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June 5, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Danny Davis
June 5, 2019 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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 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 Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes House Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 4, 2019 Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Bill Foster
June 4, 2019 Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 4, 2019 Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package Rep. Sean Casten
June 4, 2019 Quigley Statement on Passage of ream and Promise Act Rep. Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to be on the House floor today as the Democratic-led chamber debated & passed the American Dream & Promise Act. Hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country are counting on us to solve the #DACA crisis President Trump created. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Incompetent. Inhumane. Cruel. I will continue to fight to hold the Trump Administration accountable for this humanitarian disaster." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
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 Tweet - "President Trump is returning us to the failed Cuba polices of the previous half century. This will once again allow the Castro regime to absurdly blame U.S. policy for its own glaring failures." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019 Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director 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 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Regarding Dangerous & Inhumane Conditions At CBP Facility In El Paso Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our loudest President on immigration has failed at our borders. In his frustration, he promises a new round of tariffs raising prices on Americans, killing jobs & once again hitting IL farmers & businesses the hardest. How much more can our nation take from this "stable genius'?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "What I saw at El Paso Del Norte Processing Center in April has haunted me ever since & is detailed vividly in today's IG report. President Trump's response to this is threats and cruelty that only make the situation worse for the migrants and our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Move To Impose Tariffs On Mexico As Immigration Retaliation Sen. Dick Durbin
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Would a "stable genius" require handlers to hide a warship to avoid triggering another Pres. Trump tirade on John McCain?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr and Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan - Neguse, Jeffries and Armstrong Lead Bipartisan Letter to Change Administration Guidance on Immigrants Working in the Cannabis Industry Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Murray, Feinstein Press HHS For Information & Reforms Following Undisclosed Death Of Migrant Child Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must make critical reforms after failing to disclose the tragic death of a little girl on their watch. She was someone's daughter, not a criminal. We are better than this. Read my letter with @PattyMurray and @SenFeinstein." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Coalition to Raise Press Freedom Concerns in Vietnam Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "In the middle of troubling saber-rattling toward Iran, why is President Trump circumventing Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia given its role in the bloody role in the Yemen war and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 27, 2019 Tweet - "So much for family values: the President's Rose Garden immigration proposal tells close family members who have waited in line for years to join their spouses and children in America they are not wanted. Happy Mother's and Father's Day, Mr. President." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
May 24, 2019 Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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 Tweet - "Do the Trump Admin's heartless anti-immigrant policies know no bounds? First, it was family separation. Now, they're considering mass arrests of immigrant families & children as a "show of force." Standing w my fellow Senate Judic Dems against this reckless policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "The President's reckless trade war is hurting our economy, especially our farmers. More from me in the @thesouthern:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Judiciary Democrats to DHS: Don't Conduct "Show of Force' Raids on Immigrant Families Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019 Ndaa Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It took too long, but the Senate finally passed a bipartisan disaster relief package that includes funding to help our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, as well as Americans still recovering from floods, hurricanes, and fires across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The President's farm policy? More market distortions, more questions, more uncertainty. Farmers want trade, not aid. Holding China accountable doesn't mean twisting the farm economy into knots." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 5, 2019 Rep. Davis Votes to Honor Our Nation's Values and Pass American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Danny Davis
June 5, 2019 Rep. Krishnamoorthi Votes To Protect Dreamers Through The American Dream And Promise Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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 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 Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes House Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 4, 2019 Foster Statement on American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Bill Foster
June 4, 2019 Congresswomen Schakowsky's Statement on The American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 4, 2019 Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package Rep.Sean Casten
June 4, 2019 Quigley Statement on Passage of ream and Promise Act Rep.Mike Quigley
June 4, 2019 Senate Passes Durbin, Graham Bipartisan Election Interference Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to be on the House floor today as the Democratic-led chamber debated & passed the American Dream & Promise Act. Hundreds of thousands of young people who grew up in this country are counting on us to solve the #DACA crisis President Trump created. #DreamAndPromiseNow" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "Incompetent. Inhumane. Cruel. I will continue to fight to hold the Trump Administration accountable for this humanitarian disaster." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" Garcia Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
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 Tweet - "President Trump is returning us to the failed Cuba polices of the previous half century. This will once again allow the Castro regime to absurdly blame U.S. policy for its own glaring failures." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 American Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019 Durbin Discusses Historic Flooding With IEMA Acting Director 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 Durbin Statement On DHS IG Report Regarding Dangerous & Inhumane Conditions At CBP Facility In El Paso Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Our loudest President on immigration has failed at our borders. In his frustration, he promises a new round of tariffs raising prices on Americans, killing jobs & once again hitting IL farmers & businesses the hardest. How much more can our nation take from this "stable genius'?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "What I saw at El Paso Del Norte Processing Center in April has haunted me ever since & is detailed vividly in today's IG report. President Trump's response to this is threats and cruelty that only make the situation worse for the migrants and our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 31, 2019 Durbin Statement On Trump Administration Move To Impose Tariffs On Mexico As Immigration Retaliation Sen.Dick Durbin
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Would a "stable genius" require handlers to hide a warship to avoid triggering another Pres. Trump tirade on John McCain?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr and Acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan - Neguse, Jeffries and Armstrong Lead Bipartisan Letter to Change Administration Guidance on Immigrants Working in the Cannabis Industry Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Murray, Feinstein Press HHS For Information & Reforms Following Undisclosed Death Of Migrant Child Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration must make critical reforms after failing to disclose the tragic death of a little girl on their watch. She was someone's daughter, not a criminal. We are better than this. Read my letter with @PattyMurray and @SenFeinstein." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey and Rep. Lowenthal Lead Coalition to Raise Press Freedom Concerns in Vietnam Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "In the middle of troubling saber-rattling toward Iran, why is President Trump circumventing Congress to sell more weapons to Saudi Arabia given its role in the bloody role in the Yemen war and murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi?" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 27, 2019 Tweet - "So much for family values: the President's Rose Garden immigration proposal tells close family members who have waited in line for years to join their spouses and children in America they are not wanted. Happy Mother's and Father's Day, Mr. President." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2019 Duckworth Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Send More US Troops to Middle East, Circumvent Congress in Selling Arms to Saudi Arabia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
May 24, 2019 Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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 Tweet - "Do the Trump Admin's heartless anti-immigrant policies know no bounds? First, it was family separation. Now, they're considering mass arrests of immigrant families & children as a "show of force." Standing w my fellow Senate Judic Dems against this reckless policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Tweet - "The President's reckless trade war is hurting our economy, especially our farmers. More from me in the @thesouthern:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Sens. Wicker, Blumenthal, Cantwell, Reps. Schakowsky, Ryan, King Announce Legislation on Reducing Hot Car Tragedies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Judiciary Democrats to DHS: Don't Conduct "Show of Force' Raids on Immigrant Families Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2019 Reps. McClintock and LaHood Introduce Bill to End Dangerous Sanctuary City Policies Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 23, 2019 Ndaa Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Senators Cotton, Rubio, Cardin Reintroduce Bill Targeting Chinese Aggression in South China Sea Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It took too long, but the Senate finally passed a bipartisan disaster relief package that includes funding to help our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico, as well as Americans still recovering from floods, hurricanes, and fires across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "The President's farm policy? More market distortions, more questions, more uncertainty. Farmers want trade, not aid. Holding China accountable doesn't mean twisting the farm economy into knots." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed my #DreamAct, which gives #Dreamers a future in America. Dreamers are teachers, doctors, and soldiers who make our country a better place. I'll continue fighting for them and their dream of becoming U.S. citizens." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "House Judiciary Committee passed #TPS for Venezuelans. The Trump Administration talks about the dangers in Venezuela, but they don't support TPS for Venezuelans already here. It's common sense to give them this designation & I'll keep fighting for it in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Iran Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "We should not invade Iran & engage in another war in the Middle East. And we should not subject America's service members to a reckless war. Congress has the final say in any decision to go to war, we cannot abdicate that responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 As Tensions With Iran Escalate, Durbin Meets With Acting Defense Secretary Shanahan Sen.Dick Durbin
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