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Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Child Needs Who Lost Care Takers Due to Covid
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
Casten Statement on Passage of Historic Investment to Combat Climate Crisis, Strengthen Our Economy, and Lower Costs for Illinois Families
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2021
QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of Transformational Build Back Better Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 19, 2021
Foster Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act
Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 19, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2021
Representative Danny K. Davis Praises Passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 19, 2021
UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 18, 2021
Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of the Build Back Better Act - November 18, 2021
Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 15, 2021
Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Parents--a COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as five years old. Please talk to your child's health care provider about the vaccine and how best to protect your family."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Christi A. Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Cindy Huang, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis in Support of H.r. 5661, Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Champion Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep. Danny Davis
Oct. 22, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Nursing Mothers Passes the House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Childcare/Education in Build Back Better
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2022
Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists'
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Child Needs Who Lost Care Takers Due to Covid
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2021
Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021
Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Lauren Underwood
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
Casten Statement on Passage of Historic Investment to Combat Climate Crisis, Strengthen Our Economy, and Lower Costs for Illinois Families
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2021
QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of Transformational Build Back Better Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 19, 2021
Foster Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act
Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 19, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2021
Representative Danny K. Davis Praises Passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 19, 2021
UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 18, 2021
Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of the Build Back Better Act - November 18, 2021
Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 15, 2021
Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Parents--a COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as five years old. Please talk to your child's health care provider about the vaccine and how best to protect your family."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Christi A. Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Cindy Huang, Director of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Tweet - "Too many children are living with the long-term effects of hearing gunshots, seeing violence in their neighborhood, & losing family to shootings. Congress must pass my bipartisan RISE from Trauma Act to provide trauma-informed resources to help kids heal from emotional scars."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Blackburn, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 28, 2021
Durbin, Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill Eliminating Limits To Justice For Child Sex Abuse Victims Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis in Support of H.r. 5661, Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Representatives Krishnamoorthi & Porter Introduce Booster Seat Safety Act In Response To Their Investigation Which Revealed Misleading Safety Claims From Manufacturers
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
Reps. Davis and Walorski Champion Pandemic Protections for Foster Youth
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 26, 2021
Family Violence Prevention Services Improvement Act of 2021
Rep.Danny Davis
Oct. 22, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Nursing Mothers Passes the House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Childcare/Education in Build Back Better
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 21, 2021
Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader - Prioritize Comprehensive Paid Family Leave Program in Build Back Better Package
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pressley, 100+ House Democrats Urge President Biden to Protect Paid Leave in Build Back Better Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 5, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Renewing And Strengthening The Violence Against Women Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
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