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Feb. 1, 2023 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Ahead of State of the Union, Capito Urges Biden to Restore Ondcp Director to Cabinet-level Position Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2023 Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2023 Durbin Applauds Appellate Court Ruling In Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2023 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2023 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Menendez, Ocasio-Cortez, Luján, Padilla, Casar, Grijalva Lead Bicameral Coalition of Nearly 80 Lawmakers in Pushing Back Against the Biden Administration's Expansion of Title 42 and Proposed Asylum Transit Ban Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 19, 2023 Durbin Statement On SCOTUS Report Regarding Dobbs Leak Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2023 CNN "Outfront" - TRANSCRIPT Biden Breaks Silence On Classified Docs As New Details Emerge; McCarthy Vows To Kick Some Dems Off Committees; Fierce Fighting Underway In Eastern Ukrainian City Of Soledar; OutFront Obtains Migrant Photos Given To Biden During Border Visit; Death Toll Rises, 34M Under Flood Watches As Storm Pounds California; Satellite Images Of China Show Crowded Crematoriums As COVID Rages. Aired 7-8p ET Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "Unemployed Americans are our first priority, but no question there's a need for immigrants to help fill jobs that Americans won't take. I urge my Republican colleagues to stop their political infighting and join Democrats in working to fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "The historic GOP impasse in the House indicates rough seas ahead. Additional McCarthy concessions to his MAGA extremists would only guarantee instability in a closely divided House." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans have repeatedly obstructed bipartisan immigration reform & leave @POTUS with no choice but to use his authority to establish order at our southern border. I strongly support his actions to clearly spell out legal pathways for migrants." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2022 Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 15, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Bill That Would Undercut VA Secretary's Authority and Responsibility to Veterans Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Think we have enough immigrants? Open your eyes. The best medical system in the world is being brought to its knees by a nursing crisis. I recently learned that a major Chicago hospital was buoyed by 30 Filipino immigrant nurses. We need immigration reform and we need it now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2022 New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2022 Durbin, Murray Introduce Legislation To Ensure Victims Of Discrimination Can Seek Damages In Court Following Harmful SCOTUS Ruling Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Examine VA's Progress on PACT Act Implementation Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 6, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Rep. Issa Co-Lead Bill to Cap Attorney Fees for Camp Lejeune Veterans and their Families Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 5, 2022 Tweet - "As author of the Dream Act, I applaud every good faith effort to give these deserving individuals a path to citizenship. I've been in touch w/ my colleagues & will carefully review their proposal. I'm determined to do everything to help deliver a Christmas Miracle for Dreamers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement on Sinema-Tillis Immigration Deal Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2022 Tweet - "I'm disappointed that not enough of my R colleagues supported bill to increase paid sick leave for rail workers, but I'm relieved that we came together quickly to pass the labor agreement to prevent a rail strike--which would have devastated the economy & put millions out of work." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2022 Duckworth on Bill to Prevent Costs Rising for Millions of Working Americans by Averting Rail Shutdown Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 30, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Jones, Bush, and Pressley Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Extend and Redesignate Haiti for Tps Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2022 Durbin Statement On Potential Rail Strike Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Jones, Colleagues Demand Transparency and Higher Ethical Standards for Supreme Court Justices in Letter to Leadership Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2022 Durbin Statement on New York Times Report Alleging Leak of Hobby Lobby Decision Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is reviewing these serious allegations, which highlight once again the inexcusable "Supreme Court loophole" in federal judicial ethics rules." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022 Tweet - "This morning, I met an incredible group of young Illinois Dreamers & heard remarkable stories about their success despite the many challenges they face. A solution for Dreamers is long overdue. They have been forced to live in fear and uncertainty for far too long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Our immigration system is broken in so many ways. It has failed our Afghan allies in the United States and those who are stuck abroad. We must act on a bipartisan basis to protect them. Lives are at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2022 Tweet - "For 21 years, I've been working to protect Dreamers by passing the bipartisan Dream Act, but Republicans have filibustered the bill time after time. With Dreamers' lives on the line, we need 10 Republicans to stop their political posturing and come to the negotiating table." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Jackson is right: Why should some families ("legacies") and backgrounds be honored at universities and not others? Affirmative action has helped generations of well-qualified students access higher education--and helps our workforce reflect the diversity of America itself." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "For years, I've pushed to close the 90/10 loophole that allows predatory for-profit colleges to prey on our veterans and service members. Today, @usedgov 's updated regulations are making sure we protect those who defend our country. https://ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-unveils-final-rules-protect-veterans-and-service-members-improve-college-access-incarcerated-individuals-and-improve-oversight-when-colleges-change-owners" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth, Ryan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2022 Letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Susan Wojcicki, CEO of Youtube - Durbin, Schiff Demand Google And Youtube Crack Down On Dangerous Incel Content Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @RepSchakowsky and the Refugee Action Network to discuss the urgent need to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Doing what we can to support our Afghan allies is a moral imperative. We owe them a path out of Afghanistan and to stability in the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Espaillat, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Reassess Decision to Expel Venezuelans Under Title 42 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 20, 2022 Tweet - ""These companies are right: ending DACA would hurt the economy. According to @FWDus , if DACA ended or renewals were restricted, an estimated 22,000 jobs would be lost each month for two years--at a time when workforce shortages are already driving up costs. Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2022 Durbin Statement On Administration's Action To Expand And Strengthen H-2B Visa Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Rep. Rosendale's Statements on VA's Decision to Halt EHRM Rollout Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 12, 2022 Tweet - "No judge should fear for their life and the safety of their family as they work to deliver equal justice under the law. I'm proud to have worked with Senators Menendez and Booker on this bill, which will provide important protections for federal judges and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter to DOJ to Investigate Migrant Shooting in West Texas as a Hate Crime Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS 's decision to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana & quickly review how the drug is scheduled under fed law. These are critical steps to making our system of justice fairer & undoing the harm caused by the failed "war on drugs."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Durbin Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On DACA Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Happy to see that current DACA holders can continue to live & work in our communities for now. Sadly they must still spend each day living in fear that they may lose their protections under the law. It is past time that Congress gave them certainty & permanent legal protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 1, 2023 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Ahead of State of the Union, Capito Urges Biden to Restore Ondcp Director to Cabinet-level Position Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2023 Letter to Charles Barber, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, National Science Foundation - Senators Baldwin, Feinstein Call on National Science Foundation to Better Assess LGBTQI+ Representation in STEM Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2023 Durbin Applauds Appellate Court Ruling In Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2023 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees in Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2023 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Menendez, Ocasio-Cortez, Luján, Padilla, Casar, Grijalva Lead Bicameral Coalition of Nearly 80 Lawmakers in Pushing Back Against the Biden Administration's Expansion of Title 42 and Proposed Asylum Transit Ban Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 19, 2023 Durbin Statement On SCOTUS Report Regarding Dobbs Leak Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2023 CNN "Outfront" - TRANSCRIPT Biden Breaks Silence On Classified Docs As New Details Emerge; McCarthy Vows To Kick Some Dems Off Committees; Fierce Fighting Underway In Eastern Ukrainian City Of Soledar; OutFront Obtains Migrant Photos Given To Biden During Border Visit; Death Toll Rises, 34M Under Flood Watches As Storm Pounds California; Satellite Images Of China Show Crowded Crematoriums As COVID Rages. Aired 7-8p ET Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "Unemployed Americans are our first priority, but no question there's a need for immigrants to help fill jobs that Americans won't take. I urge my Republican colleagues to stop their political infighting and join Democrats in working to fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "The historic GOP impasse in the House indicates rough seas ahead. Additional McCarthy concessions to his MAGA extremists would only guarantee instability in a closely divided House." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2023 Tweet - "Congressional Republicans have repeatedly obstructed bipartisan immigration reform & leave @POTUS with no choice but to use his authority to establish order at our southern border. I strongly support his actions to clearly spell out legal pathways for migrants." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2022 Letter to Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA - Ahead of World Cup Championship Match, Merkley, Pocan, Takano, Torres Lead Colleagues in Bicameral Letter Blasting Fifa for the Association's Anti-lgbtq+ Stance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 15, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Bill That Would Undercut VA Secretary's Authority and Responsibility to Veterans Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Think we have enough immigrants? Open your eyes. The best medical system in the world is being brought to its knees by a nursing crisis. I recently learned that a major Chicago hospital was buoyed by 30 Filipino immigrant nurses. We need immigration reform and we need it now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 15, 2022 New Duckworth, Murray, Wild Bill Would Protect Right to Build a Family Through Ivf, Other Assisted Reproductive Technology for All Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2022 Durbin, Murray Introduce Legislation To Ensure Victims Of Discrimination Can Seek Damages In Court Following Harmful SCOTUS Ruling Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2022 Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing to Examine VA's Progress on PACT Act Implementation Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 6, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Rep. Issa Co-Lead Bill to Cap Attorney Fees for Camp Lejeune Veterans and their Families Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 5, 2022 Tweet - "As author of the Dream Act, I applaud every good faith effort to give these deserving individuals a path to citizenship. I've been in touch w/ my colleagues & will carefully review their proposal. I'm determined to do everything to help deliver a Christmas Miracle for Dreamers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement on Sinema-Tillis Immigration Deal Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2022 Tweet - "I'm disappointed that not enough of my R colleagues supported bill to increase paid sick leave for rail workers, but I'm relieved that we came together quickly to pass the labor agreement to prevent a rail strike--which would have devastated the economy & put millions out of work." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2022 Duckworth on Bill to Prevent Costs Rising for Millions of Working Americans by Averting Rail Shutdown Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 30, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Jones, Bush, and Pressley Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Extend and Redesignate Haiti for Tps Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2022 Durbin Statement On Potential Rail Strike Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Jones, Colleagues Demand Transparency and Higher Ethical Standards for Supreme Court Justices in Letter to Leadership Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 20, 2022 Tweet - "Devastated to hear about the horrific shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs. Today, on #TransDayofRemembrance, my prayers are with the family & friends of the victims and the entire LGBTQ+ community. We must condemn hate in all its forms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2022 Durbin Statement on New York Times Report Alleging Leak of Hobby Lobby Decision Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2022 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee is reviewing these serious allegations, which highlight once again the inexcusable "Supreme Court loophole" in federal judicial ethics rules." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2022 Tweet - "This morning, I met an incredible group of young Illinois Dreamers & heard remarkable stories about their success despite the many challenges they face. A solution for Dreamers is long overdue. They have been forced to live in fear and uncertainty for far too long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Duckworth, Houlahan, Speier Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Dod to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 15, 2022 Letter to Gilbert Cisneros, Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness - Bipartisan, Bicameral Group of Members Urge Department of Defense to Follow Congressional Intent and Provide Equal Access to Parental Leave Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2022 Tweet - "Our immigration system is broken in so many ways. It has failed our Afghan allies in the United States and those who are stuck abroad. We must act on a bipartisan basis to protect them. Lives are at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2022 Tweet - "For 21 years, I've been working to protect Dreamers by passing the bipartisan Dream Act, but Republicans have filibustered the bill time after time. With Dreamers' lives on the line, we need 10 Republicans to stop their political posturing and come to the negotiating table." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2022 Tweet - "Justice Jackson is right: Why should some families ("legacies") and backgrounds be honored at universities and not others? Affirmative action has helped generations of well-qualified students access higher education--and helps our workforce reflect the diversity of America itself." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2022 Tweet - "For years, I've pushed to close the 90/10 loophole that allows predatory for-profit colleges to prey on our veterans and service members. Today, @usedgov 's updated regulations are making sure we protect those who defend our country. https://ed.gov/news/press-releases/education-department-unveils-final-rules-protect-veterans-and-service-members-improve-college-access-incarcerated-individuals-and-improve-oversight-when-colleges-change-owners" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth, Ryan Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Ensure National Guard and Reserve Incentive Pay Parity Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2022 Letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, Susan Wojcicki, CEO of Youtube - Durbin, Schiff Demand Google And Youtube Crack Down On Dangerous Incel Content Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 21, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @RepSchakowsky and the Refugee Action Network to discuss the urgent need to pass the Afghan Adjustment Act. Doing what we can to support our Afghan allies is a moral imperative. We owe them a path out of Afghanistan and to stability in the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Espaillat, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Reassess Decision to Expel Venezuelans Under Title 42 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 20, 2022 Tweet - ""These companies are right: ending DACA would hurt the economy. According to @FWDus , if DACA ended or renewals were restricted, an estimated 22,000 jobs would be lost each month for two years--at a time when workforce shortages are already driving up costs. Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2022 Durbin Statement On Administration's Action To Expand And Strengthen H-2B Visa Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2022 Ranking Member Bost, Rep. Rosendale's Statements on VA's Decision to Halt EHRM Rollout Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 12, 2022 Tweet - "No judge should fear for their life and the safety of their family as they work to deliver equal justice under the law. I'm proud to have worked with Senators Menendez and Booker on this bill, which will provide important protections for federal judges and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congresswoman Escobar Leads Letter to DOJ to Investigate Migrant Shooting in West Texas as a Hate Crime Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS 's decision to pardon all prior Federal offenses of simple possession of marijuana & quickly review how the drug is scheduled under fed law. These are critical steps to making our system of justice fairer & undoing the harm caused by the failed "war on drugs."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2022 Durbin Statement On Fifth Circuit Ruling On DACA Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2022 Tweet - "Happy to see that current DACA holders can continue to live & work in our communities for now. Sadly they must still spend each day living in fear that they may lose their protections under the law. It is past time that Congress gave them certainty & permanent legal protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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