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March 18, 2021 Underwood-Backed Violence Against Women Act Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the American Dream and Promise Act. If the Senate follows suit, we would enact the most significant immigration legislation since 1986. As the original sponsor of the Dream Act, I hope we seize this moment." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 842 Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General of The U.S. Department of Justice - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Violence Against Women Act Rep. Bill Foster
March 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Reps. Kelly, Lee, DeGette Lead Letter Asking Biden Administration to Establish Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is a challenge at the border but we cannot return to the disastrous Trump zero-tolerance policy that separated thousands of families. The Biden Administration is working to undo 4 years of chaos and cruelty and establish a humane, sensible, and orderly border policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Providing Equal Protection for All Rep. Sean Casten
March 17, 2021 Ensuring Equality for Women Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Co-Chairs Hearing on Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Many of the attacks on the bill are nothing more than the latest in a long line of fear-mongering targeting the LGBTQ community. Instead of discriminating against & marginalizing LGBTQ Americans--and LGBTQ kids--we should be working toward a more inclusive society. #EqualityActNOW" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Quigley, Booker Reintroduce Bird Protection Legislation Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 17, 2021 The Working Families Flexibility Act Rep. Mary Miller
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, but then-Majority Leader McConnell refused to call this critical bill for a vote last Congress. With @SenateDems in the majority, I look forward to renewing & strengthening #VAWA." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Feinstein, Durbin, Leahy, Klobuchar Statement on House Passage of VAWA Reauthorization Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Remove Barrier for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 16, 2021 Commonsense Solutions to Gun Violence Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Designate Bronzeville Church that Held Emmett Till's Funeral as A National Historic Site Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 15, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haaland as Interior Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2021 Nominations of Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status. TPS for Burma will protect people from being forced to return to a country in the midst of a brutal military coup." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2021 Reps. Smucker & Underwood Introduce Legislation to Improve Adoption Outcomes for Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence and Improve Gun Safety Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Capito, Shaheen, Collins Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Senate Colleagues Re-Introduce Bill to Strengthen Police Accountability & Encourage Independent Investigations of Law Enforcement's Lethal Uses of Force Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Congressman García Votes for Lifesaving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2021 Capito, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Girl Scouts of America Passed by Senate Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2021 Schakowsky Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 11, 2021 Schneider Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep. Brad Schneider
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Equality Act passed the House on a bipartisan basis. It's long past time for the Senate to consider this commonsense legislation to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. LGBTQ rights are human rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Merkley and Warren Call on Cdc for Safety Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
March 18, 2021 Underwood-Backed Violence Against Women Act Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the House for passing the American Dream and Promise Act. If the Senate follows suit, we would enact the most significant immigration legislation since 1986. As the original sponsor of the Dream Act, I hope we seize this moment." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Unanimous Consent Request--S. 842 Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Merrick Garland, Attorney General of The U.S. Department of Justice - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Today the House passed Dream & Promise Act. It has already been filibustered in the Senate 5 times over the years, a perfect example of why it's time to reform the filibuster. Lives depend on it and the future of America is at stake. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes to Protect Millions of Immigrants and their Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 18, 2021 Duckworth, Cornyn Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Violence Against Women Act Rep.Bill Foster
March 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States, and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Reps. Kelly, Lee, DeGette Lead Letter Asking Biden Administration to Establish Office of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Wellbeing Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "There is a challenge at the border but we cannot return to the disastrous Trump zero-tolerance policy that separated thousands of families. The Biden Administration is working to undo 4 years of chaos and cruelty and establish a humane, sensible, and orderly border policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Could not be more proud to serve alongside @SenatorWarnock. I join him in his mission to protect voting rights and will do everything I can as Chair of @JudiciaryDems to ensure that every American has equal access to the ballot box. #TheVoteIsSacred" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Providing Equal Protection for All Rep.Sean Casten
March 17, 2021 Ensuring Equality for Women Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Co-Chairs Hearing on Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Projects in U.S. Senate Environment & Public Works Committee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Many of the attacks on the bill are nothing more than the latest in a long line of fear-mongering targeting the LGBTQ community. Instead of discriminating against & marginalizing LGBTQ Americans--and LGBTQ kids--we should be working toward a more inclusive society. #EqualityActNOW" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Abuse Survivors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Quigley, Booker Reintroduce Bird Protection Legislation Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 17, 2021 The Working Families Flexibility Act Rep.Mary Miller
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The Violence Against Women Act is a lifeline for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, but then-Majority Leader McConnell refused to call this critical bill for a vote last Congress. With @SenateDems in the majority, I look forward to renewing & strengthening #VAWA." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Feinstein, Durbin, Leahy, Klobuchar Statement on House Passage of VAWA Reauthorization Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Child Abuse Protections Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 17, 2021 Schakowsky Votes to Remove Barrier for Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring" Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 16, 2021 Commonsense Solutions to Gun Violence Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Designate Bronzeville Church that Held Emmett Till's Funeral as A National Historic Site Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021 Clarke Introduces Resolution to Address the Federal Government's Role in Redlining Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 15, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haaland as Interior Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 15, 2021 Nominations of Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see the Biden Administration is designating Burma for Temporary Protected Status. TPS for Burma will protect people from being forced to return to a country in the midst of a brutal military coup." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2021 Reps. Smucker & Underwood Introduce Legislation to Improve Adoption Outcomes for Children Impacted by the Opioid Epidemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 12, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2021 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Gun Violence and Improve Gun Safety Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Capito, Shaheen, Collins Pass Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Duckworth, Senate Colleagues Re-Introduce Bill to Strengthen Police Accountability & Encourage Independent Investigations of Law Enforcement's Lethal Uses of Force Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Service Opportunities for Military Families During SASC Hearing Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Congressman García Votes for Lifesaving Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2021 Capito, Duckworth Resolution Honoring Girl Scouts of America Passed by Senate Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2021 Schakowsky Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 11, 2021 Schneider Votes for Lifesaving, Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Bills Rep.Brad Schneider
March 11, 2021 Tweet - "The Equality Act passed the House on a bipartisan basis. It's long past time for the Senate to consider this commonsense legislation to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination. LGBTQ rights are human rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2021 Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Merkley and Warren Call on Cdc for Safety Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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