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Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Mexican Senate today to discuss a variety of issues, including migration in the region & the illegal flow of U.S. weapons across the border. I look forward to our two nations continuing to work together on our shared interests & values." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ensure Free and Fair Elections in Honduras Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Mayorkas In Senate Judiciary Committee DHS Oversight Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing DHS Oversight Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with members of the IL Legislative Latino Caucus today about our efforts to include immigration reform in the Build Back Better bill. It's been more than 30 years since Congress passed immigration reform--we can't wait any longer. Now is the time & reconciliation is the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I led my colleagues in urging President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan to release individuals imprisoned for peaceful activities. As Turkmenistan looks to build international ties, its human rights record must be an important consideration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Bost Recognizes Heroic Efforts of Ustranscom & Air Mobility Command Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS sign @SenatorMenendez 's RENACER Act into law. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's regime is rife with corruption and has made it clear they will not pursue meaningful and peaceful electoral reform unless pressured." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "#COP26 was an opportunity for the United States and the world to come together around a shared goal: taking bold steps to address the climate crisis. I attended because I want to do everything I can to help build a sustainable and livable world for my children and grandchildren." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I stand with brave authors Berta Valle and Victoria Cárdenas in their call for release of their husbands and an end to the repression under Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Rubio, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Sham Elections in Nicaragua Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sherman, Colleagues Send Letter to Biden Administration Urging the Pursuit of Peace on the Korean Peninsula Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Protections to Cameroonians Fleeing Violence, Humanitarian Crisis Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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 Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Pappas Leads Colleagues in Opposing Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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
Oct. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to speak with @jguaido earlier this week. Against incredible odds, he and so many others continue a patriotic effort to build a better future for their country. I continue to stand with him and the Venezuelan people in this effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Files NDAA Amendment To Hold Egypt Accountable For Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin, Menendez, Kaine Meet With Venezuela Interim President Juan Guadó Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Egypt must answer for their ongoing harassment and detention of dissidents and human rights activists. I'm introducing NDAA amendments to hold them accountable--including a proposal to take away their interest-earning benefit on U.S. security aid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Robust High-Skilled And Family-Based Immigration Reforms He Championed In Landmark Build Back Better Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security; Xavier Becerra, Secretary Department of Health and Human Services - Clarity on Undocumented Immigrants Coming to Jacksonville Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live, work, and travel without fear of deportation. President Biden understands this. That's why he included immigration reform in his Build Back Better framework." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing." Sen. Dick Durbin
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 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Crack Down on Sharing of U.S. Tech with China Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, and Hon. Antony Blinken - On Sanctions Lifted on Iranian Ballistic Missile Producers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission-Markey, Wyden, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, and Durbin Ask FCC to Act on National Security Risks from Foreign Telecommunications Services Companies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rep. Mann Sends Letter to Secretary of State Requesting Immediate Evacuation of American Citizens and Allies Stranded in Afghanistan Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Mexican Senate today to discuss a variety of issues, including migration in the region & the illegal flow of U.S. weapons across the border. I look forward to our two nations continuing to work together on our shared interests & values." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Ensure Free and Fair Elections in Honduras Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Mayorkas In Senate Judiciary Committee DHS Oversight Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing DHS Oversight Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with members of the IL Legislative Latino Caucus today about our efforts to include immigration reform in the Build Back Better bill. It's been more than 30 years since Congress passed immigration reform--we can't wait any longer. Now is the time & reconciliation is the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I led my colleagues in urging President Berdimuhamedow of Turkmenistan to release individuals imprisoned for peaceful activities. As Turkmenistan looks to build international ties, its human rights record must be an important consideration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Bost Recognizes Heroic Efforts of Ustranscom & Air Mobility Command Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS sign @SenatorMenendez 's RENACER Act into law. Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega's regime is rife with corruption and has made it clear they will not pursue meaningful and peaceful electoral reform unless pressured." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "#COP26 was an opportunity for the United States and the world to come together around a shared goal: taking bold steps to address the climate crisis. I attended because I want to do everything I can to help build a sustainable and livable world for my children and grandchildren." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "I stand with brave authors Berta Valle and Victoria Cárdenas in their call for release of their husbands and an end to the repression under Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2021 Rubio, Risch, Colleagues Call Out Sham Elections in Nicaragua Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sherman, Colleagues Send Letter to Biden Administration Urging the Pursuit of Peace on the Korean Peninsula Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Van Drew Issues Statement on the Biden Administration's Proposal to Re-Open a Palestinian Consulate in Jerusalem Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging the Administration to Provide Protections to Cameroonians Fleeing Violence, Humanitarian Crisis Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
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 Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Pappas Leads Colleagues in Opposing Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
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
Oct. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed having the chance to speak with @jguaido earlier this week. Against incredible odds, he and so many others continue a patriotic effort to build a better future for their country. I continue to stand with him and the Venezuelan people in this effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Files NDAA Amendment To Hold Egypt Accountable For Disappearances Of Family Members Of Illinois Resident Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin, Menendez, Kaine Meet With Venezuela Interim President Juan Guadó Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Egypt must answer for their ongoing harassment and detention of dissidents and human rights activists. I'm introducing NDAA amendments to hold them accountable--including a proposal to take away their interest-earning benefit on U.S. security aid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Robust High-Skilled And Family-Based Immigration Reforms He Championed In Landmark Build Back Better Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security; Xavier Becerra, Secretary Department of Health and Human Services - Clarity on Undocumented Immigrants Coming to Jacksonville Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live, work, and travel without fear of deportation. President Biden understands this. That's why he included immigration reform in his Build Back Better framework." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks three years since the anti-Semitic terrorist attack on the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims' loved ones as they mourn the lives that were lost. May their memory be a blessing." Sen.Dick Durbin
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 Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Crack Down on Sharing of U.S. Tech with China Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Graves and Colleagues Label Supply Chain Crisis as Another Poor Decision That Was Avoidable Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Treasury Secretary, and Hon. Antony Blinken - On Sanctions Lifted on Iranian Ballistic Missile Producers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jessica Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission-Markey, Wyden, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, and Durbin Ask FCC to Act on National Security Risks from Foreign Telecommunications Services Companies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Cheney & Colleagues Call on Biden to Put American Energy First, Stop Emboldening Bad Actors Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rep. Mann Sends Letter to Secretary of State Requesting Immediate Evacuation of American Citizens and Allies Stranded in Afghanistan Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Sens. Cruz, Warren, Blackburn Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring World War II Navy Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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