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May 17, 2021
LaHood, DelBene Reintroduce Bill to Extend "Mailbox Rule" to Electronic Tax Payments and Documents Filings
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 14, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller's Statement on Gas Prices and Gas Shortages
Rep. Mary Miller
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021
Duckworth Helps Luján Secure Bipartisan Amendment to Invest $17 Billion in National Laboratories and DOE Facilities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Portman, Duckworth, Booker, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Just and Reasonable Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021
Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Online Consumer Protection Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2021
LaHood Introduces Digital Trade for Development Act
Rep. Darin LaHood
May 4, 2021
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appopriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member, Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Reps. Sherrill, Kinzinger Lead Bipartisan Letter to House Appropriations Committee Urging Them Not to Block E-Labeling of Prescription Drugs
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 4, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "Each day, internet companies collect reams of personal data on Americans, including kids. But we can't expect children to fully understand the consequences of their internet use. Kids deserve a chance to request a clean slate once they're old enough to understand data collection."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Durbin: Why Is The U.S. Slow To Respond To The Power Of Social Media Algorithms?
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Congressman Greg Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Expanding Virtual Learning and Telemedicine Capabilities
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Privacy, Technology, And The Law Subcommittee Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "7% of Illinoisans live in areas where, by one definition, there is no broadband infrastructure that provides minimally acceptable speeds. 62% of Illinoisans live in areas where there is only one such provider. And 14 % of Illinois households do not have an internet subscription."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's Bill to Protect Seniors from Scams Passes House
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 15, 2021
House Passes Bipartisan Balderson Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists Preying on COVID Fears
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "Far too many households in Illinois & across America lack access to high-quality, reliable broadband. @RepSeanMaloney & I are introducing legislation to make broadband more affordable & accessible for every American. You can read more about our bill here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021
Maloney and Durbin Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Increase Access to Broadband Service Share
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2021
Letter to Susan Wojcicki, Chief Executive Office at YouTube - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Launches Investigation Into Predatory Advertisement Practices At YouTube Kids
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of Federal Communications Commission - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Push for Updated Broadband Mapping Data
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans Online
Rep. Mike Bost
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 26, 2021
Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep. Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Legislative Priorities with Southern Illinois Leaders
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021
Keeping Critical Connections Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Raimondo as Commerce Secretary
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Klain, White House Chief of Staff - Speier, Eshoo and Dozens of Democratic Women Urge White House to Nominate Rosenworcel as FCC Chair
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Date
Title
Politician
May 17, 2021
LaHood, DelBene Reintroduce Bill to Extend "Mailbox Rule" to Electronic Tax Payments and Documents Filings
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 14, 2021
Congresswoman Mary Miller's Statement on Gas Prices and Gas Shortages
Rep.Mary Miller
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021
Duckworth Helps Luján Secure Bipartisan Amendment to Invest $17 Billion in National Laboratories and DOE Facilities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Richard Jones, Chair of the Financial Accounting Standards Board - Emmer Urges FASB to Issue Clear Accounting Standards for Virtual Currencies
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Portman, Duckworth, Booker, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Just and Reasonable Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021
Infrastructure
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021
Schakowsky, Castor Introduce Online Consumer Protection Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 7, 2021
LaHood Introduces Digital Trade for Development Act
Rep.Darin LaHood
May 4, 2021
Letter to Rosa DeLauro, Chairwoman House Appopriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member, Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Reps. Sherrill, Kinzinger Lead Bipartisan Letter to House Appropriations Committee Urging Them Not to Block E-Labeling of Prescription Drugs
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 4, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Pending Facebook Decision
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021
Tweet - "Each day, internet companies collect reams of personal data on Americans, including kids. But we can't expect children to fully understand the consequences of their internet use. Kids deserve a chance to request a clean slate once they're old enough to understand data collection."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Durbin: Why Is The U.S. Slow To Respond To The Power Of Social Media Algorithms?
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Congressman Greg Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Expanding Virtual Learning and Telemedicine Capabilities
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Privacy, Technology, And The Law Subcommittee Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "7% of Illinoisans live in areas where, by one definition, there is no broadband infrastructure that provides minimally acceptable speeds. 62% of Illinoisans live in areas where there is only one such provider. And 14 % of Illinois households do not have an internet subscription."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's Bill to Protect Seniors from Scams Passes House
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 15, 2021
House Passes Bipartisan Balderson Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists Preying on COVID Fears
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Tweet - "Far too many households in Illinois & across America lack access to high-quality, reliable broadband. @RepSeanMaloney & I are introducing legislation to make broadband more affordable & accessible for every American. You can read more about our bill here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 13, 2021
Maloney and Durbin Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Increase Access to Broadband Service Share
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 11, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2021
Letter to Susan Wojcicki, Chief Executive Office at YouTube - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Launches Investigation Into Predatory Advertisement Practices At YouTube Kids
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 3, 2021
Letter to Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of Federal Communications Commission - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Push for Updated Broadband Mapping Data
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2021
Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans Online
Rep.Mike Bost
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 26, 2021
Baldwin Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Expand Emergency Broadband Benefit Access
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep.Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Legislative Priorities with Southern Illinois Leaders
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021
Keeping Critical Connections Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Raimondo as Commerce Secretary
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 25, 2021
LaHood, Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Encourage Investment in Innovation
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Feb. 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Ronald Klain, White House Chief of Staff - Speier, Eshoo and Dozens of Democratic Women Urge White House to Nominate Rosenworcel as FCC Chair
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Rice Leads Letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Requesting Data to Address Disinformation Campaigns Targeting Veterans and Military Servicemembers
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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