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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. 8, 2021
Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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
Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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. 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. 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 - "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
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 - "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. 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. 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
Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration
Rep. Chuy Garcia
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
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 - "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
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack
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
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021
Nominations
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021
Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Durbin, Booker Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Impeachment
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Impeachment
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
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Politician
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. 8, 2021
Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
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
Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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. 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. 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 - "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
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 - "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. 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. 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
Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration
Rep.Chuy Garcia
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
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 - "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
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack
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
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021
Nominations
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021
Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Durbin, Booker Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021
Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Impeachment
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Impeachment
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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