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July 8, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've always believed that it's impossible to understand the issues facing our criminal justice system without seeing prisons firsthand. That's why I'd urge my fellow lawmakers to take the @FAMMFoundation #VisitAPrison challenge and visit a prison in the next twelve months." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 6, 2019 Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2019 Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added," Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Securing America's Federal Elections Act Rep. Sean Casten
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep. Brad Schneider
June 27, 2019 Bost Statement on Border Security Bill Rep. Mike Bost
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Any allegation of sexual assault should be taken seriously. Period. The President's comments about the allegations brought against him by E. Jean Carroll are absolutely unacceptable, dehumanizing, and misogynistic." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep. Bill Foster
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, @RepUnderwood and I met with Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor to discuss ways we can improve the state application process for flood mitigation assistance. I look forward to working together to ensure IL gets much-needed federal funding" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border Rep. Darin LaHood
June 26, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Underwood Meet With FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 26, 2019 Durbin Meets With Illinois Department Of Corrections To Discuss Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, the new Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, and John Wetzel, the President of the @ASCALeadership. Secretary Wetzel is also serving on the First Step Act Independent Review Committee." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, 2015, marriage equality in the United States became the law of the land. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Obergefell decision, we must remember that the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality is not over. " Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Rep. LaHood Urges Bipartisan Effort to Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border Rep. Darin LaHood
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I've been down to the facilities on our border, I've seen the detestable, inhumane conditions. People are scared to death, children are frightened. That is what this President wants." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake -- the buck stops with President Trump. The humanitarian crisis at our border is the direct result of his decisions." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2019 Reps. Cleaver, Butterfield, Kelly, Lee, Watson Coleman Seek Answers From Big Tech on Legal Diversity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 20, 2019 Stopping Gun Violence Rep. Robin Kelly
June 20, 2019 Duckworth, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to help Prevent Police-Involved Deaths & Provide Justice to Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 20, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Federal anti-money laundering laws should apply to all. The mega-rich and well-connected should not get a free pass." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "11,400 people are estimated to have been killed by gun violence in the time since the House passed universal background checks. Sen. McConnell: bring this bill to the floor for a vote. Every day that the Senate does nothing, more and more preventable shoootings happen." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2019 Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package Rep. Sean Casten
June 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Juneteenth Statement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The goal of our criminal justice system should be to rehabilitate and prepare prisoners for successful reentry into our society--that's why I worked on a bipartisan basis to pass the First Step Act into law last year." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019 Durbin Meets With Acting Director Of Bureau Of Prisons To Discuss Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump's extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is frightening - robocalls are completely out of control. Passing the bipartisan TRACED Act was a step in the right direction, but Congress needs to build on those reforms by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. Enough is enough." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "Time and time again, when severe weather strikes communities in Illinois, our state struggles to receive federal assistance. It's unfair and wrong. FEMA's disaster declaration process must be made more transparent and equitable for communities in larger states like Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "The revolving door policy at the DHS is troubling. I'm not confident in this Administration's ability to face the ongoing crisis at our border with so much turnover in leadership on immigration policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 8, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've always believed that it's impossible to understand the issues facing our criminal justice system without seeing prisons firsthand. That's why I'd urge my fellow lawmakers to take the @FAMMFoundation #VisitAPrison challenge and visit a prison in the next twelve months." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 6, 2019 Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 1, 2019 Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added," Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Securing America's Federal Elections Act Rep.Sean Casten
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep.Brad Schneider
June 27, 2019 Bost Statement on Border Security Bill Rep.Mike Bost
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Any allegation of sexual assault should be taken seriously. Period. The President's comments about the allegations brought against him by E. Jean Carroll are absolutely unacceptable, dehumanizing, and misogynistic." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Gillibrand and Schatz Announce "Restore Honor to Service Members Act" To Clear Discriminatory Records of Service Members Discharged Due To Sexual Orientation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep.Bill Foster
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday @SenDuckworth, @RepCheri, @RepUnderwood and I met with Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor to discuss ways we can improve the state application process for flood mitigation assistance. I look forward to working together to ensure IL gets much-needed federal funding" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border Rep.Darin LaHood
June 26, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Underwood Meet With FEMA Acting Administrator Gaynor Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 26, 2019 Durbin Meets With Illinois Department Of Corrections To Discuss Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, the new Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections, and John Wetzel, the President of the @ASCALeadership. Secretary Wetzel is also serving on the First Step Act Independent Review Committee." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Tweet - "On June 26, 2015, marriage equality in the United States became the law of the land. As we celebrate the fourth anniversary of the Obergefell decision, we must remember that the fight for LGBTQ rights and equality is not over. " Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2019 Rep. LaHood Urges Bipartisan Effort to Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Southern Border Rep.Darin LaHood
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Six years ago, the Supreme Court gutted the #VotingRightsAct. Following the Shelby decision, several states moved forward with restrictions designed to suppress the vote. We must restore the VRA to fight voter suppression efforts and protect this fundamental right #RestoreTheVote" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "I've been down to the facilities on our border, I've seen the detestable, inhumane conditions. People are scared to death, children are frightened. That is what this President wants." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "Make no mistake -- the buck stops with President Trump. The humanitarian crisis at our border is the direct result of his decisions." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2019 Reps. Cleaver, Butterfield, Kelly, Lee, Watson Coleman Seek Answers From Big Tech on Legal Diversity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 20, 2019 Stopping Gun Violence Rep.Robin Kelly
June 20, 2019 Duckworth, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to help Prevent Police-Involved Deaths & Provide Justice to Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 20, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Provide Equal Tax Treatment For Married Sam-Sex Couples Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Federal anti-money laundering laws should apply to all. The mega-rich and well-connected should not get a free pass." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "11,400 people are estimated to have been killed by gun violence in the time since the House passed universal background checks. Sen. McConnell: bring this bill to the floor for a vote. Every day that the Senate does nothing, more and more preventable shoootings happen." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2019 Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package Rep.Sean Casten
June 19, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Juneteenth Statement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The goal of our criminal justice system should be to rehabilitate and prepare prisoners for successful reentry into our society--that's why I worked on a bipartisan basis to pass the First Step Act into law last year." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019 Durbin Meets With Acting Director Of Bureau Of Prisons To Discuss Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "Once again, our Republican colleagues are spending the week rubber-stamping President Trump's extreme nominees. June is #PrideMonth, but Republicans decided to call a vote this week on Texas district court nominee Matthew Kacsmaryk, a radical opponent of LGBTQ rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "97 percent of Americans support universal background checks for gun sales. The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan universal background check bill that would close the gun show and internet loopholes and require a FBI background check for all firearm transfers." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "Four years have passed since the devastating shooting at the Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, and my heart still breaks for the innocent victims and their families. We must pass commonsense gun safety legislation and we must stand up to racism and hatred in all forms." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is frightening - robocalls are completely out of control. Passing the bipartisan TRACED Act was a step in the right direction, but Congress needs to build on those reforms by empowering Americans to hold these illegal callers accountable. Enough is enough." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 14, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 After Recent Department of Defense Report Highlights Its Continued Failure to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault, Gillibrand Leads Bipartisan Group of Senators to Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act and Calls On Congress to Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 13, 2019 Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "Time and time again, when severe weather strikes communities in Illinois, our state struggles to receive federal assistance. It's unfair and wrong. FEMA's disaster declaration process must be made more transparent and equitable for communities in larger states like Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "The revolving door policy at the DHS is troubling. I'm not confident in this Administration's ability to face the ongoing crisis at our border with so much turnover in leadership on immigration policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
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