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Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "My prayers go out to the families and colleagues of two IL law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty yesterday: Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley and Bradley Police Department Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic. I also pray for the recovery of the wounded Bradley officer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "A pre-Christmas shootout at an Oak Brook mall. Masked gunmen carjacking a State Sen. in Broadview. Is this the new normal in IL & America? The new year requires new thinking to bring peace to our streets. I held a hearing on ways to reduce gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.2 Million For Kane County Diversion Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "UPDATE: I join my friend & @JudiciaryDems Criminal Justice Subcommittee Chair @SenBooker in thanking the Attorney General for responding to our request to reconsider this Trump-era opinion, and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen our criminal justice system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Booker Applaud Justice Department Decision To Reconsider Trump-Era Opinion And Allow Thousands Of Individuals To Remain On Home Confinement Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.4 Million In DOJ Funding To Strengthen Reentry Strategies And Reduce Recidivism Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The lack of diversity in health care hurts us all. That's why I fought to secure an historic $1B investment in the National Health Service Corps to recruit doctors, nurses, & health care professionals of color. This will help patients & reduce disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Markey and Rep. Moulton Lead Bicameral Group of Colleagues With Concerns About Restrictive and Inconsistent Afghan Humanitarian Parole Process Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly disagree with the Senate parliamentarian's interpretation of immigration proposals in #BuildBackBetter. But this is not the end of our efforts--I'll keep fighting for immigrant families across the country who deserve better. My full statement:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "For years, Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 SCHNEIDER: SENATE MUST INCLUDE IMMIGRATION, DESPITE RULING OF PARLIAMENTARIAN; BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES ARE COUNTING ON IT Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Good. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Joint Statement by Senators Schumer, Durbin, Menendez, Cortez Masto, Luján, Padilla on Parliamentarian's Opinion on Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia - Rep. MTG Along With 13 Members of Congress Send Letter Demanding the Immediate Termination of Deputy Warden Kathleen Landerkin Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 García, Espaillat, Correa Statement on Parliamentarian Striking Immigration Plan "C' from Build Back Better Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Dept. of Interior - Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Administrator Pekoske, Transportation Security Administration - Migrants Flying Without Identification Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is a tragedy that will persist in our nation's collective memory and weigh on our conscience for decades to come--but new gun violence tragedies continue to occur every day. We must summon the courage to do better." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Lead Senate Sponsors Laud Passage Of Judicial Security Bill Through Committee Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 30, 2021 Tweet - "My prayers go out to the families and colleagues of two IL law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty yesterday: Wayne County Sheriff's Deputy Sean Riley and Bradley Police Department Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic. I also pray for the recovery of the wounded Bradley officer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2021 Tweet - "A pre-Christmas shootout at an Oak Brook mall. Masked gunmen carjacking a State Sen. in Broadview. Is this the new normal in IL & America? The new year requires new thinking to bring peace to our streets. I held a hearing on ways to reduce gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith Push HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Restore Visa Processing Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.2 Million For Kane County Diversion Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Tweet - "UPDATE: I join my friend & @JudiciaryDems Criminal Justice Subcommittee Chair @SenBooker in thanking the Attorney General for responding to our request to reconsider this Trump-era opinion, and look forward to continuing to work together to strengthen our criminal justice system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Booker Applaud Justice Department Decision To Reconsider Trump-Era Opinion And Allow Thousands Of Individuals To Remain On Home Confinement Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.4 Million In DOJ Funding To Strengthen Reentry Strategies And Reduce Recidivism Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States and Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The lack of diversity in health care hurts us all. That's why I fought to secure an historic $1B investment in the National Health Service Corps to recruit doctors, nurses, & health care professionals of color. This will help patients & reduce disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Senator Markey and Rep. Moulton Lead Bicameral Group of Colleagues With Concerns About Restrictive and Inconsistent Afghan Humanitarian Parole Process Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly disagree with the Senate parliamentarian's interpretation of immigration proposals in #BuildBackBetter. But this is not the end of our efforts--I'll keep fighting for immigrant families across the country who deserve better. My full statement:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Will be joining @DavidWestin on @BloombergTV shortly to discuss the latest on voting rights, #VAWA reauthorization, and #BuildBackBetter. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "For years, Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Watch: Rep. Wild Urges Congress to Address the Rise of Islamophobia Worldwide Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 SCHNEIDER: SENATE MUST INCLUDE IMMIGRATION, DESPITE RULING OF PARLIAMENTARIAN; BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES ARE COUNTING ON IT Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Good. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Joint Statement by Senators Schumer, Durbin, Menendez, Cortez Masto, Luján, Padilla on Parliamentarian's Opinion on Immigration Provisions in the Build Back Better Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of the District of Columbia - Rep. MTG Along With 13 Members of Congress Send Letter Demanding the Immediate Termination of Deputy Warden Kathleen Landerkin Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 García, Espaillat, Correa Statement on Parliamentarian Striking Immigration Plan "C' from Build Back Better Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Reps. Robin Kelly, Clarke, Watson Coleman, Fitzpatrick Introduce the Bipartisan Protect Black Women and Girls Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary Dept. of Interior - Bipartisan Delegation Seeks Emergency ESA Gray Wolf Listing Protections Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Administrator Pekoske, Transportation Security Administration - Migrants Flying Without Identification Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "The shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is a tragedy that will persist in our nation's collective memory and weigh on our conscience for decades to come--but new gun violence tragedies continue to occur every day. We must summon the courage to do better." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 House of Representatives Passes Schakowsky/Omar Bill, Combating International Islamophobia Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions First Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Questions Second Witness Panel At Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "In June, the Biden Administration established a Department of Justice Firearms Trafficking Strike Force here in Chicago. Let's be clear: if we want to reduce shootings, we need to reduce the flow of illegal guns into this city and state." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Chicago Field Hearing On Reducing Gun Trafficking And Violence Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 10, 2021 Foster Introduces Legislation to Crack Down on "Notario" Fraud Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Schakowsky, Levin, Grijalva Statement on Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "America's child care infrastructure is severely lacking, and working families are paying the price. With #BuildBackBetter, we can ensure that families have access to quality, affordable child care--allowing them to go to work and unlock the full potential of our economy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Pascrell, Colleagues Introduce Federal Firearm Licensee Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the IRS, Hickenlooper, Bennet Join Murray, Wyden, and Colleagues in Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans talk tough about border security. But only 1 voted to confirm the new head of @CBP --Arizona police chief with 40 years of law enforcement experience. I voted to confirm Chief Magnus to head CBP &and I wish him well as he tackles the challenges ahead." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The Pell Grant program has long been a cornerstone of America's investment in college financial aid, but it has failed to keep up with the times. Now is the time to inject new life into Pell grants and help open the doors of higher education to working families. #BuildBackBetter" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader US Senate - Keep Affordable Insulin Measures in Build Back Better Act Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the first Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on closing Guantanamo since 2013. At that point, many retired senior military officials, national security experts, and lawmakers agreed it was far past time to #CloseGuantanamo That was 8 years and 3 administrations ago." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2021 Tweet - "I was one of the first to call for Guantanamo's closure. In 2009, I was one of 6 Senators who voted to #CloseGuantanamo. In 2013, I held the first Senate Gitmo hearing in years. The cruel, inhumane, and degrading treatment of detainees stains the hands of our government." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Among the many freedoms we enjoy as Americans is the freedom to live without fear--and that includes public figures like school board members. I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the need to defend that freedom." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General US Dept. of Justice; Hon. Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General Antitrust Division US Dept. of Justice - Investigate Proposed Merger of Discovery and Warnermedia for Violations of Antitrust Law Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's a recurring pattern of misconduct by officials within the Bureau of Prisons who believe they can abuse inmates and break the law with impunity. It's time to clean up the BOP--starting with its leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "What will it take for Republicans to finally say enough is enough on gun violence? Congress must not continue to sit on the sidelines while children are gunned down at school." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Lead Senate Sponsors Laud Passage Of Judicial Security Bill Through Committee Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Tweet - "School should be a safe place and universal background checks should be the bare minimum. I'm on the floor with @ChrisMurphyCT right now pushing for a change to the usual cycle of gun violence and mass shootings." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Following School Shooting In Michigan, Durbin Calls For Passage Of Universal Background Check Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2021 Durbin Highlights Dangerous Dysfunction At Bureau Of Prisons, Calls On Attorney General Garland To Dismiss Director Carvajal Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Letter to Chairman Smith, Chairman Reed, Ranking Member Rogers, Ranking Member Inhofe - Grassley, Colleagues Push To Keep Bipartisan Military Justice Bill In Pentagon Funding Measure Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The First Amendment does not protect violence and threats of violence. Whether the violence is directed against school officials, airline workers, public health officials, or members of Congress, it's the duty of federal, state, and local law enforcement to respond appropriately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "I want to state this unequivocally: abortion is a constitutionally protected right, and the Court should uphold this constitutionally protected right. RT if you agree." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Your constitutional rights should not depend on your zip code. I'm calling on my colleagues in the Senate to defend those rights for everyone by passing the Women's Health Protection Act. The House did their job earlier this year. Now it is time for the Senate to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
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