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Sept. 28, 2022
Durbin, Ossoff, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Federal Prison Oversight
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Colette Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Trone Send Letter Urging Federal Bureau Of Prisons To Reduce Solitary Confinement
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "One investigation after another has revealed a culture of abuse, mismanagement, corruption, torture, and death that reaches to the highest levels of BOP--yet it still operates without any meaningful independent oversight. Our bipartisan bill will improve safety and accountability."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Ukraine And Accountability For War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 22, 2022
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again: violence against law enforcement is never acceptable, no matter what ideology motivates it. I hope Donald Trump & his allies will heed the words of my Senate-passed resolution & stop the baseless attacks on the men & women of the FBI."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022
Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Risch, Rubio, Colleagues Applaud House Passage of Bill to Reauthorize USCIRF
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong and pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once and for all."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2022
Underwood Advocates for Access to Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans, Opposes Republicans' Extremist Agenda to Criminalize Abortion
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement during Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on our Health Care Workforce
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Chris Magnus, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, Troy Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol - ongresswoman Escobar Co-leads Letter Urging CBP to Publish Timeline for Vehicle Pursuit Reforms
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky Renews Call to End Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Clyde and Cloud Demand VA Rescind Illegal Abortion Rule
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2022
Tweet - "If Texas Governor Abbott truly wanted help with migrants crossing into his state, we could have worked together to welcome them nationwide. Instead, he has refused to coordinate with cities or even the federal government, wanting to catch cities off guard."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022
Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud @chicagosmayor for welcoming these vulnerable individuals. This stunt by Gov. Abbott does nothing to improve the situation at our border. I urge Republicans in Congress to stop stonewalling & work with me to make desperately needed reforms to our immigration system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 1, 2022
García, Quigley, Schakowsky, Newman Statement on Migrants Arriving in Chicago
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm sorry, but I can't join a chorus of fond Gorbachev memories. In January 1991, his Soviet tanks rolled into my mother's homeland & killed 14 innocent Lithuanians standing in defense of their TV tower & democracy. Like Putin, Gorbachev used barbarism to try to destroy freedom."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Sept. 28, 2022
Durbin, Ossoff, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overhaul Federal Prison Oversight
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2022
Letter to Colette Peters, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Trone Send Letter Urging Federal Bureau Of Prisons To Reduce Solitary Confinement
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "One investigation after another has revealed a culture of abuse, mismanagement, corruption, torture, and death that reaches to the highest levels of BOP--yet it still operates without any meaningful independent oversight. Our bipartisan bill will improve safety and accountability."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Ukraine And Accountability For War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 22, 2022
Tweet - "I've said it before & I'll say it again: violence against law enforcement is never acceptable, no matter what ideology motivates it. I hope Donald Trump & his allies will heed the words of my Senate-passed resolution & stop the baseless attacks on the men & women of the FBI."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 22, 2022
Schneider, Davis, Pascrell, Blumenauer, Suozzi, Moore, and Evans Lead Bill to Create Guaranteed Annual Funding for Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Risch, Rubio, Colleagues Applaud House Passage of Bill to Reauthorize USCIRF
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2022
Tweet - "The decision to create a sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine was a mistake that has had devastating consequences for far too many Americans. It's time for the Senate to right this wrong and pass the EQUAL Act--eliminating this sentencing disparity once and for all."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2022
Underwood Advocates for Access to Life-Saving Abortion Care for Veterans, Opposes Republicans' Extremist Agenda to Criminalize Abortion
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Two more lives were lost to indiscriminate gun violence. My heart goes out to the victims and their families. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a step in the right direction, but we must do more. The time is now to prevent gun violence and heal our communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement during Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee Hearing on our Health Care Workforce
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Chris Magnus, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, Troy Miller, Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol - ongresswoman Escobar Co-leads Letter Urging CBP to Publish Timeline for Vehicle Pursuit Reforms
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 13, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Representatives Bush, Bowman and 30 Colleagues Urge Federal Agencies to Review and Implement Effective School Safety Measures
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky Renews Call to End Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 12, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Calls for FTC Investigation of Firearms Industry's Unfair & Deceptive Advertising
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2022
Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Clyde and Cloud Demand VA Rescind Illegal Abortion Rule
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Gun violence is an epidemic that extends far beyond Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act proved Congress can work together to save lives. Now let's do more to prevent these tragedies, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow weapons to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2022
Tweet - "If Texas Governor Abbott truly wanted help with migrants crossing into his state, we could have worked together to welcome them nationwide. Instead, he has refused to coordinate with cities or even the federal government, wanting to catch cities off guard."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2022
Tweet - "I am heartbroken to learn that 5-year old Devin passed away last night. His family described him as a "bright, fun young man" who loved to play basketball and video games with his uncles. I send my deepest condolences to Devin's family, and to all who knew and loved him."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud @chicagosmayor for welcoming these vulnerable individuals. This stunt by Gov. Abbott does nothing to improve the situation at our border. I urge Republicans in Congress to stop stonewalling & work with me to make desperately needed reforms to our immigration system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2022
Congresswoman Dean and Senator Warren Urge Bank CEOs to Adopt New Code for Gun and Ammunition Retailers
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 1, 2022
García, Quigley, Schakowsky, Newman Statement on Migrants Arriving in Chicago
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "Right now, kids should be thinking about the excitement of going back to school. But Devin only attended three days of kindergarten before he was shot in the head Sunday. My prayers are with Devin, his father, and their loved ones. We must do more to end senseless gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2022
Tweet - "I'm sorry, but I can't join a chorus of fond Gorbachev memories. In January 1991, his Soviet tanks rolled into my mother's homeland & killed 14 innocent Lithuanians standing in defense of their TV tower & democracy. Like Putin, Gorbachev used barbarism to try to destroy freedom."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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