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Dec. 11, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Brandon Bernard should not be executed tomorrow by the Trump Administration. @SenBooker and I are calling on President Trump to commute Mr. Bernard's death sentence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Durbin, Booker Call For President Trump To Issue A Commutation Reducing The Sentence Of Brandon Bernard, Who Is Scheduled To Be Executed Tomorrow, December 10 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker to Introduce Resolution Calling for First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 QUIGLEY'S "BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT" TO END PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS BIG CATS PASSES HOUSE Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "After AG Barr changed longstanding DOJ policy, the U.S. government has executed more people this year than the last 60. @RepPressley @SenBooker @SenatorLeahy & I are calling for an end to this killing spree." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Great news from the Rules Committee today: the Senate is one step closer to passing the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke to @AmericanBIC today about the Senate's chance to finally pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill during the Biden-Harris Administration. My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work if we are entrusted with the majority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to @AliMayorkas , a talented & experienced leader who will be the 1st immigrant & Latino to serve as DHS Secretary. We worked closely together on #DACA & I look forward to working with him to undo the damage done by the most anti-immigrant Administration in U.S. history." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Recognizing The Religious And Historical Significance Of The Festival Of Diwali Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "AG Barr is clearly attempting to fabricate a veneer of legitimacy for the baseless claims of voter fraud made by President Trump and his supporters. In doing so, he is once again sacrificing the reputation of the DOJ to serve the political interests of our lame-duck President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Chicago native and former Belleville Bishop Wilton Gregory on his being chosen as a new Cardinal in the Catholic Church. The Pope made an excellent choice." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. Too many lives have been lost for the Trump DOJ to let the billionaire Sackler family off the hook with a disgraceful civil settlement of $500 for each life lost." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my bipartisan Due Process Protections Act with @SenDanSullivan signed into law this week. This bill will protect the right of federal criminal defendants to all evidence that could exonerate them and hold accountable prosecutors who fail to disclose this evidence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Durbin-Sullivan Due Process Protections Act Signed Into Law Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary of the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats Denounce Trump Administration's Historically Low Refugee Resettlement Goal and Push for Increased Admissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Durbin Statement On Purdue Pharma DOJ Settlement Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Letter to Natalie Jaresko, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board - Chair Grijalva Leads House Lawmaker Letter Calling for Investigation of Insider Trading by Puerto Rico Hedge Fund Creditors Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration cruelly separated thousands of families with no plan to reunite them & now comes the devastating--but not surprising--news that hundreds of the parents cannot be located. The perpetrators of these human rights abuses must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke with @SecPompeo & @HomelandKen to press them on the Trump Admin's dismal refugee resettlement plans. In the midst of the dire global refugee crisis, this Admin coddles dictators while cruelly closing our nation's doors to the most vulnerable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren, Feinstein, Durbin Statement Following Consultation with Trump Administration on Refugee Admissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin Presses Trump Administration On Dismal Refugee Resettlement Goal Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are rushing forward with their plan to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. They want a right-wing 6-3 Supreme Court majority to end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & undo progress in marriage equality. That's what at stake this week." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "A 6-3 right-wing Supreme Court is a threat to health care, to a woman's right to choose, and to the right of Americans to love who they love. Republicans know this, and they are doing everything they can to rush Judge Barrett's confirmation. Americans see where they stand." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2020 Davis, LaHood Announce $125,000 Drug-Free Communities Grant to BN Parents Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Brandon Bernard should not be executed tomorrow by the Trump Administration. @SenBooker and I are calling on President Trump to commute Mr. Bernard's death sentence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2020 Durbin, Booker Call For President Trump To Issue A Commutation Reducing The Sentence Of Brandon Bernard, Who Is Scheduled To Be Executed Tomorrow, December 10 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The findings of the Fort Hood review are clear: we must do more to address sexual assault and harassment there, at the 416th in IL, and all across our military." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's a disgrace that Senate Republicans continue to block the bipartisan Dream and Promise Act, which passed the House last year. If Democrats take the majority in the Senate, it will be at the top of my agenda. I'll never stop fighting to give #Dreamers a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2020 Tweet - "It has been more than 5 months since the Supreme Court rejected Pres. Trump's "arbitrary and capricious" effort to end deportation protections for Dreamers. The President must immediately comply with the Court's decision & reopen DACA to all eligible individuals." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Booker to Introduce Resolution Calling for First United States Commission on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 QUIGLEY'S "BIG CAT PUBLIC SAFETY ACT" TO END PRIVATE OWNERSHIP OF DANGEROUS BIG CATS PASSES HOUSE Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "After AG Barr changed longstanding DOJ policy, the U.S. government has executed more people this year than the last 60. @RepPressley @SenBooker @SenatorLeahy & I are calling for an end to this killing spree." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Great news from the Rules Committee today: the Senate is one step closer to passing the National Museum of the American Latino Act, which would authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke to @AmericanBIC today about the Senate's chance to finally pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill during the Biden-Harris Administration. My Democratic colleagues and I are ready to roll up our sleeves and get to work if we are entrusted with the majority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing Illinoisans and Americans across the country a Happy Thanksgiving! I know this year's celebrations look different, but together we will make it through this crisis and come out on the other side stronger because of it." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The President should use the pardon power to redress manifest injustices, not shamelessly cover up the corruption that touched the core of this Administration. I hope President-elect Biden will use clemency to help right the wrongs of our misguided "war on drugs."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Bustos, Durbin, Duckworth, Loebsack Secure New Initiative to Bolster Staffing at Usp Thomson Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Following Udall, Heinrich Request, Federal Watchdog Releases Report Detailing Trump Administration's Efforts To Seize Private Land To Build Border Wall Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Congrats to @AliMayorkas , a talented & experienced leader who will be the 1st immigrant & Latino to serve as DHS Secretary. We worked closely together on #DACA & I look forward to working with him to undo the damage done by the most anti-immigrant Administration in U.S. history." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On this #TransDayOfRemembrance we honor all of the transgender and gender-nonconforming Americans whose lives were stolen by transphobic violence. I will continue doing everything I can to make this country--and its laws--more equal and accepting of every American." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 LaHood Leads Effort to Revive Hospitality and Tourism Industries Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Durbin Questions Indiana U.S. Attorney On Gun Trafficking During Confirmation Hearing Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Latinos have played a major role in shaping our nation from the beginning and it's time we hear their stories. I'm a proud cosponsor of @SenatorMenedez 's bill to establish a @latinomuseum . #LatinoMuseumNOW" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth & 23 of my @SenateDems colleagues in calling on Senator McConnell to provide relief to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders in the US. More than 130,000 TPS holders are essential workers during this pandemic--we can't afford to lose them." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - ". @CarolMarin has made countless contributions to journalism and the people of Chicago throughout her award-winning career. Though she will be deeply missed, I wish Carol the best in this well-deserved retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Hate crimes are on the rise across the United States. Republicans in Congress must do more to address this growing crisis. My Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider passed the House unanimously--but Sen. McConnell has refused to bring it up for a vote in the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Kim Ng and the @Marlins made history this week, and it was about time. I look forward to rooting for Kim during her groundbreaking first season--as long as her Marlins are not playing my @Cubs !" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy #Diwali to everyone celebrating today! May your day be full of happiness, peace, and light." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Tweet - "There is no reason for American military bases to be named after Confederate generals. I fully support @SenWarren 's provision to rename these bases and urge Senate Republicans to follow through on this bipartisan & bicameral effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Introduces Resolution Recognizing The Religious And Historical Significance Of The Festival Of Diwali Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Remembers María Cerda Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Senators Call On DOJ To Stop Plans To Make Purdue Pharma A Public Benefit Corporation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Tweet - "AG Barr is clearly attempting to fabricate a veneer of legitimacy for the baseless claims of voter fraud made by President Trump and his supporters. In doing so, he is once again sacrificing the reputation of the DOJ to serve the political interests of our lame-duck President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "President-elect Biden's victory will be a victory for #Dreamers who can come out of the shadows and fear of the Trump era. Thousands of #Dreamers want to be part of America's future. Thank you @JoeBiden for giving them a chance by pledging to restore #DACA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Bureau of Prisons Director Michael Carvajal - Reps. Pressley, Davis to Bureau of Prisons: Stop Impeding Stimulus Payments for People Who Are Incarcerated Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary for Strategy, Policy, and Plans - Menendez, Castro, Torres Lead Bicameral Call For Accountability Following Trump Administration's Reckless Immigration Operation in Guatemala Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Capito Urge HHS To Implement Childhood Trauma Task Force They Enacted In 2018 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulations to Chicago native and former Belleville Bishop Wilton Gregory on his being chosen as a new Cardinal in the Catholic Church. The Pope made an excellent choice." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. Too many lives have been lost for the Trump DOJ to let the billionaire Sackler family off the hook with a disgraceful civil settlement of $500 for each life lost." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see my bipartisan Due Process Protections Act with @SenDanSullivan signed into law this week. This bill will protect the right of federal criminal defendants to all evidence that could exonerate them and hold accountable prosecutors who fail to disclose this evidence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2020 Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Beirut Bombing Victims Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Durbin-Sullivan Due Process Protections Act Signed Into Law Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Under Secretary of the Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats Denounce Trump Administration's Historically Low Refugee Resettlement Goal and Push for Increased Admissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Durbin Statement On Purdue Pharma DOJ Settlement Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Letter to Natalie Jaresko, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board - Chair Grijalva Leads House Lawmaker Letter Calling for Investigation of Insider Trading by Puerto Rico Hedge Fund Creditors Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration cruelly separated thousands of families with no plan to reunite them & now comes the devastating--but not surprising--news that hundreds of the parents cannot be located. The perpetrators of these human rights abuses must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke with @SecPompeo & @HomelandKen to press them on the Trump Admin's dismal refugee resettlement plans. In the midst of the dire global refugee crisis, this Admin coddles dictators while cruelly closing our nation's doors to the most vulnerable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2020 Nadler, Lofgren, Feinstein, Durbin Statement Following Consultation with Trump Administration on Refugee Admissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 20, 2020 Durbin Presses Trump Administration On Dismal Refugee Resettlement Goal Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Republicans are rushing forward with their plan to confirm Judge Barrett before Election Day. They want a right-wing 6-3 Supreme Court majority to end the Affordable Care Act, overturn Roe v. Wade, & undo progress in marriage equality. That's what at stake this week." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2020 Tweet - "A 6-3 right-wing Supreme Court is a threat to health care, to a woman's right to choose, and to the right of Americans to love who they love. Republicans know this, and they are doing everything they can to rush Judge Barrett's confirmation. Americans see where they stand." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 15, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Women's Right To Privacy & Choice, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
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