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June 12, 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep. Bill Foster
June 11, 2019 Climate Health Program Rep. Brad Schneider
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is a legitimate threat to our national security and yet, this Administration continues to ignore the facts and science behind it time and time again." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019 Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Opens Investigation Into JUUL's Role In The Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019 New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification Rep. Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019 Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "MORNING LISTEN: Gilead is fleecing patients who use an HIV-prevention drug by stacking up patents to block competition & keep prices sky high. I've introduced the bipartisan REMEDY Act which would curb this Big Pharma scheme & open the markets to more lower-cost generics." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Republican politicians across the U.S. are working overtime to pass extreme bans on abortion that are designed to roll back Roe v. Wade. We need #MenForChoice to stand up and call these dangerous policies out--now more than ever. #StopTheBans" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 LaHood, Sewell Introduce Ambulance Service Bill to Assist Rural Communities Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "More proof that the #ACA has helped improve access to health care & treatment for all Americans. Why do President Trump and Republicans continue to sabotage the law at every turn?" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019 Brown Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2019 Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 30, 2019 Senators Collins, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Affordability of Preventive Health Care for Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 30, 2019 Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change has made Illinois 10% wetter than a century ago. This means more extreme rainfall, increasing humidity, and hotter nights. I'm thinking about our Illinois farmers as they work through these challenges. We must do everything we can to help them recover." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, nearly four million children are vaping, while FDA has repeatedly delayed public health oversight. Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless must not be a spectator to the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Will he use his authority to protect our children? My letter to him today:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To FDA Commissioner: Don't Be A Spectator To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Overturn President Trump's Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Sens. Roberts, Peters and Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Increase Nationwide Vaccination Rates Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill Rep. Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates & Cut Healthcare Costs Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Rooney, Baldwin, Braun, Schakowsky, Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Abortion Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 22, 2019 Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
June 12, 2019 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep.Bill Foster
June 11, 2019 Climate Health Program Rep.Brad Schneider
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change is a legitimate threat to our national security and yet, this Administration continues to ignore the facts and science behind it time and time again." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019 Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Opens Investigation Into JUUL's Role In The Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid crisis can't be solved in jails or ERs. We need to get to the root problems. That means educating more health providers about responsible prescribing, holding Big Pharma accountable for their lies, expanding access to treatment, and protecting Medicaid and the ACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 7, 2019 Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 6, 2019 Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 5, 2019 New Democrat Coalition Climate Change Task Force Statement on Passage of Legislation to Address Ocean Acidification Rep.Sean Casten, ...
June 5, 2019 Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 5, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Actually Mr. President, the consensus is clear on climate change. The longer you ignore the reality of the threat it poses to mankind, the more likely we are to hand over a planet that is unlivable to our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "MORNING LISTEN: Gilead is fleecing patients who use an HIV-prevention drug by stacking up patents to block competition & keep prices sky high. I've introduced the bipartisan REMEDY Act which would curb this Big Pharma scheme & open the markets to more lower-cost generics." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019 Tweet - "Republican politicians across the U.S. are working overtime to pass extreme bans on abortion that are designed to roll back Roe v. Wade. We need #MenForChoice to stand up and call these dangerous policies out--now more than ever. #StopTheBans" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 LaHood, Sewell Introduce Ambulance Service Bill to Assist Rural Communities Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 3, 2019 Tweet - "More proof that the #ACA has helped improve access to health care & treatment for all Americans. Why do President Trump and Republicans continue to sabotage the law at every turn?" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of U.S Environmental Protection Agency - Carper, Duckworth and Booker Seek Information on Gutting of Longstanding State Powers to Protect Water Quality Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019 Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 3, 2019 Brown Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 3, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Weigh in on Chinese Breach of International Ozone Treaty Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 31, 2019 Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 30, 2019 Senators Collins, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Affordability of Preventive Health Care for Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 30, 2019 Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 30, 2019 Tweet - "Climate change has made Illinois 10% wetter than a century ago. This means more extreme rainfall, increasing humidity, and hotter nights. I'm thinking about our Illinois farmers as they work through these challenges. We must do everything we can to help them recover." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, nearly four million children are vaping, while FDA has repeatedly delayed public health oversight. Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless must not be a spectator to the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Will he use his authority to protect our children? My letter to him today:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To FDA Commissioner: Don't Be A Spectator To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2019 Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 28, 2019 Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Overturn President Trump's Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Sens. Roberts, Peters and Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Increase Nationwide Vaccination Rates Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "It's #CleanAirMonth, a reminder about the importance of clean air and the threat pollution poses to our planet. We must continue to hold polluters accountable and work hard to ensure that all children, no matter where they live, get to breath clean air and live full lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Action on Healthcare Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill Rep.Brad Schneider
May 23, 2019 Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates & Cut Healthcare Costs Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019 Rooney, Baldwin, Braun, Schakowsky, Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
May 23, 2019 Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2019 Abortion Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2019 Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 22, 2019 Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019 Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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