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March 1, 2019
Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Members Call for Action to Prevent Deportation of Liberian Residents
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's assault on @PPFA and the patients they serve must end. Thousands of women in Illinois rely on Planned Parenthood, and no one should be punished for seeking care and consultation. It's their right."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Casten Votes to Close 'Charleston Loophole' Bill
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2019
Letter to Ronald D. Vitiello, Acting-Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Following Mumps Outbreak in Aurora ICE Facility, Crow Redoubles Efforts to Demand Accountability; Leads Letter to ICE
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Schneider Amendment to Enhance Transparency on Gun Sales Passes House in Bill Closing "Charleston Loophole"
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 28, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Background check reform has passed the House. Republican leadership in the Senate should listen to the vast majority of Americans who support this sensible reform, and call for a vote."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "These bills represent commonsense reforms that the vast majority of Americans support. Senate Republicans would be unwise to dismiss them. Complacency in addressing the epidemic of gun violence has to end. Communities across America depend on it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Reduce Barriers to Reporting Sexual Trauma
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019
House Passes Underwood- Backed Legislation to Improve Gun Safety
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019
Bost Defends 2nd Amendment
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 27, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Financing of Criminal Organizations
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Help Students Vote Act Added To H.R.1, Passes House Administration Committee
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 26, 2019
Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Big Cat Public Safety Act"
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Voter Empowerment Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep. Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Leads Group Of 9 Senators To Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act To Help Protect The Voting Rights Of People Across The Country And Ensure All Americans Have Equal Access To The Ballot
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration admits that hundreds of children were separated after the family separation policy supposedly ended. If there's an emergency on the border, it's the humanitarian crisis the President created by forcibly removing thousands of children from their parents."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congressman Lowenthal Presses DHS To Restore Dreamers' Travel Rights
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2019
Duckworth, Daines, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 19, 2019
Letter to Acting Director Kelly - Congresswomen Escobar and Reps. Call for Oversight Investigation of Force-Feeding in ICE Detention
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 16, 2019
Underwood Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Aurora Shooting
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2019
Takano, Duckworth, and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Prevent Atrocities Like Mass Japanese American Incarceration From Repeating
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Foster Statement on Shooting at Henry Pratt Plant in Aurora
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 14, 2019
Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García On Vote Against Increasing Funding for ICE and CBP
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Cosponsored Anti-Lynching Legislation Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Background Check Act
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the 17 innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago today, we must summon the courage in Congress to pass common sense gun reform. Our words are not enough. We have to act to prevent gun violence. #ParklandStrong"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "It's outrageous that for more than a century, Congress has failed to make lynching a federal crime. The House should pass this legislation as soon as possible."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Protect Babies Born Alive
Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 13, 2019
Underwood Fights for Paid Family leave
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lee Francis Cissna - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García leads Democratic Members in Demanding Accountability from USCIS
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 12, 2019
DeLauro, Gillibrand Reintroduce the FAMILY Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Paid Family & Medical Leave Legislation
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Be wary of these fraudulent robocalls looking to scam you in to giving away your Social Security numbers. They left me a message just this morning."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, even unpaid leave under current federal law is inaccessible for 60% of working people. This means Illinoisans are continuously faced with tough choices when starting families and dealing with personal and family health issues. #FAMILYAct"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lawmakers Write Oversight Letter to Administration on DACA Recipients' Ability to Travel Abroad
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Menendez, Deutch Introduce Bill to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "There is a growing trend of criminals getting guns by breaking into gun shops after business hours and stealing the guns on display. Those guns are often used to commit violent crimes. Here's an in-depth look at a problem:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 1, 2019
Tweet - "Convicted felons are prohibited from buying guns, but there are gaps in the records that must be closed. I'm asking the FBI to conduct a review to ensure records of felony & domestic violence misdemeanor convictions are being appropriately shared across FBI databases."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Members Call for Action to Prevent Deportation of Liberian Residents
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's assault on @PPFA and the patients they serve must end. Thousands of women in Illinois rely on Planned Parenthood, and no one should be punished for seeking care and consultation. It's their right."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2019
Casten Votes to Close 'Charleston Loophole' Bill
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 28, 2019
Letter to Ronald D. Vitiello, Acting-Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Following Mumps Outbreak in Aurora ICE Facility, Crow Redoubles Efforts to Demand Accountability; Leads Letter to ICE
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Senate Passes & House Introduces Duckworth, Durbin, Foster, Underwood, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Victims & Injured Police Officers of Aurora Shooting
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Schneider Amendment to Enhance Transparency on Gun Sales Passes House in Bill Closing "Charleston Loophole"
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 28, 2019
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces COOL OFF Act To Require 3-Day Waiting Period For Handgun Sales
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "Background check reform has passed the House. Republican leadership in the Senate should listen to the vast majority of Americans who support this sensible reform, and call for a vote."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Background Checks Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "These bills represent commonsense reforms that the vast majority of Americans support. Senate Republicans would be unwise to dismiss them. Complacency in addressing the epidemic of gun violence has to end. Communities across America depend on it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 27, 2019
Duckworth: Military Must Reduce Barriers to Reporting Sexual Trauma
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 27, 2019
House Passes Underwood- Backed Legislation to Improve Gun Safety
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 27, 2019
Bost Defends 2nd Amendment
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 27, 2019
Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Stop Financing of Criminal Organizations
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 27, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Help Students Vote Act Added To H.R.1, Passes House Administration Committee
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 26, 2019
Quigley Introduces Bipartisan "Big Cat Public Safety Act"
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 26, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Introduce Voter Empowerment Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Executive Session
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2019
Va Medical Centers
Rep.Mike Bost
Feb. 26, 2019
Gillibrand Leads Group Of 9 Senators To Reintroduce Voter Empowerment Act To Help Protect The Voting Rights Of People Across The Country And Ensure All Americans Have Equal Access To The Ballot
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 22, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration admits that hundreds of children were separated after the family separation policy supposedly ended. If there's an emergency on the border, it's the humanitarian crisis the President created by forcibly removing thousands of children from their parents."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 21, 2019
Letter to Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congressman Lowenthal Presses DHS To Restore Dreamers' Travel Rights
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 20, 2019
Duckworth, Daines, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Casten Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 19, 2019
Letter to Acting Director Kelly - Congresswomen Escobar and Reps. Call for Oversight Investigation of Force-Feeding in ICE Detention
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 16, 2019
Underwood Statement on Shooting in Aurora
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 16, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on Aurora Shooting
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 15, 2019
Takano, Duckworth, and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Prevent Atrocities Like Mass Japanese American Incarceration From Repeating
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 15, 2019
Foster Statement on Shooting at Henry Pratt Plant in Aurora
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 14, 2019
Statement from Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García On Vote Against Increasing Funding for ICE and CBP
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 14, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Cosponsored Anti-Lynching Legislation Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 14, 2019
Congresswoman Kelly Applauds Committee Passage of the Bipartisan Background Check Act
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the 17 innocent lives lost at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School a year ago today, we must summon the courage in Congress to pass common sense gun reform. Our words are not enough. We have to act to prevent gun violence. #ParklandStrong"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "It's outrageous that for more than a century, Congress has failed to make lynching a federal crime. The House should pass this legislation as soon as possible."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, 532 children have died from gun violence in the last 5 years. This is unacceptable. It's time to pass stronger national gun control laws to protect children from deadly weapons & stop the epidemic of gun violence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2019
Protect Babies Born Alive
Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 13, 2019
Underwood Fights for Paid Family leave
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Lee Francis Cissna - Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García leads Democratic Members in Demanding Accountability from USCIS
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 12, 2019
DeLauro, Gillibrand Reintroduce the FAMILY Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Feb. 12, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Paid Family & Medical Leave Legislation
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "Be wary of these fraudulent robocalls looking to scam you in to giving away your Social Security numbers. They left me a message just this morning."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Tweet - "In Illinois, even unpaid leave under current federal law is inaccessible for 60% of working people. This means Illinoisans are continuously faced with tough choices when starting families and dealing with personal and family health issues. #FAMILYAct"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. L. Francis Cissna, Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Lawmakers Write Oversight Letter to Administration on DACA Recipients' Ability to Travel Abroad
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 12, 2019
Menendez, Deutch Introduce Bill to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 11, 2019
Tweet - "There is a growing trend of criminals getting guns by breaking into gun shops after business hours and stealing the guns on display. Those guns are often used to commit violent crimes. Here's an in-depth look at a problem:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
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