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March 22, 2021 Tweet - "This is the right decision. I applaud the Biden Administration for not only standing up to the ongoing human rights abuses in China, but also for doing so in coordination with our allies. This is what global leadership looks like." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2021 Tweet - "My Innovation Centers Acceleration Act with @ChrisCoons will reimagine how we invest in economic development and innovation in American cities. This is the kind of forward-thinking we need to help us compete with countries like China on the world stage." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sánchez, Cárdenas, Bennet Lead 47 Colleagues in Urging Administration to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Can Receive COVID-19 Care Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2021 Ahead Of House Vote On Immigration Legislation, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the American Dream and Promise Act. If the Senate follows suit, we would enact the most significant immigration legislation since 1986. As the original sponsor of the Dream Act, I hope we seize this moment." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 842 Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is a challenge at the border but we cannot return to the disastrous Trump zero-tolerance policy that separated thousands of families. The Biden Administration is working to undo 4 years of chaos and cruelty and establish a humane, sensible, and orderly border policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep. Bill Foster
March 18, 2021 Reps. Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Menendez Introduce Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Pass the American Dream and Promise Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 18, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 Filibuster Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "In 1999, I led a Senate-passed resolution marking the first anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Proud to join a bipartisan group of my colleagues in reaffirming our support for the agreement's full implementation." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status. TPS for Burma will protect people from being forced to return to a country in the midst of a brutal military coup." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2021 Merkley, Young, Durbin Lead Senate Resolution Condemning Coup in Burma, Laying Out Coordinated International Response to Rohingya Genocide Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2021 Durbin, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation To Allow Dreamers To Work In Congress Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Over 100 Members of the House Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports From U.S. Ports Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 10, 2021 Murphy and LaHood Announce U.S.-Brazil Caucus for 117th Congress Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 10, 2021 Immigration Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Protecting Veterans from Deportation at USC Gould School of Law Symposium Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "Saudi Arabia should release Raif Badawi immediately. If their chief concern is protecting their reputation, they are doing themselves a disservice by imprisoning peaceful activists and journalists like Raif, Waleed Abu Al-Khair, Samar Badawi, and others." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2021 Durbin, Menendez Statement On Biden Administration's Decision To Grant TPS To Venezuelans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is a welcome decision by the Biden Administration. TPS for Venezuelans in the United States is long overdue and will protect people from being forced to return to political violence and a terrible humanitarian crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Sen. Cruz's claim is only meant to rile people up over something that's not true. You cannot receive a stimulus check without a Social Security #. That's a fact. Instead of discriminating against mixed-status families, let's prioritize getting more relief to more families." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's immigration policies failed and did not make us safer. Doubling down on them is not the answer. Sen. Cotton's amendment ignores the public safety experience of local law enforcement leaders and would block federal relief funds our communities desperately need." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lee, Rush, Cohen, Moore, 75 Democratic Colleagues Urge President Biden To Reverse Trump Administration's Cruel Policy Towards Cuba Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "This is the right decision. I applaud the Biden Administration for not only standing up to the ongoing human rights abuses in China, but also for doing so in coordination with our allies. This is what global leadership looks like." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 4 years of arbitrary detention of UAE human rights activist Ahmed Mansoor. His courageous voice is needed to continue advocating for the rights he is currently denied while detained under troubling conditions. #FreeAhmed" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2021 Tweet - "My Innovation Centers Acceleration Act with @ChrisCoons will reimagine how we invest in economic development and innovation in American cities. This is the kind of forward-thinking we need to help us compete with countries like China on the world stage." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Elizabeth Richter, Acting Administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Sánchez, Cárdenas, Bennet Lead 47 Colleagues in Urging Administration to Ensure Undocumented Immigrants Can Receive COVID-19 Care Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 19, 2021 Underwood-Backed American Dream and Promise Act Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2021 Ahead Of House Vote On Immigration Legislation, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the American Dream and Promise Act. If the Senate follows suit, we would enact the most significant immigration legislation since 1986. As the original sponsor of the Dream Act, I hope we seize this moment." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 842 Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is a challenge at the border but we cannot return to the disastrous Trump zero-tolerance policy that separated thousands of families. The Biden Administration is working to undo 4 years of chaos and cruelty and establish a humane, sensible, and orderly border policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Addressing the Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep.Bill Foster
March 18, 2021 Reps. Velázquez, Ocasio-Cortez, Senator Menendez Introduce Puerto Rico Self-Determination Act of 2021 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Pass the American Dream and Promise Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 18, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 Filibuster Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "In 1999, I led a Senate-passed resolution marking the first anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Proud to join a bipartisan group of my colleagues in reaffirming our support for the agreement's full implementation." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael A. Khouri, Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission - Davis, Over 100 Members of Congress Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports from U.S. Ports Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status. TPS for Burma will protect people from being forced to return to a country in the midst of a brutal military coup." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2021 Merkley, Young, Durbin Lead Senate Resolution Condemning Coup in Burma, Laying Out Coordinated International Response to Rohingya Genocide Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2021 Durbin, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation To Allow Dreamers To Work In Congress Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Over 100 Members of the House Send Letter to Address Carriers Declining to Ship U.S. Agriculture Exports From U.S. Ports Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 10, 2021 Murphy and LaHood Announce U.S.-Brazil Caucus for 117th Congress Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 10, 2021 Immigration Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Protecting Veterans from Deportation at USC Gould School of Law Symposium Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "Saudi Arabia should release Raif Badawi immediately. If their chief concern is protecting their reputation, they are doing themselves a disservice by imprisoning peaceful activists and journalists like Raif, Waleed Abu Al-Khair, Samar Badawi, and others." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2021 Durbin, Menendez Statement On Biden Administration's Decision To Grant TPS To Venezuelans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "This is a welcome decision by the Biden Administration. TPS for Venezuelans in the United States is long overdue and will protect people from being forced to return to political violence and a terrible humanitarian crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Sen. Cruz's claim is only meant to rile people up over something that's not true. You cannot receive a stimulus check without a Social Security #. That's a fact. Instead of discriminating against mixed-status families, let's prioritize getting more relief to more families." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's immigration policies failed and did not make us safer. Doubling down on them is not the answer. Sen. Cotton's amendment ignores the public safety experience of local law enforcement leaders and would block federal relief funds our communities desperately need." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Lee, Rush, Cohen, Moore, 75 Democratic Colleagues Urge President Biden To Reverse Trump Administration's Cruel Policy Towards Cuba Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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