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Feb. 25, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors
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Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2020
Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020
Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Rounds, Manchin Lead Colleagues in Letter to International Trade Commission Urging Proper Enforcement of Trade Laws
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Farmers need trade aid payments, but once again, @USDA overcompensated southern cotton growers whose market losses are smaller & whose prices have gone up, getting more aid on a county-by-county basis than Illinois' soybean farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 7, 2020
Durbin Statement On USDA Third Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to Manu Asthana, President and CEO of PJM Interconnection - Duckworth, Bustos Lead 19 Colleagues in Sending a Letter to Pjm Advocating for Affordable Clean Energy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of American-Made Cabinets, Urges ITC to Address Allegations of Chinese Cabinet Dumping, Level the Playing Field for U.S. Companies & Workers
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Building a stronger future in IL starts w/restoring economic certainty for farmers & expanding access to broadband & health care. Today I heard from @CompeerFinance & @farmcreditIL - institutions that are helping rural stakeholders obtain the financing to invest in their future."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Signing of US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020
Bost Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA Trade Deal
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Jan. 29, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Financial Security for Illinois Families Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020
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Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
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Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Kelly Engages New SBA Administrator on Concerns Related to SBA Programs Preventing Equity Investment in Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2020
Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Bost votes for USMCA trade deal
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 19, 2019
LaHood Supports USMCA Passage
Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2019
Foster Statement Supporting Updated USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of USMCA
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on His Vote to Approve the USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 19, 2019
Statement from Congressman García on his vote against USMCA
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 18, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Support for USMCA
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 18, 2019
Kankakee Daily Journal - Guest viewpoint: Why I support the new USMCA
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rep. LaHood Votes to Send USMCA to the House Floor for Full Consideration
Rep. Darin LaHood
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Feb. 25, 2020
Foster Introduces Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 19, 2020
Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Amazon.com, Inc - Oversight Subcommittee Seeks Information About Ring's Agreements with Police and Local Governments
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 14, 2020
Letter to James Owens, Acting Administrator of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Duckworth, Cantwell Demand Answers Following Reports That Major Child Car Seat Manufacturer Lied About Safety Testing and Requirements, Resulting in Fatalities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 14, 2020
Duckworth Tours the Hatchery, Highlighting Success of Local Entrepreneurs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Rounds, Manchin Lead Colleagues in Letter to International Trade Commission Urging Proper Enforcement of Trade Laws
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2020
Casten Questions Chairman Powell About What Actions the Fed is Taking to Combat the Systemic Climate-Related Risks in Our Financial System
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 10, 2020
Tweet - "Farmers need trade aid payments, but once again, @USDA overcompensated southern cotton growers whose market losses are smaller & whose prices have gone up, getting more aid on a county-by-county basis than Illinois' soybean farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of The Federal Aviation Administration - Release: Rep. Khanna, Sen. Duckworth, Sen. Schumer Urge FAA to Require Life-Saving Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Be Carried on Every Flight
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 7, 2020
Durbin Statement On USDA Third Round Of Trade Aid Payments
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020
Letter to Manu Asthana, President and CEO of PJM Interconnection - Duckworth, Bustos Lead 19 Colleagues in Sending a Letter to Pjm Advocating for Affordable Clean Energy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of American-Made Cabinets, Urges ITC to Address Allegations of Chinese Cabinet Dumping, Level the Playing Field for U.S. Companies & Workers
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2020
Tweet - "Building a stronger future in IL starts w/restoring economic certainty for farmers & expanding access to broadband & health care. Today I heard from @CompeerFinance & @farmcreditIL - institutions that are helping rural stakeholders obtain the financing to invest in their future."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020
Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB, Chad Wold, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Karl Schultz, Commandant of the United States Coast Guard - Stabenow, Peters Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Trump Administration to Include New Great Lakes Icebreaker in Upcoming Budget Proposal
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Trump's Signing of US-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 29, 2020
Bost Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA Trade Deal
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 29, 2020
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Financial Security for Illinois Families Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 27, 2020
Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Congresswoman Kelly Engages New SBA Administrator on Concerns Related to SBA Programs Preventing Equity Investment in Women and Minority-Owned Businesses
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 16, 2020
Bost statement on Senate passage of USMCA trade deal
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 16, 2020
Tweet - "The USMCA will support Illinois' economy, provide more certainty to agriculture, & improve trade relationships with Canada & Mexico, our top trading partners. Glad the Senate voted today to pass this agreement on a bipartisan basis, with the support of business, labor, & farmers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020
Rep. LaHood Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 16, 2020
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of USMCA Trade Deal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2020
Rep. LaHood Joins President Trump for Signing of Phase One U.S.-China Trade Deal
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 15, 2020
United States-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Tweet - "While China must be accountable for unfair trade practices, the President's trade war has seriously hurt farmers. In our meeting today, I spoke w/U.S. Amb. to China Brandstad about recommitting to our farmers & providing the certainty they need to rebound from a difficult 2019."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 14, 2020
Durbin Discusses Illinois Agriculture With U.S. Ambassador To China Terry Brandstad
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Yesterday I joined @ILAFLCIO and @ILFarmBureau at @BRANDT_co in Springfield to discuss the USMCA trade agreement. Important changes make it better for Illinois farmers, manufacturers, & workers while strengthening labor protections and fair treatment of U.S. products."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives - Golden Leads 75 Members of Congress to Call for Floor Vote on PRO Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2020
Prison to Proprietorship for Formerly Incarcerated Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 8, 2020
Durbin Announces Support For USMCA Trade Deal
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to announce my support for the USMCA trade agreement. It's not perfect, but it's a step forward & I'm glad it is bipartisan. Mexico & Canada are Illinois' top trading partners--especially for agriculture. The USMCA will extend that already productive relationship."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2020
Underwood Secures Biodiesel Tax Credit for Illinois Farmers and Small Businessowners
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 19, 2019
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Lead Letter to USTR on Beginning Trade Deal Negotiations with Taiwan
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 19, 2019
Bost votes for USMCA trade deal
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 19, 2019
LaHood Supports USMCA Passage
Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 19, 2019
Foster Statement Supporting Updated USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 19, 2019
Quigley Statement on Passage of USMCA
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 19, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Votes "YES" on Key Trade Deal, Will Benefit Local Farmers & Businesses
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on His Vote to Approve the USMCA Trade Agreement
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 19, 2019
Statement from Congressman García on his vote against USMCA
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 18, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Announces Support for USMCA
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 18, 2019
Kankakee Daily Journal - Guest viewpoint: Why I support the new USMCA
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2019
Murphy, LaHood Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Modernize Financing Tools for Farmers and Manufacturers
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 17, 2019
Rep. LaHood Votes to Send USMCA to the House Floor for Full Consideration
Rep.Darin LaHood
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