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June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is at its strongest when every eligible voter has access to the ballot. By filibustering the For The People Act today, Senate Republicans voted to protect partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures that will limit the right of people to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Questions Witness At Hearing On Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Booker Applaud Supreme Court Decision for NCAA Players Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Hearing On Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "We now know that this wrong-headed crack-powder disparity has ruined thousands of lives and failed to move us one step closer to ending the scourge of drug addiction in America. Enough. #EndtheDisparity" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep. Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2021 Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1652 Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of speaking with @ILCADV about the need to pass my #VOCAFix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act & reauthorize VAWA. I'm proud to stand with them in the fight to end domestic violence and support victims & survivors with quality, comprehensive services." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity has disproportionately impacted people of color. It's time to right our wrong. I look forward to discussing legislative solutions, including mine & @SenBooker's bipartisan EQUAL Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 17, 2021 Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Neal, Davis Statement on GAO Report on Racial Disparities in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rep. Danny Davis
June 17, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2021 Nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Urging Senate to Pass for the People Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2021 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Democrats Urge DOJ To Provide Committee OLC Memo On President Trump's Obstruction Of Mueller Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep. Bill Foster
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Questioning Of Director Chris Wray Reveals FBI Involvement In DOJ Leak Investigation And Possibility Of Foreign Funding For January 6th Insurrection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 15, 2021 Sens. Blunt, Brown, Durbin & Reps. Beatty, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Housing Services For Survivors Of Human Trafficking Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 15, 2021 Durbin, Cicilline Announce Introduction Of Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act Rep. Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lawmakers Support Biden's Diplomatic Efforts With Russia and Urge President to Prioritize Cooperation in Reducing Global Conflicts Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 15, 2021 Department of Justice Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 Va Police Improvement and Accountability Act Rep. Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin. for taking steps to address the substantial and growing threat of domestic terrorism in the U.S.--including by recognizing the particular threat posed by violent white supremacists. We cannot continue to ignore this deadly menace in our own backyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Answers From DOJ About Subpoenas For Communications Data Of House Democrats Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Supreme Court First Step Act Ruling On Low-Level Drug Offenders Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Former President Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice must be investigated to the fullest extent. This grave assault on a co-equal branch of government threatens the very foundation of our constitutional order." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Doubling the number of lawyers who enforce voting rights will help protect this sacred pillar of our democracy. After four years of a politicized DOJ, this is a new chapter for civil rights and a new era of fidelity to our nation's civil rights laws." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "This is a gross abuse of power and an assault on the separation of powers. I will be calling former Attorneys General Sessions and Barr to testify before @JudiciaryDems willingly, or face subpoena to do so. We need answers, under oath, before the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Durbin, Grassley Criminal Justice Bills Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Durbin Statement On Report Regarding Federal Prison Inmate Deposit Accounts Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Calling for DOJ To Drop Lawsuit in Support of GEO Group, Private Prisons Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 9, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is at its strongest when every eligible voter has access to the ballot. By filibustering the For The People Act today, Senate Republicans voted to protect partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures that will limit the right of people to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Questions Witness At Hearing On Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Booker Applaud Supreme Court Decision for NCAA Players Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Hearing On Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "Praying for the victims of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. Far too many American lives are lost or forever altered by gunfire--it's time for Congress to take common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 Tweet - "We now know that this wrong-headed crack-powder disparity has ruined thousands of lives and failed to move us one step closer to ending the scourge of drug addiction in America. Enough. #EndtheDisparity" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep.Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 18, 2021 Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 17, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1652 Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the privilege of speaking with @ILCADV about the need to pass my #VOCAFix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act & reauthorize VAWA. I'm proud to stand with them in the fight to end domestic violence and support victims & survivors with quality, comprehensive services." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Tweet - "Since passage of the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986, the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity has disproportionately impacted people of color. It's time to right our wrong. I look forward to discussing legislative solutions, including mine & @SenBooker's bipartisan EQUAL Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 17, 2021 Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Neal, Davis Statement on GAO Report on Racial Disparities in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits Rep.Danny Davis
June 17, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 16, 2021 Nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Urging Senate to Pass for the People Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2021 Durbin, Capito, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Democrats Urge DOJ To Provide Committee OLC Memo On President Trump's Obstruction Of Mueller Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep.Bill Foster
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "When a child experiences trauma--like witnessing a shooting--it harms the brain & can cause a ripple effect that impacts health, education & wellbeing. To help children heal emotional scars & break the cycle of violence, we must invest in trauma-informed, community-based efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Questioning Of Director Chris Wray Reveals FBI Involvement In DOJ Leak Investigation And Possibility Of Foreign Funding For January 6th Insurrection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 15, 2021 Sens. Blunt, Brown, Durbin & Reps. Beatty, Wagner Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Improve Housing Services For Survivors Of Human Trafficking Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 15, 2021 Durbin, Cicilline Announce Introduction Of Bill To Ban Child Labor On Tobacco Farms Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 VA Police Improvement and Accountability Act Rep.Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lawmakers Support Biden's Diplomatic Efforts With Russia and Urge President to Prioritize Cooperation in Reducing Global Conflicts Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 15, 2021 Department of Justice Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 Va Police Improvement and Accountability Act Rep.Mike Bost
June 15, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin. for taking steps to address the substantial and growing threat of domestic terrorism in the U.S.--including by recognizing the particular threat posed by violent white supremacists. We cannot continue to ignore this deadly menace in our own backyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Answers From DOJ About Subpoenas For Communications Data Of House Democrats Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 14, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Statement On Supreme Court First Step Act Ruling On Low-Level Drug Offenders Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Tweet - "Former President Trump's weaponization of the Department of Justice must be investigated to the fullest extent. This grave assault on a co-equal branch of government threatens the very foundation of our constitutional order." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "Doubling the number of lawyers who enforce voting rights will help protect this sacred pillar of our democracy. After four years of a politicized DOJ, this is a new chapter for civil rights and a new era of fidelity to our nation's civil rights laws." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Tweet - "This is a gross abuse of power and an assault on the separation of powers. I will be calling former Attorneys General Sessions and Barr to testify before @JudiciaryDems willingly, or face subpoena to do so. We need answers, under oath, before the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2021 Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 10, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Two Bipartisan Durbin, Grassley Criminal Justice Bills Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Durbin Statement On Report Regarding Federal Prison Inmate Deposit Accounts Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Calling for DOJ To Drop Lawsuit in Support of GEO Group, Private Prisons Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 9, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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