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Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and honor the heroic individuals who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jose Serrano, Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations - Kuster, Olson, Moore, McMorris Rodgers, Speier Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding that Addresses and Prevents Sexual Violence Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The shootings in Pearl Harbor and Pensacola this week are heartbreaking. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and with all those suffering from our nation's epidemic of gun violence." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the era of big data, consumers want to know they can trust websites & apps w/ their information. Proud to cosponsor the Data Care Act with @brianschatz & @SenDuckworth to ensure online providers are protecting people's personal data from being misused." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Brian Johnson & Lyle Jones Jr. each served two decades in prison before the First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act retroactive, allowing a judge to reevaluate their cases & release them. Now they're fighting for those still in prison." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Robocalls are out of control. I'm glad the House passed the TRACED Act today, and I urge Leader McConnell to take it up in the Senate as soon as possible. This should be something we can all agree on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today the gun lobby urged the Supreme Court to rule on a gun dispute that is already moot. Why? Because they want the Court to use this case to issue a sweeping ruling that would threaten important gun safety laws all across the nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy was more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Fair Housing Act was passed to protect people from discrimination when they buy or rent a home. Sadly, @HUDgov has proposed a rule to roll back the disparate impact standard, one of the strongest civil rights protections we have in the fight against housing discrimination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To BOP Director: Why Is DOJ Undermining The First Step Act? Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich, @SenBaldwin, @SenFeinstein & I wrote to @Interior to oppose its attempt to walk back protections for wilderness areas in Utah, including the Maganese Road. Read our letter to Sec. Bernhardt here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Statement on Archbishop Fulton Sheen Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is taking lives across this country every day. When will Senate Republicans finally say #EnoughIsEnough? It's long past time for Leader McConnell to hold a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Durbin, Lee Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties for non-violent drug offenses have played a large role in the explosion of the U.S. prison population. Once seen as a strong deterrent, these mandatory sentences have too often been unfair, fiscally irresponsible, and a threat to public safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today we commemorate the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor and honor the heroic individuals who sacrificed their lives to protect our nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Congressman García Votes to Restore the Full Strength of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Dec. 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jose Serrano, Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations - Kuster, Olson, Moore, McMorris Rodgers, Speier Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Funding that Addresses and Prevents Sexual Violence Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Davis Statement on the Passage of the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 6, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Passage of The Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 6, 2019 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is fundamental to our democracy, but it is under attack across the United States. I urge Leader McConnell to take up this legislation immediately. It's time to #RestoreTheVote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The shootings in Pearl Harbor and Pensacola this week are heartbreaking. My prayers are with the victims and their families, and with all those suffering from our nation's epidemic of gun violence." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 5, 2019 Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Hawley, Colleagues Urge Olympic Committee to Hold China Accountable and Ensure Human Rights Upheld at 2022 Beijing Olympics Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Jason Crow Co-Leads Legislation to Protect Undocumented Family of Servicemembers and Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "In the era of big data, consumers want to know they can trust websites & apps w/ their information. Proud to cosponsor the Data Care Act with @brianschatz & @SenDuckworth to ensure online providers are protecting people's personal data from being misused." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "AFTERNOON READ: Brian Johnson & Lyle Jones Jr. each served two decades in prison before the First Step Act made the Fair Sentencing Act retroactive, allowing a judge to reevaluate their cases & release them. Now they're fighting for those still in prison." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Robocalls are out of control. I'm glad the House passed the TRACED Act today, and I urge Leader McConnell to take it up in the Senate as soon as possible. This should be something we can all agree on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Announces Introduction Of The STOP Bullying Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "On December 3, 1818, 201 years ago today, Illinois became the 21st state to join the United States of America. Happy Birthday, Illinois! It is an honor and a privilege to represent this great state and its people." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Congratulations to my hometown team, the East St. Louis @Football_Flyers, for winning their 9th State Championship!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today the gun lobby urged the Supreme Court to rule on a gun dispute that is already moot. Why? Because they want the Court to use this case to issue a sweeping ruling that would threaten important gun safety laws all across the nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's family separation policy was more than a bureaucratic lapse in judgment. It was a cruel policy inconsistent with the values of this nation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The Fair Housing Act was passed to protect people from discrimination when they buy or rent a home. Sadly, @HUDgov has proposed a rule to roll back the disparate impact standard, one of the strongest civil rights protections we have in the fight against housing discrimination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Robocallers aren't just annoying millions of Americans every day, they're also defrauding Americans out of millions of dollars every year. My Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act would make it easier for consumers to take action against these scammers." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. Sensenbrenner and Kelly Introduce Bill to Assist Law Enforcement and Reduce Violence Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "We must ensure the First Step Act is implemented properly, but DOJ won't get on board. Instead of implementing required reforms, DOJ is resisting retroactive Fair Sentencing Act relief for eligible inmates & working to keep them behind bars. That's just plain wrong." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Garcia, Meng, Jayapal, and Torres Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin To BOP Director: Why Is DOJ Undermining The First Step Act? Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support NPS Management Of Pullman Historic Park Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The @NatlParkService & Chicago community have worked hard to rehabilitate historic structures in the Pullman neighborhood. My bill with @SenDuckworth, the Pullman National Historic Park Act, would ensure NPS continues to preserve this area's unique history." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Good to catch up w/ Edward Douglas & his exceptional lawyer, MiAngel Cody, in DC today. Mr. Douglas received a life sentence that was triggered by two minor nonviolent drug convictions. After 16 years in prison, he became one of the first people released under the #FirstStepAct." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Cameron Quinn, Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General, U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Grijalva Leads 40 Colleagues in Second Letter to Dept. of Homeland Security Demanding Investigation on Remain in Mexico' Policy Toward LGBTQ Asylum Seekers Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today @SenatorTomUdall, @MartinHeinrich, @SenBaldwin, @SenFeinstein & I wrote to @Interior to oppose its attempt to walk back protections for wilderness areas in Utah, including the Maganese Road. Read our letter to Sec. Bernhardt here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Rep. LaHood Statement on Archbishop Fulton Sheen Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Gun violence is taking lives across this country every day. When will Senate Republicans finally say #EnoughIsEnough? It's long past time for Leader McConnell to hold a Senate vote on the House-passed bipartisan background checks bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Durbin, Lee Introduce Smarter Sentencing Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Mandatory minimum penalties for non-violent drug offenses have played a large role in the explosion of the U.S. prison population. Once seen as a strong deterrent, these mandatory sentences have too often been unfair, fiscally irresponsible, and a threat to public safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
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