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Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "While COVID-19 has captured our attention, two other deadly epidemics in America rage on: opioids & the mental health crisis. We must pass the American Rescue Plan to provide our communities with the resources they need to support struggling families & expand treatment services." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "We need to do more to combat COVID-19 in our nation's prisons. That's why I'm announcing bipartisan legislation today to help ensure the most vulnerable prisoners are safely released or transferred to home confinement for the remainder of their sentence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The whole world saw today how the January 6 mob attacked the police at the Capitol and how close they came to VP Pence and to Members of Congress. We know who sent that mob. Now the obvious question is whether he will be held responsible." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Jennifer A. Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper US Senate; Mr. Timothy Blodgett, Acting Sergeant At Arms, US House of Representatives; Yogananda Puttman, Acting Chief of Police, Capitol Police; Hon. Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Robert Contee III, Acting Chief of Police; Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of DC; Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Director of DC Homeland Security; Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General; Steven D'Autuono, Assistant Director in Charge, WFO; Michael Carvajal, Diector of Federal Bureau of Prisons; Regina Lombardo, Acting Director, Bureau of Alchol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Hon. Donald Washington, Director of US Marshalls Service; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Dep. of Homeland Security; James Murray, Director of US Secret Service; Randolph Alles, Acting Under Secretary Management Directorate; Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection; Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Under SecretRY; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of National Guard Bureau; Hon. James McPherson, Under Swcretary of the Dep. f the Army; Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Dep. of the Interior; Gregory Monahan, Acting Chief of Police - Bipartisan Senate Intelligence, Homeland Security, Rules, Judiciary, Appropriations and Armed Services Committee Leaders Press Security Agencies for Information Related to Capitol Attack Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Miller Statement on President Biden's Termination of U.S. Attorneys Lausch, Milhiser Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Termination Of U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to put an end to Donald Trump's "Big Lie' once and for all. For the sake of Officer Brian Sicknick, for the sake of all those wounded on January 6, and for the sake of our democracy--he must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Nomination Hearing For Judge Merrick Garland, Biden Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Date Title Politician
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "While COVID-19 has captured our attention, two other deadly epidemics in America rage on: opioids & the mental health crisis. We must pass the American Rescue Plan to provide our communities with the resources they need to support struggling families & expand treatment services." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "We need to do more to combat COVID-19 in our nation's prisons. That's why I'm announcing bipartisan legislation today to help ensure the most vulnerable prisoners are safely released or transferred to home confinement for the remainder of their sentence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The whole world saw today how the January 6 mob attacked the police at the Capitol and how close they came to VP Pence and to Members of Congress. We know who sent that mob. Now the obvious question is whether he will be held responsible." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Jennifer A. Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper US Senate; Mr. Timothy Blodgett, Acting Sergeant At Arms, US House of Representatives; Yogananda Puttman, Acting Chief of Police, Capitol Police; Hon. Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Robert Contee III, Acting Chief of Police; Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of DC; Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Director of DC Homeland Security; Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General; Steven D'Autuono, Assistant Director in Charge, WFO; Michael Carvajal, Diector of Federal Bureau of Prisons; Regina Lombardo, Acting Director, Bureau of Alchol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Hon. Donald Washington, Director of US Marshalls Service; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Dep. of Homeland Security; James Murray, Director of US Secret Service; Randolph Alles, Acting Under Secretary Management Directorate; Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection; Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Under SecretRY; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of National Guard Bureau; Hon. James McPherson, Under Swcretary of the Dep. f the Army; Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Dep. of the Interior; Gregory Monahan, Acting Chief of Police - Bipartisan Senate Intelligence, Homeland Security, Rules, Judiciary, Appropriations and Armed Services Committee Leaders Press Security Agencies for Information Related to Capitol Attack Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Miller Statement on President Biden's Termination of U.S. Attorneys Lausch, Milhiser Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Termination Of U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to put an end to Donald Trump's "Big Lie' once and for all. For the sake of Officer Brian Sicknick, for the sake of all those wounded on January 6, and for the sake of our democracy--he must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Nomination Hearing For Judge Merrick Garland, Biden Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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