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Dec. 20, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the USDA Waiver Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Foster Endorses Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats support border security and we stand ready to work on bipartisan immigration reform legislation. But we are not going to support the Trump Administration's hardline anti-immigrant agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm a circuit court nominee, Jonathan Kobes, who was rated "not qualified" to serve in this position by the non-partisan American Bar Association. Why are Republicans pushing unqualified judges?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2018 Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 1, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018 U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleagues - 165 House Democrats Join Letter Supporting Luján for Assistant Democratic Leader Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Statement from Democratic Members of The Problem Solvers Caucus Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 28, 2018 Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018 Casten Statement on Border Tear Gassing Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr is "the preeminent attorney for North Carolina Republicans seeking to curtail the voting rights of people of color," according to @OfficialCBC. Tell @SenMajLeader to pull this nomination now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2018 Announcing Democratic Leadership Votes Rep. Lauren Underwood
Date Title Politician
Dec. 20, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the USDA Waiver Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 19, 2018 Schakowsky statement on being named Senior Chief Deputy Whip Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2018 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 299 Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 18, 2018 Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 17, 2018 Statement on Affordable Care Act Court Ruling Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 15, 2018 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "The Courts Will Ultimately Uphold The Constitutionality Of The Affordable Care Act, And For The Sake Of Millions, They Must" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2018 Schakowsky statement on district court decision in Texas v. United States Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 14, 2018 Durbin Statement On Court Decision Striking Down Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "Today's decision by a district court judge -- backed by President Trump -- is politics at its worst and threatens access to care for millions of Americans with pre-existing conditions. But this misguided decision will be appealed, and I am confident that common sense will prevail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie - Expanded Coverage for Agent Orange-Related Ailements Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "Introduced a bill with @SenatorMenendez and @SenRubioPress today that would grant displaced Venezuelans who are fleeing dire conditions in their country temporary protected status here in the U.S." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Potential Closure of Chicago's Refugee Resettlement Agencies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 12, 2018 Foster Endorses Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration requested only $44 million for modern technology that can stop deadly fentanyl from crossing our border & is currently being used to screen only 18% of incoming border traffic, but $5 billion to build a medieval wall that a ladder or tunnel would thwart." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Durbin: Democrats Want Border Security, But Will Not Support Administration's Hardline Anti-Immigrant Agenda Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Democrats support border security and we stand ready to work on bipartisan immigration reform legislation. But we are not going to support the Trump Administration's hardline anti-immigrant agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2018 Tweet - "Senate Republicans just voted to confirm a circuit court nominee, Jonathan Kobes, who was rated "not qualified" to serve in this position by the non-partisan American Bar Association. Why are Republicans pushing unqualified judges?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2018 Letter to Secretary DeVos - Protect Military And Veteran Students Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 U.S. Senate Passes Bipartisan Kennedy-Duckworth-Durbin Legislation to Support Veteran-Owned Small Businesses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Tweet - "Good news: the Senate just passed the Veterans Small Business Enhancement Act introduced by @SenDuckworth, @SenJohnKennedy, and me. This is a commonsense bill that can help veterans save costs as they open new businesses and store fronts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi: Former FBI Director Comey's Testimony Could Prove Very Helpful To Investigations Of The 2016 Election And Its Aftermath, And So Will The Release Of The Interview Transcript Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2018 Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 1, 2018 Schakowsky Statement on the passing of President George H.W. Bush Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to Congressional Colleagues - 130 Democratic Members Sign Letter of Support for Rep. Mark Takano to Become Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Help Small Businesses with National Guard and Military Reservists Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Vice Ranking Member Takano Leads Democratic Members of Veterans Affairs Committee and Democratic Colleagues in Demanding Answers from VA Secretary Wilkie Regarding GI Bill Benefits Payments Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 30, 2018 Congresswoman Kelly Elected to Democratic Leadership Post Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 29, 2018 U.S. House Passes Legislation to Honor Fallen Army Ranger Joshua Rodgers Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Thanks to the efforts of so many, the nomination of Thomas Farr - a notorious defender of voter suppression - to serve as a federal judge now lacks the votes to pass." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleagues - 165 House Democrats Join Letter Supporting Luján for Assistant Democratic Leader Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Statement from Democratic Members of The Problem Solvers Caucus Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "Republicans just voted to advance Thomas Farr's nomination for final Senate consideration. Farr, a notorious defender of voter suppression, doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The cruelty of this ill-conceived, heartless, and poorly implemented child separation policy seems to be never-ending. The Republicans who control Congress have failed to conduct the most basic oversight to prevent these abuses and hold this Administration accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Tweet - "The 1990 campaign for Jesse Helms in North Carolina engaged in deeply disturbing tactics aimed at suppressing the vote. Who was Helms' legal counsel? Thomas Farr -- now seeking Senate confirmation to be a federal judge in NC." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 28, 2018 Duckworth, Inhofe, Reed, Rounds, Heller and Peters Applaud Senate Passage of Legislation to Commemorate End of WWII Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 28, 2018 Durbin Criticizes Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities At Facility Charged With Caring For Children In Health Department's Custody Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Senators Criticize Trump Administration After Watchdog Finds Vulnerabilities at Facility Charged with Caring for Children in Health Department's Custody Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 27, 2018 Duckworth & Hassan: Va Inspector General Must Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations at Trump's Va Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr's judicial nomination is part of an overt attempt to suppress the vote of African Americans. We know who he is, and we know what he stands for. He doesn't deserve a lifetime appointment to the federal bench." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 27, 2018 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018 Casten Statement on Border Tear Gassing Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 26, 2018 Tweet - "Thomas Farr is "the preeminent attorney for North Carolina Republicans seeking to curtail the voting rights of people of color," according to @OfficialCBC. Tell @SenMajLeader to pull this nomination now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2018 Announcing Democratic Leadership Votes Rep.Lauren Underwood
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