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Feb. 2, 2022 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ross Provisions To Support Immigrants In STEM Fields Pass House Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ To Share Update On Civil Rights Investigation Into Murder Of Laquan McDonald Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022 HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Quigley Congressional Gold Medal Legislation Signed Into Law Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 31, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Recent Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Tao D. Johnson, Acting Director of ICE - Chicago-Area Congressional Delegation Urges ICE to Release Local Immigrants from Detention Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet: I've asked BOP for an immediate briefing on this latest instance of deadly violence in our federal prisons, and on what BOP is doing to protect staff and inmates from further violence. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet: The impact of Asian Carp would be devastating to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes, and the Brandon Road project is our best chance at protecting our region's greatest natural resource. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet: Today I joined @SenDuckworth in Joliet to discuss the $225.8M in @USACEHQ funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Brandon Road project to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Board Chair U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Rogers, McCaul, McCarthy, Colleagues Urge USOPC Chair to Keep U.S. Olympians Safe Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet: The last two years have seen a surge in carjackings in Chicago and across the nation. This alarming increase underscores the need for industry coordination and public-private partnership to help prevent and swiftly respond to these crimes. This must be a priority. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Biggs Demands Biden Administration to Stop Tracking Religious Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 23, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on the Tragic Death of Melissa Ortega Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2022 Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Event Focusing on Missing Black Women and Girls Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: In December, I held a @JudiciaryDems hearing in Chicago, during which I brought light to the fact that ATF's Chicago Field Division has conducted fewer gun dealer inspections than other ATF Field Divisions. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Duckworth Joins Chairman Menendez, Colleagues in Sounding Alarm Following Reports of High Denial Rates for at-risk Afghans Applying for Humanitarian Parole Into U.S. Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ, COLLEAGUES SOUND ALARM FOLLOWING REPORTS OF HIGH DENIAL RATES FOR AT-RISK AFGHANS SEEKING HUMANITARIAN PAROLE INTO U.S. Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 19, 2022 Following Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue, Durbin Moves To Close Gun Loophole In Visa Waiver Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - LESKO CALLS OUT BIDEN FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING HYPOCRISY Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of One Circuit Court Judge, Four District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Grassley: New Justice Department Rule Will Implements First Step Act's Earned Time Credits Program And Incentive Rehabilitation Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Meeks Statement On New GAO Report On U.S. Firearms Trafficking To Central America Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists' Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Pressley-Quigley Bill To Honor Hockey Legend Willie O'Ree Reaches 290 Cosponsors Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Gabriel Sanchez To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: My heart breaks for the young victims of these tragic shootings. They are in my prayers today. I will not stop working for reforms and resources to address the gun violence epidemic. It has taken too many children from us. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Illicit gun trafficking has fueled deadly violence on both sides of the border, as this GAO report reaffirms. I'm calling on ICE and ATF to promptly analyze and address the trafficking of U.S. firearms in Central America. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 DURING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH, SCHNEIDER, ARRINGTON, SEWELL, SMITH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BICAMERAL BILL TO AID SURVIVORS Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - REP. MARY MILLER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING FOR SEC. CARDONA Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: For more than two decades, the indefinite detention and torture of prisoners at Guantánamo has contradicted our most basic principles of justice, degraded our international standing, and stained our moral fabric. It's time to #CloseGuantanamo. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP BEAR POACHING Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Kennedy, Duckworth introduce bill to stop bear poaching Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Durbin Continues Calling For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay On 20th Anniversary Of The Arrival Of The First Detainees Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement On Resignation Of Director Carvajal From Federal Bureau Of Prisons Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement On Justice Department Commitment To Holding Accountable All Perpetrators Of The January 6 Attack At U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2022 Congressman Biggs Demands Hearing on the Treatment of January 6 Defendants Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 3, 2022 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 2, 2022 Representatives Krishnamoorthi, Ross Provisions To Support Immigrants In STEM Fields Pass House Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth Urge DOJ To Share Update On Civil Rights Investigation Into Murder Of Laquan McDonald Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022 HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2022 Quigley Congressional Gold Medal Legislation Signed Into Law Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 31, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Recent Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 31, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Tao D. Johnson, Acting Director of ICE - Chicago-Area Congressional Delegation Urges ICE to Release Local Immigrants from Detention Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 31, 2022 Tweet: I've asked BOP for an immediate briefing on this latest instance of deadly violence in our federal prisons, and on what BOP is doing to protect staff and inmates from further violence. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet: The impact of Asian Carp would be devastating to the economic and environmental resources of the Great Lakes, and the Brandon Road project is our best chance at protecting our region's greatest natural resource. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2022 Tweet: Today I joined @SenDuckworth in Joliet to discuss the $225.8M in @USACEHQ funding from the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for the Brandon Road project to stop the spread of invasive Asian Carp. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 27, 2022 Rep. Wild Leads Call for Action Against Philippines Human Rights Violations Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 27, 2022 Tweet: On #HolocaustRemembranceDay we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With hatred and antisemitism on the rise globally, we must remind ourselves to always stand up and speak out when others are suffering. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Board Chair U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee - Rogers, McCaul, McCarthy, Colleagues Urge USOPC Chair to Keep U.S. Olympians Safe Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Tweet: The last two years have seen a surge in carjackings in Chicago and across the nation. This alarming increase underscores the need for industry coordination and public-private partnership to help prevent and swiftly respond to these crimes. This must be a priority. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2022 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 24, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Congressman Biggs Demands Biden Administration to Stop Tracking Religious Exemptions from COVID-19 Vaccine Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 23, 2022 Congressman García's Statement on the Tragic Death of Melissa Ortega Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 21, 2022 Letter to Hon. Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Congresswomen Watson Coleman and Bush Call on Federal Bureau of Prisons to Not Require Individuals in Home Confinement to Return to Prison Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2022 Rep. Kelly, Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls to Host Event Focusing on Missing Black Women and Girls Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General Dept. of Homeland Security - Womack Pushes for Answers on Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Tweet: In December, I held a @JudiciaryDems hearing in Chicago, during which I brought light to the fact that ATF's Chicago Field Division has conducted fewer gun dealer inspections than other ATF Field Divisions. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Duckworth Joins Chairman Menendez, Colleagues in Sounding Alarm Following Reports of High Denial Rates for at-risk Afghans Applying for Humanitarian Parole Into U.S. Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ, COLLEAGUES SOUND ALARM FOLLOWING REPORTS OF HIGH DENIAL RATES FOR AT-RISK AFGHANS SEEKING HUMANITARIAN PAROLE INTO U.S. Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Letter to the United States Conference of Mayors - Feinstein, Thompson, 39 Members of Congress Call on Conference of Mayors to Ban Ghost Guns Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 19, 2022 Foster Announces $225 Million in Funding for Brandon Road Project Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 19, 2022 Following Hostage Situation At Texas Synagogue, Durbin Moves To Close Gun Loophole In Visa Waiver Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth Urges Senators to Vote for Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Critical Election Protection & Voting Rights Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - LESKO CALLS OUT BIDEN FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING HYPOCRISY Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Judiciary Committee Advances Nominations Of One Circuit Court Judge, Four District Court Judges, And Four U.S. Attorneys Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Grassley: New Justice Department Rule Will Implements First Step Act's Earned Time Credits Program And Incentive Rehabilitation Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Durbin, Meeks Statement On New GAO Report On U.S. Firearms Trafficking To Central America Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Robert Scott, Chairman House Committee on Education and Labor - Owens, Foxx Demand Cardona Hearing Regarding His Role in Labelling Concerned Parents "Domestic Terrorists' Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Pressley-Quigley Bill To Honor Hockey Legend Willie O'Ree Reaches 290 Cosponsors Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Gabriel Sanchez To Ninth Circuit Court Of Appeals Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: My heart breaks for the young victims of these tragic shootings. They are in my prayers today. I will not stop working for reforms and resources to address the gun violence epidemic. It has taken too many children from us. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Gillibrand Joins Senate Dems Calling For TPS Designations For El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 12, 2022 Tweet: Illicit gun trafficking has fueled deadly violence on both sides of the border, as this GAO report reaffirms. I'm calling on ICE and ATF to promptly analyze and address the trafficking of U.S. firearms in Central America. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2022 DURING HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS MONTH, SCHNEIDER, ARRINGTON, SEWELL, SMITH INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BICAMERAL BILL TO AID SURVIVORS Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Dept. of Education - REP. MARY MILLER CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE HEARING FOR SEC. CARDONA Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 11, 2022 Tweet: For more than two decades, the indefinite detention and torture of prisoners at Guantánamo has contradicted our most basic principles of justice, degraded our international standing, and stained our moral fabric. It's time to #CloseGuantanamo. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2022 DUCKWORTH, KENNEDY INTRODUCE BILL TO STOP BEAR POACHING Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 11, 2022 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - SFRC Chairman Menendez Leads Senate Dems in Calling for TPS Designations for El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Kennedy, Duckworth introduce bill to stop bear poaching Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 11, 2022 Durbin Continues Calling For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay On 20th Anniversary Of The Arrival Of The First Detainees Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement On Resignation Of Director Carvajal From Federal Bureau Of Prisons Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 5, 2022 Durbin Statement On Justice Department Commitment To Holding Accountable All Perpetrators Of The January 6 Attack At U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2022 Congressman Biggs Demands Hearing on the Treatment of January 6 Defendants Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 3, 2022 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners Rep.Mary Miller, ...
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