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May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Congress took action to help #StopAsianHate by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. But there is more we can, and should, do. I hope today's action will create bipartisan momentum to further address the broad threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 14, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Praises Announcement Of Bipartisan Plan For A Commission To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The Capitol Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep. Mary Miller
May 14, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller Urges Support for Law Enforcement During National Police Week Rep. Mary Miller
May 13, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost Introduce Legislation To Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers Rep. Darin LaHood
May 13, 2021 Trone, Krishnamoorthi, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Youth Vaping Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2021 Bost, Davis, LaHood Introduce Legislation to Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers Rep. Mike Bost
May 13, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Kevin McCarthy Republican Leader United States House of Representatives - While GOP Members Try To "Forget" January 6th, Schakowsky Demands McCarthy Meet With Officer Fanone Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 13, 2021 Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing Rep. Mike Quigley
May 13, 2021 Durbin Meets With Advocates From The Alliance For Criminal Justice Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Had a productive meeting with advocates from the Alliance for Criminal Justice Reform to discuss the systemic reform we need to ensure accountability throughout law enforcement and make our communities safer. My hope is that we can accomplish these goals on a bipartisan basis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 12, 2021 Quigley Grills Former DOD Head Regarding Failures In Response to Capitol Attack Rep. Mike Quigley
May 12, 2021 Durbin Questions AG Garland & DHS Secretary Mayorkas On Domestic Terrorism & Border Security Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Momentum Grows for Pressley Legislation to End Federal Death Penalty Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Quigley & Rubio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Pressed Fmr. Acting Defense Secretary Miller On "1.5 Hour Gap" In Responding To Capitol Insurrection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 12, 2021 Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Portman, Duckworth, Booker, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Just and Reasonable Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021 Durbin Delivers Remarks In Hearing On Ghost Guns Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Feinstein, Durbin, Young Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Strong FY22 International Affairs Budget Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Quigley Statement On Ruling Calling Barr's Characterizations Of Mueller Report "Misleading" Rep. Mike Quigley
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @EqualityILL and local advocates for joining me virtually this morning to share their stories and talk about the importance of passing the #EqualityAct, which would protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden is following through on his promise to crack down on untraceable ghost guns. This is a commonsense step that will save lives and help make our communities safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Saul Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis call of Social Security Administration to Revoke Harmful Rule Rep. Danny Davis
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 7, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The END ENDS Act To Limit Nicotine Concentration In E-Cigarettes And Mitigate Youth Addiction Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 5, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Urges Senate to Oppose the Nomination of David Chipman to the ATF Rep. Mary Miller
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act & its goals are successfully implemented. Reforming this rule is critical to meeting the FSA's goal of reducing recidivism." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ To Strengthen First Step Act Rule On Earned Time Credits To Incentivize Rehabilitation Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 García, Members of Congress that Led Push for TRIPS Waiver Applaud Biden Administration Announcement Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join hospital leaders today to unveil the year two progress report of the Chicago HEAL Initiative. Together, these hospitals are tackling gun violence & health disparities by expanding economic opportunity & access to services in their communities. #HEALChicago" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Violent white supremacists and far-right extremists are the most dangerous domestic terror threats facing our nation today. Glad that @DHSgov is taking this important step to root out extremism within their ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Another deadly weekend of gun violence in Chicago. My heart breaks for each of the victims and their families. I will continue fighting for the kinds of commonsense gun safety reforms that will help put a stop to this terrible violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin Asks FBI To Explain Failure To Detect January 6 Threat From Proud Boys Sources Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
May 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today, Congress took action to help #StopAsianHate by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. But there is more we can, and should, do. I hope today's action will create bipartisan momentum to further address the broad threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "My thoughts are with all of those who were affected by the horrific level of gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. We can save lives and prevent shootings if we reform our nation's gun safety laws. Congress, we must act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 17, 2021 Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 14, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Praises Announcement Of Bipartisan Plan For A Commission To Investigate The January 6th Attack On The Capitol Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Rep.Mary Miller
May 14, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller Urges Support for Law Enforcement During National Police Week Rep.Mary Miller
May 13, 2021 LaHood, Davis, Bost Introduce Legislation To Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers Rep.Darin LaHood
May 13, 2021 Trone, Krishnamoorthi, Stewart Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Curb Youth Vaping Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2021 Bost, Davis, LaHood Introduce Legislation to Raise Police Salaries, Hire More Police Officers Rep.Mike Bost
May 13, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Kevin McCarthy Republican Leader United States House of Representatives - While GOP Members Try To "Forget" January 6th, Schakowsky Demands McCarthy Meet With Officer Fanone Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 13, 2021 Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing Rep.Mike Quigley
May 13, 2021 Durbin Meets With Advocates From The Alliance For Criminal Justice Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Had a productive meeting with advocates from the Alliance for Criminal Justice Reform to discuss the systemic reform we need to ensure accountability throughout law enforcement and make our communities safer. My hope is that we can accomplish these goals on a bipartisan basis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @USArmyReserve Lt. Gen. Daniels for giving me an update on the investigation into the mishandling of assault allegations at the 416th Theater Engineering Command. While I'm encouraged by assault prevention reforms, we must do more to protect victims & ensure justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Reps. Quigley, Deutch, Connolly Reintroduce Gun Buyback Program Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 12, 2021 Quigley Grills Former DOD Head Regarding Failures In Response to Capitol Attack Rep.Mike Quigley
May 12, 2021 Durbin Questions AG Garland & DHS Secretary Mayorkas On Domestic Terrorism & Border Security Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021 Momentum Grows for Pressley Legislation to End Federal Death Penalty Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Quigley & Rubio Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 12, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Pressed Fmr. Acting Defense Secretary Miller On "1.5 Hour Gap" In Responding To Capitol Insurrection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 12, 2021 Durbin, Quigley, Rubio, & Duckworth Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Map Urban Flooding & Help FEMA Better Assess Risks Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Portman, Duckworth, Booker, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Just and Reasonable Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 11, 2021 Durbin Delivers Remarks In Hearing On Ghost Guns Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Feinstein, Durbin, Young Lead Senators in Bipartisan Request for Strong FY22 International Affairs Budget Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 11, 2021 Durbin Discusses Sexual Assault Prevention In The Military With Army Reserve Chief Lieutenant General Daniels Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2021 Quigley Statement On Ruling Calling Barr's Characterizations Of Mueller Report "Misleading" Rep.Mike Quigley
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @EqualityILL and local advocates for joining me virtually this morning to share their stories and talk about the importance of passing the #EqualityAct, which would protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden is following through on his promise to crack down on untraceable ghost guns. This is a commonsense step that will save lives and help make our communities safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Andrew Saul Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis call of Social Security Administration to Revoke Harmful Rule Rep.Danny Davis
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Letter to Support Funding for Mental Health and Criminal Justice Initiatives Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 7, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The END ENDS Act To Limit Nicotine Concentration In E-Cigarettes And Mitigate Youth Addiction Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 5, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Urges Senate to Oppose the Nomination of David Chipman to the ATF Rep.Mary Miller
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "In 2018, Congress came together to pass the most important criminal justice reform law in a generation. Now we're working to ensure that the First Step Act & its goals are successfully implemented. Reforming this rule is critical to meeting the FSA's goal of reducing recidivism." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ To Strengthen First Step Act Rule On Earned Time Credits To Incentivize Rehabilitation Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2021 García, Members of Congress that Led Push for TRIPS Waiver Applaud Biden Administration Announcement Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 4, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Release Chicago HEAL Initiative Two-Year Progress Report Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join hospital leaders today to unveil the year two progress report of the Chicago HEAL Initiative. Together, these hospitals are tackling gun violence & health disparities by expanding economic opportunity & access to services in their communities. #HEALChicago" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Slotkin, Peters Stabenow, Upton, McClain Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Universities Accountable for Sexual Abuse Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Violent white supremacists and far-right extremists are the most dangerous domestic terror threats facing our nation today. Glad that @DHSgov is taking this important step to root out extremism within their ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Another deadly weekend of gun violence in Chicago. My heart breaks for each of the victims and their families. I will continue fighting for the kinds of commonsense gun safety reforms that will help put a stop to this terrible violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Torres Leads 47 Lawmakers in Call for Legal Services for Immigrants Facing Deportation Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin Asks FBI To Explain Failure To Detect January 6 Threat From Proud Boys Sources Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Marcy Kaptur, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies, and Michael Simpson, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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