| Dec. 21, 2020
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Foster Statement on Bipartisan COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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House to Pass Covid-19 Relief, Including Bipartisan Schneider Bills Improving Health Care
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressman Chuy García Votes for COVID Relief, Government Funding, and Against Border Wall and Bloated Defense Spending
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Casten Statement on Passage of COVID Relief Package, Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Coronavirus
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressman Chuy Garcia's CO ALERTS Act Passes House
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Congressional Bipartisan Solar Caucus Applauds Clean Energy Inclusion In Omnibus Spending Bill
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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Foster Statement on Receiving COVID-19 Vaccine
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 20, 2020
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Final Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Based on Original Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States, and to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President-elect of the United States - Duckworth, Langevin Urge Biden & Harris to Prioritize Millions of Americans with Disabilities, Hire and Appoint People with Disabilities Throughout the Administration
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $9 Million To Support COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout In Illinois
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Bipartisan, Bicameral Group: Finish What We Started
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2020
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Durbin Receives Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccination
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Congressman García Introduces Five Health Equity Bills
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Foster Statement on Nomination of Jennifer Granholm for Secretary of Energy
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19, Health Disparities, Medical Research With Xavier Becerra, Secretary Of Health And Human Services Nominee
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Durbin Receives Briefing From Operation Warp Speed About COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, the Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls On Congressional Leadership To Extend States' Use Of CARES Act Funds Due To Uncertainty Of State Funding In New COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Nearly $15 Million for Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Latinx Community Leaders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet Joins Letter Opposing Last-Minute Oil and Gas Lease Sale & Seismic Exploration in Arctic Refuge
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 16, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $15 Million For Illinois Community Health Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The amount of plastic waste companies like Amazon produce is astounding. We cannot afford to allow pollution on such a large scale. Companies need to phase-out single use plastics. I cosponsored the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act to help do this."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with @vivek_murthy today about COVID-19, health disparities, & the vaping industry's targeting of kids. I'm pleased that President-elect Biden has chosen someone with so much experience to be our next Surgeon General--Dr. Murthy has my full confidence and support."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Foster Statement on COVID-19 Death Toll Passing 300,000
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Dr. Moncef Slaoui, Chief Advisor, Operation Warp Speed, and the Hon. General Gustave Perna, Chief Operating Officer, Operation Warp Speed - Democrats Press Trump Administration on Decision Not to Pre-Order More Doses of Pfizer Covid-19 Vaccine, Need for Transparent Plan Going Forward
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Letter to Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal and Warden Dan Sproul - Duckworth, Durbin, Bustos Demand Testing at Fci Pekin Following Significant Covid-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Bipartisan Senators, Representatives Share Details of Two Bipartisan Covid-19 Emergency Relief Bills
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "It didn't have to be this bad. The Trump Administration's missteps and inaction have consequences. Please wear a mask and avoid gathering in large groups. We all need to do our part to save lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Special thanks to the scientists and researchers who developed these vaccines and the experts that carefully tested them. Thanks to them, help is on the way and we can finally see a path out of pandemic hell."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Duckworth Hosts Virtual Roundtable on Covid-19 Impact and Recovery with Southern Illinois Health Departments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Duckworth Discusses Equitable Covid-19 Vaccine Distribution in Virtual Roundtable with Black Community Leaders
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Push to Address Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill To Require COVID-19 Data Collection In Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Robert R. Redfield, Director of The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Brown, Warner Lead Senate Colleagues in Calling for Equity in Vaccine Distribution Ahead of Key Meeting on Vaccine Approval
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Casten, Schakowsky, Foster, Kelly, Schneider, Underwood Unveil Illinois Climate Report
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Letter to Director Robert Redfield, Director of Centers for Disease Control - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, García, And Davis Ask CDC To Extend Eviction Moratorium In Response To Worsening Pandemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi On FDA Vaccine Advisory Panel Review Of COVID-19 Vaccine Data: "Science Prevailed Over Politics"
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Levin Demands Answers on Worker Safety from OSHA After Explosive Reports
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Bost Announces $7.8 Million Metro East Health Center Grant
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Promote Green Infrastructure, Fight Climate Change
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Robert R. Redfield, Director of The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention - Menendez Calls for Equity in Vaccine Distribution Ahead of FDA Meeting Thursday
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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House Approves Schneider Bill to Prevent Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "The heroic efforts of our nation's frontline health care workers are inspiring a new generation of medical leaders. We should be doing everything we can to help these aspiring young scientists, doctors, & nurses realize their dreams & enter the health care workforce."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I saw @XavierBecerra's commitment to expanding health care up close when we passed the Affordable Care Act in Congress. As HHS Secretary, I know he'll continue that focus and be a valuable partner for President-elect @JoeBiden in strengthening the ACA & building on its progress."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "In the middle of an airborne pandemic, against the recommendation of its own scientists, the Trump Administration has once again sided with polluters and failed to combat soot in our air. Failures like this put lives, and disproportionately communities of color, at risk."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Now more than ever we must social distance and wear our masks. These selfless public health measures can save our loved ones, neighbors, and health care heroes."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges President Trump To Join The Chorus Of Those Advocating For More Funding For COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Efforts
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Rural hospitals in Illinois and across the country are struggling to keep up with the surge of COVID-19 patients. @SenatorLankford and I have a bipartisan plan to stabilize them and are working to make sure it is included in the next relief package."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke w/Mark Shriver from @SavetheChildren today about prioritizing the wellbeing of children in a new COVID-19 relief package, especially in rural & underserved communities. Access to food, health care, & child care has never been more important to the wellbeing of the next gen."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Illinoisans--as the pandemic rages, make sure you are covered. You can sign up for a health insurance plan at http://healthcare.gov by December 15. There are a new options for quality, affordable insurance to choose from. #GetCovered today!"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Ultimately, the U.S. will not be completely safe from COVID-19 until a vaccine is widely distributed & administered across the world. We must do our part to help make sure every nation has access to that vaccine once it is proven to be safe & effective."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "COVID-19 levels in Illinois and across America are hitting new highs every day. It has never been more important to make sure you always wear a mask and social distance. We are in for a tragic, deadly winter if we don't all do our part to stop the spread of this virus."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "With COVID-19 surging across America, there has never been a more important time to make sure you #GetCovered with health insurance under the Affordable Care Act. Go to http://healthcare.gov by December 15 to find a plan that fits your needs."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs.""
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The 2021 open enrollment period ends on December 15. COVID-19 has underscored the importance of health coverage. NOW is the time to find the plan that fits your needs. Go to http://healthcare.gov and shop around--premiums are lower and there are more options to choose from."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "As we give thanks this year, we owe a special debt of gratitude to our heroic health care workers who are facing another surge in COVID-19 cases. Please help to protect them by heeding public health guidance, wearing a mask & distancing."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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