| Aug. 11, 2020
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Casten Announces Second Federal Grant of the Summer for Westmont Fire Department
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief And USPS Service With St. Louis Regional Chamber
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "We're less than 100 days from an election where mail-in ballots will be vital to ensuring people of all political persuasions can safely exercise their right to vote. Congress must make funding @USPS a priority in the next #COVID19 relief bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Foster Statement on U.S. Postal Service Delays
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "FBI Director Wray needs to do a better job of briefing the Senate on the threat of foreign interference in our elections. The public must know what we are doing to stop Russia & other bad actors from meddling in the 2020 election."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm growing increasingly concerned by significant delays in the delivery of mail in Illinois, especially when we are less than 100 days from a national election where mail-in ballots delivered by USPS will be vital to ensuring people can safely exercise their right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Are you seeing this Senator McConnell?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Joining @MeetThePress this morning to discuss Pres. Trump's #COVID19 executive orders and how they don't meet the needs of the American people. Plus the legislative priorities that Dems will keep fighting for. Tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Unlike comprehensive legislation that could be passed by Congress, President Trump's executive orders will not meet the needs of the American people or help solve this public health or economic crisis."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, @RepDannyDavis & I called for Postmaster General to address unacceptable mail delays his operational changes have caused. Letter carriers' jobs are more critical than ever. During #COVID19 pandemic they are responsible for delivering medications & other vital mail."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm holding a press conference this morning with @RepDannyDavis to call for the immediate funding of @USPS . You can watch live here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Durbin And Davis Call For Immediate Funding For The U.S. Postal Service
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Reed, Menendez, Durbin Call for FBI Briefings in Weeks Leading up to Election Day, Express Concern about Foreign Influence Efforts to Target Congressional Investigations
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke w/ @NALC_National about the vital work postal workers are carrying out - from delivering lifesaving medications, keeping businesses running, or supporting mail-in voting. Funding the @USPS must be a priority & I'm fighting for exactly that in the next #COVID19 bill."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating 55th Anniversary Of Voting Rights Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Durbin: We Must Fund The United States Postal Service
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Durbin Discusses Postal Service Delays With National Association Of Letter Carriers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "55 years ago today, the Voting Rights Act became law. But the right of every American to vote--especially Black & Brown Americans--remains under attack. That's why I introduced a Constitutional amendment to protect voting rights. My op-ed for @CNN :"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Jayapal Leads 88 Lawmakers In Demanding Congress Save the Census
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Criticizing Trump Administration's Maneuvers To Manipulate Census And Hamper An Accurate Count
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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LaHood Announces $10 Million Grant for Greater Peoria Mass Transit
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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LaHood Announces Over $1.8 Million in Education Grants to Support Low-Income Students in IL18
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Chair Maloney and Rep. King Lead Lawmakers on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chair Requests IG Investigation into Philips Ventilator Contract Following Staff Report Detailing Trump Administration Overspent Up to $504 Million
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Unlike President Trump, I believe in @USPS and I understand just how much they need our support right now. The next #COVID19 relief package must include funding for the Postal Service--this is not something our nation can afford to skimp on."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Durbin Leads Dem Members Of Illinois Delegation In Urging Postmaster General To Address Delays In Letter & Parcel Delivery In Illinois
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Will be joining @NewDay on @CNN soon to discuss #COVID19 relief negotiations and my amendment to enshrine the right to vote for every American in our Constitution. Tune in."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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CNN - Sen. Durbin: Amend the Constitution to protect voting rights
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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LaHood, Davis Announce $8 Million to Connect Transit for Downtown Bloomington Transfer Center
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Bennet, Democratic Senators Push for Proposal to Create Jobs That Will Fight COVID-19, Strengthen Our Health, Service Systems in Upcoming Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "This morning, Senate Judiciary Republicans used our Committee in a partisan effort to try to rehabilitate General Flynn's reputation. What we needed in 2016, and need now, is for Republicans to join us in a bipartisan effort to deter Russia from interfering in U.S. elections."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The right of every American to vote is at the very core of our democracy. Sadly this fundamental right has been under attack for far too long--especially when exercised by Black & Brown Americans. It's time for us to explicitly enshrine the right to vote in our Constitution."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Durbin Introduces Joint Resolution To Enshrine Right To Vote In U.S. Constitution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Bost Announces CARES Act Funding for Alexander, Pulaski & Union Counties
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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LaHood Announces Over $800,000 in CARES Funding to Support Low-Income Families in IL18
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Tweet - "Russian interference in our elections is a threat to our democracy. This morning I had the chance to ask @SallyQYates about Michael Flynn's inappropriate behavior and communications with Russia both before and after the 2016 election. Here's what she had to say:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Durbin: Russian Interference In Our Elections Is A Threat To Our Democracy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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LaHood Announces $1.4 Million CARES Act Grant for Peoria
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "This is a dangerous decision that will confuse Americans and risk a massive undercounting of people in the United States. The Trump Administration's efforts to sabotage the #Census2020 will result in a less representative government for all Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Resolution To Confirm Election Will Be Held On November 3rd Passes Fifty Co-Sponsors
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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LaHood Announces $2,918,000 Rural Development Award for Beardstown
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| July 31, 2020
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House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Amendment Prohibiting Executive Branch Employees From Endorsing Any Private Company
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Schakowsky Announces District and National Wins in Funding Bills
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 31, 2020
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House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Auto-Safety Amendment Prohibiting GSA From Selling Recalled Cars
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Adams, DeFazio, Maloney, and Connolly Lead Effort to Save the Postal Service
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 31, 2020
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Tweet - "Diane Jones pressured an accreditor to benefit a #4profit college that was lying to students about its accreditation. Then she and @usedgov mislead me and other Members of Congress about her actions. She must resign from @usedgov ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 31, 2020
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Durbin Calls For Resignation Of Principal Deputy Under Secretary Of Education Diane Auer Jones
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "The President doesn't have the power to delay an election & he knows it. Instead of trying to distract from his failures by delegitimizing upcoming election, Pres. Trump should focus on building an effective response to pandemic that has killed 150k Americans & devastated econ."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "It didn't have to be this way. President Trump has failed the American people. He refuses responsibility and promotes quack cures to distract from his own shortcomings. This Presidency will be remembered as a tragic, national disgrace."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Blumenauer Leads 100+ Bipartisan Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Independent Restaurants
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Schakowsky Statement on Trump Election Tweet
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| July 30, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Hon. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Van Hollen, Democrats Call on Epw Chairman Barrasso to Hold Oversight Hearings on Abuse of Authority to Protect Federal Property
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - "John Lewis was the best of us. We would all do well to take his advice--follow the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you believe in. It's how John lived his life. He will be dearly missed."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Administration: Honor State, Local Requests Concerning Federal Law Enforcement Deployments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Bost Bill Provides COVID-19 Relief to Rural Communities
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 29, 2020
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House Passes Bost Inland Waterways Provisions in WRDA
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 28, 2020
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With President Trump In Open Defiance Of The Supreme Court, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 6
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "President Trump is in open defiance of the Supreme Court's decision rejecting his repeal of #DACA. I'm going to the Senate floor to respond by attempting to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act. Watch live here:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Tweet - "If @SenateGOP really wanted to honor John Lewis, they would join @SenateDems in our efforts to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Words of praise are fine, but they will soon ring hollow unless real action is taken to ensure every American has the right to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2020
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Tweet - "John Lewis was a dear friend of mine and a true American hero. He leaves behind a towering legacy that few in our history could ever claim to match. Our nation will miss him dearly."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 27, 2020
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Letter to Chairman Lindsey Graham - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Pressing Chairman Graham For Committee Action On The John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 25, 2020
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Tweet - "#Census2020 will determine Illinois' share of federal funding & Congressional representation for the next decade. It is absolutely essential for every Illinoisan to participate. #MakeILCount"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Fixes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Be Included in Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Raskin Calls for The Resignation of DHS Acting Secretary Wolf
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 24, 2020
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Letter to Brigadier General Anthony Tata, Senior Advisor for the Department of Defense - Warren, Colleagues Call on Anthony J. Tata to Withdraw Nomination as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy and Resign from the Pentagon
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 23, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces State Attorneys General Empowerment Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 23, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Welch and Porter Demand Increased Oversight and Transparency Of "Operation Warp Speed' Vaccine Development Program
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Harris, Booker, Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers from Attorney General Barr and Acting Secretary Wolf on Deployment of Anonymous Federal Agents in American Cities
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 22, 2020
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Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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