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July 22, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Lightfoot, Attorney General Garland Discuss Gun Trafficking Strike Force, Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs in Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Bost Bill Ensures Accountability for VA's Health Record Modernization Rep. Mike Bost
July 21, 2021 100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021 200 Days of Work for the People Rep. Robin Kelly
July 21, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Advances Rep. Robin Kelly
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "A reminder of why it is so important for every eligible American to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Too many lives have been cut short by this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Bost, Takano, & Mrvan Introduce the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 21, 2021 Underwood, Members of the Illinois Delegation Urge Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Address Public Health Impacts of Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "This is a major milestone for Illinois and certainly something we can all be proud of, but we must keep going. Getting all eligible people vaccinated is the only way to put this pandemic behind us for good." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Booker, Durbin Applaud Passage of the EQUAL Act out of House Judiciary Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 21, 2021 At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 20, 2021 Duckworth, Pressley Introduce Bill To Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss, Invest In Research Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just six months, Senate Democrats have proven that our investments in the American people are working. Our economy, public health, and entire nation are all improving as a result. The best part? We're just getting started." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021 Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 20, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Pfas Action Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Averting Loss of Life and Injury By Expediting Sivs Act of 2021 Rep. Darin LaHood
July 20, 2021 LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care Rep. Darin LaHood
July 19, 2021 Durbin Meets With U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan About Region 5 Priorities Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "A big decision indeed. After dangerous delays, the @US_FDA needs to finally do the right thing and take addictive, kid-friendly products like JUUL off the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 16, 2021 Legislation to Modernize the Health Profession Opportunity Grant Rep. Danny Davis
July 15, 2021 Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2021 American Rescue Plan Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021 Quigley Helps Secure $3 Billion for ALS Research Rep. Mike Quigley
July 14, 2021 Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2021 LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back Rep. Darin LaHood
July 14, 2021 Congressman Bucshon Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Alarming Rate Of Maternal Deaths Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "As the pandemic raged in 2020, so did our nation's opioid epidemic. To address this, the #AmericanRescuePlan provided billions in funding to address mental health & addiction needs in our communities. We must continue to expand access to treatment & prevent the pain of addiction." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Climate Change Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bill Foster', Hearing on "Principles for Outbreak Investigation: COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases" Rep. Bill Foster
July 13, 2021 Durbin Presses For Increased Transparency And Competition To Lower Prescription Drug Prices Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Alarming Rate of Maternal Deaths Rep. Robin Kelly
July 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Duckworth Announces U.S. Shipment of 1.5 Million American Vaccine Doses to Indonesia as Biden Administration Ramps Up Vaccine Diplomacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "This is climate change in action, a frightening example of what will continue to happen across the United States until we get serious about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch' Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Pres. Biden and his Administration understand the simple fact that widespread, global vaccinations are the only way to beat COVID-19. We'd be in a much better place today if the previous Administration had recognized that reality as well." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has been blessed with Lake Michigan. We'll be judged on whether we leave it to our kids better than we found it. My thoughts in the @Suntimes on how we can succeed in that goal:" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Durbin: Prescription Drug Advertisements Should Disclose Prices Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @aarpillinois and @IHAhospitals for joining me virtually today to discuss my bipartisan legislation to require Pharma companies to disclose their drug prices in ads to consumers. It's an important step to improve transparency and bring down skyrocketing Rx prices." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2 Million in Federal Funding to Address Violence, Support Trauma-Informed Care in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Address Harmful Effects of Ethylene Oxide Rep. Brad Schneider
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Increase Funding for Mental Health, Telehealth, and Distance Learning Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life--from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 22, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues During EPW Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 22, 2021 Durbin, Lightfoot, Attorney General Garland Discuss Gun Trafficking Strike Force, Investments in Community Violence Prevention Programs in Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin
July 22, 2021 Bost Bill Ensures Accountability for VA's Health Record Modernization Rep.Mike Bost
July 21, 2021 100+ House Members Push to Fund Removal of ALL Lead Lines in U.S. Drinking Water Systems Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 21, 2021 200 Days of Work for the People Rep.Robin Kelly
July 21, 2021 Rep. Kelly's Bill to Address Maternal Health Crisis Advances Rep.Robin Kelly
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "A reminder of why it is so important for every eligible American to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Too many lives have been cut short by this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Bost, Takano, & Mrvan Introduce the VA Electronic Health Record Transparency Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 21, 2021 Underwood, Members of the Illinois Delegation Urge Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry to Address Public Health Impacts of Ethylene Oxide Emissions in Lake County Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "This is a major milestone for Illinois and certainly something we can all be proud of, but we must keep going. Getting all eligible people vaccinated is the only way to put this pandemic behind us for good." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 21, 2021 Booker, Durbin Applaud Passage of the EQUAL Act out of House Judiciary Committee Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 21, 2021 At Hearing, Chairwoman Maloney Vows to Advance Environmental Justice as Key Committee Priority Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 20, 2021 Duckworth, Pressley Introduce Bill To Support Families Experiencing Pregnancy Loss, Invest In Research Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "In just six months, Senate Democrats have proven that our investments in the American people are working. Our economy, public health, and entire nation are all improving as a result. The best part? We're just getting started." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 20, 2021 Duckworth Applauds White House's Justice40 Interim Guidance Prioritizing Environmental Justice Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 20, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Pfas Action Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. Consumer Protection and Recovery Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Averting Loss of Life and Injury By Expediting Sivs Act of 2021 Rep.Darin LaHood
July 20, 2021 LaHood, DelBene, Wenstrup, Welch Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Incentivize Value-Based Health Care Rep.Darin LaHood
July 19, 2021 Durbin Meets With U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan About Region 5 Priorities Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure - Bipartisan, Bicameral Members of Congress Commend Federal Efforts to Reform Organ Donation System, Urge Acceleration of Rule's Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 19, 2021 Tweet - "A big decision indeed. After dangerous delays, the @US_FDA needs to finally do the right thing and take addictive, kid-friendly products like JUUL off the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 16, 2021 Legislation to Modernize the Health Profession Opportunity Grant Rep.Danny Davis
July 15, 2021 Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2021 American Rescue Plan Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021 Quigley Helps Secure $3 Billion for ALS Research Rep.Mike Quigley
July 14, 2021 Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 14, 2021 LaHood, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Protect Hospital-Based Nursing Schools From Federal Funding Claw Back Rep.Darin LaHood
July 14, 2021 Congressman Bucshon Introduces Bipartisan Bill To Reduce Alarming Rate Of Maternal Deaths Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 14, 2021 Tweet - "As the pandemic raged in 2020, so did our nation's opioid epidemic. To address this, the #AmericanRescuePlan provided billions in funding to address mental health & addiction needs in our communities. We must continue to expand access to treatment & prevent the pain of addiction." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Climate Change Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2021 Hearing of the Investigations & Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bill Foster', Hearing on "Principles for Outbreak Investigation: COVID-19 and Future Infectious Diseases" Rep.Bill Foster
July 13, 2021 Durbin Presses For Increased Transparency And Competition To Lower Prescription Drug Prices Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Alarming Rate of Maternal Deaths Rep.Robin Kelly
July 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2021 Duckworth Announces U.S. Shipment of 1.5 Million American Vaccine Doses to Indonesia as Biden Administration Ramps Up Vaccine Diplomacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 12, 2021 Tweet - "This is climate change in action, a frightening example of what will continue to happen across the United States until we get serious about reducing our greenhouse gas emissions." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 12, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Lucas, Western Caucus: Return to Obama-era WOTUS "Misguided' & "Out of Touch' Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 11, 2021 Tweet - "Too many kids in Chicago carry the burden of trauma without a helping hand. That's why I've made it a priority to increase funding and improve access to services for children and families who experience trauma. This is how we can start to break the cycle of violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Pres. Biden and his Administration understand the simple fact that widespread, global vaccinations are the only way to beat COVID-19. We'd be in a much better place today if the previous Administration had recognized that reality as well." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has been blessed with Lake Michigan. We'll be judged on whether we leave it to our kids better than we found it. My thoughts in the @Suntimes on how we can succeed in that goal:" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Durbin: Prescription Drug Advertisements Should Disclose Prices Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 9, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @aarpillinois and @IHAhospitals for joining me virtually today to discuss my bipartisan legislation to require Pharma companies to disclose their drug prices in ads to consumers. It's an important step to improve transparency and bring down skyrocketing Rx prices." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2 Million in Federal Funding to Address Violence, Support Trauma-Informed Care in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging EPA to Address Harmful Effects of Ethylene Oxide Rep.Brad Schneider
July 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services and Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Calls to Increase Funding for Mental Health, Telehealth, and Distance Learning Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is a threat to every aspect of American life--from Chicago to every corner of this country. We need to get serious about addressing this crisis now. We cannot afford to wait." Sen.Dick Durbin
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