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Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The whole world saw today how the January 6 mob attacked the police at the Capitol and how close they came to VP Pence and to Members of Congress. We know who sent that mob. Now the obvious question is whether he will be held responsible." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Jennifer A. Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper US Senate; Mr. Timothy Blodgett, Acting Sergeant At Arms, US House of Representatives; Yogananda Puttman, Acting Chief of Police, Capitol Police; Hon. Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Robert Contee III, Acting Chief of Police; Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of DC; Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Director of DC Homeland Security; Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General; Steven D'Autuono, Assistant Director in Charge, WFO; Michael Carvajal, Diector of Federal Bureau of Prisons; Regina Lombardo, Acting Director, Bureau of Alchol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Hon. Donald Washington, Director of US Marshalls Service; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Dep. of Homeland Security; James Murray, Director of US Secret Service; Randolph Alles, Acting Under Secretary Management Directorate; Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection; Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Under SecretRY; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of National Guard Bureau; Hon. James McPherson, Under Swcretary of the Dep. f the Army; Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Dep. of the Interior; Gregory Monahan, Acting Chief of Police - Bipartisan Senate Intelligence, Homeland Security, Rules, Judiciary, Appropriations and Armed Services Committee Leaders Press Security Agencies for Information Related to Capitol Attack Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce SECURE Act For TPS Recipients Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Nomination Hearing For Judge Merrick Garland, Biden Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor the #SECUREAct. #TPS holders are vital contributors to our country, and more than 130,000 serve as essential critical infrastructure workers. It is time to give these longtime residents the security and certainty they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site as A National Monument Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution To Establish January 6th As A National Day Of Remembrance Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Twenty years ago, I went to the Senate floor to introduce the #DreamAct for the first time. I'm proud to do it once again today. It's time to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin & Graham Introduce The Dream Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Twenty Years Since It Was First Introduced, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Finally Make The Dream Act The Law Of The Land Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of ongoing ICE deportation flights and have reached out to DHS. President Biden's moratorium on non-priority removals must be respected." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Shaheen, Schakowsky in Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal Global Gag Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing the terrible harm the previous Administration inflicted on immigrant families. Our country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous with a fair and humane immigration system." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed As Co-Chair Of The CAPAC Immigration Task Force Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Immigration Executive Actions Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 1, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans" Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Durbin, Booker Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Feb. 11, 2021 Durbin, Lee, Coons To Introduce Bipartisan Smarter Pretrial Detention For Drug Charges Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "The whole world saw today how the January 6 mob attacked the police at the Capitol and how close they came to VP Pence and to Members of Congress. We know who sent that mob. Now the obvious question is whether he will be held responsible." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 During Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Help Underwood Announce Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Lankford, Colleagues Advocate to Protect Hongkongers From Chinese Oppression Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Jennifer A. Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper US Senate; Mr. Timothy Blodgett, Acting Sergeant At Arms, US House of Representatives; Yogananda Puttman, Acting Chief of Police, Capitol Police; Hon. Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Robert Contee III, Acting Chief of Police; Hon. Muriel Bowser, Mayor of DC; Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Director of DC Homeland Security; Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General; Steven D'Autuono, Assistant Director in Charge, WFO; Michael Carvajal, Diector of Federal Bureau of Prisons; Regina Lombardo, Acting Director, Bureau of Alchol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; Hon. Donald Washington, Director of US Marshalls Service; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Dep. of Homeland Security; James Murray, Director of US Secret Service; Randolph Alles, Acting Under Secretary Management Directorate; Troy Miller, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection; Melissa Smislova, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Under SecretRY; Hon. Lloyd Austin III, Secretary of Defense; Hon. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of National Guard Bureau; Hon. James McPherson, Under Swcretary of the Dep. f the Army; Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Dep. of the Interior; Gregory Monahan, Acting Chief of Police - Bipartisan Senate Intelligence, Homeland Security, Rules, Judiciary, Appropriations and Armed Services Committee Leaders Press Security Agencies for Information Related to Capitol Attack Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats Introduce SECURE Act For TPS Recipients Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Grassley Announce Nomination Hearing For Judge Merrick Garland, Biden Nominee For U.S. Attorney General Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBooker & @RepUnderwood in introducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act. Black women are three to four times more likely than white women to die as a result of their pregnancy--we must do everything we can to close the racial health disparity gap in America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 8, 2021 McBath Reintroduces Social Determinants for Moms Act in Black Maternal Health Momnibus Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Underwood, Adams, Booker Unveil the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act to Address America's Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor the #SECUREAct. #TPS holders are vital contributors to our country, and more than 130,000 serve as essential critical infrastructure workers. It is time to give these longtime residents the security and certainty they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Re-Introduce Bill to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot Site as A National Monument Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Brian Deese, Director of the National Economic Council - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Democratic Colleagues to Express Urgency in Working with Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I enjoyed speaking with @ndaajustice this week about criminal justice reform and the John R. Justice student loan program. I look forward to working with NDAA & other criminal justice leaders in my new role as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "It was great to hear from distinguished civil rights leaders yesterday. As Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to work closely alongside the @NAACP, @NAACP_LDF, and @civilrightsorg to accomplish our shared priorities for civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Statement Recognizing Black History Month Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "Environmental justice and racial justice go hand in hand. This #BlackHistoryMonth, I am proud to join the @EJusticeCaucus in demanding #EnvironmentalJusticeNow." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution To Establish January 6th As A National Day Of Remembrance Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 5, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly Reintroduces 3 Gun Violence Prevention Bill Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 5, 2021 Durbin Meets With Everytown For Gun Safety Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Tweet - "Twenty years ago, I went to the Senate floor to introduce the #DreamAct for the first time. I'm proud to do it once again today. It's time to finally fix our broken immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin & Graham Introduce The Dream Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Durbin Meets With Civil Rights Leaders On Judiciary Committee Priorities Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Twenty Years Since It Was First Introduced, Durbin Calls On The Senate To Finally Make The Dream Act The Law Of The Land Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021 Letter to Dr. Nora D. Volkow, Director of The National Institute on Drug Abuse - Brown, Capito Lead Letter Supporting Enhanced Research and Development of Methamphetamine Treatment Options Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I am concerned by reports of ongoing ICE deportation flights and have reached out to DHS. President Biden's moratorium on non-priority removals must be respected." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Spoke with @KristenClarkeJD today about her nomination to be Assistant AG for the Civil Rights Division of the DOJ. She has the skills, experience, & tenacity required of such an important position & I look forward to working with her on our shared civil rights priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Shaheen, Schakowsky in Bipartisan, Bicameral Push to Permanently Repeal Global Gag Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick gave his life protecting our democracy. He is an American hero. My prayers are with Officer Sicknick's family, friends, and colleagues in the Capitol Police force today. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see the Biden-Harris Administration is addressing the terrible harm the previous Administration inflicted on immigrant families. Our country is safer, stronger, and more prosperous with a fair and humane immigration system." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed As Co-Chair Of The CAPAC Immigration Task Force Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Immigration Executive Actions Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee - Durbin To Graham: No Justification To Delay Judge Garland's Confirmation Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "More than 100 Americans die every day from gun violence. This #GVSurvivorsWeek, we recognize survivors of gun violence & remember all those we have lost. We have a lot of work to do to make this country a safer place. I will do all I can to reduce deadly shootings & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "There is no excuse for Senate Judiciary Republicans to delay Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be the next Attorney General. I'm calling on Sen. Graham--who is still Chair of the Committee even though his party is in the minority--to end this delay & schedule this hearing now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2021 LaHood Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Catholic Schools Week Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 1, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Black History Month Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 1, 2021 Bonamici, Espaillat, Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 1, 2021 Schneider to Collect "valentines for Veterans" Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Another heartbreaking casualty of the January 6 insurrection. My prayers are with Officer Jeffrey Smith and his family and friends. Rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Durbin, Booker Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack And Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The sentencing disparity between crack & powder cocaine disproportionally impacts people of color. @SenBooker and I are introducing the EQUAL Act to get rid of this discriminatory sentencing disparity for good." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Today I had the chance to speak with a group of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country. I told them that reducing gun violence will be a top priority of the Senate Judiciary Committee. And I will never stop fighting for gun safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor on this #HolocaustRemembranceDay to discuss the liberation of Auschwitz and the legacy of the Holocaust. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Booker and Durbin Announce Legislation To Eliminate Federal Crack and Powder Cocaine Sentencing Disparity Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The Trump zero-tolerance policy was a cruel violation of fundamental human rights. I am glad to see it go, but we cannot allow its architects to escape responsibility. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I intend to hold hearings to ensure they cannot." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen.Dick Durbin
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