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July 12, 2019
Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations
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July 12, 2019
Underwood Supports Critical Investment in National Defense
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schakowsky Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Providing Oversight of Private Security Contractors
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 12, 2019
House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
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July 12, 2019
Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
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July 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Stop Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border
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July 12, 2019
Tweet - "Eventually, the history of our time will be written and we're going to have to answer for the ways we're treating migrants at our border. Mass arrests and deportations are fundamentally inconsistent with the values of the United States of America. We must be better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf " "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html "
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today I stood with Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, @CommsUnited families, and community leaders to address the threat of mass arrests and mass deportations of immigrant families, which will lead to many families being separated."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration To Take Action To Lower Drug Prices In USMCA Trade Talks
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration to Take Action To Lower Drug Prices in USMCA Trade Talks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 11, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of The Bipartisan Fairness For High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Cruelty does not make America safer. Mass arrests and deportations are only going to create fear in communities across the United States & separate more families & children. We are better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin: ICE Should Not Separate Families During Upcoming ICE Raids
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Mass arrests & deportation of undocumented families now scheduled to start Sunday. More children will be in detention and more families will be divided. These are not dangerous people. This is not about national security. This is about fear & hate. America is better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Immigration is a complex issue, but we shouldn't be divided on how we treat children & families. Today, I'm joining @SenSchumer @SenJeffMerkley @PattyMurray & @MazieHirono to intro the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to ensure humane treatment for migrants in our custody."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
LaHood Applauds USTR Investigation into France's Digital Services Tax
Rep. Darin LaHood
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with @AmerAcadPeds President-Elect Dr. Sally Goza, to talk about the heart-breaking situation at our southern border."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed my bipartisan resolution with @SenTedCruz calling for a swift and peaceful transfer of power in Sudan. The Sudanese people have had enough of tyranny - the US Senate stands with them in their fight for democracy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration
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July 8, 2019
Letter to Steven Dillingham, Director and Census Bureau - Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Census Bureau to Provide Language Support for Southeast Asian Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2019
Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 3, 2019
Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner at US Customs and Border Protection - Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi And Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Launch Inquiry To Ensure DHS Uses Funds To Strengthen Conditions For Migrant Children And Families
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Strongly Supports Oversight Committee Investigation Of Detestable CBP Facebook Group Posts
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019
Tweet - "In April, I visited the Del Norte Processing Center in El Paso. I will never forget what I saw there. The cruelty of this Administration is hard to overstate. America is better than this."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019
Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in Military
Rep. Bill Foster
July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 30, 2019
Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Letter to Joseph Lengyel, Chief at the National Guard Bureau, and Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - LaHood, Illinois Lawmakers Urge Air National Guard to Assign Flying Mission to 183rd Wing in Springfield
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Ilhan Omar, Members of Congress send a letter to Secretary Mike Pompeo to Protect American Citizens from Human Rights Abuses Abroad
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's policy with regards to Iran -- directed by Mr. Bolton & Sec. Pompeo -- seems to have only increased regional tensions, incentivized Iran to restart its nuclear program, and encouraged another reckless Middle Eastern war."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Letter to General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bustos, LaHood, Bost Urge Air National Guard To Assign Flying Mission To 183d Wing In Springfield
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Vote To Prohibit Funds For Military Operation Against Iran
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Recognizing the 10th World Tamil Conference
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep. Darin LaHood
Date
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Politician
July 12, 2019
Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019
Underwood Supports Critical Investment in National Defense
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 12, 2019
House Passes Schakowsky Amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act Providing Oversight of Private Security Contractors
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 12, 2019
House Passes the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 12, 2019
Quigley Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Principled Defense Bill
Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 12, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Stop Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "Eventually, the history of our time will be written and we're going to have to answer for the ways we're treating migrants at our border. Mass arrests and deportations are fundamentally inconsistent with the values of the United States of America. We must be better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf " "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html "
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "Today I stood with Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, @CommsUnited families, and community leaders to address the threat of mass arrests and mass deportations of immigrant families, which will lead to many families being separated."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration To Take Action To Lower Drug Prices In USMCA Trade Talks
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - House Members Urge Administration to Take Action To Lower Drug Prices in USMCA Trade Talks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 11, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of The Bipartisan Fairness For High-Skilled Immigrants Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Cruelty does not make America safer. Mass arrests and deportations are only going to create fear in communities across the United States & separate more families & children. We are better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin: ICE Should Not Separate Families During Upcoming ICE Raids
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019
Durbin Statement On Administration Briefing Regarding Election Security
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Mass arrests & deportation of undocumented families now scheduled to start Sunday. More children will be in detention and more families will be divided. These are not dangerous people. This is not about national security. This is about fear & hate. America is better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Immigration is a complex issue, but we shouldn't be divided on how we treat children & families. Today, I'm joining @SenSchumer @SenJeffMerkley @PattyMurray & @MazieHirono to intro the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to ensure humane treatment for migrants in our custody."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
LaHood Applauds USTR Investigation into France's Digital Services Tax
Rep.Darin LaHood
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I met with @AmerAcadPeds President-Elect Dr. Sally Goza, to talk about the heart-breaking situation at our southern border."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Last night, the Senate passed my bipartisan resolution with @SenTedCruz calling for a swift and peaceful transfer of power in Sudan. The Sudanese people have had enough of tyranny - the US Senate stands with them in their fight for democracy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Our intelligence agencies are spending millions of dollars to stop the Russians from making a mockery of the 2020 election. Unfortunately, Leader McConnell is blocking critical, comprehensive election security legislation that would help to assure every vote will be counted."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Raja Krishamoorthi
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 8, 2019
Underwood Introduces the Counter Terrorist Network Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges USDA To Support State's Request For Disaster Declaration
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2019
Letter to Steven Dillingham, Director and Census Bureau - Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Census Bureau to Provide Language Support for Southeast Asian Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 6, 2019
Tweet - "These tragedies will continue if violent extremism is left unchecked. The Senate should immediately pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 3, 2019
Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner at US Customs and Border Protection - Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi And Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Launch Inquiry To Ensure DHS Uses Funds To Strengthen Conditions For Migrant Children And Families
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Strongly Supports Oversight Committee Investigation Of Detestable CBP Facebook Group Posts
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019
Tweet - "In April, I visited the Del Norte Processing Center in El Paso. I will never forget what I saw there. The cruelty of this Administration is hard to overstate. America is better than this."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019
Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in Military
Rep.Bill Foster
July 1, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 30, 2019
Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Letter to Joseph Lengyel, Chief at the National Guard Bureau, and Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - LaHood, Illinois Lawmakers Urge Air National Guard to Assign Flying Mission to 183rd Wing in Springfield
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 28, 2019
Freshman Lawmakers Unveil Task Force Sentry: Bipartisan Group Working to Prevent Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Ilhan Omar, Members of Congress send a letter to Secretary Mike Pompeo to Protect American Citizens from Human Rights Abuses Abroad
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "President Trump's policy with regards to Iran -- directed by Mr. Bolton & Sec. Pompeo -- seems to have only increased regional tensions, incentivized Iran to restart its nuclear program, and encouraged another reckless Middle Eastern war."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Letter to General Joseph L. Lengyel, Chief of the National Guard Bureau and Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director of the Air National Guard - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bustos, LaHood, Bost Urge Air National Guard To Assign Flying Mission To 183d Wing In Springfield
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Durbin Statement On Senate Vote To Prohibit Funds For Military Operation Against Iran
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019
Recognizing the 10th World Tamil Conference
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "There he goes again -- siding with foreign dictators as they continue to meddle in our democracy and interfere in our elections. When will President Trump and Leader McConnell realize what's at stake? This isn't a joke.Senator Dick Durbin added,"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019
Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border
Rep.Darin LaHood
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