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June 25, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep. Danny Davis
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." 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 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Torres to DOJ: Release FBI Report on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 24, 2020 Duckworth Speaks With National Guard Bureau Chief Nominee LTG Hokanson About Trump's Efforts to Politicize the Military Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2020 Rep. LaHood Cosponsors the JUSTICE Act Rep. Darin LaHood
June 24, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Warren & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rename All Military Bases & Other Assets Named for Confederacy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Pride Month 2020 Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive approach to police reform that I am proud to support alongside @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Watch live here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over" Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 30+ House Members Request Investigation into Disinfectants Used at ICE Facilities Resulting in Sick Detainees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Since his inauguration, the President has undone 40 years of bipartisan US leadership in welcoming & offering haven to refugees seeking safety from violence & persecution. I'm standing up for refugees w/ @SenBlumenthal & calling on this Admin to reverse its harmful policies." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In the course of America's immigration history, there have emerged leaders whose names are synonymous with the struggle and triumph of these immigrant efforts. Stanley Balzekas was that leader for Lithuanian-Americans, especially in Chicago." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Lieu Ask General Milley to Commit to Not Deploy Troops Armed With Bayonets Against Protesters Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The President and Attorney General apparently believe that the best way to escape the glare of ethical scrutiny is to turn out the lights." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Pascrell, Khanna Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Bar H-1B Visas Through End Of The Year Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is not the right approach. We need to mend the H-1B program, not end it. Instead of suspending H-1B visas, the Trump Admin should ask Congress to pass the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2020, which reforms the H-1B program with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Devastated by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They are in my prayers today." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "With Pres. Trump still threatening to end #DACA, the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship. Today, I led all @SenateDems in calling on @senatemajldr to bring the House-passed Dream & Promise Act to the floor for a vote. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "For refugees, since WW2 America has promised opportunity and a safe haven from war, unspeakable violence, and persecution that forced them to flee. On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we reaffirm our commitment to stand #WithRefugees & compassionately welcome those seeking asylum." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2020 Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Now that the House of Representatives has passed the #JusticeInPolicing Act, it is up to the Senate to act & bring justice and accountability to policing. @SenateDems are ready to get to work passing meaningful reform--I hope our Republican colleagues will join us." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 25, 2020 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020 Rep.Danny Davis
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss next steps in the Senate on police reform and #DACA. Tune in." 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 24, 2020 Letter to EU Member States, Delegation of the European Union to the United States - Rosen Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Calling on European Union to Designate Hezbollah as a Terrorist Organization Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and Christopher Wray, FBI Director - Torres to DOJ: Release FBI Report on White Supremacist Infiltration of Law Enforcement Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 24, 2020 Duckworth Speaks With National Guard Bureau Chief Nominee LTG Hokanson About Trump's Efforts to Politicize the Military Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 24, 2020 Rep. LaHood Cosponsors the JUSTICE Act Rep.Darin LaHood
June 24, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin, Warren & Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Rename All Military Bases & Other Assets Named for Confederacy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "#Juneteenth is an important reminder that we must continue our fight for equality & justice. Proud to help introduce a bill commemorating #Juneteenth as a federal holiday--our nation must continue to reflect & learn from slavery's dark legacy here in the U.S." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Durbin Commemorates Pride Month, Calls For Senate To Step Up During Moment Of Change In America Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Pride Month 2020 Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans' police reform proposal fails to meet this historic moment with the real change that people are calling for. We owe it to all of the Black & Brown lives we have lost to brutal acts of racial injustice to take real action to bring about justice & accountability." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 24, 2020 Durbin Votes Against Motion To Proceed To Republican Police Reform Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act--a comprehensive approach to police reform that I am proud to support alongside @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Watch live here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Duckworth at AAPD Disability Vote Summit: "The Fight is Not Over" Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 30+ House Members Request Investigation into Disinfectants Used at ICE Facilities Resulting in Sick Detainees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Since his inauguration, the President has undone 40 years of bipartisan US leadership in welcoming & offering haven to refugees seeking safety from violence & persecution. I'm standing up for refugees w/ @SenBlumenthal & calling on this Admin to reverse its harmful policies." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric S. Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In the course of America's immigration history, there have emerged leaders whose names are synonymous with the struggle and triumph of these immigrant efforts. Stanley Balzekas was that leader for Lithuanian-Americans, especially in Chicago." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Letter to Lori Augino, National Association of State Election Directors President, and the Hon. Paul Pate, National Association of Secretaries of State President - Ahead of the 2020 Election, Senate Democrats Call for Proactive Efforts to Counter Voter Suppression Amid COVID-19 Safety Measures Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican police reform bill fails to meet the moment. Republicans & Democrats should work in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. We shouldn't rush a partisan vote in the Senate before even trying to find common ground. Let's seize the moment & work together." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "In 2018, @ChuckGrassley and I introduced & passed the First Step Act, the most significant criminal justice reform in a generation. We have an obligation to ensure that this law is properly implemented--especially when prisons have become COVID-19 hotspots." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Will be joining @JakeTapper on @CNN shortly to discuss the differences between the Democratic and Republican police reform bills. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "Going to be on @MeetThePress on @MSNBC soon to discuss the #JusticeInPolicing Act I helped introduce with @SenBooker & @SenKamalaHarris . Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Calls On Senator McConnell To Allow For Bipartisan Negotiations On Police Reform Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin Statement On The Passing Of Stanley Balzekas Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Justice in Policing Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Bill To Make Juneteenth A Federal Holiday Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 23, 2020 Tweet - "For the 2nd week in a row, the Senate is voting on a Circuit Court nominee who has been openly hostile toward the Affordable Care Act. Cory Wilson is an extreme partisan with radical views on health care & voting rights. I strongly oppose his nomination. #StopWilson" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introduce New, Bipartisan Legislation To Reform Elderly Home Detention And Compassionate Release Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi and Lieu Ask General Milley to Commit to Not Deploy Troops Armed With Bayonets Against Protesters Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 22, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The President and Attorney General apparently believe that the best way to escape the glare of ethical scrutiny is to turn out the lights." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Pascrell, Khanna Statement On Trump Administration Decision To Bar H-1B Visas Through End Of The Year Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "This is not the right approach. We need to mend the H-1B program, not end it. Instead of suspending H-1B visas, the Trump Admin should ask Congress to pass the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2020, which reforms the H-1B program with a scalpel, not a sledgehammer." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "During #Pride Month, we celebrate the many contributions of LGBTQ Americans. And while we've made much progress in the fight for equality, there's still work to be done. Proud to reaffirm my commitment to that work with a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Democrats In Introducing Resolution Recognizing June As LGBTQ Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Devastated by the gun violence in Chicago over the weekend. My heart breaks for the victims and their families. They are in my prayers today." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "With Pres. Trump still threatening to end #DACA, the Senate must step up & provide #Dreamers with a path to citizenship. Today, I led all @SenateDems in calling on @senatemajldr to bring the House-passed Dream & Promise Act to the floor for a vote. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to be at Springfield's first Black Restaurant Weekend in celebration of #Juneteenth" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "For refugees, since WW2 America has promised opportunity and a safe haven from war, unspeakable violence, and persecution that forced them to flee. On this #WorldRefugeeDay, we reaffirm our commitment to stand #WithRefugees & compassionately welcome those seeking asylum." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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