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Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense, United States Department of Defense - Duckworth Calls for Investigation and Accountability Over Allegations that Certain Servicemembers and Military Retirees Betrayed the Constitution During Coup Attempt
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The death penalty is deeply flawed and disproportionately imposed on Black and Brown and low-income people in America. @RepPressley and I are introducing legislation to end this failed and unjust policy at the federal level. Let's get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 11, 2021
Foster Statement on Article of Impeachment Charging President Trump with Incitement of Insurrection
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The President and his Republican enablers incited a violent mob into storming the Capitol last week. This was an assault on our democracy, our national security, and our Constitution. There must be accountability, including impeachment."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Howard Liebengood and his family and loved ones. This past week has been marked by devastating losses to the U.S. Capitol Police and to our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists--including those who stormed the Capitol last week--are the single greatest domestic terror threat facing our nation today. Senate Democrats are going to make it a priority to investigate, expose, & hold them accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Schneider to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Monday
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks WH Counsel Whether President Trump Is Considering Pardoning Himself Or Rioters Following Storming Of The Capitol
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Brian D. Sicknick and his family and friends. What a tragic loss. All of those responsible for this tragedy must be held accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and FBI Director Christopher Wray - Senators Call on DOJ, FBI to Detail Steps to Investigate Capitol Attack
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's incitement to violence & mob action yesterday is indisputable. New York Times' headline says it all: "Trump Incites Mob" The VP should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment. If the VP & Cabinet refuse to do their duty, Congress should reconvene to impeach the President."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Underwood Statement on Insurrection at The U.S. Capitol
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2021
Underwood Statement on Removal of President Trump
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Vice President Pence And Cabinet To Invoke The 25th Amendment To Remove President Trump From Office
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 7, 2021
Casten Calls for Impeachment Following President Trump's Attempted Coup
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 7, 2021
Schneider Statement Calling on Invocation of 25 Th Amendment to Remove President
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - In Letter, Phillips Calls on Congressional Leaders to Immediately Reconvene and Address the Assault on our Democracy
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Statement from Congressman Darin LaHood
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the disgraceful mob violence at the U.S. Capitol
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 6, 2021
Schneider Statement on Electoral College Disruption and Resolve to Continue
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 6, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Violence at United States Capitol
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet: Our democracy is safer because Donald Trump isn't President. But there's more we can, and must do. In the coming days, we'll have the opportunity to pass legislation to make sure voting rights are a sacred right, and that this right is reflected and respected in the future.
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 31, 2020
Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 30, 2020
Gun Violence in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Two years ago, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the First Step Act--the most significant criminal justice reforms in decades. But our work is not done. I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Admin on the next critical steps to fix our criminal justice system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Announce Significant Additions To The Economic Justice Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenateDems in introducing the Economic Justice Act today. This bill will invest $435 billion in communities of color to help them recover from COVID-19 and will serve as a bold first step in the process of addressing systemic racism and inequality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020
After Hearing from Algonquin Resident Unfairly Impacted by Department of Education Limiting Students' Rights, Underwood Leads New Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of Students
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Mike Quigley
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2020
Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Why hasn't President Trump said a word about the Russian cyber-attack on the United States? He's just as silent now as he was when news broke of Russian bounties on American soldiers and it is disgraceful."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2020
Representatives García and Espaillat Present a Bill to Generate Local Responsibility in the Recovery Process of Puerto Rico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense, United States Department of Defense - Duckworth Calls for Investigation and Accountability Over Allegations that Certain Servicemembers and Military Retirees Betrayed the Constitution During Coup Attempt
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The death penalty is deeply flawed and disproportionately imposed on Black and Brown and low-income people in America. @RepPressley and I are introducing legislation to end this failed and unjust policy at the federal level. Let's get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 11, 2021
Foster Statement on Article of Impeachment Charging President Trump with Incitement of Insurrection
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The President and his Republican enablers incited a violent mob into storming the Capitol last week. This was an assault on our democracy, our national security, and our Constitution. There must be accountability, including impeachment."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Howard Liebengood and his family and loved ones. This past week has been marked by devastating losses to the U.S. Capitol Police and to our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists--including those who stormed the Capitol last week--are the single greatest domestic terror threat facing our nation today. Senate Democrats are going to make it a priority to investigate, expose, & hold them accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Schneider to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Monday
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Mr. Pat Cipollone, White House Counsel - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks WH Counsel Whether President Trump Is Considering Pardoning Himself Or Rioters Following Storming Of The Capitol
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Brian D. Sicknick and his family and friends. What a tragic loss. All of those responsible for this tragedy must be held accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and FBI Director Christopher Wray - Senators Call on DOJ, FBI to Detail Steps to Investigate Capitol Attack
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's incitement to violence & mob action yesterday is indisputable. New York Times' headline says it all: "Trump Incites Mob" The VP should immediately invoke the 25th Amendment. If the VP & Cabinet refuse to do their duty, Congress should reconvene to impeach the President."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Underwood Statement on Insurrection at The U.S. Capitol
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2021
Underwood Statement on Removal of President Trump
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Vice President Pence And Cabinet To Invoke The 25th Amendment To Remove President Trump From Office
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 7, 2021
Casten Calls for Impeachment Following President Trump's Attempted Coup
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 7, 2021
Schneider Statement Calling on Invocation of 25 Th Amendment to Remove President
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 7, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip - In Letter, Phillips Calls on Congressional Leaders to Immediately Reconvene and Address the Assault on our Democracy
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 6, 2021
Statement from Congressman Darin LaHood
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the disgraceful mob violence at the U.S. Capitol
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 6, 2021
Schneider Statement on Electoral College Disruption and Resolve to Continue
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 6, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Violence at United States Capitol
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet: Our democracy is safer because Donald Trump isn't President. But there's more we can, and must do. In the coming days, we'll have the opportunity to pass legislation to make sure voting rights are a sacred right, and that this right is reflected and respected in the future.
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 31, 2020
Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 30, 2020
Gun Violence in Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2020
Schakowsky Blasts Commutation of Medicaid Fraudster's Sentence
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Condemns CEO Of Purdue Pharma L.P. Still Receiving $3 Million Bonus After The Company Pleaded Guilty To Three Felony Counts
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2020
Warren, Blumenthal, Durbin, Krishnamoorthi And DeGette Question Tobacco Companies Exploitative E-Cigarette Advertisements During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 22, 2020
Bustos, Duckworth, Durbin Secure Millions for Improvements at Rock Island Arsenal
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "Two years ago, the Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass the First Step Act--the most significant criminal justice reforms in decades. But our work is not done. I look forward to working with the Biden-Harris Admin on the next critical steps to fix our criminal justice system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020
Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 20, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 19, 2020
Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Announce Significant Additions To The Economic Justice Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenateDems in introducing the Economic Justice Act today. This bill will invest $435 billion in communities of color to help them recover from COVID-19 and will serve as a bold first step in the process of addressing systemic racism and inequality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020
After Hearing from Algonquin Resident Unfairly Impacted by Department of Education Limiting Students' Rights, Underwood Leads New Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of Students
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2020
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2020
Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2020
Tweet - "Why hasn't President Trump said a word about the Russian cyber-attack on the United States? He's just as silent now as he was when news broke of Russian bounties on American soldiers and it is disgraceful."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 16, 2020
Representatives García and Espaillat Present a Bill to Generate Local Responsibility in the Recovery Process of Puerto Rico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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