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Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022
LaHood Opposes Democrats' Attempt at Federal Takeover of Elections
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 12, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In First Nominations Hearing Of 2022
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022
Durbin To McConnell: Stop Using The Filibuster To Obstruct Voting Rights
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2022
CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN DELIVERS END OF YEAR REPORT: SERVING THE SIXTH - 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Releases 2021 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments for Illinois' Second Congressional District
Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2021
QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE TO HOLD MARK MEADOWS IN CONTEMPT
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 8, 2021
Rep. Pressley Leads Resolution to Remove Rep. Boebert From Committee Assignments
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2021
Pressley, House Progressives Call for Rep. Lauren Boebert to Be Removed From Committee Assignments
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman Senate Banking; Hon. Pat Toomey, Ranking Member Senate Banking - Hirono, Duckworth Urge Republicans to End Smear Campaign and Confirm Comptroller Nominee Omarova Immediately
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Censure of Paul Gosar
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 16, 2021
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Rep. Gosar For Promoting Video Portraying Himself Murdering Rep. Ocasio-Cortez And Attacking President Biden
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2021
Tweet - "This is the Senate Judiciary Committee at its best: a bipartisan effort on an issue of importance to the cause of justice in our nation. That's why we're here. Thank you to Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC , Sen. @gillibrandny , & the numerous Senators from both parties supporting this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster has always been the weapon of choice for those who want to beat down civil rights. When Republicans use it to block voting rights tomorrow, they'll be following in the footsteps of those who came before them in filibustering civil rights."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021
Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Rep. David Price
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
ILGOP Delegation Statement on IL Democrats' Sham Redistricting Process
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Quigley Statement on Reconciliation Negotiations
Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2021
Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Recognize Continued Need to Support Foster Youth
Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Reps. Kelly, Arrington, Lieu Introduce Reese's Law to Prevent Button Battery Ingestion
Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021
Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs Requests Leader McCarthy Reconsider GOP Conference Rule Change
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
Rep. Barry Moore urges Chairman Takano to reconvene for hearing on veteran mental health in the wake of Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Wilson Reintroduces the Quality Higher Education Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Douglas Logan, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Cuber Ninjas, Inc. - Chairs Maloney and Raskin Demand Cyber Ninjas CEO Comply with Committee Requests for Audit Documents
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 12, 2021
Cicilline, Schakowsky & Matsui Reintroduce Legislation to Reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 19, 2022
Tweet: Sadly, many Republican lawmakers would rather repeat the twice impeached former President's "Big Lie' than face his wrath. And tonight, Senate Republicans used the filibuster once again to kill legislation that would protect Americans' right to participate in our democracy.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022
LaHood Opposes Democrats' Attempt at Federal Takeover of Elections
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 12, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In First Nominations Hearing Of 2022
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022
Durbin To McConnell: Stop Using The Filibuster To Obstruct Voting Rights
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2022
CONGRESSMAN SEAN CASTEN DELIVERS END OF YEAR REPORT: SERVING THE SIXTH - 2021 YEAR IN REVIEW
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 21, 2021
Rep. Robin Kelly Releases 2021 Year in Review Highlighting Accomplishments for Illinois' Second Congressional District
Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 17, 2021
QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE VOTE TO HOLD MARK MEADOWS IN CONTEMPT
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 8, 2021
Rep. Pressley Leads Resolution to Remove Rep. Boebert From Committee Assignments
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 2, 2021
Pressley, House Progressives Call for Rep. Lauren Boebert to Be Removed From Committee Assignments
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 1, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Stephanie Murphy
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 29, 2021
Durbin Statement On Select Committee Recommending Criminal Contempt Charges Against Former DOJ Official Jeffery Clark
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman Senate Banking; Hon. Pat Toomey, Ranking Member Senate Banking - Hirono, Duckworth Urge Republicans to End Smear Campaign and Confirm Comptroller Nominee Omarova Immediately
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2021
Durbin Statement On House Passage Of Build Back Better Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021
Tweet - "From helping working mothers feed their kids, to funding education and other innovations that will shape the world those kids grow up in, now is the time to #BuildBackBetter. I am glad the House took this important step today. Now, onto the Senate."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021
Quigley Statement on House Censure of Paul Gosar
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 16, 2021
MSNBC "The Beat with Ari Melber" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Condemns Rep. Gosar For Promoting Video Portraying Himself Murdering Rep. Ocasio-Cortez And Attacking President Biden
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2021
Tweet - "This is the Senate Judiciary Committee at its best: a bipartisan effort on an issue of importance to the cause of justice in our nation. That's why we're here. Thank you to Sen. @LindseyGrahamSC , Sen. @gillibrandny , & the numerous Senators from both parties supporting this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2021
Tweet - "This is the first DOJ oversight hearing since October 18, 2017--the only one during the Trump Admin. Annual DOJ oversight hearings were the norm under the Obama administration. I am pleased to restore this tradition as Chair, and I thank AG Garland for appearing before us today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee's First Department Of Justice Oversight Hearing Since 2017
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of Gregory Harris To Be Central District Of Illinois U.S. Attorney
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021
Durbin Urges Colleagues To Support Slate Of District Court Nominees On The Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Judicial Disclosure and Transparency Requirements
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Tweet - "The filibuster has always been the weapon of choice for those who want to beat down civil rights. When Republicans use it to block voting rights tomorrow, they'll be following in the footsteps of those who came before them in filibustering civil rights."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021
Quigley Statement on the Retirement of Rep. David Price
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 13, 2021
Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 8, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
ILGOP Delegation Statement on IL Democrats' Sham Redistricting Process
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2021
Quigley Statement on Reconciliation Negotiations
Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 1, 2021
Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 1, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Recognize Continued Need to Support Foster Youth
Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, Hon. Mike Rogers, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Hon. Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - McHenry Sends Letter Urging Removal of Red Flag Provisions From NDAA
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 30, 2021
Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021
Quigley Transparency Legislation Becomes Law
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021
Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law
Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 23, 2021
Rep. Kelly's Bipartisan Amendments Included in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The Constitution is clear--only Congress has the power to declare war. It's time we take that responsibility more seriously. To that end, @SenatorLeahy, @SenOssoff, & I are introducing legislation to ensure no AUMFs last longer than 10 years after they are initially enacted."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021
Durbin, Leahy, Ossoff Introduce New Legislation To Terminate AUMFs No Later Than 10 Years After Entactment
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021
Reps. Kelly, Arrington, Lieu Introduce Reese's Law to Prevent Button Battery Ingestion
Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 19, 2021
Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021
Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs Requests Leader McCarthy Reconsider GOP Conference Rule Change
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 1, 2021
Rep. Barry Moore urges Chairman Takano to reconvene for hearing on veteran mental health in the wake of Biden's disastrous Afghanistan withdrawal
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 25, 2021
Wilson Reintroduces the Quality Higher Education Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Douglas Logan, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant of Cuber Ninjas, Inc. - Chairs Maloney and Raskin Demand Cyber Ninjas CEO Comply with Committee Requests for Audit Documents
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 12, 2021
Cicilline, Schakowsky & Matsui Reintroduce Legislation to Reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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