| Sept. 15, 2021
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Underwood's Future Advancement of Academic Nursing Act Advances Out of Energy and Commerce Committee as Part of the Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Black Maternal Health Caucus Co-Chairs Underwood and Adams Celebrate Historic Momnibus Investments Included in Energy & Commerce Committee Build Back Better Markup
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Rep. Casten Statement in Support of Teachers and Student Facing Intimidation from Anti-Mask Protestors
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Statement On $2 Billion For Vaccine Manufacturing In Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 14, 2021
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Schneider Climate Bills Essential Pieces to Draft Build Back Better Act
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 13, 2021
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Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Rep. Mike Quigley Leads Congressional Visit to Acadia National Park
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "While we waited patiently for one out of four Americans to accept their responsibility & get vaccinated, thousands more were infected & many died. President Biden has done the right thing. Refusing the COVID-19 vaccine at this point endangers innocent people, including our kids."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Mr. Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Chairs DeFazio, Napolitano, and Beyer Lead 130+ House Colleagues in Applauding the EPA & Corps for Withdrawing the Trump Dirty Water Rule, Call New Rulemaking Urgent
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with @DrWoodcockFDA about yesterday's announcement that @US_FDA would delay final decision on whether or not the biggest kid-friendly e-cig sellers like JUUL can stay on the market. These delays are unacceptable--every day we wait for FDA decisions, more children get hooked."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Durbin Presses Acting FDA Commissioner Woodcock To Finish Review Of E-Cigarette Products
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Co-Chair Of The COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus, Applauds President Biden's Vaccine Summit And Urges Expanded Vaccine Investment In Budget Package
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Foster Statement on Vaccine Requirements for Federal Workers & Businesses
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Sept. 10, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Cassidy, Hassan, Ernst, Warnock Lead Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Tweet - "While I am pleased @US_FDA has rejected all e-cigarette applications to date for failing to show a health benefit, it is unacceptable to delay evaluation of e-cigarettes most responsible for hooking children, like JUUL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Casten Secures Science Investments for Argonne, Fermilab, EPA Climate Research in SST Committee Markup of the Reconciliation Package
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Sept. 9, 2021
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Durbin Statement On FDA Review Of E-Cigarette Products
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Congressional Solar Caucus Co-Chair Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Biden Plan To Produce Half Of All US Electricity From Solar Power By 2050
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "A long-overdue day of reckoning indeed. @US_FDA needs to put the health of children before the profit margins & unproven claims of Big Tobacco and Vape companies. It's time to get addictive, kid-friendly products off the market once and for all."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Sept. 7, 2021
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Durbin Meets With Biden's Nominee To Lead The Office Of National Drug Control Policy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2021
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Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Reps. Robin Kelly, Yvette Clarke, Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Urge Leadership to Permanently Close Medicaid Coverage Gap
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2021
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Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Jayapal, Malinowski, Pocan, and Auchincloss Launch The COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus With Senator Markey
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Spoke with HHS @SecBecerra yesterday and urged him to send these unallocated funds to our neediest health providers ASAP. Rural hospitals, children's hospitals & other safety net providers are struggling with spiking COVID cases as they serve our seniors & communities."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Climate change is here and it is devastating American cities. But somehow, our efforts to address this crisis remain bogged down by partisan politics. We must act now to save our planet."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader United States Senate; Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the United States House of Representatives - Axne, Colleagues Urge Support for Homegrown Renewable Fuels in Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Schneider, Schakowsky Introduce Bill to Reduce Cost of Prescription Drugs for Seniors
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Rep. Bob Good Protects Mothers and Babies and Introduces the Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 1, 2021
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Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Release - Khanna Encourages CDC to Strengthen COVID-19 Guidelines
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Tweet - "On this #OverdoseAwarenessDay, my thoughts are with all who lost their lives or a loved one to the opioid epidemic. Too many families have suffered from the crisis. We must hold Big Pharma accountable for fueling it & we must invest in programs to help communities heal."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Sen. Marshall Calls on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Group Calling on VA to Address Impact of Afghanistan Withdrawal on Veterans' Mental Health
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 31, 2021
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Casten Implores Dems to Fight Hard for Climate Provisions As Reconciliation Negotiations Continue Amid Crisis in Gulf Coast
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 30, 2021
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Reps. Connolly, Lee, Pressley, Bush, Gomez, Ocasio-Cortez and Colleagues Call on Congress to Act on Eviction Moratorium
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - ".@US_FDA Now do JUUL."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Key Legislation to Grow Manufacturing Sector From Bottom Up
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Daines Calls on Biden Administration to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief Funds to Montana Health Care Providers, Rural Communities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to see @GovPritzker take these necessary steps to keep children, teachers, and staff safe at school. This pandemic is far from over and we need to act accordingly."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Reps. Lee and Bass Call on Administration to Donate 100 million Additional Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine to African Nations
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget; Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Budget; Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance - Urging House and Senate Leadership to Make Historic Health Care Affordability Expansion Permanent in Budget Reconciliation Package
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Van Hollen Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Cardin Joins Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hosts Press Conference With Cook County Board President Preckwinkle, Frontline Nurses and Doctors On $103 Million in Funding He Helped Secure For Health Care Worker Mental Health Programs
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 26, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senators Shaheen, Collins Lead Colleagues in Urging HHS Secretary to Distribute Remaining COVID-19 Relief for Health Care Providers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Votes to Pass Budget Resolution, Advance Build Back Better Plan
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Aug. 24, 2021
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House passes budget resolution advancing reconciliation package: Casten says now is the time for those who claim to be serious about climate change to show they mean it
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Tweet - "This is great news. The COVID-19 vaccine has proven to be safe and effective. In order to protect your loved ones and our communities, I encourage every eligible and unvaccinated American to get the shot. You can help save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Foster Statement on Budget Resolution
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Aug. 23, 2021
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Reps. Casten, Dingell, Horsford, Castor and Labor and Environment Leaders Call for Ambitious investments in Jobs, Justice and Climate in the Build Back Better Budget
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges White House Action To Expand Global Vaccine Aid As New Poll Reveals 7-in-10 Americans Support Such Efforts
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Carper, Booker, Applaud EPA Ban On Harmful Pesticide
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Statement On EPA Order Addressing Cahokia Heights Sewage Crisis
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Reps Speier, Cheney Lead Letter to Sec Austin Requesting Access to Medical Care at Walter Reed for Police Officers Injured in Jan 6 Attack
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Release: Reps. Khanna and Porter Lead Bipartisan Letter to Fda on Status of Emergency Use Authorizations for Covid-19 Vaccines for Children
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Letter to Mauricio Gutierrez, President and CEO of NRG Energy - Letter to NRG Outlining Responsibilities for Environmental Cleanup of Waukegan Coal Plant
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Bipartisan Delegation Reintroduces Bill To Expand Family And Medical Leave Act To Cover Loss Of A Child Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Washingto
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2021
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Underwood Introduces New Legislation to Address Alarming Suicide Rates Among Children and Young Adults
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Aug. 13, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Bernadine Futrell, Director of Office of Head Start - LETTER TO HEAD START COMMUNITY TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUING SERVICES AMID NEW FUNDING PROCESS
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Durbin Urge President Biden to Use Executive Authority to Allow Individuals Under Federal Custody to Remain on Home Confinement
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats stood together to take the first step towards consideration of a bill that would make generational investments in our future--investments that address climate change, close the income and opportunity gaps... (1/2)"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Reps. Casten, Underwood, Newman Host National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy for Midwest Climate Innovation Tour and Press Conference Following Alarming IPCC Report
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Duckworth And Durbin Announce Illinois Set To Receive More Than $15 Billion If Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Becomes Law
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Stefanik Advocates for Rural Veterans
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2021
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Tweet - "Everyone should be horrified by the findings in this report. We've put off addressing climate change for far too long. There is no time left to wait."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 9, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities. And they are still struggling with the fallout of this pandemic. It's a shame that Republicans won't replenish the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. They are letting so many hardworking Americans down."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman of Senate Finance Committee - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Calling for Inclusion of Reforms to Lower Prescription Drug Costs in Reconciliation Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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