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June 25, 2021
Durbin Joins Legislation To Restore And Modernize National Labs For The 21st Century
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 17, 2021
During Visit To NIH, Durbin Meets With Dr. Collins & Dr. Fauci, Thanks Staff For Work Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 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 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep. Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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June 25, 2021
Durbin Joins Legislation To Restore And Modernize National Labs For The 21st Century
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 17, 2021
During Visit To NIH, Durbin Meets With Dr. Collins & Dr. Fauci, Thanks Staff For Work Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 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 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep.Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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