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June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Lieu Ask General Milley to Commit to Not Deploy Troops Armed With Bayonets Against Protesters Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The President and Attorney General apparently believe that the best way to escape the glare of ethical scrutiny is to turn out the lights." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Pascrell, Khanna Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Bar H-1B Visas Through End Of The Year Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is not the right approach. We need to mend the H-1B program, not end it. Instead of suspending H-1B visas, the Trump Admin should ask Congress to pass the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2020, which reforms the H-1B program with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Devastated by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They are in my prayers today." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "With Pres. Trump still threatening to end #DACA, the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship. Today, I led all @SenateDems in calling on @senatemajldr to bring the House-passed Dream & Promise Act to the floor for a vote. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "For refugees, since WW2 America has promised opportunity and a safe haven from war, unspeakable violence, and persecution that forced them to flee. On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we reaffirm our commitment to stand #WithRefugees & compassionately welcome those seeking asylum." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Lieu Ask General Milley to Commit to Not Deploy Troops Armed With Bayonets Against Protesters Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The President and Attorney General apparently believe that the best way to escape the glare of ethical scrutiny is to turn out the lights." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Pascrell, Khanna Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Bar H-1B Visas Through End Of The Year Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is not the right approach. We need to mend the H-1B program, not end it. Instead of suspending H-1B visas, the Trump Admin should ask Congress to pass the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2020, which reforms the H-1B program with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Devastated by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They are in my prayers today." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "With Pres. Trump still threatening to end #DACA, the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship. Today, I led all @SenateDems in calling on @senatemajldr to bring the House-passed Dream & Promise Act to the floor for a vote. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "For refugees, since WW2 America has promised opportunity and a safe haven from war, unspeakable violence, and persecution that forced them to flee. On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we reaffirm our commitment to stand #WithRefugees & compassionately welcome those seeking asylum." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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