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Sept. 21, 2021 Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Call to Remove "Harmful Content" Label Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Update on Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Congresswoman Bush Urges President Biden to Commute Sentences of Individuals Released Due to COVID-19 Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Cases like these make clear that sexual abuse of young athletes is a persistent problem that teams, athletic associations, and other institutions are failing to prevent. It shocks the conscience when those failures come from law enforcement itself--yet that is what happened here." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure meeting yesterday with Angelina Jolie, who has been a strong advocate for the Violence Against Women Act. #VAWA reauthorization would strengthen a critical lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. It's time to get it done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On FBI's Dereliction Of Duty In Larry Nassar Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin, Angelina Jolie: We Must Reauthorize The Violence Against Women Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Questions FBI Director Wray And Inspector General Horowitz On FBI's Mishandling Of Nassar Abuse Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Commends Gymnasts For Powerful Testimony At Judiciary Committee Hearing On FBI's Mishandling Of Nassar Abuse Case Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply grateful to Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols, Aly Raisman, & Kaylee Lorincz for sharing their stories. You shined a light on the unacceptable failure of institutions who should've protected you. Together, we'll seek justice from those who turned a blind eye." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is stealing far too many young lives in Chicago, East St. Louis, and across America. My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. It's time for this nation to finally reckon with the toll that gun violence is taking on families and communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "AG Garland is right: the Texas ban is little more than a "scheme to nullify the United States Constitution." This lawsuit shows @TheJusticeDept's commitment to upholding the rule of law and defending the fundamental rights and liberties of all Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021 Casten, Kelly, Deutch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking as 2021 Projected to be the Deadliest Year of Gun Violence in Decades Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific abuse young athletes have faced is more than a tragedy--it is a systemic failure. Once again someone entrusted to protect and mentor athletes is found to have used his position for his own disgusting motives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With Biden's Nominee To Lead The Office Of National Drug Control Policy Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "On this #OverdoseAwarenessDay, my thoughts are with all who lost their lives or a loved one to the opioid epidemic. Too many families have suffered from the crisis. We must hold Big Pharma accountable for fueling it & we must invest in programs to help communities heal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep. Mike Quigley
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Sept. 21, 2021 Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Call to Remove "Harmful Content" Label Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 20, 2021 Update on Effort to End LGBTQ+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Letter to Chicago Head Start community - Davis, Durbin, Duckworth Lead Members of Chicago Delegation in Letter to Head Start Community to Encourage Continuing Services Amid New Funding Process Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Congresswoman Bush Urges President Biden to Commute Sentences of Individuals Released Due to COVID-19 Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Cases like these make clear that sexual abuse of young athletes is a persistent problem that teams, athletic associations, and other institutions are failing to prevent. It shocks the conscience when those failures come from law enforcement itself--yet that is what happened here." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure meeting yesterday with Angelina Jolie, who has been a strong advocate for the Violence Against Women Act. #VAWA reauthorization would strengthen a critical lifeline for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. It's time to get it done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On FBI's Dereliction Of Duty In Larry Nassar Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin, Angelina Jolie: We Must Reauthorize The Violence Against Women Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Questions FBI Director Wray And Inspector General Horowitz On FBI's Mishandling Of Nassar Abuse Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 15, 2021 Durbin Commends Gymnasts For Powerful Testimony At Judiciary Committee Hearing On FBI's Mishandling Of Nassar Abuse Case Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply grateful to Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney, Maggie Nichols, Aly Raisman, & Kaylee Lorincz for sharing their stories. You shined a light on the unacceptable failure of institutions who should've protected you. Together, we'll seek justice from those who turned a blind eye." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education; and Suzanne Goldberg, Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of Department of Education - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley, and Moore Lead 55 Members in Urging Department of Education to Issue Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Title IX in October Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Gun violence is stealing far too many young lives in Chicago, East St. Louis, and across America. My prayers are with the victims and their loved ones. It's time for this nation to finally reckon with the toll that gun violence is taking on families and communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 10, 2021 Tweet - "AG Garland is right: the Texas ban is little more than a "scheme to nullify the United States Constitution." This lawsuit shows @TheJusticeDept's commitment to upholding the rule of law and defending the fundamental rights and liberties of all Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2021 Casten, Kelly, Deutch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Gun Trafficking as 2021 Projected to be the Deadliest Year of Gun Violence in Decades Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 9, 2021 Durbin Statement On Chipman Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific abuse young athletes have faced is more than a tragedy--it is a systemic failure. Once again someone entrusted to protect and mentor athletes is found to have used his position for his own disgusting motives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With Biden's Nominee To Lead The Office Of National Drug Control Policy Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - O'Halleran Advocates for Animal Safety in Extreme Weather Events Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Quigley Statement on Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's Visit Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the Department of Education - Owens Joins Letter Questioning Education Department's Investigation of States' Masking Policies Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Tweet - "On this #OverdoseAwarenessDay, my thoughts are with all who lost their lives or a loved one to the opioid epidemic. Too many families have suffered from the crisis. We must hold Big Pharma accountable for fueling it & we must invest in programs to help communities heal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "To meet our moral obligation to save the lives of as many at-risk Afghans as possible, I asked @SecBlinken & @SecMayorkas to use parole to expedite entry for Afghans with approved visa petitions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2021 Quigley Statement on Terrorist Attack in Kabul Rep.Mike Quigley
Aug. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas - Durbin Urges Biden Administration To Take Advantage Of Parole To Expedite Evacuation Of Afghans Sen.Dick Durbin
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