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April 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly, Underwood Applaud Biden Administration for Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage for New Moms Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 12, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly, Underwod Applaud Biden Administration For Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage For New Moms Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for approving and signing Illinois' 1115 waiver, which will extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year. I have been calling for this extension for over a year and am glad to see it has finally been realized." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 American Rescue Plan Listening Tour: Casten Hears from Local Leaders in Education, Health Care, Emergency Response, Business and Social Services Rep. Sean Casten
April 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's FY2022 Budget Proposal Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "With this budget, President Biden has laid out bold priorities for America that create good paying jobs. It's now up to Congress to take his vision and pass a budget that supports American families and small businesses, improves our infrastructure, and protects our environment." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today I heard from residents in Centreville about the sewage & flooding problems that have burdened the community for decades & threatened public health. I will continue working to identify federal funding that provides the resources necessary to make infrastructure improvements." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to join leaders from ten of Chicago's largest hospitals & @IHAhospitals to discuss their work under the Chicago HEAL Initiative" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 8, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Discuss Initiatives To Address Rural Health Care Challenges Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the US Senate - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Urging House and Senate Leadership to Make Health Care Affordability Provisions in The American Rescue Plan Permanent Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to leaders from McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado for joining me virtually today to discuss ways we can protect the future of rural hospitals and address critical shortages in the health workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to have secured this American Rescue Plan funding to help get shots into Illinoisans arms. The only way we are going to beat COVID-19 is through widespread vaccinations." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to have Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago today to talk vaccine equity and tour @chicagolabor's vaccination clinic. @POTUS & @VP's American Rescue Plan has enabled us to significantly expand vaccine access and get more shots in arms every day." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Issues Statement On Rising Maternal Mortality Rate Rep. Robin Kelly
April 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Reps. Jones, Tlaib, Colleagues Call on Federal Reserve to Prioritize Climate Action Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $270 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Community Health Centers For COVID-19 Response In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Announce $270 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Community Health Centers for Covid-19 in Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "If we are going to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change, we will need a coordinated national strategy. My climate bonds bill with @RepTedDeutch can help fund these crucial resiliency efforts." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Infrastructure Goals Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 LaHood Announces Grant Funding for Cass County Health Clinic Rep. Darin LaHood
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "Now is not the time to take our foot off the gas in the fight against COVID-19. We all need to do our part to #StopTheSpread and help life get back to normal. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated when you are eligible. Together we will beat this virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021 Bost Announces Head Start Grant for Alexander, Pulaski, and Union Counties Rep. Mike Bost
March 30, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi And Eshoo Introduce Legislation To Overturn Trump Administration Regulations Threatening To Cripple Public Health Agencies During The Pandemic Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 30, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Urge Epa to Strengthen Safe Drinking Water Protections in Illinois and Nationwide Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 29, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Lahood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Freight Railcar Manufacturing and Sustain Jobs Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties have led to sentences that are unfair, fiscally irresponsible,& threaten public safety. The First Step Act was a critical move in the right direction but there's more we need to do to reform our criminal justice system. Our bill is a common sense step." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Thousands of immigrant doctors are stuck in the green card backlog while they put their own health at risk serving our communities. This bipartisan bill strengthens our health care workforce and our response to the ongoing pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn, Leahy, Young, Coon, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Plan To Address Plastic Pollution Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Public Option for ACA Introduced in Senate, House Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @SenJeffMerkley and @RepLowenthal to introduce the most comprehensive plan to address plastic pollution. It's time to change the status quo and hold those responsible for our plastic pollution problem accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $5.5 Million For Illinois Veterans' Homes To Protect Against COVID-19 And Other Infectious Diseases Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $71 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For Illinois COVID-19 Response Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "I worked hard to secure money in the American Rescue Plan for the National Health Service Corps. @PattyMurray & I are urging the Biden Admin. to ensure this historic funding helps address health care disparities & workforce shortages." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 25, 2021 Baldwin, Stabenow, Casey Introduce Legislation to Overturn Trump-era Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2021 Duckworth, Murray, Hirono, Lee Reintroduce Each Act to Guarantee Abortion Coverage Regardless of A Patient's Insurance Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Relief with Cook County Leadership Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the right decision. I applaud the Biden Administration's continued efforts to make sure every American has access to health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Bost Introduces Va Vaccine Act to Immediately Expand Vaccine Access for Veterans and Caregivers Rep. Mike Bost
March 24, 2021 Affordable Care Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Duckworth's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Rebuild Our Nation's Water Systems Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Isabel C. Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Duckworth Calls on Sba to Ensure Ppp Application Process Is Simple and Timely Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Bost Backed Bill Expanding Vaccine Access for Vets & Families Signed Into Law Rep. Mike Bost
Date Title Politician
April 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly, Underwood Applaud Biden Administration for Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage for New Moms Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 12, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly, Underwod Applaud Biden Administration For Signing Illinois Waiver Extending Health Care Coverage For New Moms Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for approving and signing Illinois' 1115 waiver, which will extend health care coverage for new moms on Medicaid from 60 days to a full year. I have been calling for this extension for over a year and am glad to see it has finally been realized." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 American Rescue Plan Listening Tour: Casten Hears from Local Leaders in Education, Health Care, Emergency Response, Business and Social Services Rep.Sean Casten
April 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's FY2022 Budget Proposal Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "With this budget, President Biden has laid out bold priorities for America that create good paying jobs. It's now up to Congress to take his vision and pass a budget that supports American families and small businesses, improves our infrastructure, and protects our environment." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today I heard from residents in Centreville about the sewage & flooding problems that have burdened the community for decades & threatened public health. I will continue working to identify federal funding that provides the resources necessary to make infrastructure improvements." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to join leaders from ten of Chicago's largest hospitals & @IHAhospitals to discuss their work under the Chicago HEAL Initiative" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 8, 2021 Durbin, Hospital Leaders Discuss Initiatives To Address Rural Health Care Challenges Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, and to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the US Senate - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Urging House and Senate Leadership to Make Health Care Affordability Provisions in The American Rescue Plan Permanent Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to leaders from McDonough District Hospital in Macomb and Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado for joining me virtually today to discuss ways we can protect the future of rural hospitals and address critical shortages in the health workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to have secured this American Rescue Plan funding to help get shots into Illinoisans arms. The only way we are going to beat COVID-19 is through widespread vaccinations." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to have Vice President Kamala Harris in Chicago today to talk vaccine equity and tour @chicagolabor's vaccination clinic. @POTUS & @VP's American Rescue Plan has enabled us to significantly expand vaccine access and get more shots in arms every day." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Issues Statement On Rising Maternal Mortality Rate Rep.Robin Kelly
April 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Reps. Jones, Tlaib, Colleagues Call on Federal Reserve to Prioritize Climate Action Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 1, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $270 Million In American Rescue Plan Funding To Community Health Centers For COVID-19 Response In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Announce $270 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Community Health Centers for Covid-19 in Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "If we are going to protect vulnerable communities from the effects of climate change, we will need a coordinated national strategy. My climate bonds bill with @RepTedDeutch can help fund these crucial resiliency efforts." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds President Biden's Infrastructure Goals Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 LaHood Announces Grant Funding for Cass County Health Clinic Rep.Darin LaHood
March 30, 2021 Tweet - "Now is not the time to take our foot off the gas in the fight against COVID-19. We all need to do our part to #StopTheSpread and help life get back to normal. Wear a mask, practice social distancing, and get vaccinated when you are eligible. Together we will beat this virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021 Bost Announces Head Start Grant for Alexander, Pulaski, and Union Counties Rep.Mike Bost
March 30, 2021 Representatives Krishnamoorthi And Eshoo Introduce Legislation To Overturn Trump Administration Regulations Threatening To Cripple Public Health Agencies During The Pandemic Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 30, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael Regan, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Urge Epa to Strengthen Safe Drinking Water Protections in Illinois and Nationwide Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 30, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 29, 2021 Reps. Schneider, Lahood Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support U.S. Freight Railcar Manufacturing and Sustain Jobs Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties have led to sentences that are unfair, fiscally irresponsible,& threaten public safety. The First Step Act was a critical move in the right direction but there's more we need to do to reform our criminal justice system. Our bill is a common sense step." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Thousands of immigrant doctors are stuck in the green card backlog while they put their own health at risk serving our communities. This bipartisan bill strengthens our health care workforce and our response to the ongoing pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Durbin, Cornyn, Leahy, Young, Coon, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill Addressing Shortage Of Doctors, Nurses Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive Plan To Address Plastic Pollution Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Public Option for ACA Introduced in Senate, House Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 26, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @SenJeffMerkley and @RepLowenthal to introduce the most comprehensive plan to address plastic pollution. It's time to change the status quo and hold those responsible for our plastic pollution problem accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $5.5 Million For Illinois Veterans' Homes To Protect Against COVID-19 And Other Infectious Diseases Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $71 Million In FEMA Reimbursement Funding For Illinois COVID-19 Response Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "I worked hard to secure money in the American Rescue Plan for the National Health Service Corps. @PattyMurray & I are urging the Biden Admin. to ensure this historic funding helps address health care disparities & workforce shortages." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 25, 2021 Baldwin, Stabenow, Casey Introduce Legislation to Overturn Trump-era Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2021 Duckworth, Murray, Hirono, Lee Reintroduce Each Act to Guarantee Abortion Coverage Regardless of A Patient's Insurance Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Relief with Cook County Leadership Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "This is the right decision. I applaud the Biden Administration's continued efforts to make sure every American has access to health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Bost Introduces Va Vaccine Act to Immediately Expand Vaccine Access for Veterans and Caregivers Rep.Mike Bost
March 24, 2021 Affordable Care Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021 Senate Committee Unanimously Passes Duckworth's Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Rebuild Our Nation's Water Systems Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Isabel C. Guzman, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Duckworth Calls on Sba to Ensure Ppp Application Process Is Simple and Timely Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Bost Backed Bill Expanding Vaccine Access for Vets & Families Signed Into Law Rep.Mike Bost
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