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Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Finally eliminating civil child sexual abuse statutes of limitations will allow survivors to have their day in court and a moment of healing. This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met with @MetroFamChicago to learn about their violence prevention efforts and their work alongside the Chicago Police Department to help keep Chicago families and communities safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 REP. DEMINGS INTRODUCES VICTIM ACT Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen." 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 Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Find Bannon In Contempt Of Congress For Refusing To Comply With Investigation Of The January 6th Insurrection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Public safety can only be achieved when law enforcement has the full confidence of the communities they protect. As we honor Laquan's memory today, we must also commit to reforming the flaws in the system that led to his murder. Only then will true justice be achieved." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission-Markey, Wyden, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, and Durbin Ask FCC to Act on National Security Risks from Foreign Telecommunications Services Companies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Representative García Honors Workers Around the Nation During "Striketober" Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Seven years later, the murder of Laquan McDonald is still shocking and upsetting. And while some semblance of justice has been achieved through the legal system, nothing can ever replace a lost loved one. Sending my prayers to the McDonald family today as they mourn Laquan." 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. 19, 2021 Senate Passes Ernst-Led Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Defend Sexual Assault Victims Harmed by Biden Administration Policies Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Restoring & Strengthening The Voting Rights Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Following 8 Month Investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Report On Donald Trump's Scheme To Pressure DOJ & Overturn The 2020 Election Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 6, 2021 Roll Call - Shady third-party sellers are running rampant online. It's time for Congress to step in Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the United States State Department - Cassidy Joins Bipartisan Call to Expand Sanctions on Nicaragua to Include Daniel Ortega Himself Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "There are many reasons for gun violence in Chicago, but one of the obvious ones is we are awash in guns. My bill w/@RepSchneider would make sure gun dealers securely store their weapons to prevent thefts." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with Egyptian Amb. Zahran yesterday about the troubling disappearance of dissidents in Egypt. The US can no longer ignore persistent & flagrant human rights abuses there. The family members of aslyee & advocate Aly Hussin Mahdy must be immediately released by Pres. al-Sisi." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line. For our country, and for our friend John Lewis, it's time to #RestoreTheVRA" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "As the administration rightfully seeks to end the endless wars of the last two decades and restore American leadership on human rights, it should take immediate steps to end lethal force outside of armed conflict. @SenatorLeahy and I are calling on POTUS to make this a priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Durbin Discusses Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident With Egyptian Ambassador Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the Big Lie looks like in Arizona: $6 million wasted on an investigation built on misleading data and conspiracy theories, only to find out that Joe Biden won by an even bigger margin in Maricopa County than previously reported." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay Rep. Robin Kelly
Date Title Politician
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @GovPritzker and @LtGovStratton 's announcement today of a new violence prevention initiative and an executive order to declare gun violence a public health crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Finally eliminating civil child sexual abuse statutes of limitations will allow survivors to have their day in court and a moment of healing. This is commonsense, bipartisan legislation and I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today I met with @MetroFamChicago to learn about their violence prevention efforts and their work alongside the Chicago Police Department to help keep Chicago families and communities safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I also met today with federal law enforcement officials for an update on their work to combat firearms trafficking and support local law enforcement in addressing gun violence. Controlling the flood of guns is a key factor in reducing gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 REP. DEMINGS INTRODUCES VICTIM ACT Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Anyone who engages in violence or threats of violence is stepping over the line of protected speech. Whether you are storming the Capitol or threatening members of your local school board with violence, it does not matter. Free speech does not include the incitement of violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty, yet far too many are being detained pending trial without consideration of their individual circumstances. This bill will address record high levels of pretrial detention. I'm proud to have the support of my colleagues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Hardly a day goes by in the city of Chicago where someone isn't killed by gunfire. The only way we're ever going to stop this violence is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals and off our streets. DOJ needs to be doing everything they can to make that happen." 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 Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong & pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once & for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Durbin: The Senate Must Follow The House's Lead & Eliminate The Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Durbin Discusses Opioid Quotas With DEA Administrator Milgram Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on House Vote to Hold Steve Bannon in Contempt Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes To Find Bannon In Contempt Of Congress For Refusing To Comply With Investigation Of The January 6th Insurrection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Public safety can only be achieved when law enforcement has the full confidence of the communities they protect. As we honor Laquan's memory today, we must also commit to reforming the flaws in the system that led to his murder. Only then will true justice be achieved." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission-Markey, Wyden, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, and Durbin Ask FCC to Act on National Security Risks from Foreign Telecommunications Services Companies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Hartzler Leads Effort Demanding Clarity on Biden's 2nd Amendment Stance Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The right to vote is the bedrock of our democracy. By continuing to filibuster voting rights legislation, Senate Republicans are putting partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures ahead of the right of Americans to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Representative García Honors Workers Around the Nation During "Striketober" Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Seven years later, the murder of Laquan McDonald is still shocking and upsetting. And while some semblance of justice has been achieved through the legal system, nothing can ever replace a lost loved one. Sending my prayers to the McDonald family today as they mourn Laquan." 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. 19, 2021 Senate Passes Ernst-Led Bipartisan Resolution Designating October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Defend Sexual Assault Victims Harmed by Biden Administration Policies Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Restoring & Strengthening The Voting Rights Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - On DOJ Intentions on What's Classified as Criminal Conduct Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Following 8 Month Investigation, Senate Judiciary Committee Releases Report On Donald Trump's Scheme To Pressure DOJ & Overturn The 2020 Election Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 6, 2021 Roll Call - Shady third-party sellers are running rampant online. It's time for Congress to step in Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Schneider Introduce Legislation To Reduce Gun Violence From Stolen Firearms Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the United States State Department - Cassidy Joins Bipartisan Call to Expand Sanctions on Nicaragua to Include Daniel Ortega Himself Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "There are many reasons for gun violence in Chicago, but one of the obvious ones is we are awash in guns. My bill w/@RepSchneider would make sure gun dealers securely store their weapons to prevent thefts." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with Egyptian Amb. Zahran yesterday about the troubling disappearance of dissidents in Egypt. The US can no longer ignore persistent & flagrant human rights abuses there. The family members of aslyee & advocate Aly Hussin Mahdy must be immediately released by Pres. al-Sisi." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are calling on this Senate to protect the integrity of our democracy -- and to secure our Constitutional rights. Nothing less than the future of American freedom is on the line. For our country, and for our friend John Lewis, it's time to #RestoreTheVRA" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "As the administration rightfully seeks to end the endless wars of the last two decades and restore American leadership on human rights, it should take immediate steps to end lethal force outside of armed conflict. @SenatorLeahy and I are calling on POTUS to make this a priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Durbin Discusses Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident With Egyptian Ambassador Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Here's what the Big Lie looks like in Arizona: $6 million wasted on an investigation built on misleading data and conspiracy theories, only to find out that Joe Biden won by an even bigger margin in Maricopa County than previously reported." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 27, 2021 Rep. Kelly Announces Federal Grant Promoting Women's Right to Equal Pay Rep.Robin Kelly
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