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Oct. 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019 Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband access is essential to #digitalinclusion across America. Congress must pass my bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act with @RepSeanMaloney to address the cost barriers to broadband that are inhibiting #digitalequity across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 30, 2019 Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Hearing scheduled on corporate responsibility online, consumer protection & the pros and cons of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today at the UN #ClimateActionSummit, leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss their goals for combatting climate change on a global scale. The U.S. should be taking the lead in this fight -- sadly, our President refuses to accept the proven science behind it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot afford to put off addressing climate change any longer. The science is clear, this is an existential threat to our nation and to the world. Climate change deniers -- like our President -- must accept that fact. Our very existence is at stake. #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 19, 2019 50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Youtube settlement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "YouTube paid $170M after the FTC alleged it illegally collected personal information online from children. More reason why Americans should be able to delete personal data that was collected about them online while they were kids. My Clean Slate bill would do just that." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I visited @Autismsi to learn more about their work in providing services to those on the autism spectrum. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding for autism research." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "In the era of Big Data, we must ensure that our students and children are protected from harmful data collection practices. Yesterday, I joined @SenMarkey and @SenBlumenthal in urging EdTech companies to commit to complying with federal data protections." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Foster Leads National Labs Caucus Congressional Delegation to California Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Presses FCC to Protect Consumers from Cellphone Fraud Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 19, 2019 Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Support Fab Lab Network Rep. Bill Foster
July 18, 2019 Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on FTC Fine of Facebook Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 10, 2019 Sens. Coons and Cotton, Reps. Stivers and Foster introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect US patent holders, inventors Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 28, 2019 Foster Space R&D Amendments Pass House Rep. Bill Foster
Date Title Politician
Oct. 23, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Introduces Bill to Keep Big Tech Companies Out of Financial Sector Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 22, 2019 Kelly, McMorris Rodgers Introduce US SAFE WEB Extension Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Oct. 22, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 RESCHEDULED: Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Brand USA and U.S. SAFE WEB Act Legislation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Foster Introduces Medical Records Access Fairness Act Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "There is a #digitaldivide in this country and rural communities are being left behind. Illinoisans need the internet to complete homework, start businesses, and allow doctors to communicate with their patients." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Broadband access is essential to #digitalinclusion across America. Congress must pass my bicameral Promoting Access to Broadband Act with @RepSeanMaloney to address the cost barriers to broadband that are inhibiting #digitalequity across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 4, 2019 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 4, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces Congressional App Challenge for 18th District High School Students Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 30, 2019 Quigley, Casten, Tonko Introduce the Preserve Science in Policymaking Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Reliable broadband service is essential for kids doing their homework, people looking for a job, & improving access to health care in rural areas. Cost shouldn't be a barrier to broadband. Proud to work w/ @RepSeanMaloney to increase enrollment for the FCC's Lifeline program." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2019 Hearing scheduled on corporate responsibility online, consumer protection & the pros and cons of section 230 of the Communications Decency Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin, Maloney Introduce Bicameral Bill To Increase Access To Broadband Service For Low-Income Americans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Today at the UN #ClimateActionSummit, leaders from around the world are coming together to discuss their goals for combatting climate change on a global scale. The U.S. should be taking the lead in this fight -- sadly, our President refuses to accept the proven science behind it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Great to see @CBS, @WarnerMediaGrp, and @Viacom drop the misleading ads for e-cigarette companies like JUUL. #VapingTargetsKids with these ads, so this is an important step towards keeping these dangerous and addictive products out of the hands of our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "We cannot afford to put off addressing climate change any longer. The science is clear, this is an existential threat to our nation and to the world. Climate change deniers -- like our President -- must accept that fact. Our very existence is at stake. #ClimateStrike #ActOnClimate" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2019 Reps. Foster and Takano, Sens. Hirono and Tillis Introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 19, 2019 50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "If President Trump is going to deny the science behind climate change, then Congress must step up and take the lead. That's why I'm joining @SenatorBennet & other @SenateDems to introduce the Clean Air, Healthy Kids Act. We must reject the President's anti-climate agenda." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "If we want to compete with China, we must start investing more in cutting-edge agricultural research. My America Grows Act would increase federal research funding so that @USDA has the resources it needs to make more breakthroughs and foster innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud Facebook's commitment to block the sale of firearms on its platforms, but loopholes remain. I'm joining my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Facebook to monitor and shut down any firearm sales that are slipping through the cracks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Youtube settlement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "YouTube paid $170M after the FTC alleged it illegally collected personal information online from children. More reason why Americans should be able to delete personal data that was collected about them online while they were kids. My Clean Slate bill would do just that." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today I visited @Autismsi to learn more about their work in providing services to those on the autism spectrum. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, I will continue to fight for federal funding for autism research." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "We can all agree, robocalls are annoying. It's time to give consumers the ability to fight back." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2019 Tweet - "In the era of Big Data, we must ensure that our students and children are protected from harmful data collection practices. Yesterday, I joined @SenMarkey and @SenBlumenthal in urging EdTech companies to commit to complying with federal data protections." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Michael Newton - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Letter to Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer at Google - Markey Joins Durbin and Blumenthal Request Information on Student Data Collection Practices Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 12, 2019 Foster Leads National Labs Caucus Congressional Delegation to California Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Presses FCC to Protect Consumers from Cellphone Fraud Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 24, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Combat Robocalls Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 19, 2019 Hirono, Durbin, Kennedy, Tillis Bipartisan Bill to Defend Intellectual Property from Theft Heads to U.S. Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 18, 2019 Foster Introduces Legislation to Support Fab Lab Network Rep.Bill Foster
July 18, 2019 Committee Members Ask Hard-Hitting Questions, Facebook Offers Very Few Answers Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019 Letter to Dr. James F. Reilly II, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - King, Colleagues Opposing Potential Administration Effort at "Hiding" Climate Data Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 15, 2019 Letter to Dr. James Reilly, Director of the U.S. Geological Survey - Feinstein, Hirono Lead Letter Warning of Scientific Data Suppression within USGS Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Schakowsky Statement on FTC Fine of Facebook Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 10, 2019 Sens. Coons and Cotton, Reps. Stivers and Foster introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to protect US patent holders, inventors Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 28, 2019 Foster Space R&D Amendments Pass House Rep.Bill Foster
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