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April 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Hon. Kay Granger, Hon. Matt Cartwright Chairman, Hon. Rober Aderholt Ranking Member - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog, Hire More Judges
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 25, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 22, 2022
Casten Statement on Earth Day
Rep. Sean Casten
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to discuss the $10.2 million in federal funding I secured for the @IL_Natl_Guard and their Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd Air National Guard Wing."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep. Mary Miller
April 17, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a happy Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. I hope we are all able to connect with family, friends, and loved ones over this holiday weekend."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Requesting Transparency on ICE Data
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 11, 2022
Durbin Statement on Biden Announcements to Combat Gun Crime
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March during WWII and National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day. On this day, & always, we remember the sacrifice and courage of American POWs and recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to support them at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep. Mary Miller
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Calls on Biden to Maintain Title 42
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 5, 2022
Durbin Urges New FDA Commissioner To Finally Complete E-Cigarette Review
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and @TheJusticeDept to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago's streets."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Rep. García's Statement on the End of Title 42
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Casten Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin
Rep. Sean Casten
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
March 31, 2022
Foster Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Illinois Families
Rep. Bill Foster
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Criticize DHS Decision To Expand H-2B Visa Program Without Necessary Reforms
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Cap the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 Passes House
Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 30, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Administration to Require Investment Advisers to Proactively Combat Money Laundering and Support Sanctions Compliance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Durbin Honors Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright On Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Press FBI On Reports Of Widespread Rule-Breaking In Sensitive Investigations
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of His Legislation To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg At The U.S. Capitol
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 25, 2022
Letter to Joe Manchin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Duckworth Urges Swift Consideration of Her Bipartisan Bill Honoring Women on the Home Front During WWII
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we lost a true public servant. A refugee herself, Secretary Albright was a glass ceiling breaker, a champion for democracy and human rights, and a true model of what it means to be an American diplomat. May her legacy serve as a guiding light to future generations."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2022
Quigley Statement on Passing of Madeline Albright
Rep. Mike Quigley
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2022
Risch Joins Rubio, Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 17, 2022
Durbin, Toomey Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Add Ireland To E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa Program
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "Thousands of children--some mere infants--were forcibly removed from their parents by the Trump Admin and hundreds remain separated to this day. I applaud the ongoing, morally necessary work of the Biden Admin's Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla, Durbin, Leahy, Merkley, Colleagues Encourage Biden Administration's Efforts To Provide A Just Resolution For Families Separated Under The Former President's Cruel "Zero-Tolerance" Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2022
On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Leahy, Padilla, Merkley, Colleagues Encourage Biden Administration's Efforts To Provide A Just Resolution For Families Separated Under The Former President's Cruel "Zero-Tolerance" Policy
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date
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April 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Hon. Kay Granger, Hon. Matt Cartwright Chairman, Hon. Rober Aderholt Ranking Member - Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Leads Effort To Address Immigration Court Backlog, Hire More Judges
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 25, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Representatives Clarke, Espaillat, Chu Call on Dhs to Expand Immigrant Access to Public Benefits
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 22, 2022
Casten Statement on Earth Day
Rep.Sean Casten
April 21, 2022
Letter to Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education - Mullin Fights to Protect Female Athletes
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport to discuss the $10.2 million in federal funding I secured for the @IL_Natl_Guard and their Base Civil Engineer Complex for the 183rd Air National Guard Wing."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 18, 2022
Left-Wing "Media" Attempts to Defend Dangerous Sex Change Chemicals
Rep.Mary Miller
April 17, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a happy Easter to all those celebrating in Illinois and around the world. I hope we are all able to connect with family, friends, and loved ones over this holiday weekend."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Requesting Transparency on ICE Data
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 13, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Opposes DHS Decision to Rescind Expedited Removal
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 11, 2022
Durbin Statement on Biden Announcements to Combat Gun Crime
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives - Requesting Updated Guidance on Illegal Machine Gun Conversion Devices
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 9, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the 80th anniversary of the Bataan Death March during WWII and National Former Prisoners of War Recognition Day. On this day, & always, we remember the sacrifice and courage of American POWs and recommit ourselves to doing everything we can to support them at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Rep. Mary Miller Grills Biden's HHS Secretary on Harmful Transgender Policies
Rep.Mary Miller
April 5, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Joyce Calls on Biden to Maintain Title 42
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 5, 2022
Durbin Urges New FDA Commissioner To Finally Complete E-Cigarette Review
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, Hon. James Clyburn, House Majority Whip, Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Hon. Katherine Clark, Assistant Speaker of the House - Reps. Kelly, Casten, Horsford, Levin Urge House Leadership to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 2, 2022
Tweet - "Wishing a blessed and peaceful Ramadan to all the Muslims celebrating in Illinois and across the world. #RamadanMubarak"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "Violence in Chicago comes down to one thing above all else: easy access to illicit firearms. I appreciate the efforts by AG Garland and @TheJusticeDept to focus on stopping the flood of illicit guns onto Chicago's streets."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Rep. García's Statement on the End of Title 42
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Casten Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin
Rep.Sean Casten
March 31, 2022
Letters to Tech & Financial CEOs - On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Senator Markey and Rep. Jayapal Urge Companies to End Harmful Policies That Restrict Public Profile Names
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
March 31, 2022
Foster Votes to Lower Cost of Insulin for Illinois Families
Rep.Bill Foster
March 31, 2022
Baldwin Supports Senate Resolution Celebrating International Transgender Day of Visibility
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Criticize DHS Decision To Expand H-2B Visa Program Without Necessary Reforms
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Visibility matters. Transgender Americans are our neighbors, teachers, doctors, and friends. They save lives, create art, and strengthen our communities. And they are, as President Biden said yesterday, "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support.""
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Underwood-Backed Legislation to Cap the Monthly Cost of Insulin at $35 Passes House
Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 30, 2022
Rep. Boebert Introduces Resolution Honoring the Fastest Female Swimmer in the NCAA Division I Women's 500-Yard Freestyle
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 30, 2022
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Senators Urge Administration to Require Investment Advisers to Proactively Combat Money Laundering and Support Sanctions Compliance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America. Glad to be with President Biden to see this bill over the finish line."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Durbin Honors Former Secretary Of State Madeleine Albright On Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Press FBI On Reports Of Widespread Rule-Breaking In Sensitive Investigations
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of His Legislation To Honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg At The U.S. Capitol
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 28, 2022
Tweet - "Due to the nature of their subjects, these investigations present heightened constitutional and civil liberties concerns and therefore merit greater scrutiny and supervision. Glad to join my friend and colleague, Senator Grassley, in this important oversight work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 25, 2022
Letter to Joe Manchin, Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources - Duckworth Urges Swift Consideration of Her Bipartisan Bill Honoring Women on the Home Front During WWII
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we lost a true public servant. A refugee herself, Secretary Albright was a glass ceiling breaker, a champion for democracy and human rights, and a true model of what it means to be an American diplomat. May her legacy serve as a guiding light to future generations."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2022
Quigley Statement on Passing of Madeline Albright
Rep.Mike Quigley
March 22, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Collins, King Join Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Urging Administration to Help Unite Ukrainian Children with American Adoptive Families
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 22, 2022
Risch Joins Rubio, Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Reauthorize the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "Sheriff @TomDart is right. The Senate can and must right the wrongs of the war on drugs by passing the EQUAL Act and finally ending the crack & powder cocaine sentencing disparity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2022
Letter to Marvin Richardson, Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives - Owens Joins Effort to Curb the ATF's Assault on Second Amendment Rights
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 17, 2022
Durbin, Toomey Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Add Ireland To E-3 Non-Immigrant Visa Program
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Tweet - ". @RepBobbyRush deserves praise and thanks for his determined leadership on this bill. Because of his efforts, it will soon be signed into law by President Biden. Congratulations, my friend. This is an historic moment."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "Thousands of children--some mere infants--were forcibly removed from their parents by the Trump Admin and hundreds remain separated to this day. I applaud the ongoing, morally necessary work of the Biden Admin's Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla, Durbin, Leahy, Merkley, Colleagues Encourage Biden Administration's Efforts To Provide A Just Resolution For Families Separated Under The Former President's Cruel "Zero-Tolerance" Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2022
On One-year Anniversary of Tragic Atlanta Spa Shooting, Duckworth Attends Vigil and Calls on Americans to Help Extinguish Anti-Asian Hate
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Leahy, Padilla, Merkley, Colleagues Encourage Biden Administration's Efforts To Provide A Just Resolution For Families Separated Under The Former President's Cruel "Zero-Tolerance" Policy
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Putin's indiscriminate murdering of innocent Ukrainians has sealed his fate in history as a war criminal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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