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June 10, 2022
Tweet - "After last night's opening of the January 6 Committee, it is clear that Senator McConnell's veto of a bipartisan commission was grounded in fear that the truth of that shameless day would anger Trump. History will not be kind to that brand of political cowardice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Special thanks to the January 6 Committee and especially Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Will the Illinois Republicans in our Congressional delegation stand by him or former President Trump?"
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 9, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Inspector General Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "The safety of all Americans, including members of our judiciary and other public officials, is our highest priority. Violence, whether it springs from extremists on the right or left on the political spectrum, is never acceptable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Domestic Terrorism Following Buffalo Massacre
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Letter to Secretary Blinken, Attorney General Garland, and Administrator Power - Concern About Recent Spikes in Forced Disappearances in Mexico
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record
Rep. Sean Casten
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Currently, approximately 7.8 percent of BOP inmates are housed in a form of restricted housing. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold a hearing on the continued overuse of solitary confinement and restricted housing in federal prison facilities, including USP Thomson."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Staff Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 27, 2022
Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022
Rep. Jonathan Jackson
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022
Duckworth After Uvalde School Shooting: Senate Must Suspend Filibuster to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Reforms, Save Children's Lives
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today's news is heartbreaking and tragic. Fourteen young lives and a teacher gone far too soon. My heart is with the families and friends of these lives lost."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022
Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2022
Tweet - "We can't keep repeating the same mistakes and then saying that no one is to blame when civilians are killed. We must do better than this. That's why I support @SenWarren 's bills to overhaul civilian harm prevention and transparency."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for the victims of yet another devastating mass shooting, which happened last night in Chicago. All of us must do our part to reduce the gun violence that plagues communities across America. We must not give up.'
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Buffalo is not the first time Discord nor Twitch have been used to fuel hatred and domestic violent extremism. It is essential that Congress understand what social media platforms are doing to address efforts by violent extremists to recruit, plan, and amplify their attacks.'
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022
House Passes Durbin, Schneider Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bipartisan Bills Supporting Law Enforcement During Police Week
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Senate Commemorates National Police Week
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Letters to Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, Emmett Shear, CEO of Twitch - Durbin Presses Social Media Platforms on their Roles in Promoting Extremist Content
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Durbin, Grassley, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022
Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "After last night's opening of the January 6 Committee, it is clear that Senator McConnell's veto of a bipartisan commission was grounded in fear that the truth of that shameless day would anger Trump. History will not be kind to that brand of political cowardice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2022
Tweet - "Special thanks to the January 6 Committee and especially Illinois Congressman Adam Kinzinger. Will the Illinois Republicans in our Congressional delegation stand by him or former President Trump?"
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 9, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Announce Inspector General Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "The safety of all Americans, including members of our judiciary and other public officials, is our highest priority. Violence, whether it springs from extremists on the right or left on the political spectrum, is never acceptable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence comes in many forms here in the U.S and it is going to take a lot of work to stop the violence. Enhanced background checks, limits on assault rifles, expanded trauma care, penalties for straw purchasing, the list goes on. You can count me in for all of it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Domestic Terrorism Following Buffalo Massacre
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "The U.S. has had at least 246 mass shootings in the past 157 days. More than one a day. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on Republicans to help Dems do something to stop the bloodshed. We will not escape the judgement of history if we fail."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Tweet - "Had the chance to meet Uvalde native @McConaughey in DC today to discuss the horrific mass shooting at Robb Elementary as well as the larger problem of gun violence in America. We, like so many others, agree that gun safety reform is needed--I'll keep working to make that happen."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2022
Letter to Secretary Blinken, Attorney General Garland, and Administrator Power - Concern About Recent Spikes in Forced Disappearances in Mexico
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "Today I was joined by @ToniPreckwinkle and officials from Cook County Health to discuss the devastating impacts that gun violence has on victims and on communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution for Gun Violence Awareness
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 3, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly Introduce Wear Orange Resolution For Gun Violence Awareness
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Casten Launches New Digital Ad Highlight Gun Reform Efforts, Pro-Choice Record
Rep.Sean Casten
June 2, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call For Immediate Federal Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Staff Abuses At USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "Currently, approximately 7.8 percent of BOP inmates are housed in a form of restricted housing. The Senate Judiciary Committee will soon hold a hearing on the continued overuse of solitary confinement and restricted housing in federal prison facilities, including USP Thomson."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "If these reports prove accurate, this conduct almost certainly contravenes BOP policies, infringes on civil rights and possibly violates federal criminal laws. That's why I'm calling for an investigation into USP Thomson & announcing a @JudiciaryDems hearing on prison conditions."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2022
Tweet - "President Biden is right: How much more carnage are we willing to accept? No one law can prevent every act of violence. But how can we look at Uvalde, Buffalo, and Tulsa and conclude that our hands are tied? We must act to address our nation's gun violence epidemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2022
Letter to Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Department of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Call for Immediate Federal Investigation into Inmate Deaths, Allegations of Staff Abuses at USP Thomson
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 1, 2022
Tweet - "Happy #Pride2022 to the LGBTQ community in Illinois and across the country! #PrideMonth is rooted in challenging the status quo. We've made enormous strides in the past few decades, but until everyone can be who they are and love who they love, #Pride will always be a protest."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House, James Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House - House Gun Sit-In Organizers Call on House Leadership to Act on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 27, 2022
Durbin Meets with Everytown, Discusses Common Sense Gun Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Discusses Toll Of Gun Violence On Children With Chicago-Area Youth & Doctors
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Tweet - "As we mourn those lost in the tragic school shooting in Uvalde, we face the reality that gun violence has now become the leading cause of death for American children & teens. Let that sink in. @JudiciaryDems will hold a hearing on June 15 focused on gun violence and kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Durbin Statement on DOJ Decision to Again Decline Charges Against Former FBI Agents Who Mishandled Larry Nassar Abuse Case
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2022
Torres, Schneider Re-Introduce the Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2022
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Senate Republicans Filibuster Durbin's Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats have yet again issued a good faith invitation to Republicans to join us in a conversation about common sense gun safety reforms. I hope they will accept it. If Uvalde isn't the tipping point, then what is? It's time for us to finally do something to make America safer."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Durbin Statement on President Biden's Executive Order on Effective, Accountable Policing
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday, 19 innocent children and 2 teachers were gunned down in an elementary school in Texas. I wish I could say something like this had never happened before. Or will never happen again. But I know better. And until the Republican Party decides to care, nothing will change."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022
Jonathan Jackson, Candidate for Congress, 1st Congressional District Issues Statement on Ulvade, Texas, Mass Shooting and the 212 Massshootings in 2022
Rep.Jonathan Jackson
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022
Duckworth After Uvalde School Shooting: Senate Must Suspend Filibuster to Pass Commonsense Gun Safety Reforms, Save Children's Lives
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today's news is heartbreaking and tragic. Fourteen young lives and a teacher gone far too soon. My heart is with the families and friends of these lives lost."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2022
Durbin Statement On Shooting At Robb Elementary School In Uvalde, Texas
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2022
Tweet - "We can't keep repeating the same mistakes and then saying that no one is to blame when civilians are killed. We must do better than this. That's why I support @SenWarren 's bills to overhaul civilian harm prevention and transparency."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for the victims of yet another devastating mass shooting, which happened last night in Chicago. All of us must do our part to reduce the gun violence that plagues communities across America. We must not give up.'
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Buffalo is not the first time Discord nor Twitch have been used to fuel hatred and domestic violent extremism. It is essential that Congress understand what social media platforms are doing to address efforts by violent extremists to recruit, plan, and amplify their attacks.'
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022
House Passes Durbin, Schneider Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bipartisan Bills Supporting Law Enforcement During Police Week
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Senate Commemorates National Police Week
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Letters to Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, Emmett Shear, CEO of Twitch - Durbin Presses Social Media Platforms on their Roles in Promoting Extremist Content
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Durbin, Grassley, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 18, 2022
Letter to Lina M. Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Murphy, Blumenthal, Markey Urge FTC to Investigate Marketing of Assault-Style Weapons to Children
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022
Bipartisan, Bicameral Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Broaden War Crimes Jurisdiction
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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