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March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Representative García Presses Trump Administration to Protect Immigrants in Detention Centers from COVID-19 Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Transfer Vulnerable Inmates to Home Confinement Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, Klobuchar, Durbin, and Colleagues Urge Administration to Waive Phone Fees for Incarcerated People And Ensure Access to Confidential Communications with Attorneys Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 19, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Religious Institutions - Durbin Informs Illinois Religious Institutions Of Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep. Mike Quigley
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Duckworth Honored with American Association of People with Disabilities' ADA Legacy Award Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes Against Reauthorization of Government Surveillance Programs Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Kevin Riddle, Field Office Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Condemns USCIS for Failing to Follow Civil Rights Law for Blind Man Seeking Citizenship Test Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence, I'm joining @ChuckGrassley to introduce a resolution celebrating and congratulating the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020 June Medical Services V. Russo Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep. Bill Foster, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant accomplishments of women across the globe. As we strive to reach #genderequality, we must continue to empower and support the next generation of women. #IWD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a year since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. Sen. McConnell has yet to hold a vote on this bill to strengthen services and protections for survivors of domestic abuse. The American people deserve better than this do-nothing Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal and @LindseyGrahamSC in introducing the EARN IT Act. It's time for Big Tech to step up efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children online--and ensure that they actually earn liability protections from violations of the law on their platforms." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill - Reps. Fudge, Kuster Lead Letter Calling on Agriculture Department to Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 6, 2020 Statement by Rep. García on Increased Surveillance on Immigrant Families Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I led a group of @SenateDems in calling for an @OIGatHHS investigation of the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy -- that bombshell report was just released & I'm calling for @senjudiciary hearings on its shocking findings." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am appalled by reports that @HHSGov is weaponizing migrant children's confidential therapy sessions in an effort to deport them. This is just the latest example of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane treatment of migrant kids." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Feinstein, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity in Corporate Leadership Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Representative García Presses Trump Administration to Protect Immigrants in Detention Centers from COVID-19 Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "The President's words matter. I had my differences with Pres. Bush, but after 9/11, in the face of hateful, Islamophobic attacks, he worked to bring the nation together & urged us all to respect one another." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General, and Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Durbin, Grassley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Transfer Vulnerable Inmates to Home Confinement Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - ". @ChuckGrassley & I led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Barr & BOP Director Carvajal urging them to stop the spread of coronavirus in federal prisons by transferring vulnerable inmates to home confinement under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Bureau of Prisons - Amidst Coronavirus Outbreak, Klobuchar, Durbin, and Colleagues Urge Administration to Waive Phone Fees for Incarcerated People And Ensure Access to Confidential Communications with Attorneys Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Bonamici, Pingree Push House Leadership to Protect the Arts Economy During COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 19, 2020 Senator Doug Jones, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Early Voting and Vote-by-Mail in Response to COVID-19 Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 19, 2020 Tweet - "As coronavirus spreads, people in close quarters at immigration detention facilities are especially vulnerable to infection. @DHSgov must enact protective measures to prioritize the health & safety of migrants & staff immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - 23 Senators Urge the Interior Department to Reverse Course on Proposed Changes to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Kevin Brady, Ranking Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Lead Colleagues in Urging House Leadership to Protect Travel and Tourism Jobs in Recovery Package Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified by reports of discrimination & hate directed toward Chinese & Asian-Americans. Government officials should lead by example & stop using inflammatory & xenophobic language when discussing COVID-19. It's unacceptable and particularly harmful during this moment of crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - House Congressional Tri-Caucus Calls on CDC to Expand Coronavirus Materials for Non-English Speakers Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "Of the $10 billion diverted from the @DeptofDefense for the President's border wall, only 6.7% of that money has actually been expended. The DoD's rationale for shifting this money for an ineffective project that does not need more money is simply not credible." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Religious Institutions - Durbin Informs Illinois Religious Institutions Of Nonprofit Security Grant Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Illinois Congressional Democrats: Border Wall Reprogramming Will Result In Shortfalls Of Illinois National Guard Equipment Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the bipartisan Dream & Promise Act was introduced in the House & subsequently passed in June. Sadly, this bill is still sitting on Senator McConnell's desk. It's shameful that Senate Rs refuse to provide #DACA recipients with protection or certainty. #HomeIsHere" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020 Letter to Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Presses USCIS for Answers on Accessibility Policies Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Citizenship for Children of Military Members and Civil Servants Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Rep.Mike Quigley
March 11, 2020 Congressman García's Statement on Access to Tests and Medical Treatment For All Regarding of Immigration Status Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 11, 2020 Duckworth Honored with American Association of People with Disabilities' ADA Legacy Award Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes Against Reauthorization of Government Surveillance Programs Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth, it's an honor to recognize Illinois' own Carol Moseley Braun, the first woman of color elected to the U.S. Senate. Senator Braun was a trailblazer for our democracy & her leadership opened doors for women in public service across the country." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Baldwin Helps Introduce Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @SenJackyRosen 's bipartisan #NeverAgain Education Act to fund Holocaust education in our schools. With anti-Semitism on the rise across the United States, we must take steps to ensure that future generations do not forget the horrors of the Holocaust." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Kevin Riddle, Field Office Director of the Citizenship and Immigration Services - Duckworth Condemns USCIS for Failing to Follow Civil Rights Law for Blind Man Seeking Citizenship Test Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2020 Rep. Pressley Fights for Justice for Incarcerated Mothers Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "In honor of the upcoming 30th anniversary of the restoration of their independence, I'm joining @ChuckGrassley to introduce a resolution celebrating and congratulating the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2020 June Medical Services V. Russo Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 9, 2020 Durbin, Grassley Introdcue Bipartisan Resolution To Celebrate 30th Anniversary Of Restoration Of Independence Of Baltic States Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep.Bill Foster, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "This #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the vast and significant accomplishments of women across the globe. As we strive to reach #genderequality, we must continue to empower and support the next generation of women. #IWD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the 55th anniversary of #BloodySunday, a day to honor the remarkable courage of the men and women who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL on March 7, 1965, for the fundamental right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a year since the House passed the Violence Against Women Act reauthorization. Sen. McConnell has yet to hold a vote on this bill to strengthen services and protections for survivors of domestic abuse. The American people deserve better than this do-nothing Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump issued the second version of his discriminatory and unconstitutional Muslim travel ban three years ago today. In the time since, it has separated families, devastated communities, wasted taxpayer money, and made America less safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenBlumenthal and @LindseyGrahamSC in introducing the EARN IT Act. It's time for Big Tech to step up efforts to combat the sexual exploitation of children online--and ensure that they actually earn liability protections from violations of the law on their platforms." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Assistant Secretary Devon Westhill - Reps. Fudge, Kuster Lead Letter Calling on Agriculture Department to Step Up Civil Rights Enforcement Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 6, 2020 Statement by Rep. García on Increased Surveillance on Immigrant Families Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I led a group of @SenateDems in calling for an @OIGatHHS investigation of the Trump Administration's cruel family separation policy -- that bombshell report was just released & I'm calling for @senjudiciary hearings on its shocking findings." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "I am appalled by reports that @HHSGov is weaponizing migrant children's confidential therapy sessions in an effort to deport them. This is just the latest example of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane treatment of migrant kids." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 5, 2020 Feinstein, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity in Corporate Leadership Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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