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July 14, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act
Rep. Sean Casten
July 14, 2022
Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis
Rep. Danny Davis
July 14, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Rep. Watson Coleman Calls on Justice Department to Address Delay in Release of Nonviolent Incarcerated American
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "@US_FDA raised alarm about the threat to America's kids from vaping synthetic nicotine. So I led a bipartisan effort to close this loophole and provide FDA tools to protect public health. But the deadline is today to remove unauthorized e-cigs from the market. Will FDA act?"
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "It's no secret that BOP has been plagued by misconduct, but I am hopeful that AG Garland and Deputy AG Monaco have chosen the right leader to clear out the bureaucratic rot and reform BOP. It is a tall order, and I look forward to working with Ms. Peters to help her succeed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022
Durbin Welcomes Overdue Announcement Of New BOP Director
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Of Illinois Testifies On How The Dobbs Decision Is Already Harming Individual States
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 11, 2022
Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the January 6 Committee has been praised as "courageous" and dismissed as "unbelievable." It's time for those present for some of the darkest moments for our democracy to come forward under oath and, like her, tell their stories."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those involved and affected by this tragedy. My office is closely monitoring the situation and ready to step in and help however we can."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Seek Additional Clarity From DHS IG On Alleged Suppression And Delay Of Widespread Sexual Harassment And Misconduct Findings
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 23, 2022
Durbin Applauds FDA Decision To Remove All JUUL Products From The Market
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2022
Tweet - "Reminder: It was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation & 2 months after the end of the Civil War when news of emancipation finally reached the deepest corners of the former Confederacy on #Juneteenth--a delay which represents a gap in justice that still persists today."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
Tweet - "#PrideMonth is about celebrating the LGBTQ community--but without meaningful steps toward true equality, #Pride will always be a protest. That includes addressing the disproportionate violence LBGTQ Americans, and especially Black trans women, face."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022
Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act Passes Committee
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
June 14, 2022
Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act To Be Considered Tomorrow
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 14, 2022
Booker, Durbin Introduce Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act in Senate
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2022
DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN FRAMEWORK TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE, SAVE LIVES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022
Durbin Statement On New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022
Durbin Statement on New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, DUCKWORTH UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO PASSING COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Letter to Steven McCraw, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety - Requesting All Information Pertaining to the Uvalde Shooting Be Provided in Spanish
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date
Title
Politician
July 14, 2022
Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act
Rep.Sean Casten
July 14, 2022
Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis
Rep.Danny Davis
July 14, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Rep. Watson Coleman Calls on Justice Department to Address Delay in Release of Nonviolent Incarcerated American
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "@US_FDA raised alarm about the threat to America's kids from vaping synthetic nicotine. So I led a bipartisan effort to close this loophole and provide FDA tools to protect public health. But the deadline is today to remove unauthorized e-cigs from the market. Will FDA act?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "It's no secret that BOP has been plagued by misconduct, but I am hopeful that AG Garland and Deputy AG Monaco have chosen the right leader to clear out the bureaucratic rot and reform BOP. It is a tall order, and I look forward to working with Ms. Peters to help her succeed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022
Durbin Welcomes Overdue Announcement Of New BOP Director
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Lieutenant Governor Of Illinois Testifies On How The Dobbs Decision Is Already Harming Individual States
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 11, 2022
Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022
Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022
Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022
The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022
Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022
Tweet - "Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony before the January 6 Committee has been praised as "courageous" and dismissed as "unbelievable." It's time for those present for some of the darkest moments for our democracy to come forward under oath and, like her, tell their stories."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those involved and affected by this tragedy. My office is closely monitoring the situation and ready to step in and help however we can."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Seek Additional Clarity From DHS IG On Alleged Suppression And Delay Of Widespread Sexual Harassment And Misconduct Findings
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2022
Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 23, 2022
Durbin Applauds FDA Decision To Remove All JUUL Products From The Market
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 19, 2022
Tweet - "Reminder: It was over 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation & 2 months after the end of the Civil War when news of emancipation finally reached the deepest corners of the former Confederacy on #Juneteenth--a delay which represents a gap in justice that still persists today."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
Tweet - "#PrideMonth is about celebrating the LGBTQ community--but without meaningful steps toward true equality, #Pride will always be a protest. That includes addressing the disproportionate violence LBGTQ Americans, and especially Black trans women, face."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022
Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act Passes Committee
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 15, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
June 14, 2022
Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act To Be Considered Tomorrow
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 14, 2022
Booker, Durbin Introduce Rep. Demings' VICTIM Act in Senate
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2022
DUCKWORTH STATEMENT ON BIPARTISAN FRAMEWORK TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE, SAVE LIVES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2022
Tweet - "We have been elected to the United States Senate to respond to American crises. Each of the elements in this bipartisan gun safety package has the potential to save lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022
Durbin Statement On New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2022
Durbin Statement on New Bipartisan Gun Safety Framework
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
ON CHICAGO'S SOUTH SIDE, DUCKWORTH UNDERSCORES COMMITMENT TO PASSING COMMONSENSE GUN SAFETY LEGISLATION
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 10, 2022
Letter to Steven McCraw, Director of the Texas Department of Public Safety - Requesting All Information Pertaining to the Uvalde Shooting Be Provided in Spanish
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 10, 2022
DUCKWORTH, DURBIN LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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