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Jan. 25, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bears Selection Of Sean Desai As Defensive Coordinator As The First NFL Coordinator Of South Asian And Indian Descent
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 25, 2021
Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Bush, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Commute All Federal Death Row Sentences
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Jan. 22, 2021
Tweet - "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting the right to choose. We must continue fighting for equitable and accessible reproductive health care in the U.S."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 21, 2021
Quigley Reintroduces Legislation to End Private Ownership of Big Cats
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Jan. 21, 2021
Foster Statement on Rescission of Trump's Muslim ban
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Nice to speak with AG nominee Merrick Garland today about restoring integrity to the Justice Department. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working with him to address the urgent challenges facing our nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The Muslim travel ban was xenophobic & did not to make our country safer. Four long years of this discriminatory policy hurt countless families and damaged the standing of the United States around the world. Thank you @POTUS for immediately ending this bigoted ban."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Dream Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On DACA, Muslim Travel Ban, And Border Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Eternally grateful to my friend @JoeBiden for keeping his word and restoring DACA on day one. But until Congress passes the #DreamAct, our work isn't finished. I first introduced the Dream Act 20 years ago. I'll keep fighting until it is the law of the land. #HomeIsHere"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Quigley Statement on Biden Executive Orders
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Fitting that Donald Trump's last act as President involves pardons for his corrupt cronies, even as he granted clemency far less than his predecessor. The Trump Presidency will be remembered as one of lies, grift, and abuse of the rule of law. Good riddance."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 18, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though the work he started is far from over, we can honor his legacy today by committing to help others and work together to build a better America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
President Signs Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Congressman García Reappointed to Financial Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Natural Resources Committees for the 117th Congress
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of The United States - Duckworth, Durbin Call on President-Elect Biden to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Those who planned and executed the zero-tolerance policy must be held responsible for the fundamental human rights violations that they perpetrated. As the incoming Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to hold hearings so we can finally hold them to account."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into White Supremacy, Extremism in the Military
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's cruelty toward migrant children has been among its most awful legacies. I strongly oppose efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement. Glad the 9th Circuit has blocked the Admin's plan to indefinitely detain children."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2021
Durbin, Pressley, Colleagues Announce Plans To Introduce Bill To Federal Death Penalty
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Howard Liebengood and his family and loved ones. This past week has been marked by devastating losses to the U.S. Capitol Police and to our country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The death penalty is deeply flawed and disproportionately imposed on Black and Brown and low-income people in America. @RepPressley and I are introducing legislation to end this failed and unjust policy at the federal level. Let's get this done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists--including those who stormed the Capitol last week--are the single greatest domestic terror threat facing our nation today. Senate Democrats are going to make it a priority to investigate, expose, & hold them accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Brian D. Sicknick and his family and friends. What a tragic loss. All of those responsible for this tragedy must be held accountable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and FBI Director Christopher Wray - Senators Call on DOJ, FBI to Detail Steps to Investigate Capitol Attack
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces 8th District Photography Contest
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 4, 2021
Quigley, Upton Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose a Threat to Global Public Health
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 31, 2020
Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
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Politician
Jan. 25, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Hails Bears Selection Of Sean Desai As Defensive Coordinator As The First NFL Coordinator Of South Asian And Indian Descent
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 25, 2021
Menendez, Colleagues Introduce TPS Legislation to Support Venezuelans Fleeing Maduro Regime
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "This discriminatory policy had no place in our military and I am glad to see President Biden agrees. Any American who meets the basic requirements to serve should be able to do so."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats Seek Answers About DOJ's Role In Trump's Scheme To Overturn The 2020 Election
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 23, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Repeal of Muslim Travel Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 23, 2021
Tweet - "The information revealed by this story raises deeply troubling questions regarding DOJ's role in Trump's scheme to overturn the election. The Senate Judiciary Committee will conduct vigorous oversight of these matters."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Bush, Pressley Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Commute All Federal Death Row Sentences
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 22, 2021
Tweet - "On the 48th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I remain committed to protecting the right to choose. We must continue fighting for equitable and accessible reproductive health care in the U.S."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. J.B. Pritzker, Governor of Illinois - Rep. LaHood Calls on Governor Pritzker to Lift Youth and High School Athletics Restrictions
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 21, 2021
Quigley Reintroduces Legislation to End Private Ownership of Big Cats
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 21, 2021
Foster Statement on Rescission of Trump's Muslim ban
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Nice to speak with AG nominee Merrick Garland today about restoring integrity to the Justice Department. As incoming Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I look forward to working with him to address the urgent challenges facing our nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Foster Statement on Inauguration of President Biden and Vice President Harris
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "The Muslim travel ban was xenophobic & did not to make our country safer. Four long years of this discriminatory policy hurt countless families and damaged the standing of the United States around the world. Thank you @POTUS for immediately ending this bigoted ban."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Dream Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On DACA, Muslim Travel Ban, And Border Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Eternally grateful to my friend @JoeBiden for keeping his word and restoring DACA on day one. But until Congress passes the #DreamAct, our work isn't finished. I first introduced the Dream Act 20 years ago. I'll keep fighting until it is the law of the land. #HomeIsHere"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Quigley Statement on Biden Executive Orders
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Fitting that Donald Trump's last act as President involves pardons for his corrupt cronies, even as he granted clemency far less than his predecessor. The Trump Presidency will be remembered as one of lies, grift, and abuse of the rule of law. Good riddance."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Asks President Biden to Prohibit Deportation of Veterans and Strengthen Naturalization Process for Servicemembers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 18, 2021
Schakowsky Statement Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 18, 2021
Tweet - "On #MLKDay, we celebrate the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Though the work he started is far from over, we can honor his legacy today by committing to help others and work together to build a better America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
President Signs Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Congressman García Reappointed to Financial Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Natural Resources Committees for the 117th Congress
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of The United States - Duckworth, Durbin Call on President-Elect Biden to Establish 1908 Springfield Race Riot National Monument
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2021
Tweet - "Those who planned and executed the zero-tolerance policy must be held responsible for the fundamental human rights violations that they perpetrated. As the incoming Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I plan to hold hearings so we can finally hold them to account."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2021
Letter to Hon. Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into White Supremacy, Extremism in the Military
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's cruelty toward migrant children has been among its most awful legacies. I strongly oppose efforts to eliminate the Flores Agreement. Glad the 9th Circuit has blocked the Admin's plan to indefinitely detain children."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 12, 2021
Durbin, Pressley, Colleagues Announce Plans To Introduce Bill To Federal Death Penalty
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Howard Liebengood and his family and loved ones. This past week has been marked by devastating losses to the U.S. Capitol Police and to our country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Tweet - "The death penalty is deeply flawed and disproportionately imposed on Black and Brown and low-income people in America. @RepPressley and I are introducing legislation to end this failed and unjust policy at the federal level. Let's get this done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2021
Congresswoman Kelly's statement on the recent Chicago area shooting spree that took three innocent lives
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 10, 2021
Tweet - "Violent white supremacists--including those who stormed the Capitol last week--are the single greatest domestic terror threat facing our nation today. Senate Democrats are going to make it a priority to investigate, expose, & hold them accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "My prayers are with Officer Brian D. Sicknick and his family and friends. What a tragic loss. All of those responsible for this tragedy must be held accountable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sen. McConnell supported Merrick Garland to be FBI Director because he is "an apolitical professional" with "a deep background in criminal law." For the same reasons, @senmajldr should support Judge Garland to be our nation's top law enforcement officer at this time of crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to Acting Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen and FBI Director Christopher Wray - Senators Call on DOJ, FBI to Detail Steps to Investigate Capitol Attack
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "I applaud President-elect Biden's nomination of Judge Merrick Garland to be the next Attorney General. Judge Garland has dedicated his career to public service & to upholding the rule of law. He is clearly well-qualified to serve as our nation's top law enforcement official."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021
Tweet - "President-elect Biden has assembled an outstanding leadership team for the Justice Department to restore DOJ's commitment to civil rights & equal justice under the law. I will ensure that these nominees receive prompt & fair consideration before the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2021
Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021
Bipartisan, Bicameral Group Issues Statement on Capitol Insurgence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 4, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces 8th District Photography Contest
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 4, 2021
Quigley, Upton Re-Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Shut Down Commercial Wildlife Markets Which Pose a Threat to Global Public Health
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 3, 2021
Foster Statement on Opening of 117th Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 31, 2020
Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk
Rep.Brad Schneider
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