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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. 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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