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March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on DHS to expeditiously implement an agency rule to reform the allocation of new H-1B visas to help protect American workers from displacement and migrant workers from exploitation." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth to Chair U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water & Wildlife Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Norton Introduce Resolution Calling for Accessibility Improvements at The Fdr Memorial Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Need for Environmental Justice at Cahokia Heights Roundtable Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 LaHood Joins Bicameral, Bipartisan Group to Introduce Bill to Support Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Industries Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Instituting universal background checks would meaningfully reduce gun violence in America. I am a proud supporter of this commonsense legislation to make our country a safer place." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Joined by Democrats and Republicans, Reintroduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Foster, Deutch Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Rights Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Lee, Pressley, Warren, Bass, Kelly Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Mandate Federal Government Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data -- Including Race and Ethnicity Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great discussion yesterday with @DHSgov Secretary Mayorkas. We are a nation of immigrants and I look forward to working with Sec. Mayorkas to make sure we live up to that part of America's heritage and finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discriminations Against LGBTQ Americans Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement on House Passing the Equality Act, Guaranteeing Legal Equality for Lgbtq Americans Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 25, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The Equality Act To Protect The Civil Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Equality Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Support the Equality Act Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 25, 2021 Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Whoever the Attorney General is, he or she should be subject to independent oversight. That's why I introduced the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act with @SenMikeLee to give DOJ's Office of the Inspector General the power to review the conduct of DOJ attorneys." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "No amount of vile bullying is going to stop @RepMarieNewman or the #EqualityAct. Proud to stand with the transgender community as we work to pass this critical legislation and combat hateful discrimination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Inspector General Access Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Warren and Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Establish an Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Within the Domestic Policy Council Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "In the United States, Black women are about three times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy. In Illinois, Black women are six times more likely than white women to die. This is a national tragedy and these disparities are unacceptable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "While COVID-19 has captured our attention, two other deadly epidemics in America rage on: opioids & the mental health crisis. We must pass the American Rescue Plan to provide our communities with the resources they need to support struggling families & expand treatment services." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to join @SenatorMenendez and @RepLindaSanchez to introduce the #USCitizenshipAct. After years of inaction and obstruction, Congress has a responsibility to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Representative Lee Leads Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senator @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on DHS to expeditiously implement an agency rule to reform the allocation of new H-1B visas to help protect American workers from displacement and migrant workers from exploitation." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth to Chair U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Subcommittee on Fisheries, Water & Wildlife Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Norton Introduce Resolution Calling for Accessibility Improvements at The Fdr Memorial Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Highlights Need for Environmental Justice at Cahokia Heights Roundtable Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 2, 2021 LaHood Joins Bicameral, Bipartisan Group to Introduce Bill to Support Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism Industries Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Instituting universal background checks would meaningfully reduce gun violence in America. I am a proud supporter of this commonsense legislation to make our country a safer place." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 2, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Joined by Democrats and Republicans, Reintroduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I introduced legislation to create a National Heritage Area in the greater Bronzeville community of Chicago. If passed, our bill would create the first National Heritage Area dedicated to the story of the Great Migration." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Foster, Deutch Introduce Legislation to Protect Immigrant Rights Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Lee, Pressley, Warren, Bass, Kelly Re-Introduce Bicameral Bill to Mandate Federal Government Collect and Report Coronavirus Demographic Data -- Including Race and Ethnicity Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Representatives Joe Neguse, Lucy Mcbath Call for Biden Administration to Appoint National Director and Interagency Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Had a great discussion yesterday with @DHSgov Secretary Mayorkas. We are a nation of immigrants and I look forward to working with Sec. Mayorkas to make sure we live up to that part of America's heritage and finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Historic Equality Act to End Discriminations Against LGBTQ Americans Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 25, 2021 Schneider Statement on House Passing the Equality Act, Guaranteeing Legal Equality for Lgbtq Americans Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 25, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of the Equality Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 25, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails Passage Of The Equality Act To Protect The Civil Rights Of LGBTQ+ Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 25, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passage of Equality Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of Equality Act After Scathing Condemnation of GOP Rep's Transphobic Attack Against Member of Illinois Delegation Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 25, 2021 Support the Equality Act Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 25, 2021 Underwood Fights to End Discrimination Against Lgbtq+ Americans, Supports the Bipartisan Passage of The Equality Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Whoever the Attorney General is, he or she should be subject to independent oversight. That's why I introduced the bipartisan Inspector General Access Act with @SenMikeLee to give DOJ's Office of the Inspector General the power to review the conduct of DOJ attorneys." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Senate Leaders Celebrate House Passage of Equality Act, Vow to Continue Effort in the Senate Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "No amount of vile bullying is going to stop @RepMarieNewman or the #EqualityAct. Proud to stand with the transgender community as we work to pass this critical legislation and combat hateful discrimination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan Inspector General Access Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Warren and Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Establish an Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Within the Domestic Policy Council Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "In the United States, Black women are about three times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy. In Illinois, Black women are six times more likely than white women to die. This is a national tragedy and these disparities are unacceptable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "While COVID-19 has captured our attention, two other deadly epidemics in America rage on: opioids & the mental health crisis. We must pass the American Rescue Plan to provide our communities with the resources they need to support struggling families & expand treatment services." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Protect Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Merrick Garland will lead the Department of Justice with integrity and will help restore the Department's reputation and advance equal justice for all after four years of turmoil. I look forward to his swift confirmation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Coronavirus Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Booker, Durbin, Hirono Introduce Legislation to Address Maternal Health Crisis Among Incarcerated People Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2021 Schneider NRA Investigation Prompts Report on Tax-Exempt Noncompliance Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Black History Month Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Under President Trump and Attorneys General Sessions and Barr, the Department of Justice sank to a new low. We need a new Attorney General to restore integrity and the rule of law at the DOJ. Judge Merrick Garland is the perfect choice for the job." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 20, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Calls For Renewed Focus On Equity In Vaccine Distribution Following Select Subcommittee Briefing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Congressional Democrats to Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 In Amicus Brief, Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Call On Supreme Court To Make Lowest-Level Drug Offenders Eligible For First Step Act Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "The First Step Act authorizes relief to everyone who had been sentenced for crack-cocaine offenses before the Fair Sentencing Act became effective in 2010, including individuals with low-level crack offenses." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Rep. Mark Takano Reintroduces the Korematsu-Takai Civil Liberties Protection Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails President Biden's Support For Provision He's Spearheaded To Eliminate Country-Based Discrimination For Employment-Based Green Cards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to join @SenatorMenendez and @RepLindaSanchez to introduce the #USCitizenshipAct. After years of inaction and obstruction, Congress has a responsibility to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "No one in this country should face discrimination because of who they are or who they love. Proud to support the #EqualityAct and excited to work with @SenJeffMerkley to bring it to the Senate floor for a vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has only worsened racial disparities in our health care system. It was good to hear from the IL Vaccine Corps Partnership about their efforts to build equity in vaccine rollout--we must pass the American Rescue Plan to improve distribution & tackle these disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 14, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly's Statement in Support of Stopping Environmental Racism in Chicago's South East Side Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Representative Lee Leads Congressional Democrats in Filing Amicus Brief in ACOG v. FDA Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Office Eugene Goodman is an American hero. He is more than deserving of this highest honor. Thank you, Officer Goodman." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump may no longer be President, but the hate that he stirred up remains and must be addressed. We all must speak out against the discrimination and hatred that is being directed towards our Asian-American brothers and sisters." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 CAPAC Members Mourn the Loss of Vicha Ratanapakdee and Condemn Continuing Spike in Violence Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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