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Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I wrote the provision of the landmark #FirstStepAct that reduces these unjust sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The position of AG Barr's Justice Department is absolutely wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This op-ed from the former Republican Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich, lays out why Congress must pass my Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act with @ChuckGrassley. No one should have to spend time in jail for acquitted conduct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @RepCheri to help keep our nation's brave first responders safe. #MoveOver" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I fear that @DEAHQ is reverting back to the short-sighted approach that led to the opioid crisis by continuing to allow Big Pharma to flood the market with billions of painkillers at volumes far greater than medical need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to cosponsor the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act with @SenCortezMasto, @ChrisCoons, @RoyBlunt, @ChuckGrassley, and @HawleyMO. This bipartisan bill will help track law enforcement suicides in the hopes that they can be prevented." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, Congress passed my Opioid Quota Reform Act w/ Sen Kennedy to ensure DEA sets sensible opioid production levels & doesn't let Big Pharma to flood the country with Rx painkillers. @SenJohnKennedy & I secured an amendment to ensure @DEAHQ will actually use this authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Durbin, Kennedy Urge DEA To Use Its New Authorities To Lower Opioid Quotas Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when President Trump promised to address gun violence in August? Whatever happened to that? The President should spend his time working on solutions, not trashing Chicago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Casten on Resolution to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into the President Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce New Bipartisan Bill To Help Reduce Police Officer Suicides Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin, Kennedy Secure Amendment In Appropriations Bill To Ensure DEA Uses Its Authority To Reduce Opioid Production Quotas For Pharmaceutical Industry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces $125,000 Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Tazewell County Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 30, 2019 Bost Announces Randolph County Drug-Free Communities Grant Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2019 New Democrat Coalition releases national security principles Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Powerful story about victims' family's opposition to the first federal execution in 20 years. It's time for Congress to pass my bill with @AyannaPressley, @SenLeahy & @SenBooker to place a ban on the arbitrary and unfair federal death penalty." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Best of luck to Hatty in her new role as the Cook County State's Attorney's first comfort dog! Hatty is a 2-year-old Labrador who was trained by inmates at a prison in SW Illinois to help survivors of sexual assault and violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Raid that Killed Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "What kind of a U.S. President praises Russia and bashes Chicago? Pres. Trump displayed a stunning dearth of dignity in Chicago today. Rather than focusing on positive solutions, he chose to insult a great American city." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2019 Underwood Statement on The Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks one year since an anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and their families, friends, and loved ones." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Senator Duckworth Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce New Legislation To Help Break The Cycle Of Urban Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Staffing shortages in federal prisons are putting lives at risk across the United States. We must ensure our prisons have the resources and staff they need to keep correctional officers, inmates, & the general public safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senators Duckworth and Gillibrand Call for Repeal of 2002 AUMF Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen heartbreaking roadside accidents in Illinois this year, and we need to reverse the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. Today, I introduced the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri to address this growing problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "For years, @DEAHQ let Big Pharma flood the market w/ painkillers, fueling the opioid crisis. Last year, @SenJohnKennedy & I passed the Opioid Quota Reform Act to stop this excess, which DEA is now implementing. I plan to monitor DEA's work & meet soon w/ the Acting Administrator." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "I wrote the provision of the landmark #FirstStepAct that reduces these unjust sentences for nonviolent drug offenses. The position of AG Barr's Justice Department is absolutely wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Racism & hatred have no place in our society, and the rise in hate crimes is more proof that Congress must act to stem the rising tide of violent white supremacism. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act would enhance the federal government's efforts to prevent domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Tweet - "This op-ed from the former Republican Governor of Maryland, Robert Ehrlich, lays out why Congress must pass my Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act with @ChuckGrassley. No one should have to spend time in jail for acquitted conduct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Hyde Park Herald - We Have an Obligation to Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Announces School Violence Prevention Grants for Kankakee County Schools Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The American people want Congress to address gun violence. They want us to secure our elections. Well--the House did just that, passing legislation to address both issues. But Senator McConnell won't even let us vote on them in the Senate--his legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Our elections are under attack. But Senator McConnell & the GOP continue to refuse to pass any meaningful legislation to address this threat. We must end the legislative graveyard in the Senate and secure our elections. Our democracy is at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter - Pascrell, Pallone, Maloney, Malinowski Lead Calls for Twitter to Prevent Census Interference Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Recognized By The Association Of Chinese-American Scientists And Engineers For His Contributions To Diversity And Community Leadership Development Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This is unacceptable. Congress must pass my Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @RepCheri to help keep our nation's brave first responders safe. #MoveOver" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I fear that @DEAHQ is reverting back to the short-sighted approach that led to the opioid crisis by continuing to allow Big Pharma to flood the market with billions of painkillers at volumes far greater than medical need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I'm proud to cosponsor the Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act with @SenCortezMasto, @ChrisCoons, @RoyBlunt, @ChuckGrassley, and @HawleyMO. This bipartisan bill will help track law enforcement suicides in the hopes that they can be prevented." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Last year, Congress passed my Opioid Quota Reform Act w/ Sen Kennedy to ensure DEA sets sensible opioid production levels & doesn't let Big Pharma to flood the country with Rx painkillers. @SenJohnKennedy & I secured an amendment to ensure @DEAHQ will actually use this authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Uttam Dhillon, Acting Admin. for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration - Durbin, Kennedy Urge DEA To Use Its New Authorities To Lower Opioid Quotas Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Remember when President Trump promised to address gun violence in August? Whatever happened to that? The President should spend his time working on solutions, not trashing Chicago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Casten on Resolution to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into the President Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee and the Hon. Doug Collins, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee - Reps. Tlaib and Blumenauer urge Judiciary Committee to make robust, progressive reforms to Patriot Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce New Bipartisan Bill To Help Reduce Police Officer Suicides Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Durbin, Kennedy Secure Amendment In Appropriations Bill To Ensure DEA Uses Its Authority To Reduce Opioid Production Quotas For Pharmaceutical Industry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Rep. LaHood Announces $125,000 Grant to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Tazewell County Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 30, 2019 Bost Announces Randolph County Drug-Free Communities Grant Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 30, 2019 New Democrat Coalition releases national security principles Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 30, 2019 Tweet - "It's time for Senator McConnell to end the legislative graveyard and get back to working for the American people. #HoldAVote on the #ForThePeopleAct in the Senate immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Statement on House Vote Recognizing the Armenian Genocide Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Powerful story about victims' family's opposition to the first federal execution in 20 years. It's time for Congress to pass my bill with @AyannaPressley, @SenLeahy & @SenBooker to place a ban on the arbitrary and unfair federal death penalty." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Best of luck to Hatty in her new role as the Cook County State's Attorney's first comfort dog! Hatty is a 2-year-old Labrador who was trained by inmates at a prison in SW Illinois to help survivors of sexual assault and violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Raid that Killed Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "What kind of a U.S. President praises Russia and bashes Chicago? Pres. Trump displayed a stunning dearth of dignity in Chicago today. Rather than focusing on positive solutions, he chose to insult a great American city." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2019 Underwood Statement on The Death of ISIS Leader Abu Bakr Al-Baghdadi Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks one year since an anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, and their families, friends, and loved ones." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Senator Duckworth Delivers Weekly Democratic Address Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2019 Durbin Joins Colleagues To Introduce New Legislation To Help Break The Cycle Of Urban Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Staffing shortages in federal prisons are putting lives at risk across the United States. We must ensure our prisons have the resources and staff they need to keep correctional officers, inmates, & the general public safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Senators Duckworth and Gillibrand Call for Repeal of 2002 AUMF Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 24, 2019 Tweet - "We've seen heartbreaking roadside accidents in Illinois this year, and we need to reverse the alarming rise in first responder roadside deaths. Today, I introduced the Protecting Roadside First Responders Act with @SenDuckworth and @RepCheri to address this growing problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "#HoldAVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation's top intelligence chiefs have told us time and time again that Russia & Iran are planning to interfere in the 2020 election. This shouldn't be a partisan issue. Sen. McConnell -- #HoldAVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "For years, @DEAHQ let Big Pharma flood the market w/ painkillers, fueling the opioid crisis. Last year, @SenJohnKennedy & I passed the Opioid Quota Reform Act to stop this excess, which DEA is now implementing. I plan to monitor DEA's work & meet soon w/ the Acting Administrator." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Passage of Bipartisan PACT Act, Protecting Animals From Cruelty in Key Utilization of New House Rules Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 22, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Corporate Transparency Act of 2019 Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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