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May 18, 2022 Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 17, 2022 Durbin, Rubio, Members Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Detention Of Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, Call For His Release Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 16, 2022 Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2022 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Buffalo community and for those who lost loved ones yesterday. The horror of this latest mass shooting should be a call to action." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Durbin, Leahy Seek Clarification of Administration's Position on Use of Torture-Derived Evidence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm pleased to learn that @POTUS will designate $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, including over $2 billion for Community Violence Intervention programs proven to prevent gun violence and save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2022 Durbin: If Republicans are Concerned About the Safety of Public Officials, Where is their Outrage for the January 6 Insurrection? Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Duckworth, Rush Reintroduce Bill to Take on Gun Violence Epidemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, & Science, and Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Request Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriation Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and ScienceBennet Requests Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Grassley, Cardin Press DOJ on Egregious Conditions at Prison Facility in Nation's Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 2, 2022 Durbin: Congress Must Address Gun Violence In America Sen. Dick Durbin
May 2, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Draft Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe V. Wade, Stripping American Women Of Their Right To Choose Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 29, 2022 Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - To Improve Public Safety, We Must Better Support Local Law Enforcement Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 29, 2022 Underwood Continues to Protect Small Businesses and Elections From Foreign Interference During Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue step forward. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness of cigarettes, and targeted these addictive, deadly products particularly to Black smokers." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes FDA Decision To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars, Calls On Agency To Also Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Sexual harassment and misconduct in agency ranks always demand immediate action. Any efforts by an OIG to obscure or downplay the seriousness or pervasiveness of the issue, or to improperly delay releasing evidence of misconduct, are inappropriate." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin, Braun Introduce Legislation To Improve Safety And Ensure Transparency Of Dietary Supplement Industry Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - Policy actions like these are critical to undoing the decades of harm that the failed "war on drugs' caused--particularly in communities of color. I commend President Biden for a plan that upholds the values of dignity, fairness, and belief in second chances." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, Director of the Illinois Dept. of Corrections, to discuss his efforts to reform programming and reentry services in our state's correctional system. By improving our criminal justice system, we can increase public safety and reduce recidivism." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Duckworth Re-introduces Legislation to Expand Voting Rights and Improve Civic Participation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 26, 2022 Durbin: Americans Should Know What Is In Dietary Supplements Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "It was great to be at @MxDInnovates to celebrate the opening of the Midwest's first-ever @DIU_x office with @SenDuckworth , @GovPritzker , & @chicagosmayor . This office will help IL in harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 Tweet - "Our Guard members have responded to a pandemic, natural disasters, and even to secure our U.S. Capitol building. A new facility will help ensure that our Illinois National Guard troops have the proper and safe facilities they need to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022 Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 11, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Biden Announcements to Combat Gun Crime Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Passes Judiciary Markup Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 5, 2022 Durbin Urges New FDA Commissioner To Finally Complete E-Cigarette Review Sen. Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022 Following The Atrocities In Bucha, Durbin To Introduce Legislation To Hold Russian War Criminals Accountable Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022 Tweet - "With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation's election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and @TheJusticeDept to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago's streets." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022 Foster Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Illinois Families Rep. Bill Foster
March 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Cap the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 Passes House Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 31, 2022 Casten Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin Rep. Sean Casten
March 30, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Administration to Require Investment Advisers to Proactively Combat Money Laundering and Support Sanctions Compliance Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022 Durbin, Grassley Press FBI On Reports Of Widespread Rule-Breaking In Sensitive Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022 Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense And Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hagerty, Kennedy, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Americans Against Russian Cyberattacks - Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2022 Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 18, 2022 Wasserman Schultz Leads House in 420-1 Vote to Condemn Antisemitism Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 17, 2022 Durbin, Rubio, Members Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Detention Of Russian Dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza, Call For His Release Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Calling for Passage of the Thin Blue Line Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 16, 2022 Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2022 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the Buffalo community and for those who lost loved ones yesterday. The horror of this latest mass shooting should be a call to action." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Durbin, Leahy Seek Clarification of Administration's Position on Use of Torture-Derived Evidence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "I'm pleased to learn that @POTUS will designate $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, including over $2 billion for Community Violence Intervention programs proven to prevent gun violence and save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2022 Durbin: If Republicans are Concerned About the Safety of Public Officials, Where is their Outrage for the January 6 Insurrection? Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Duckworth, Rush Reintroduce Bill to Take on Gun Violence Epidemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, & Science, and Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kaine, Bennet, Colleagues Request Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chairwoman of the Senate Appropriation Committee Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and ScienceBennet Requests Increased Funding to Hire Law Enforcement and Support Community Policing Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 6, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Durbin, Grassley, Cardin Press DOJ on Egregious Conditions at Prison Facility in Nation's Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 2, 2022 Durbin: Congress Must Address Gun Violence In America Sen.Dick Durbin
May 2, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Draft Supreme Court Opinion Overturning Roe V. Wade, Stripping American Women Of Their Right To Choose Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 29, 2022 Letter to Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - To Improve Public Safety, We Must Better Support Local Law Enforcement Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 29, 2022 Underwood Continues to Protect Small Businesses and Elections From Foreign Interference During Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue step forward. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness of cigarettes, and targeted these addictive, deadly products particularly to Black smokers." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes FDA Decision To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars, Calls On Agency To Also Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Sexual harassment and misconduct in agency ranks always demand immediate action. Any efforts by an OIG to obscure or downplay the seriousness or pervasiveness of the issue, or to improperly delay releasing evidence of misconduct, are inappropriate." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin, Braun Introduce Legislation To Improve Safety And Ensure Transparency Of Dietary Supplement Industry Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Durbin Statement on President Biden's Clemency Grants, Plan to Increase Opportunity or Formerly Incarcerated Persons Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - Policy actions like these are critical to undoing the decades of harm that the failed "war on drugs' caused--particularly in communities of color. I commend President Biden for a plan that upholds the values of dignity, fairness, and belief in second chances." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "Today I met with Rob Jeffreys, Director of the Illinois Dept. of Corrections, to discuss his efforts to reform programming and reentry services in our state's correctional system. By improving our criminal justice system, we can increase public safety and reduce recidivism." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Duckworth Re-introduces Legislation to Expand Voting Rights and Improve Civic Participation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 26, 2022 Durbin: Americans Should Know What Is In Dietary Supplements Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022 Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022 Tweet - "It was great to be at @MxDInnovates to celebrate the opening of the Midwest's first-ever @DIU_x office with @SenDuckworth , @GovPritzker , & @chicagosmayor . This office will help IL in harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022 Tweet - "Our Guard members have responded to a pandemic, natural disasters, and even to secure our U.S. Capitol building. A new facility will help ensure that our Illinois National Guard troops have the proper and safe facilities they need to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022 Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 11, 2022 Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Biden Announcements to Combat Gun Crime Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Passes Judiciary Markup Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 5, 2022 Durbin Urges New FDA Commissioner To Finally Complete E-Cigarette Review Sen.Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022 Following The Atrocities In Bucha, Durbin To Introduce Legislation To Hold Russian War Criminals Accountable Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022 Tweet - "With January 6 and the Big Lie looming large, DOJ has a critical role to play in protecting our nation's election officials from threats of violence. DOJ has taken important steps to address this issue, but more must be done." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 1, 2022 Tweet - "Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and @TheJusticeDept to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago's streets." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022 Foster Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Illinois Families Rep.Bill Foster
March 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Cap the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 Passes House Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 31, 2022 Casten Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin Rep.Sean Casten
March 30, 2022 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Administration to Require Investment Advisers to Proactively Combat Money Laundering and Support Sanctions Compliance Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022 Durbin, Grassley Press FBI On Reports Of Widespread Rule-Breaking In Sensitive Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022 Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2022 Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense And Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hagerty, Kennedy, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Americans Against Russian Cyberattacks - Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2022 Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity." Sen.Dick Durbin
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