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May 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a step in the right direction, but vaccine manufacturers must do more to support the global COVAX effort. Widespread, global vaccination is the best way to ultimately protect us all." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Duckworth, Durbin Urge US Department of Veterans Affairs to Assist Illinois State Veterans' Homes Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State - Chairs Krishnamoorthi, Maloney, Clyburn, And Lynch Request Detailed Briefing From Biden Administration On U.S. Plan To Provide Vaccines To Combat COVID Surges In India, Argentina, And Other Nations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "The racial disparities in maternal health outcomes detailed in this report are tragic & unacceptable. @RepRobinKelly & I have a bill--the MOMMA Act--that will help eliminate disparities & ensure better health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, especially those of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Ban Of Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Rep. Kelly and Rep. Bass Release Statement on U.S. Menthol Ban Rep. Robin Kelly
April 29, 2021 Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "Cigarettes addict, sicken, and kill. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness, and targeted these addictive products to Black smokers. This proposed ban will save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reacts to President Biden's Address to Joint Session of Congress Rep. Robin Kelly
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Today the Senate took action to #CutMethane and help slow climate change. The Trump Administration's decision to roll back EPA methane emissions standards was dangerous and I am glad it has been quickly reversed." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 27, 2021 Underwood Invites Lake County Mother Audree Hall as Virtual Guest to Presidential Address; New Video Highlights How the American Rescue Plan is Lowering Health Care Costs for Illinois Families Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 27, 2021 Senators Murray and Duckworth, Representative Larsen Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Congressman Greg Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Expanding Virtual Learning and Telemedicine Capabilities Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to rollback EPA methane emissions standards was reckless and must be reversed. Proud to support @MartinHeinrich's resolution to restore these protections and #CutMethane." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Baldwin, Duckworth, Warren And Senate Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Delayed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Bicameral Members Call for Vaccine Funding Transparency Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "This announcement and U.S. donations of key medical supplies to countries in need like India are the right decisions for everyone involved. This is a global pandemic--we all need to work together to overcome this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "I introduced & passed the SIREN Act because stories like these have become far too common across rural America. Proud that this law is providing millions of dollars each year to help our rural EMS agencies better serve their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers From Across Democratic Caucus to Urge White House to Expand Medicare in the American Families Plan Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of a strong and affordable health care system for all Americans. With the Medicare at 50 Act, we can give people the choice to participate in Medicare while safeguarding the program & lowering costs for today's seniors." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends White House Decision To Share Unused AstraZeneca Vaccines With India & Other Nations Following His Weekend Calls To Do So Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Medicare At 50 Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes White House's Commitment To Export Raw Vaccine Materials To India, But Renews Call For Quick Action And More Significant Aid To India And The Hardest-Hit Countries Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 25, 2021 Tweet - "On #WorldMalariaDay, I remain committed to fighting this dreadful disease by supporting efforts across the globe that provide prevention, care, & treatments. And I am thankful for the efforts of @PMIgov, which has helped save 7.6M lives & prevented 1.5B malaria cases since 2000." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 25, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden - NEWS: Senators Ask Biden to Include Medicare Expansion in American Families Plan Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2021 Durbin Holds Virtual News Conference To Discuss Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 5 deaths in this country is tobacco-related. It's time for that to finally change. That's why @RonWyden, @CongressmanRaja, and I are introducing a bill to significantly reduce tobacco use in the United States--the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Medicare at 50 Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @NAMIChicago, @RecoverGateway, and @ocartman1 for joining me today to discuss trauma in our communities & the opioid and mental health crisis. Even before COVID-19, we were in the midst of the worst drug overdose epidemic in history and alarming rates of suicide." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Guthrie Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Quality of Life of People with Limb Loss Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021 Crain's Chicago Business - A Public Health Epidemic That Must be Addressed Rep. Robin Kelly
April 23, 2021 Brown, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Medicare At 50 Act Sen. Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on President Biden's Emissions Reduction Announcement Rep. Mike Quigley
April 22, 2021 Full Access to Benefits for Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 22, 2021 Casten Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Monitor ETO Rep. Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued By Environmental Injustice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Achieving the Goal of A Clean and Healthy Environment Rep. Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "This is a step in the right direction, but vaccine manufacturers must do more to support the global COVAX effort. Widespread, global vaccination is the best way to ultimately protect us all." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 3, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Duckworth, Durbin Urge US Department of Veterans Affairs to Assist Illinois State Veterans' Homes Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Honorable Xavier Becerra Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services and the Honorable Antony Blinken Secretary of State - Chairs Krishnamoorthi, Maloney, Clyburn, And Lynch Request Detailed Briefing From Biden Administration On U.S. Plan To Provide Vaccines To Combat COVID Surges In India, Argentina, And Other Nations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "The racial disparities in maternal health outcomes detailed in this report are tragic & unacceptable. @RepRobinKelly & I have a bill--the MOMMA Act--that will help eliminate disparities & ensure better health outcomes for pregnant women and their babies, especially those of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2021 Letter to David Price, Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and Mario Diaz-Balart, Ranking Member of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Congressman Neguse Leads Letter to Increase Funding for The Low or No Emission Grant Program Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 30, 2021 Duckworth Meets with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District Commander Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 30, 2021 Action Needed Now for Global Vaccine Access & Swift Waiver Approval Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Ban Of Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Rep. Kelly and Rep. Bass Release Statement on U.S. Menthol Ban Rep.Robin Kelly
April 29, 2021 Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "Cigarettes addict, sicken, and kill. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness, and targeted these addictive products to Black smokers. This proposed ban will save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Joint Address To Congress Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reacts to President Biden's Address to Joint Session of Congress Rep.Robin Kelly
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "Today the Senate took action to #CutMethane and help slow climate change. The Trump Administration's decision to roll back EPA methane emissions standards was dangerous and I am glad it has been quickly reversed." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Connolly, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Coalition of 119 Members in Urging President Biden to Pledge $2 Billion in Global Health Security Funding Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 27, 2021 Underwood Invites Lake County Mother Audree Hall as Virtual Guest to Presidential Address; New Video Highlights How the American Rescue Plan is Lowering Health Care Costs for Illinois Families Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 27, 2021 Senators Murray and Duckworth, Representative Larsen Introduce Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start a Family Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr., Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Congressman Greg Pence Leads Bipartisan Letter in Support of Expanding Virtual Learning and Telemedicine Capabilities Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's decision to rollback EPA methane emissions standards was reckless and must be reversed. Proud to support @MartinHeinrich's resolution to restore these protections and #CutMethane." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Baldwin, Duckworth, Warren And Senate Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Issue Delayed OSHA Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services and hon. Lloyd J. Austin III, Secretary of Defense - Bicameral Members Call for Vaccine Funding Transparency Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "This announcement and U.S. donations of key medical supplies to countries in need like India are the right decisions for everyone involved. This is a global pandemic--we all need to work together to overcome this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "I introduced & passed the SIREN Act because stories like these have become far too common across rural America. Proud that this law is providing millions of dollars each year to help our rural EMS agencies better serve their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Jayapal Leads Lawmakers From Across Democratic Caucus to Urge White House to Expand Medicare in the American Families Plan Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 26, 2021 Tweet - "The pandemic has demonstrated the importance of a strong and affordable health care system for all Americans. With the Medicare at 50 Act, we can give people the choice to participate in Medicare while safeguarding the program & lowering costs for today's seniors." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends White House Decision To Share Unused AstraZeneca Vaccines With India & Other Nations Following His Weekend Calls To Do So Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 25, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Medicare At 50 Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 25, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes White House's Commitment To Export Raw Vaccine Materials To India, But Renews Call For Quick Action And More Significant Aid To India And The Hardest-Hit Countries Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 25, 2021 Tweet - "On #WorldMalariaDay, I remain committed to fighting this dreadful disease by supporting efforts across the globe that provide prevention, care, & treatments. And I am thankful for the efforts of @PMIgov, which has helped save 7.6M lives & prevented 1.5B malaria cases since 2000." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 25, 2021 Letter to Joseph R. Biden - NEWS: Senators Ask Biden to Include Medicare Expansion in American Families Plan Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 23, 2021 Durbin Holds Virtual News Conference To Discuss Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Treatment Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @IATSE Local 2 virtually today to discuss the American Rescue Plan and its benefits for working families and organized labor." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 5 deaths in this country is tobacco-related. It's time for that to finally change. That's why @RonWyden, @CongressmanRaja, and I are introducing a bill to significantly reduce tobacco use in the United States--the Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2021." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Medicare at 50 Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 23, 2021 Tweet - "Thank you to @NAMIChicago, @RecoverGateway, and @ocartman1 for joining me today to discuss trauma in our communities & the opioid and mental health crisis. Even before COVID-19, we were in the midst of the worst drug overdose epidemic in history and alarming rates of suicide." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Guthrie Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Improve Quality of Life of People with Limb Loss Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021 Crain's Chicago Business - A Public Health Epidemic That Must be Addressed Rep.Robin Kelly
April 23, 2021 Brown, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Medicare At 50 Act Sen.Dick Durbin
April 23, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Michael S. Regan, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Fischer Lead Bipartisan Letter to EPA Highlighting Need to Uphold and Restore Confidence in Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2021 Quigley Statement on President Biden's Emissions Reduction Announcement Rep.Mike Quigley
April 22, 2021 Full Access to Benefits for Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 22, 2021 Casten Statement on Trump Administration's Failure to Monitor ETO Rep.Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Duckworth, Booker, Carper and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Address COVID-19's Impact on Communities Plagued By Environmental Injustice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "#EarthDay2021 is a testimony to what we can achieve when we come together to protect the Earth, the only planet we've got. I hope you'll join me in supporting the #AmericanJobsPlan to tackle climate change, create good-paying jobs, & preserve the Earth for our kids and grandkids." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Achieving the Goal of A Clean and Healthy Environment Rep.Sean Casten
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
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