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June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
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June 13, 2019
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June 13, 2019
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June 13, 2019
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June 12, 2019
Tweet - "This @washingtonpost editorial is exactly right. "It is a dereliction of duty for Congress and the administration not to take up on a most urgent basis the defense of the nation's democratic process." Why is Sen. McConnell ignoring these threats?"
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June 12, 2019
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June 12, 2019
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June 12, 2019
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June 12, 2019
Letter to Mark Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez, Leahy, Durbin, Shaheen, Coons Raise Alarm over Trump Administration's Plans to Redefine Human Rights through New Commission
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor today to talk about my trip last weekend to Alton and Winchester to see first-hand the effects of the severe flooding there. It did my heart proud to see how many folks have stepped up to fill sandbags and help their neighbors in this time of need."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
Duckworth, Portman, Booker, Schatz, Markey & King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
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June 11, 2019
Portman, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
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June 11, 2019
100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
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June 10, 2019
Tweet - "Why does Sen. McConnell continue to stand in the way of commonsense legislation to protect our nation's elections? My DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC was a small, important step forward, but there is much more to do and the Senate has become little more than a legislative graveyard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
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June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks
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June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures
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Executive Calendar
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June 4, 2019
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez, Engel, Top National Security Democrats Call on Trump to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty with Russia
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June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
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June 4, 2019
Quigley's LGBT Anti-Discrimination Priorities Included in FY20 Appropriations Bills
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June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep. Sean Casten
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I met with the @verainstitute today to discuss ways to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The overuse of solitary violates human rights and wastes taxpayer dollars. Congress should pass my Solitary Confinement Reform Act to restrict this inhumane practice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence
Rep. Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019
Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to IEMA Acting Director Tate-Nadeau about historic flooding throughout IL. This will no doubt be tough on families, farmers & local businesses, but I'm committed to helping our state recover any way I can. Thanks to the first responders for their bravery during this time."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Quigley Statement on Opening Impeachment Inquiry
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019
Foster Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Conference
Rep. Bill Foster
May 29, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Conclusion of Mueller Investigation
Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 29, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Statement
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 29, 2019
Schneider Responds to Special Counsel Mueller Statement
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 28, 2019
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Beginning an Impeachment Inquiry
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May 24, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - McGovern, Lewis, Schakowsky Lead 79 House Democrats Calling on Full Implementation of 2016 Colombia Peace Accords
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May 24, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
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May 23, 2019
Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019
Duckworth in NDAA Negotiations: Congress Should Prevent Administration from Weakening Military Readiness by Diverting Critical Funds for Unnecessary Border Wall
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019
Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019
Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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June 13, 2019
Menendez, Booker Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Bill to Address Crisis of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
Congressman Kim (D-NJ) and Congressman Foster (D-IL) Call on HHS to Prioritize Opioid and Addiction Treatment
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 13, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Study Connection Between Domestic Violence and Mass Shootings
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 13, 2019
Udall, Heinrich Reintroduce Military Justice Improvement Act To Address Crisis Of Military Sexual Assault
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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 12, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "This @washingtonpost editorial is exactly right. "It is a dereliction of duty for Congress and the administration not to take up on a most urgent basis the defense of the nation's democratic process." Why is Sen. McConnell ignoring these threats?"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Bill Foster
June 12, 2019
Hurd, Kelly Bill to Improve Cybersecurity of IoT Devices Gains Momentum
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 12, 2019
Oversight Committee Approves Congresswoman Kelly's Cybersecurity Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 12, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 12, 2019
Letter to Mark Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez, Leahy, Durbin, Shaheen, Coons Raise Alarm over Trump Administration's Plans to Redefine Human Rights through New Commission
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Three years have passed since the #Pulse Nightclub shooting. Unfortunately, little has changed in our nation's gun laws since this devastating attack on the LGBTQ community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor today to talk about my trip last weekend to Alton and Winchester to see first-hand the effects of the severe flooding there. It did my heart proud to see how many folks have stepped up to fill sandbags and help their neighbors in this time of need."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
Duckworth, Portman, Booker, Schatz, Markey & King Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019
Portman, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019
100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "Why does Sen. McConnell continue to stand in the way of commonsense legislation to protect our nation's elections? My DETER Act w/@LindseyGrahamSC was a small, important step forward, but there is much more to do and the Senate has become little more than a legislative graveyard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 9, 2019
Tweet - "Alton is experiencing its longest period of flooding since 1927. I'm thankful for the amazing volunteers and cooperation among local, state, and federal officials who are helping people up and down the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "I'm proud to #WearOrange today in honor of Hadiya Pendleton and the tens of thousands of Americans who are killed each year by gunfire. We must take action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo - Harris, Merkley Lead Group of 19 Senators in Urging State Department to Reverse Policy Discriminating Against Children of LGBTQ Couples Born Abroad
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Tackling Chicago's gun violence epidemic requires addressing root causes of inequality. My Chicago HEAL Initiative works with our world class hospitals to uplift communities and address the underlying factors that drive health challenges."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan Group of Senators and Representatives Press Administration for Answers on Civilian Conservation Center Closures
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Menendez, Engel, Top National Security Democrats Call on Trump to Extend New START Nuclear Treaty with Russia
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 4, 2019
Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Quigley's LGBT Anti-Discrimination Priorities Included in FY20 Appropriations Bills
Rep.Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed the DETER Act, a bipartisan bill I introduced with @LindseyGrahamSC that will help prevent Russia and other hostile regimes from disrupting our elections. The bill bars foreigners who interfere in our elections from entering our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep.Sean Casten
June 4, 2019
Tweet - "I met with the @verainstitute today to discuss ways to reduce the use of solitary confinement. The overuse of solitary violates human rights and wastes taxpayer dollars. Congress should pass my Solitary Confinement Reform Act to restrict this inhumane practice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Enough is Enough: Act Now to Stop Gun Violence
Rep.Brad Schneider
June 3, 2019
Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence claimed 8 lives & wounded more than 40 in Chicago this past weekend alone. Thankful for the efforts of first responders & praying for the families impacted by more senseless gun violence. It's past time for the Senate to vote on gun reform."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019
Tweet - "Spoke to IEMA Acting Director Tate-Nadeau about historic flooding throughout IL. This will no doubt be tough on families, farmers & local businesses, but I'm committed to helping our state recover any way I can. Thanks to the first responders for their bravery during this time."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019
Quigley Statement on Opening Impeachment Inquiry
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 31, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken for the families & friends of the victims & wounded from this senseless shooting in VA Beach. An American community grieves yet again & the Senate remains silent on solutions to help prevent these tragedies. This is an epidemic & the Senate has a responsibility to act"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019
Foster Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Conference
Rep.Bill Foster
May 29, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García's Statement on Conclusion of Mueller Investigation
Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 29, 2019
Quigley Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Press Statement
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 29, 2019
Schneider Responds to Special Counsel Mueller Statement
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 28, 2019
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Beginning an Impeachment Inquiry
Rep.Danny Davis
May 24, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - McGovern, Lewis, Schakowsky Lead 79 House Democrats Calling on Full Implementation of 2016 Colombia Peace Accords
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 24, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 23, 2019
Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019
Duckworth in NDAA Negotiations: Congress Should Prevent Administration from Weakening Military Readiness by Diverting Critical Funds for Unnecessary Border Wall
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019
Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019
Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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