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Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Counter Terrorist Network Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There was an overwhelming amount of energy, emotion, and compassion at the #EndGunViolence rally in Washington today. The American people have made it clear -- now is not the time to "go very slowly' on gun safety, as the President has said." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This afternoon, I'll be joining hundreds of Chicagoans, Illinoisans, & other concerned Americans at a rally to #EndGunViolence outside the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of elected officials & advocates will speak about their own experiences with gun violence. You can follow along here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin Calls For Senate Action On Gun Violence At National Rally Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is devastating. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Kentayvia Blackful. Families in America shouldn't have to go through this. We must be better - we owe it to our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Senators Introduce Bill to Boost Protection for SEC, CFTC Whistleblowers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Casten, Booker, Gillibrand, and Kennedy Introduce Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. The House did its job and passed commonsense gun safety reforms over 200 days ago. Leader McConnell has yet to even call a vote. The Senate must be better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 days ago the House passed a bipartisan background check bill, but the Senate has yet to call a vote on the bill. Today at @SinaiChicago I called on the Senate to stand with the 90 percent of Americans who support background checks and take action on gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $5 Million To Increase Substance Use Disorder Treatments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful that the Chicago police officer shot this morning and two other officers hurt in a separate incident are all recovering from their injuries." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is defying the law in order to purposely punish the people of Puerto Rico and stop them from receiving federal disaster assistance. And now the President is taking an additional $155M from FEMA's disaster relief fund for his useless wall on our southern border." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Amb. Barbara Barrett, nominee to be @SecAFOfficial. If confirmed, I look forward to working w/ her to get Springfield @IL_Natl_Guard 183D Wing flying again & to ensure @usairforce has the funding to rebuild after natural disasters & to keep our nation safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Paul Escamilla." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It has now been 200 days since the House did its job and passed enhanced background checks - something the majority of Americans support. The Senate must follow suit. Leader McConnell, call a vote on this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "With @DEAHQ approval, Pharma put 13 billion opioid doses on the market in 2017--enough for every adult American to have a 3-week prescription. @SenJohnKennedy & I put into law that DEA must consider the public health & overdose risks when setting quotas for these powerful drugs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We've all seen the heartbreaking images from the Bahamas -- homes turned into rubble; no access to food or clean water; families that have lost everything. The Trump Admin's decision to deny TPS to the Bahamas is heartless, but sadly, not surprising. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Temporary Protected Status For The Bahamas Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Kennedy Applaud DEA For Lowering Opioid Quotas For Fourth Year In A Row Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau To Discuss Farming Conditions, Disaster Aid, & Trade Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act After House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Limit High-Capacity Magazines Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Harris, Senate Dems Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act after House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Ban High-Capacity Magazines Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I don't believe John Bolton was ever a good choice for National Security Advisor, but now we hold our breath to see who might follow. I'm seriously concerned that the President will make his choice based on a cable TV performance. The last thing we need is a yes-man." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin: Vaping Targets Kids Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Reacts To FDA E-Cigarette Flavors Announcement On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "High-capacity ammunition magazines aren't necessary for hunting or self-defense, and are all too often used to commit mass murder. Enough is enough. It's time for Senate Republicans to hold a vote and pass the #KeepAmericaSafe Act to place reasonable limits on magazine capacity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I will always remember how I felt on the morning of September 11, 2001. 18 years later, we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Underwood Addresses Growing Threats of Domestic Terrorism, Advocates for Resources for Local Communities Rep. Lauren Underwood
Date Title Politician
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Counter Terrorist Network Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 26, 2019 Durbin: Appropriations Bills Provide Critical Funding For Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "There was an overwhelming amount of energy, emotion, and compassion at the #EndGunViolence rally in Washington today. The American people have made it clear -- now is not the time to "go very slowly' on gun safety, as the President has said." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This afternoon, I'll be joining hundreds of Chicagoans, Illinoisans, & other concerned Americans at a rally to #EndGunViolence outside the U.S. Capitol. Dozens of elected officials & advocates will speak about their own experiences with gun violence. You can follow along here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Durbin Calls For Senate Action On Gun Violence At National Rally Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This is devastating. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Kentayvia Blackful. Families in America shouldn't have to go through this. We must be better - we owe it to our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2019 Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Recognizing September as "National Suicide Prevention Month" Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 24, 2019 Senators Introduce Bill to Boost Protection for SEC, CFTC Whistleblowers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Casten, Booker, Gillibrand, and Kennedy Introduce Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Another weekend of tragic gun violence in Chicago. The House did its job and passed commonsense gun safety reforms over 200 days ago. Leader McConnell has yet to even call a vote. The Senate must be better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 days ago the House passed a bipartisan background check bill, but the Senate has yet to call a vote on the bill. Today at @SinaiChicago I called on the Senate to stand with the 90 percent of Americans who support background checks and take action on gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $5 Million To Increase Substance Use Disorder Treatments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Grateful that the Chicago police officer shot this morning and two other officers hurt in a separate incident are all recovering from their injuries." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2019 Lawmakers Introduce Resolution Celebrating REACH Program Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to Donald Trump, The President - Katie Hill Leads Letter Urging President Trump to Prioritize Climate in Renegotiated NAFTA Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. is defying the law in order to purposely punish the people of Puerto Rico and stop them from receiving federal disaster assistance. And now the President is taking an additional $155M from FEMA's disaster relief fund for his useless wall on our southern border." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "IL constituents are writing in about robocalls, and for good reason. Robocallers placed 172M calls to Illinoisans in August. This has got to stop. Today, @SenDuckworth and I wrote to the @FCC Chairman urging him to take action to end this scourge. You can read our letter here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Ask FCC To Step Up Prevention Of Robocalls Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Amb. Barbara Barrett, nominee to be @SecAFOfficial. If confirmed, I look forward to working w/ her to get Springfield @IL_Natl_Guard 183D Wing flying again & to ensure @usairforce has the funding to rebuild after natural disasters & to keep our nation safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 18, 2019 Reps. Gabbard, McBath, and Hayes School Shooting Safety and Preparedness Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote, Gains Support from Several National Organizations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Children shouldn't have to fear for their lives every day when they go to school, but that's the sad reality of living in America today. It breaks my heart. Leader McConnell, it's time to listen to the American people. Call a vote on the bipartisan background checks bill today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "My heartfelt sympathies go out to the family, friends, and colleagues of Officer Paul Escamilla." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining dozens of my @SenateDems colleagues on the Senate floor tonight to discuss the impact of gun violence and the many actions the Senate could take to address this crisis. You can follow along here." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2019 Tweet - "9 people were killed in Chicago this weekend, victims of the gun violence epidemic plaguing our nation. The House did its job & passed commonsense gun safety reform over 200 days ago. GOP Senators are failing the American people by not holding a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "It has now been 200 days since the House did its job and passed enhanced background checks - something the majority of Americans support. The Senate must follow suit. Leader McConnell, call a vote on this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Rep. Adriano Espaillat, Tri-Caucus Members File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "With @DEAHQ approval, Pharma put 13 billion opioid doses on the market in 2017--enough for every adult American to have a 3-week prescription. @SenJohnKennedy & I put into law that DEA must consider the public health & overdose risks when setting quotas for these powerful drugs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "We've all seen the heartbreaking images from the Bahamas -- homes turned into rubble; no access to food or clean water; families that have lost everything. The Trump Admin's decision to deny TPS to the Bahamas is heartless, but sadly, not surprising. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Torres, Engel, Schneider reintroduce bill to update reporting requirements for semi-automatic rifles Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Temporary Protected Status For The Bahamas Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin, Kennedy Applaud DEA For Lowering Opioid Quotas For Fourth Year In A Row Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau To Discuss Farming Conditions, Disaster Aid, & Trade Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2019 Duckworth & Durbin Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act After House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Limit High-Capacity Magazines Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Harris, Senate Dems Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act after House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Ban High-Capacity Magazines Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I don't believe John Bolton was ever a good choice for National Security Advisor, but now we hold our breath to see who might follow. I'm seriously concerned that the President will make his choice based on a cable TV performance. The last thing we need is a yes-man." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin: Vaping Targets Kids Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Durbin Reacts To FDA E-Cigarette Flavors Announcement On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "High-capacity ammunition magazines aren't necessary for hunting or self-defense, and are all too often used to commit mass murder. Enough is enough. It's time for Senate Republicans to hold a vote and pass the #KeepAmericaSafe Act to place reasonable limits on magazine capacity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "I will always remember how I felt on the morning of September 11, 2001. 18 years later, we honor the lives lost that day and the brave first responders who risked everything to help others. We will #NeverForget." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 10, 2019 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Gun Trace Data Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 10, 2019 Underwood Addresses Growing Threats of Domestic Terrorism, Advocates for Resources for Local Communities Rep.Lauren Underwood
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