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June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep. Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Our service members should have the necessary modern, safe equipment to meet airlift capability, national security, and domestic needs--including for #COVID19 response. @SenDuckworth and I are calling for procurement of 8 additional C-130Js in FY22 to upgrade @AirNatlGuard units." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 28, 2021 Duckworth Applauds New DOJ Efforts to Prevents and Mitigate Hate Crime Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division of Department of Justice - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Quigley Questions Secretary of Homeland Security During Congressional Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. has less than 5% of the world's population but about 22% of the world's prison population. The bills we are considering are small steps toward ensuring we are not incarcerating those who do not need to be in prison--and I'm proud of their broad, bipartisan support." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Congresswoman Watson Coleman Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Attorney General Garland to Reverse Justice Department Legal Memo Set to Return Prisoners on Home Confinement to Prison Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "When our criminal justice system turns toward solutions like community-based treatment, we can reduce recidivism, save costs, & improve outcomes. Pleased to speak with Judges Walsh & Hood about how Cook County's veterans and drug courts offer Illinoisans a proven path forward." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Letter to Lori Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 26, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Kuster, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep. Brad Schneider
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 26, 2021 Durbin Questions Nominees To Lead ATF And DEA In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together on a bipartisan basis to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. I was proud to champion this effort with Senator Grassley. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act and its goals are successfully implemented." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 S. 1260 Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep. Robin Kelly
May 25, 2021 Durbin Receives Update On Cook County Drug Court And Veterans Treatment Court From Judges Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Pressley, Bush Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Reps. Bush, Pressley Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @POTUS and @VP at the White House today for the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I hope we can seize on this bipartisan momentum to further address the broader threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Durbin Attends White House Signing Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat--I am glad we are taking action to protect them." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Emergency Security Supplemental Rep. Mike Quigley
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Senate Must Support Commission on January 6 Siege Rep. Brad Schneider
May 19, 2021 Quigley Raises Animal Welfare Concerns During Congressional Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
May 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Anti-Hate Crime Bill to Protect AAPI Communities Passes the House; Heads to President Biden's Desk to be Signed in Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2021 National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Quigley Votes for Creation of Commission to Investigate Capitol Attack Rep. Mike Quigley
May 18, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
June 9, 2021 Rep. Kelly Advocates for Increased Gun Violence Prevention Funding at Appropriations Hearing Rep.Robin Kelly
June 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is heartbreaking on so many levels. These children deserved better. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation before our eyes. We must act now to break the cycle of violence and suffering." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "Our service members should have the necessary modern, safe equipment to meet airlift capability, national security, and domestic needs--including for #COVID19 response. @SenDuckworth and I are calling for procurement of 8 additional C-130Js in FY22 to upgrade @AirNatlGuard units." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Tweet - "This level of gun violence has tragically become a defining aspect of life in the modern U.S., but it doesn't have to be this way. Congress has the power to enact common sense, constitutional steps to help reduce gun violence. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021 Election Protests Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021 The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 2, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis that requires not just thoughts and prayers, but urgent action. David Chipman will be ready on day one to carry out a mission that every Senator should support: taking common sense, constitutional steps to make our communities safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 28, 2021 Duckworth Applauds New DOJ Efforts to Prevents and Mitigate Hate Crime Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General of Civil Rights Division of Department of Justice - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 27, 2021 January 6 Commission Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Quigley Questions Secretary of Homeland Security During Congressional Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "Too many families have mourned a child lost to an accidental shooting at home. I'm joining my colleagues to introduce the Safe Gun Storage Act to help ensure guns will be safely stored & out of the hands of children." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. has less than 5% of the world's population but about 22% of the world's prison population. The bills we are considering are small steps toward ensuring we are not incarcerating those who do not need to be in prison--and I'm proud of their broad, bipartisan support." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Congresswoman Watson Coleman Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Attorney General Garland to Reverse Justice Department Legal Memo Set to Return Prisoners on Home Confinement to Prison Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "When our criminal justice system turns toward solutions like community-based treatment, we can reduce recidivism, save costs, & improve outcomes. Pleased to speak with Judges Walsh & Hood about how Cook County's veterans and drug courts offer Illinoisans a proven path forward." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Letter to Lori Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago - Congressman García Leads Letters to DOJ and City of Chicago Urging Policing Reforms Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 26, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Kuster, McKinley Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Train More Doctors to Combat Opioid Epidemic Rep.Brad Schneider
May 26, 2021 Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 26, 2021 Durbin Questions Nominees To Lead ATF And DEA In Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together on a bipartisan basis to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. I was proud to champion this effort with Senator Grassley. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act and its goals are successfully implemented." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "Completing its investigation into the mishandling of sexual assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command, @USArmyReserve shows it's working to improve the handling of assault allegations--but more must be done. My statement w/ @SenDuckworth:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 S. 1260 Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder Rep.Robin Kelly
May 25, 2021 Durbin Receives Update On Cook County Drug Court And Veterans Treatment Court From Judges Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Completion Of Investigation At Illinois Army Reserve Unit Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Something needs to change--and it starts in Congress. Gun safety legislation must be a top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Pressley, Bush Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Reps. Bush, Pressley Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @POTUS and @VP at the White House today for the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I hope we can seize on this bipartisan momentum to further address the broader threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Durbin Attends White House Signing Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat--I am glad we are taking action to protect them." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Emergency Security Supplemental Rep.Mike Quigley
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "This is beyond heartbreaking. Gun violence is traumatizing an entire generation of young people. If we don't act soon to address this crisis head-on, this cycle of death and violence is only going to continue." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2021 Senate Must Support Commission on January 6 Siege Rep.Brad Schneider
May 19, 2021 Quigley Raises Animal Welfare Concerns During Congressional Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
May 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Anti-Hate Crime Bill to Protect AAPI Communities Passes the House; Heads to President Biden's Desk to be Signed in Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 19, 2021 National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 19, 2021 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Relating to ``Update of Commission's Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Durbin Questions CDC Director On Community Violence Prevention, COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Quigley Votes for Creation of Commission to Investigate Capitol Attack Rep.Mike Quigley
May 18, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities Rep.Sean Casten
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