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March 18, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 17, 2022 On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022 Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Quigley Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Signed into Law Rep. Mike Quigley
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses Rep. Darin LaHood
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United Rights - Warner & Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Natural disasters don't just cause physical damage, they can also leave lasting emotional & mental scars in the communities they impact. That's why @senrobportman & I are introducing legislation to expand mental health support for survivors & first responders after emergencies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley, Feinstein, Durbin Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Feinstein, Durbin, Grassley Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "The allegations of "rampant sexual abuse" in our federal prisons are serious and, if true, represent unacceptable and potentially criminal misconduct by BOP officials--and the reported whistleblower retaliation cannot be tolerated." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Today, our system held these men accountable, but for too many Americans--especially Black & Brown Americans--justice remains elusive. We must continue to confront & root out the kind of hate bias that caused this tragedy and ensure accountability for perpetrators of these crimes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. William J. Walker, US House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms - Latta, Kelly, 90+ House Colleagues Call on Sergeant At Arms to Reopen the U.S. Capitol to the Public Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Congresswoman Miller Responds to Closure and Downsize Plans for Vandalia & Pontiac Prisons Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 17, 2022 Sens. Ossoff, Braun Launch Bipartisan Working Group to Examine U.S. Prison Conditions, Promote Transparency Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Date Title Politician
March 18, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 17, 2022 On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2022 Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022 Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Quigley Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Signed into Law Rep.Mike Quigley
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022 Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 9, 2022 Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses Rep.Darin LaHood
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Durbin Cosponsors Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration In Financial Products Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2022 Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United Rights - Warner & Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022 Tweet - "Natural disasters don't just cause physical damage, they can also leave lasting emotional & mental scars in the communities they impact. That's why @senrobportman & I are introducing legislation to expand mental health support for survivors & first responders after emergencies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley, Feinstein, Durbin Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Feinstein, Durbin, Grassley Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022 Tweet - "Today's decision is a win for J&J, and a loss for the tens of thousands of victims of ovarian cancer and mesothelioma who are seeking to hold the company accountable. It is also a green light for other powerful corporations to use bankruptcy gimmicks to avoid responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 24, 2022 Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2022 Tweet - "The allegations of "rampant sexual abuse" in our federal prisons are serious and, if true, represent unacceptable and potentially criminal misconduct by BOP officials--and the reported whistleblower retaliation cannot be tolerated." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Tweet - "Today, our system held these men accountable, but for too many Americans--especially Black & Brown Americans--justice remains elusive. We must continue to confront & root out the kind of hate bias that caused this tragedy and ensure accountability for perpetrators of these crimes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022 Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 18, 2022 Letter to Hon. William J. Walker, US House of Representatives Sergeant at Arms - Latta, Kelly, 90+ House Colleagues Call on Sergeant At Arms to Reopen the U.S. Capitol to the Public Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Congresswoman Miller Responds to Closure and Downsize Plans for Vandalia & Pontiac Prisons Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 17, 2022 Sens. Ossoff, Braun Launch Bipartisan Working Group to Examine U.S. Prison Conditions, Promote Transparency Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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