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July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
July 8, 2020 Schakowsky Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling That Limits Access to Birth Control Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 8, 2020 Underwood on Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act Contraception Case Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court's ruling to further limit the ACA's provisions to require coverage for birth control is detrimental to women's health & reproductive rights. Women, not their employers, should be the ones making decisions about their health care." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is devastating. My heart breaks for those mourning loved ones who were hurt or killed this weekend. Too many innocent young lives have been tragically lost to this scourge of gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020 Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 4th of July to everyone. I hope you are enjoying the holiday w/ family & friends--at a safe distance & while wearing a mask, of course. It's undeniable that the 244th birthday of the U.S. will take on added significance in this moment of our nation's history." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Trump Restore Protections for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 1, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Support Structural Change in Criminal Justice System Rep. Bill Foster
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - 80 Members of Congress Call on Trump Administration to Promptly Release Families Together Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 30, 2020 Rep. Schneider Announces Legislation to Stop Blocking of LGBTQ Resources Rep. Brad Schneider
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned about the mishandling of sexual assault and harassment allegations by Command leaders at the 416th Theater Engineering Command in Darien, IL. Today I spoke with Army Secretary McCarthy to urge him to ensure a thorough and timely investigation." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal's parents brought him to the US when he was only 2 years old. Today he is working in one of the busiest trauma hospitals on Chicago's south side. His story tells us a lot about why we must provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence hit hard in my home state this weekend. I'm heartbroken at the loss of life, which sadly included several children. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see SCOTUS recognize that the Louisiana law was yet another unconstitutional attack on a woman's right to choose and has no place in the modern United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations for the Department of the Navy - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "With House passage of police reform this week, the spotlight is on Senator McConnell to lead. It's time for real bipartisan cooperation in the Senate to respond to the overwhelming national plea for change. Senate Republicans cannot ignore this historic challenge and opportunity." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Schneider Votes for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Brad Schneider
June 25, 2020 Bost Statement on Police Reform Rep. Mike Bost
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Before he was Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel was my lead Republican cosponsor on the Dream Act for years. Glad to see him again lending his voice to the fight for citizenship for #Dreamers. He understands that Dreamers make our nation stronger. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Foster Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act Rep. Bill Foster
June 25, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2020 Underwood-Backed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Politicized Policing Bill Rep. Darin LaHood
Date Title Politician
July 9, 2020 Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - House and Senate Democrats Urge ICE and DHS to Immediately Withdraw New Guidance that Threatens International Students with Deportation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Maloney Joins 87 Colleagues in Urging the DoD to Investigate Vanessa Guillen's Tragic Death Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
July 8, 2020 Schakowsky Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling That Limits Access to Birth Control Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 8, 2020 Underwood on Supreme Court Decision on Affordable Care Act Contraception Case Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "Today in Decatur I visited the Macon County Law Enforcement Training Center to talk about policing reform, including the federal Justice in Policing Act legislation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army, and General James McConville, Chief of Staff of the Army - Duckworth Requests Army Investigation and Corrective Actions to Improve Policies and Procedures in Response to A Missing Soldier Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "The Supreme Court's ruling to further limit the ACA's provisions to require coverage for birth control is detrimental to women's health & reproductive rights. Women, not their employers, should be the ones making decisions about their health care." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2020 Reforma - Congressman García Tells President López Obrador: Hold Trump Accountable for his Attacks on Immigrants Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Following the Murder of PFC Vanessa Guillen, Duckworth Requests GAO Review of Army's SHARP Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 6, 2020 Letter to Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Defense - Rep. Cisneros Joins Colleagues Requesting DoD IG to Conduct an Independent Investigation into Specialist Vanessa Guillen's Case Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "This is devastating. My heart breaks for those mourning loved ones who were hurt or killed this weekend. Too many innocent young lives have been tragically lost to this scourge of gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2020 Senators Warren, Durbin, Hirono & Congressman Richmond Introduce Legislation to Investigate and Hold Police Officers and Departments Accountable for Discriminatory Practices Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy 4th of July to everyone. I hope you are enjoying the holiday w/ family & friends--at a safe distance & while wearing a mask, of course. It's undeniable that the 244th birthday of the U.S. will take on added significance in this moment of our nation's history." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Lankford Joins Letter on Chinese Government Atrocities in Xinjiang to Administration Officials Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply impressed by the work of @InnocenceIL to exonerate wrongly convicted individuals & reform the criminal justice system. Great to speak with @InnocenceIL interns about their thoughts on systemic racism, police reform, criminal justice reform, & #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Murphy, Blumenthal Demand Trump Restore Protections for Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 1, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2020 Durbin Urges Army Secretary To Hold Illinois Army Reserve Leaders Accountable & Protect Sexual Assault Victims Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Maloney Joins Over 100 Members of Congress to Demand USCIS Accept New DACA Applications Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 1, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Attempts To Pass Dream & Promise Act On Senate Floor Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "I went to the Senate floor this morning to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream & Promise Act, which would give #Dreamers a path to citizenship. @SenTedCruz objected without even offering an alternative to protect Dreamers. #HomeIsHere #DemsDemandAction" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 1, 2020 Letter to Brian Huseman, Vice President of Public Policy for Amazon.com, Inc. - Krishnamoorthi Seeks Commitment from Ring on Facial Recognition Moratorium and Questions Continuing Police Partnerships in Wake of Black Lives Matter Protests Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, I'm going to the Senate floor to attempt to pass the bipartisan, House-passed Dream and Promise Act. Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Support Structural Change in Criminal Justice System Rep.Bill Foster
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the US Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Harris, Murray, Colleagues to Barr: Reverse Anti-LGBTQ Position, Protect Transgender Workers from Discrimination Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 30, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - 80 Members of Congress Call on Trump Administration to Promptly Release Families Together Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 30, 2020 Rep. Schneider Announces Legislation to Stop Blocking of LGBTQ Resources Rep.Brad Schneider
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I remain deeply concerned about the mishandling of sexual assault and harassment allegations by Command leaders at the 416th Theater Engineering Command in Darien, IL. Today I spoke with Army Secretary McCarthy to urge him to ensure a thorough and timely investigation." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Manuel Bernal's parents brought him to the US when he was only 2 years old. Today he is working in one of the busiest trauma hospitals on Chicago's south side. His story tells us a lot about why we must provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's epidemic of gun violence hit hard in my home state this weekend. I'm heartbroken at the loss of life, which sadly included several children. My prayers are with the victims and their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "The response to #COVID19 in our federal prisons has been downright dangerous. Pres. Trump & DOJ must protect vulnerable inmates now to prevent additional outbreaks in federal prisons and surrounding communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Glad to see SCOTUS recognize that the Louisiana law was yet another unconstitutional attack on a woman's right to choose and has no place in the modern United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Admiral Michael Gilday, Chief of Naval Operations for the Department of the Navy - Duckworth Commends Marine Corps for Banning Confederate Battle Flag and Navy for Following Suit Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 27, 2020 Tweet - "With House passage of police reform this week, the spotlight is on Senator McConnell to lead. It's time for real bipartisan cooperation in the Senate to respond to the overwhelming national plea for change. Senate Republicans cannot ignore this historic challenge and opportunity." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This week marks the 5th anniversary of funeral services for victims of the Emanuel AME Church shooting in Charleston. The man who committed that unspeakable crime was able to buy a gun even though he had not completed a gun background check because of a loophole in the law." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2020 Providing for Congressional Disapproval of Rule Submitted By Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Relating to ``Community Reinvestment Act Regulations'' Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "This is a horrific tragedy and my heart is with the victims, their loved ones, and the entire Springfield community. I'm thankful for the first responders who rushed to the scene and tracked down the individual responsible for today's senseless violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "My staff and I are monitoring the developing situation at Bunn-O-Matic in Springfield. Praying for everyone on the scene." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Following Landmark Supreme Court Decision On DACA, Durbin Calls On Senate To Protect Dreamers Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Schneider Votes for George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Brad Schneider
June 25, 2020 Bost Statement on Police Reform Rep.Mike Bost
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Before he was Defense Secretary, Chuck Hagel was my lead Republican cosponsor on the Dream Act for years. Glad to see him again lending his voice to the fight for citizenship for #Dreamers. He understands that Dreamers make our nation stronger. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 Foster Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act Rep.Bill Foster
June 25, 2020 Schakowsky Votes for the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 25, 2020 Underwood-Backed George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 25, 2020 Rep. LaHood Opposes Democrats' Politicized Policing Bill Rep.Darin LaHood
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