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July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 23, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Like Cairo Affected by Public Housing Fraud and Abuse Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct was a bipartisan success that is giving thousands a second chance. The notion that DOJ is fighting to put some of the bill's beneficiaries back behind bars is not what I and the other authors of this landmark legislation had in mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Last year more than 2,000 people in Illinois died from an opioid overdose. There is no denying how this epidemic was ignited: Big Pharma's insatiable greed." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @ChuckGrassley on the Justice Department's progress towards implementing our landmark criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep. Mike Bost
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The release of Pharma documents discloses small towns in Illinois that were being flooded with opioids, which helped lead to our deadly epidemic. The Pharma execs who engineered this crisis should face hard time, not just fines." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep. Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House Rep. Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "My #PharmaFleece Award this month goes to Big Pharma companies like @PurduePharma for their role in igniting the opioid crisis. These companies flooded the nation with billions of deadly painkillers, falsely claiming they were less addictive & harmful than they knew them to be." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of working to lower prescription drug prices or protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, Republicans are working to take away a woman's right to choose. We must stand up to this President and #ProtectX." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Childhood trauma is intimately linked with gun violence. I helped launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative to work with our world class hospitals to invest in & uplift communities affected by violence and address the root factors that cause it." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Bost Votes for 9/11 First Responder Compensation Bill Rep. Mike Bost
July 12, 2019 Quigley, Dean, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates Rep. Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf …" "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html …" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today I stood with Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, @CommsUnited families, and community leaders to address the threat of mass arrests and mass deportations of immigrant families, which will lead to many families being separated." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Stop Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Eventually, the history of our time will be written and we're going to have to answer for the ways we're treating migrants at our border. Mass arrests and deportations are fundamentally inconsistent with the values of the United States of America. We must be better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of The Bipartisan Fairness For High-Skilled Immigrants Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin: ICE Should Not Separate Families During Upcoming ICE Raids Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Immigration is a complex issue, but we shouldn't be divided on how we treat children & families. Today, I'm joining @SenSchumer @SenJeffMerkley @PattyMurray & @MazieHirono to intro the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to ensure humane treatment for migrants in our custody." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Mass arrests & deportation of undocumented families now scheduled to start Sunday. More children will be in detention and more families will be divided. These are not dangerous people. This is not about national security. This is about fear & hate. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "I'm concerned by the broad set of drugs that @DEAHQ & @TheJusticeDept want Congress to add to Schedule 1 with no scientific consultation. I'm concerned these sweeping changes will harm our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lee, Senators Press HHS About Public Health Impact Of "Fentanyl-Related" Scheduling Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Cruelty does not make America safer. Mass arrests and deportations are only going to create fear in communities across the United States & separate more families & children. We are better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sixty-eight House Members Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 10, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I met with @AmerAcadPeds President-Elect Dr. Sally Goza, to talk about the heart-breaking situation at our southern border." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, baseball's best players compete at the #AllStarGame. Baseball fans deserve the best, too. It's time for @MLB to extend safety netting at all major league ballparks to the foul poles. Let's not wait until next season. Increased fan safety is a win for everyone." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Letter to Steven Dillingham, Director and Census Bureau - Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Census Bureau to Provide Language Support for Southeast Asian Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've always believed that it's impossible to understand the issues facing our criminal justice system without seeing prisons firsthand. That's why I'd urge my fellow lawmakers to take the @FAMMFoundation #VisitAPrison challenge and visit a prison in the next twelve months." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 3, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Strongly Supports Oversight Committee Investigation Of Detestable CBP Facebook Group Posts Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner at US Customs and Border Protection - Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi And Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Launch Inquiry To Ensure DHS Uses Funds To Strengthen Conditions For Migrant Children And Families Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer President - Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Demands Answers About Gender Discrimination and Unequal Pay for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 3, 2019 Tweet - "In April, I visited the Del Norte Processing Center in El Paso. I will never forget what I saw there. The cruelty of this Administration is hard to overstate. America is better than this." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 2, 2019 Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in Military Rep. Bill Foster
July 1, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Honor Anniversary of Title Ix, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Education on The Basis of Sex Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border Rep. Darin LaHood
June 27, 2019 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Improve Medical Screenings at The U.S.-Mexico Border Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 27, 2019 Bost Statement on Border Security Bill Rep. Mike Bost
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep. Brad Schneider
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep. Bill Foster
Date Title Politician
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 23, 2019 Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Like Cairo Affected by Public Housing Fraud and Abuse Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct was a bipartisan success that is giving thousands a second chance. The notion that DOJ is fighting to put some of the bill's beneficiaries back behind bars is not what I and the other authors of this landmark legislation had in mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Leahy Leads Judiciary Committee Democrats In Forcefully Condemning Proposal To Zero Out Refugee Admissions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 22, 2019 Tweet - "Last year more than 2,000 people in Illinois died from an opioid overdose. There is no denying how this epidemic was ignited: Big Pharma's insatiable greed." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Durbin Visits Southwest Border To View Migrant Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "We can argue over immigration policy, but we shouldn't have to argue over the treatment of children. It should be a fundamental American value that we treat children with compassion when they arrive at our border. Today's trip to McAllen, Texas really brought that message home." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Letter to the President - Carper, Coons to President Trump: Use Emergency Border Funds Only for Humanitarian Purposes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "Just got done with my trip to the southern border in McAllen, TX. Our immigration system is broken. You can't walk into these facilities, see these children, and believe that this situation is acceptable. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "My statement with @ChuckGrassley on the Justice Department's progress towards implementing our landmark criminal justice reform bill, the First Step Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'll be joining @SenSchumer and @SenateDems today to evaluate the conditions at the migrant facilities on our southern border. Follow along for updates." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park Rep.Mike Bost
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Beyer, House Democrats Demand Accountability For Agents Who Posted Racist, Misogynist Messages On CBP Facebook Groups Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 18, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Acting Secretary Of Homeland Security McAleenan, Demands Confirmation That Department Use Humanitarian Funding To Help Detainees Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "The release of Pharma documents discloses small towns in Illinois that were being flooded with opioids, which helped lead to our deadly epidemic. The Pharma execs who engineered this crisis should face hard time, not just fines." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 50 House Democrats Demand Answers on Pompeo's "Unalienable Rights" Commission Rep.Bill Foster, ...
July 17, 2019 Jayapal Leads Bipartisan Amendment Limiting Face Recognition Technology in Intelligence Authorization Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 17, 2019 Underwood Bill to Address Medical Crisis at Border Unanimously Advances out Of Homeland Security Committee Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 17, 2019 Quigley Transparency Legislation to Make Congressional Reports Available to The Public Passes the House Rep.Mike Quigley
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @Harvard President Larry Bacow today to discuss higher education & immigration -- particularly the #DACA program. The son of refugees, Pres. Bacow is a proponent of DACA and understands the importance of compassion in crafting immigration policy." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "In the real world, @HouseDemocrats have passed bills to: Protect pre-existing conditions Ensure paycheck fairness Require universal background checks Combat climate change And much more But under Sen. McConnell, the GOP has turned the Senate into a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "My #PharmaFleece Award this month goes to Big Pharma companies like @PurduePharma for their role in igniting the opioid crisis. These companies flooded the nation with billions of deadly painkillers, falsely claiming they were less addictive & harmful than they knew them to be." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's new rule blocking asylum claims at our southern border will "endanger vulnerable people in need of international protection from violence or persecution," including children and families, according to @Refugees. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Durbin, Menendez Statement On President Trump's Refusal To Designate Venezuela For TPS Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Damon Paul Nelson and Matthew Young Pollard Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years and 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Durbin Statement on President Trump's Refusal to Designate Venezuela for TPS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "In March, @SenatorMenendez and I led a bipartisan group of 24 Senators urging the Trump Admin to designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) so that Venezuelans in the U.S. are not forced to return to their country at this dangerous time." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of working to lower prescription drug prices or protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, Republicans are working to take away a woman's right to choose. We must stand up to this President and #ProtectX." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "We must address the root causes driving migrants to our border, and fighting corruption in Northern Triangle countries like Guatemala should be a top priority. The United States should be promoting democracy and stability abroad, not working against them." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Tweet - "Childhood trauma is intimately linked with gun violence. I helped launch the Chicago HEAL Initiative to work with our world class hospitals to invest in & uplift communities affected by violence and address the root factors that cause it." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
July 14, 2019 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with @RepChuyGarcia, @RepMikeQuigley, @CongressmanRaja, @ChicagosMayor, and the people of Little Village in solidarity with the immigrant community." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Cortez Masto joins legislation to block immigration enforcement at sensitive locations Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 12, 2019 Bost Votes for 9/11 First Responder Compensation Bill Rep.Mike Bost
July 12, 2019 Quigley, Dean, Steube Introduce Legislation to Collect Data on Law Enforcement Suicide Rates Rep.Mike Quigley
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the Trump Administration's cruel plan for mass family arrests, separations, and deportations, it's imperative that immigrants know their rights. More information here: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/Know_Your_Rights.pdf …" "Same form in multiple languages: http://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/rights/immigrant.html …" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today I stood with Rep. Delia Ramirez, Rep. Kelly Cassidy, @CommsUnited families, and community leaders to address the threat of mass arrests and mass deportations of immigrant families, which will lead to many families being separated." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation To Stop Cruel Treatment Of Children At The Border Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "Eventually, the history of our time will be written and we're going to have to answer for the ways we're treating migrants at our border. Mass arrests and deportations are fundamentally inconsistent with the values of the United States of America. We must be better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 11, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Hails House Passage Of The Bipartisan Fairness For High-Skilled Immigrants Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Leahy, Feinstein, Durbin: ICE Should Not Separate Families During Upcoming ICE Raids Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Immigration is a complex issue, but we shouldn't be divided on how we treat children & families. Today, I'm joining @SenSchumer @SenJeffMerkley @PattyMurray & @MazieHirono to intro the Stop Cruelty to Migrant Children Act to ensure humane treatment for migrants in our custody." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Mass arrests & deportation of undocumented families now scheduled to start Sunday. More children will be in detention and more families will be divided. These are not dangerous people. This is not about national security. This is about fear & hate. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "I'm concerned by the broad set of drugs that @DEAHQ & @TheJusticeDept want Congress to add to Schedule 1 with no scientific consultation. I'm concerned these sweeping changes will harm our efforts to combat the opioid epidemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Lee, Senators Press HHS About Public Health Impact Of "Fentanyl-Related" Scheduling Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Cruelty does not make America safer. Mass arrests and deportations are only going to create fear in communities across the United States & separate more families & children. We are better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019 Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sixty-eight House Members Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 10, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I met with @AmerAcadPeds President-Elect Dr. Sally Goza, to talk about the heart-breaking situation at our southern border." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, baseball's best players compete at the #AllStarGame. Baseball fans deserve the best, too. It's time for @MLB to extend safety netting at all major league ballparks to the foul poles. Let's not wait until next season. Increased fan safety is a win for everyone." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2019 Letter to Steven Dillingham, Director and Census Bureau - Murray, Cantwell, Colleagues Urge Census Bureau to Provide Language Support for Southeast Asian Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2019 Tweet - "I've always believed that it's impossible to understand the issues facing our criminal justice system without seeing prisons firsthand. That's why I'd urge my fellow lawmakers to take the @FAMMFoundation #VisitAPrison challenge and visit a prison in the next twelve months." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 3, 2019 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Strongly Supports Oversight Committee Investigation Of Detestable CBP Facebook Group Posts Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019 Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary at the US Department of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Director at US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner at US Customs and Border Protection - Illinois Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi And Jesus "Chuy" Garcia Launch Inquiry To Ensure DHS Uses Funds To Strengthen Conditions For Migrant Children And Families Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 3, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer President - Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Demands Answers About Gender Discrimination and Unequal Pay for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 3, 2019 Tweet - "In April, I visited the Del Norte Processing Center in El Paso. I will never forget what I saw there. The cruelty of this Administration is hard to overstate. America is better than this." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2019 Underwood Works to Combat Robocalls Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 2, 2019 Foster Introduces Resolution to Allow DREAMers to Serve in Military Rep.Bill Foster
July 1, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Honor Anniversary of Title Ix, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Education on The Basis of Sex Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 30, 2019 Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "President Obama created #DACA to give 790k young people a chance to be a part of America's future. President Trump tried to end it as part of his failed "get tough" strategy. Now the Supreme Court has agreed to President Trump's request to step in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The surge in hate crimes & terrorism driven by white supremacists across the country is simply unacceptable. No American should face discrimination or fear for their life because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any reason whatsoever." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2019 Tweet - "The Stonewall Uprising launched the fight for equal rights for LGBTQ Americans. I'm proud to introduce a resolution with @SenDuckworth @SenatorBaldwin @SenSchumer & @Gillibrandny to recognize & honor the 50th anniversary of this historic and important moment. #Stonewall50" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2019 Rep. LaHood Supports Humanitarian Aid for the Crisis at the Southern Border Rep.Darin LaHood
June 27, 2019 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Improve Medical Screenings at The U.S.-Mexico Border Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 27, 2019 Bost Statement on Border Security Bill Rep.Mike Bost
June 27, 2019 Letter to Wayne LaPierre, Chief Executive and Executive Vice President at the National Rifle Association of America - Schneider Requests Documents from Nra on Allegations of Wrongdoing Rep.Brad Schneider
June 27, 2019 Foster Statement on Supreme Court Census Decision Rep.Bill Foster
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