| Aug. 30, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of House Armed Services Committee - Reps. Lee, Pocan Urge Lower NDAA Spending Levels
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 28, 2021
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CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Raja Krishnamoorthi
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Yesterday, with all the pain and anger that America felt, this President reminded us what leadership requires by taking responsibility "for all that's happened." What a contrast to Donald Trump, who in the darkest days of the pandemic refused to take any responsibility."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Lee and Bass Call on Administration to Donate 100 million Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to African Nations
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement On Bombing At Kabul Airport
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Bombing Attacks In Afghanistan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Tweet - "My heart is with families and loved ones of the service members and other innocent people who have been injured or killed in these heinous acts of terror today in Kabul. My statement:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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LaHood Statement on Deadly Attacks in Kabul
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Rep. Casten Statement on the Kabul Airport Attacks
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Crucial Rohingya Genocide Determination
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sen. Marshall Demands Plan to Mitigate President Biden's Afghanistan Crisis
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - U.S. Rep. Lawrence and Democratic Women's Caucus Call for Security for Afghan Women and a Women, Peace, and Security-Centered U.S. Policy Towards Afghanistan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Call on President Biden to Highlight LGBTQ+ Rights in Ukraine During Meeting with President Zelensky
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2021
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Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Ford County can't repair this month's devastating flood damage alone. Pleased to see @SBAgov heed @GovPritzker's request & my letter with @SenDuckworth & the IL Congressional Delegation urging the federal government grant a disaster declaration for Ford County."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Congressional Ukraine Caucus Statement on the 30th Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence Day
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Tweet - "We must do everything in our power to secure the release of Mark Frerichs before the August 31 evacuation deadline. It would be a tragic failure to leave him behind in Afghanistan."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Mike Quigley
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging Sba To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging SBA To Grant Economic Injury Disaster Declaration For Ford County
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Urging SBA to Help Ford County
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Schneider Town Hall: Wheeling Discusses Afghanistan, Infrastructure Investment
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges White House Action To Expand Global Vaccine Aid As New Poll Reveals 7-in-10 Americans Support Such Efforts
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Warner & Kaine Join Shaheen, Ernst & Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Act on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration To Immediately Evacuate SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Warner & Kaine Join Shaheen, Ernst & Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Act On Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; and Samantha Power, Administrator - Dingell Leads Lebanon Caucus Co-Chairs in Calling for Action to Address Deteriorating Economic and Political Situation in Lebanon
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President - Connolly, 47 Members Press White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Caucus on Black Women and Girls Co-Chairs Issue Statement on Afghanistan, Outline Concerns for Women and Girls
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. - Duckworth And Durbin Call On The White House To Prioritize The Safe Return Of Illinoisan Kidnapped In Afghanistan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps Speier, Cheney Lead Letter to Sec Austin Requesting Access to Medical Care at Walter Reed for Police Officers Injured in Jan 6 Attack
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Withdrawal of US Military from Afghanistan
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Kaine Joins Menendez, Shaheen, & Senate Colleagues in Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Admin to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover in Afghanistan
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Duckworth Statement On Afghanistan
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Quigley Statement on Afghanistan
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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LaHood Statement on Afghanistan
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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LaHood Statement on Afghanistan
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Afghanistan
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meijer, Bice Lead Freshman Republicans in Blasting Biden on Afghanistan Failure
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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