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Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep. Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration To Immediately Evacuate SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Duckworth Statement On Afghanistan Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "In the coming months, we will have a rare opportunity to pass long overdue immigration reform through the budget reconciliation process. We must take it. Everybody knows our immigration system is broken. Now is the time to fix it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "Last night I had the chance to meet with @POTUS for a discussion on immigration. I made it clear that I believe the only viable option to meaningful immigration reform is through the reconciliation bill--and I will work day and night to make it a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news--and something I hope to see much more of in the coming days. We cannot leave our Afghan civilian allies and their families behind to fend for themselves." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden, Democratic Lawmakers On Path To Citizenship For Undocumented Immigrants Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight I'll join a group of Democrats for a conversation with @POTUS about providing #Dreamers & other immigrants with a path to citizenship. I'll tell him exactly how I feel--it's past time that we give them the chance to become citizens of this country." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Emergency Supplemental Bill To Pay National Guard, Capitol Police Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @SenatorLeahy is moving forward with this bipartisan security supplemental. The Capitol Police and National Guard units, including troops from Illinois, who protected the Capitol from insurrections on and after January 6 deserve our support." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021 Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I am praying for the safety of our service members, US citizens, and our Afghan allies in Kabul. These acts of terror and violence cannot deter our evacuation efforts. Our troops and diplomats are doing heroic work under extremely dangerous circumstances." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Lee and Ocasio-Cortez Lead Call for an Increase in United States Refugee Admissions Programs Cap as Afghanistan Crisis Continues Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Unbelievable that this conservative majority would so blatantly reverse themselves on a position they repeatedly upheld throughout the Trump Administration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement Following Briefings on Afghanistan Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" policy placed innocent asylum seekers in danger of assault, rape, and kidnapping. This shameful decision will bring back that grim reality. We should all be outraged." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 25, 2021 Tweet - "With this deadline fast approaching, our efforts must focus on evacuating as many people, American and Afghan, as possible. Special Immigrant Visa recipients and refugees alike must be made welcome." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Durbin Meets With Afghan Community Members & Resettlement Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Tweet - ""Reconciliation is not only a legitimate way to realize these long overdue measures, it may be the only way." #HomeIsHere. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "As we evacuate American citizens and our Afghan civilian allies, we cannot forget our nation's long and proud history of welcoming refugees. I am heartened by the number of local Illinois organizations making preparations to receive refugees. They represent the best of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 23, 2021 Foster Statement on Budget Resolution Rep.Bill Foster
Aug. 23, 2021 Tweet - "We must never forget that we are a nation of immigrants. Now is the time to live up to that proud legacy and welcome Afghan refugees with open arms." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Despite the difficult situation on the ground in Afghanistan, the United States has an important responsibility to help every one our Afghan civilian allies and their families get to safety. Ending our mission must include meeting this obligation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2021 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Administration for moving swiftly to evacuate American citizens and our Afghan allies amidst an immensely challenging situation in Afghanistan. This is and must remain our top priority right now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 20, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Evacuation Efforts Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Grace Meng (NY-06) Lead 75 Members in Bipartisan Effort to Help Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Wexton Urges Administration to Take Concrete Actions to Support the Relocation of At-Risk Afghan Allies Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration To Immediately Evacuate SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Shaheen, Ernst Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Sens. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Biden Administration to Immediately Evacuate Afghan SIV Applicants & Fully Implement Recently-Passed SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The United States has a responsibility to evacuate our Afghan civilian allies alongside American citizens. We relied on these brave people for the entirety of our time in Afghanistan--now it is time to prove that they can rely on us." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 19, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Joins David Axelrod On The Axe Files To Discuss His Personal Story And The News Out Of Afghanistan Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Feinstein, Shaheen, Ernst, Colleagues Urge the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants and Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 19, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan Joins Bipartisan Effort Led by Shaheen, Ernst in Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Romney Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging the Administration on Immediate Evacuation of SIV Applicants & Full Implementation of their SIV Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senator Hassan, Colleagues Join Senators Shaheen, Menendez-Led Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Statement on the Situation in Afghanistan Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Shaheen, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Biden Administration to Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Letter Pressing White House for Answers on Afghanistan Evacuations Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Duckworth Statement On Afghanistan Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators to Biden Administration: Protect Afghan Women Leaders in Wake of Taliban Takeover Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 16, 2021 Quigley Statement on Afghanistan Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators to Blinken: Expand Afghan Visa Eligibility for U.S. Allies Before It's Too Late Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 8, 2021 Tweet - "In the coming months, we will have a rare opportunity to pass long overdue immigration reform through the budget reconciliation process. We must take it. Everybody knows our immigration system is broken. Now is the time to fix it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senators Urge State Department to Support LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Blinken to Provide Additional Support to LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 4, 2021 Tweet - "After 4 years of irresponsible leadership at @DHSgov, I had a productive conversation with @SheriffEd_HCSO, who has been nominated to lead @ICEgov. We must have leadership that will reform ICE policies & prioritize an effective, humane immigration system in line with our values." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With Nominee To Lead ICE Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "Last night I had the chance to meet with @POTUS for a discussion on immigration. I made it clear that I believe the only viable option to meaningful immigration reform is through the reconciliation bill--and I will work day and night to make it a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader, Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Andy Biggs and Congressman Brian Babin Send Letter to Congressional Leaders Opposing Amnesty in Budget Reconciliation Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2021 Tweet - "This is great news--and something I hope to see much more of in the coming days. We cannot leave our Afghan civilian allies and their families behind to fend for themselves." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden, Democratic Lawmakers On Path To Citizenship For Undocumented Immigrants Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight I'll join a group of Democrats for a conversation with @POTUS about providing #Dreamers & other immigrants with a path to citizenship. I'll tell him exactly how I feel--it's past time that we give them the chance to become citizens of this country." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Emergency Supplemental Bill To Pay National Guard, Capitol Police Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2021 BREAKING: Senate Passes Shaheen-Ernst Bill to Protect Afghan Allies through SIV Program as Part of Supplemental Spending Bill Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 28, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @SenatorLeahy is moving forward with this bipartisan security supplemental. The Capitol Police and National Guard units, including troops from Illinois, who protected the Capitol from insurrections on and after January 6 deserve our support." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021 Duckworth to DoD and State: Take Swift Action to Find Alternative Employment Verification for Afghan Translators Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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