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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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