks? Who are their donors? They won't say."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Tweet - "Yesterday marked the passing of a giant in American law. Justice John Paul Stevens served on the Supreme Court for nearly 35 years, bringing along his midwestern blend of brilliance, courtesy, & humility. His legacy is enormous."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Tweet - "John Paul Stevens described the standard for a judge as "the impartial guardian of the rule of law." With his service on the Court, he met that standard throughout his life. I was honored to know him & admire his amiable yet rock solid way of addressing the issues of our time."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 17, 2019
|
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Schakowsky Statement on Resolution Condemning President's Remarks
|
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Foster Statement on Resolution Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments
|
Rep. Bill Foster
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Tweet - "Why is the Republican-controlled Senate prioritizing its time this week on a tax treaty with Luxembourg? Instead, Americans want real action to lower prescription drug prices, and Democrats stand ready to address this issue. Leader McConnell needs to get his priorities straight."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Executive Session
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
We Are All Americans
|
Rep. Brad Schneider
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Tweet - "The Republican Party was once the party of Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan, but sadly no longer. Republican reactions to the President's racist and reprehensible recent statements prove they're surrendering their soul to Donald Trump."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 16, 2019
|
Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 15, 2019
|
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 15, 2019
|
Duckworth Meets with Dod Secretary Nominee Mark Esper
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
|
| July 15, 2019
|
Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 15, 2019
|
Tweet - "President Trump's tweets saying Democratic congresswomen of color should "go back" to where they came from are racist and reprehensible. Elected officials of both parties should stand up and renounce the President's statements."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 14, 2019
|
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 14, 2019
|
Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Tweet - "Today I stood with Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, @CommsUnited families, and community leaders to address the threat of mass arrests and mass deportations of immigrant families, which will lead to many families being separated."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Stop Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Tweet - "Eventually, the history of our time will be written and we're going to have to answer for the ways we're treating migrants at our border. Mass arrests and deportations are fundamentally inconsistent with the values of the United States of America. We must be better than this."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf
" "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html
"
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 12, 2019
|
Tweet - "I called on Secretary Acosta to resign earlier this week and I'm glad he heeded those calls. After details emerged around the soft treatment that he gave to Mr. Epstein, it is clear he didn't take the charges seriously."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of The Bipartisan Fairness For High-Skilled Immigrants Act
|
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Congressman García Responds to Trump's Executive Order to Collect Citizenship Information
|
Rep. Chuy Garcia
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin: ICE Should Not Separate Families During Upcoming ICE Raids
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Tweet - "Cruelty does not make America safer. Mass arrests and deportations are only going to create fear in communities across the United States & separate more families & children. We are better than this."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Tweet - "The majority of veterans enrolled in the VA health care system are non-smokers & should be protected from deadly consequences of secondhand smoke. Today I intro'd bill supporting the VA's efforts to prohibit smoking at VHA facilities & help protect the lives of America's heroes."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Tweet - "Immigration is a complex issue, but we shouldn't be divided on how we treat children & families. Today, I'm joining @SenSchumer @SenJeffMerkley @PattyMurray & @MazieHirono to intro the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to ensure humane treatment for migrants in our custody."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Tweet - "Mass arrests & deportation of undocumented families now scheduled to start Sunday. More children will be in detention and more families will be divided. These are not dangerous people. This is not about national security. This is about fear & hate. America is better than this."
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 11, 2019
|
Durbin, Collins, Wenstrup, Rice Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill To Make The VA Smoke-Free
|
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
|
| July 10, 2019
|
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
|
Sen. Dick Durbin
|
| July 10, 2019
|
Underwood Introduces Legislation to Improve Care for Women Veterans
|
Rep. Lauren Underwood
|
| July 10, 2019
|
LaHood Applauds USTR Investigation into France's Digital Services Tax
|
Rep. Darin LaHood
|
| July 10, 2019
|
Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act
|
Rep. Robin Kelly
|
| July 10, 2019
|
Letter to the Native American Community Leaders - U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Democratic Colleagues Request Feedback from American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Leaders on the Effects of Climate Change on Native Communities
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|
| July 10, 2019
|
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
|
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
|