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Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing the terrible harm the previous Administration inflicted on immigrant families. Our country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous with a fair and humane immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed As Co-Chair Of The CAPAC Immigration Task Force Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Immigration Executive Actions Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Putin is afraid of the Russian people because he knows he does not have their support. That's why he refuses to hold a fair election and that is why he is so scared of Alexei Navalny." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is under assault in Burma. If the military does not give up on this coup attempt, I would urge President Biden to consider renewing previously lifted sanctions on the country and its government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Vladimir Putin is a thuggish autocrat who has built his regime on violence and suppression of thought. The Russian people deserve better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the Biden Admin's decision to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syria, which remains one of the most violent places on earth. There is nothing more American than providing safety to those in need." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan; Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy; and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada - Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter with G-7 Partners Holding Chinese Communist Party Accountable Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This review is welcome and long overdue. We must do everything we can to address sexual assault and harassment in our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny has displayed immense courage in his fight for Russian democracy and he should be released from jail immediately. The Russian people deserve so much better than Putin's corrupt autocracy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Austin as Defense Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "General Austin is a true patriot and statesman who has served our country with honor and dignity. He will make an outstanding Secretary of Defense and I am glad that he was quickly confirmed on a bipartisan basis." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary-Designate of the United States Department of the Treasury - Durbin, Sanders, Garcia, Colleagues Call On Treasury To Support IMF Assistance For Developing Nations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Underwood Statement on Vote to Support Waiver for General Lloyd J. Austin, Iii to Serve as United States Secretary of Defense Rep. Lauren Underwood
Date Title Politician
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing the terrible harm the previous Administration inflicted on immigrant families. Our country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous with a fair and humane immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed As Co-Chair Of The CAPAC Immigration Task Force Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Immigration Executive Actions Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Putin is afraid of the Russian people because he knows he does not have their support. That's why he refuses to hold a fair election and that is why he is so scared of Alexei Navalny." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Democracy is under assault in Burma. If the military does not give up on this coup attempt, I would urge President Biden to consider renewing previously lifted sanctions on the country and its government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Murkowski Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal the Global Gag Rule Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @SecDef Lloyd Austin yesterday for the first time since his confirmation. I look forward to working with him to support our men and women in uniform and to address the serious issues of sexual assault, extremism, and discrimination within our military's ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @ChrisVanHollen, @SenatorCarper, and @EleanorNorton in their effort to grant D.C. full control over its National Guard and Police force. We all saw what happened in our nation's Capitol on Jan. 6--it's clear why D.C. needs this authority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Vladimir Putin is a thuggish autocrat who has built his regime on violence and suppression of thought. The Russian people deserve better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the Biden Admin's decision to extend Temporary Protected Status for Syria, which remains one of the most violent places on earth. There is nothing more American than providing safety to those in need." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Her Work for People of Illinois During the 116th Congress and the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation To Help Developing Nations With Access To COVID-19 Vaccine And The Pandemic Economic Fallout Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has an opportunity to reclaim the United States' global leadership by helping to effectively guide the world through this pandemic and the economic crisis it created. And we can strengthen our own while we do it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Meets with Veterans Affairs Secretary Nominee Denis McDonough Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Great to speak with @SamanthaJPower today about plans for leading @USAID in the Biden Administration. Having worked closely with Amb. Power in the past, I know she has the experience and expertise to thrive in this role and I look forward to working with her more in the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - ".@Ablinken is going to be an outstanding Secretary of State. I look forward to working with Tony to ensure America's values are represented around the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany; Yoshihide Suga, Prime Minister of Japan; Emmanuel Macron, President of France; Boris Johnson, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom; Giuseppe Conte, Prime Minister of Italy; and Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada - Gonzalez Leads Bipartisan Letter with G-7 Partners Holding Chinese Communist Party Accountable Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Move to End Trump's Discriminatory Transgender Military Ban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This review is welcome and long overdue. We must do everything we can to address sexual assault and harassment in our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021 Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Alexei Navalny has displayed immense courage in his fight for Russian democracy and he should be released from jail immediately. The Russian people deserve so much better than Putin's corrupt autocracy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 23, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 22, 2021 After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Austin as Defense Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "General Austin is a true patriot and statesman who has served our country with honor and dignity. He will make an outstanding Secretary of Defense and I am glad that he was quickly confirmed on a bipartisan basis." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary-Designate of the United States Department of the Treasury - Durbin, Sanders, Garcia, Colleagues Call On Treasury To Support IMF Assistance For Developing Nations Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 21, 2021 Underwood Statement on Vote to Support Waiver for General Lloyd J. Austin, Iii to Serve as United States Secretary of Defense Rep.Lauren Underwood
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