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March 16, 2022 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin for designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status. TPS will protect Afghans in the U.S. from being forced to return to unsafe conditions due to the ongoing conflict and deteriorating conditions, incl. water scarcity & a worsening hunger crisis." 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, ...
March 15, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Immigration Subcommittee Hearing On Removing Barriers To Legal Migration Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022 Espaillat, García, Correa Statement on Repealing Title 42 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "For two years, Title 42 has been used to expel immigrants who cross our border. Many just try again. And thousands have been unjustly returned to the danger they fled. It is not a humane or effective solution to securing our border." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 8, 2022 Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day Rep. Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for taking decisive action to help Ukrainians currently in America stay here safely." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Durbin Statement On Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022 Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 3, 2022 Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers work hard to make our state the top soybean producer in the nation. Yesterday I had the chance to meet with some of them and discuss the agricultural strides being made in Illinois, as well as how to make the U.S. soybean market stronger than ever." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance Rep. Danny Davis
March 2, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 2, 2022 Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Soybean Association Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans Rep. Robin Kelly
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Ryan Urges Biden Administration to Grant TPS for Ukrainians Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022 Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
March 16, 2022 Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin for designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status. TPS will protect Afghans in the U.S. from being forced to return to unsafe conditions due to the ongoing conflict and deteriorating conditions, incl. water scarcity & a worsening hunger crisis." 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, ...
March 15, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Immigration Subcommittee Hearing On Removing Barriers To Legal Migration Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022 Espaillat, García, Correa Statement on Repealing Title 42 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 14, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022 Tweet - "For two years, Title 42 has been used to expel immigrants who cross our border. Many just try again. And thousands have been unjustly returned to the danger they fled. It is not a humane or effective solution to securing our border." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022 Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022 Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 8, 2022 Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day Rep.Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022 Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022 Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022 Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022 Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for taking decisive action to help Ukrainians currently in America stay here safely." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Durbin Statement On Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022 Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 3, 2022 Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022 Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022 Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers work hard to make our state the top soybean producer in the nation. Yesterday I had the chance to meet with some of them and discuss the agricultural strides being made in Illinois, as well as how to make the U.S. soybean market stronger than ever." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance Rep.Danny Davis
March 2, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 2, 2022 Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Soybean Association Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022 Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans Rep.Robin Kelly
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Ryan Urges Biden Administration to Grant TPS for Ukrainians Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022 Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022 Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas." Sen.Dick Durbin
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