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Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader Senate; Hon. Patrick Leahy, President Pro Tempore Senate; Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair Committee on the Judiciary Senate - Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat, & Meng Release Statement On Immigration Reform In Build Back Better Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Feinstein, Grassley Press Inspector General, FBI To Act On Larry Nassar Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Representatives Steve Cohen and Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Letter to President Biden on Commuting Prison Sentences Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Vigilante justice is violence under some contrived color of law. We do not respect our men and women in law enforcement by encouraging anyone, let alone teenagers with military style weapons, to intervene in dangerous situations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's verdict was yet another painful reminder that there are often two systems of justice in America. We cannot rest until we achieve a society that treats all of its citizens with fairness, equality, and dignity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Kyle Rittenhouse's Acquittal Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Gary Barksdale, Chief Postal Inspector USPS - QUIGLEY, MACE URGE USPS TO STOP THE ILLEGAL TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS FOR FIGHTING Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021 Representative Danny K. Davis Praises Passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 19, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of Transformational Build Back Better Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2021 Casten Statement on Devastating Verdict out of Kenosha Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Law Enforcement Bills Signed Into Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "With our country in the midst of sometimes fraught discussions about how to best ensure accountability throughout law enforcement and make our communities safer, it is important that we continue offering support for those who are serving us with dignity and integrity." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Urges the Illinois School Boards Association to Withdraw from the National School Boards Association Rep. Mary Miller
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of the Build Back Better Act - November 18, 2021 Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow is the 158th anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should all try to hear the "mystic chords of memory" that unite us as one people. Our democracy will not endure if we see each other as enemies rather than friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today we celebrate and honor @Sifill_LDF -- one of the most effective and consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. May her legacy inspire us all to be unwavering in our commitment to a more just and equitable society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Bustos' Arbitration Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee, Will Receive House Markup on Wednesday Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin: It Is Time For New Leadership At The Bureau Of Prisons Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Mayorkas In Senate Judiciary Committee DHS Oversight Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Calls On AG Garland To Dismiss BOP Director Carvajal Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy is many things--a humanitarian, a gifted lawmaker, a passionate defender of human rights, and so much more. His service in this Senate has been a great benefit to our nation and the world. We will miss him dearly in retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with members of the IL Legislative Latino Caucus today about our efforts to include immigration reform in the Build Back Better bill. It's been more than 30 years since Congress passed immigration reform--we can't wait any longer. Now is the time & reconciliation is the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ""BOP has not conducted formal policy negotiations with its national union for 20 months, which has disrupted...implementation of the FIRST STEP Act and delayed changes to address safety issues." This new DOJ OIG memo is only further proof of why we need new BOP leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I was honored to speak today with Judge Salas and Judge Lefkow about the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. This commonsense legislation, named after Judge Salas's son who was murdered by a disgruntled litigant, will help keep judges and their families safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "It's time for new leadership at the Bureau of Prisons. Director Carvajal has demonstrated time and again that he is incapable of addressing the various crises he has created or allowed to exist." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday my REFUND Act with @senrobportman was signed into law with the bipartisan infrastructure deal. It will save patients & Medicare billions by forcing Pharma to pay a rebate for discarded meds, rather than profiting off waste. A loss for Big Pharma & win for everyone else." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We have a new Administration and a new opportunity to reform our criminal justice system. It's clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to call @SenatorLeahy my friend. We've spent many years working alongside one another and I remain impressed to this day by his humility, passion, and kind heart. I wish him all the best in retirement. The Senate and the people of Vermont will miss his service dearly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of LaDon Reynolds To Serve As U.S. Marshal For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 LaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Ending Forced Arbitration Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment Act Of 2021 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "In 1836, Frank McWorter became the first African American to establish & register a town. New Philadelphia, IL should be preserved so its history can be shared with the next generation. Read about my bill to designate the town as a National Historical Park." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director Federal Bureau of Prisons - Staffing Shortages Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Majority Leader Senate; Hon. Patrick Leahy, President Pro Tempore Senate; Hon. Dick Durbin, Chair Committee on the Judiciary Senate - Representatives García, Ocasio-Cortez, Correa, Espaillat, & Meng Release Statement On Immigration Reform In Build Back Better Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Durbin, Feinstein, Grassley Press Inspector General, FBI To Act On Larry Nassar Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Representatives Steve Cohen and Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Letter to President Biden on Commuting Prison Sentences Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Vigilante justice is violence under some contrived color of law. We do not respect our men and women in law enforcement by encouraging anyone, let alone teenagers with military style weapons, to intervene in dangerous situations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's verdict was yet another painful reminder that there are often two systems of justice in America. We cannot rest until we achieve a society that treats all of its citizens with fairness, equality, and dignity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Build Back Better Act Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Kyle Rittenhouse's Acquittal Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Gary Barksdale, Chief Postal Inspector USPS - QUIGLEY, MACE URGE USPS TO STOP THE ILLEGAL TRANSPORT OF ANIMALS FOR FIGHTING Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021 Representative Danny K. Davis Praises Passage of H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 19, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Votes In Favor Of Transformational Build Back Better Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on the Passage of the Build Back Better Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER ACT Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 19, 2021 Casten Statement on Devastating Verdict out of Kenosha Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Law Enforcement Bills Signed Into Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "With our country in the midst of sometimes fraught discussions about how to best ensure accountability throughout law enforcement and make our communities safer, it is important that we continue offering support for those who are serving us with dignity and integrity." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Urges the Illinois School Boards Association to Withdraw from the National School Boards Association Rep.Mary Miller
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Congressman Danny K. Davis In Support of the Build Back Better Act - November 18, 2021 Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow is the 158th anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should all try to hear the "mystic chords of memory" that unite us as one people. Our democracy will not endure if we see each other as enemies rather than friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Durbin Questions District Court Nominees In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Today we celebrate and honor @Sifill_LDF -- one of the most effective and consequential leaders of the modern civil rights movement. May her legacy inspire us all to be unwavering in our commitment to a more just and equitable society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH, WYDEN RE-INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP DEPORTED VETERANS GAIN CITIZENSHIP Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Bustos' Arbitration Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee, Will Receive House Markup on Wednesday Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Gubanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan - Durbin, Leahy, Brown, Malinowski Urge President Of Turkmenistan To Release Country's Political Prisoners Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin: It Is Time For New Leadership At The Bureau Of Prisons Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Questions Secretary Mayorkas In Senate Judiciary Committee DHS Oversight Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Calls On AG Garland To Dismiss BOP Director Carvajal Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy is many things--a humanitarian, a gifted lawmaker, a passionate defender of human rights, and so much more. His service in this Senate has been a great benefit to our nation and the world. We will miss him dearly in retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with members of the IL Legislative Latino Caucus today about our efforts to include immigration reform in the Build Back Better bill. It's been more than 30 years since Congress passed immigration reform--we can't wait any longer. Now is the time & reconciliation is the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ""BOP has not conducted formal policy negotiations with its national union for 20 months, which has disrupted...implementation of the FIRST STEP Act and delayed changes to address safety issues." This new DOJ OIG memo is only further proof of why we need new BOP leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "I was honored to speak today with Judge Salas and Judge Lefkow about the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. This commonsense legislation, named after Judge Salas's son who was murdered by a disgruntled litigant, will help keep judges and their families safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "It's time for new leadership at the Bureau of Prisons. Director Carvajal has demonstrated time and again that he is incapable of addressing the various crises he has created or allowed to exist." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anne Milgram, Administrator, Drug Enforcement Administration - Judiciary Committee Leaders Press DEA On Lack Of Internal Oversight Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday my REFUND Act with @senrobportman was signed into law with the bipartisan infrastructure deal. It will save patients & Medicare billions by forcing Pharma to pay a rebate for discarded meds, rather than profiting off waste. A loss for Big Pharma & win for everyone else." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - "We have a new Administration and a new opportunity to reform our criminal justice system. It's clear that there is much going wrong in our federal prisons, and we urgently need to fix it. That effort must start with new leadership." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit is making a difference in the lives of millions of families across the country. Today is the LAST DAY in 2021 for non-filers to sign up for their monthly benefit. See if you qualify here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to call @SenatorLeahy my friend. We've spent many years working alongside one another and I remain impressed to this day by his humility, passion, and kind heart. I wish him all the best in retirement. The Senate and the people of Vermont will miss his service dearly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Nomination Of LaDon Reynolds To Serve As U.S. Marshal For The Northern District Of Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 LaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today is World Freedom Day­--a reminder of the importance of governance by, of, and for the people. As democracy comes under assault around the globe, leaders of the free world must come together to stand up for freedom and equal rights under the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Judiciary Committee Advances Bipartisan Ending Forced Arbitration Of Sexual Assault And Sexual Harassment Act Of 2021 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Schiff, Feinstein, Huffman, Delbene, Colleagues Urge USDA to Improve Standard of Care for Captive Marine Mammals Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "In 1836, Frank McWorter became the first African American to establish & register a town. New Philadelphia, IL should be preserved so its history can be shared with the next generation. Read about my bill to designate the town as a National Historical Park." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director Federal Bureau of Prisons - Staffing Shortages Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Dick Durbin
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