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Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
"H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep. Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Cortex Masto, Colleagues Call for DHS to Reexamine Arbitrary Detention and Deportation of Southeast Asian Refugees
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to passage of #FirstStepAct, Mr. Charles is being released from prison. A model inmate, Mr. Charles completed more than 30 Bible correspondence courses, taught GED classes, worked on a college degree, became a law clerk & received no negative marks on his discipline record"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today is an exciting day in history, as we welcome a historically diverse group of Democratic members to Washington, including two new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorSinema. I look forward to working with them in the #116thCongress."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Enough. The deaths of eight-year-old Felipe and seven-year-old Jackelin a few weeks apart are evidence that Trump's "get tough" border policies are dangerous, especially to small children. In the name of our caring nation, Secretary Nielsen must go."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
Save Our Seas Act of 2017
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf "
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date
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Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
"H.R. 8 takes us one step closer to a future where no mother has to bury her child because of gun violence," says Congresswoman Robin Kelly
Rep.Robin Kelly
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Joaquin Castro Welcomes Newest Members to the Congressional Hispanic Caucus
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "97% of Americans and gun owners support universal background checks on all gun sales. This number is absolutely overwhelming. It's time for Republicans to join with Democrats and nearly all Americans in support of universal background checks. Let's pass this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Fact check: DEA has found that Mexican cartels most commonly transport drugs through our Southwest border at legal ports of entry. A border wall does nothing to stop that from happening, sorry VP Pence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Background Check Expansion Act To Reduce Gun Violence
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Chairman Thompson Joins Democrats and Republicans to Introduce Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Tweet - "A $5 billion medieval wall is no solution for illegal immigration or stopping drugs from coming across our border. Smart investments in modern screening technology and additional customs personnel are."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2019
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Federal Shutdown
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 4, 2019
Gun Violence
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Cortex Masto, Colleagues Call for DHS to Reexamine Arbitrary Detention and Deportation of Southeast Asian Refugees
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Thanks to passage of #FirstStepAct, Mr. Charles is being released from prison. A model inmate, Mr. Charles completed more than 30 Bible correspondence courses, taught GED classes, worked on a college degree, became a law clerk & received no negative marks on his discipline record"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 3, 2019
Tweet - "Today is an exciting day in history, as we welcome a historically diverse group of Democratic members to Washington, including two new members of the Senate Democratic Caucus: @SenJackyRosen and @SenatorSinema. I look forward to working with them in the #116thCongress."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 27, 2018
Tweet - "Enough. The deaths of eight-year-old Felipe and seven-year-old Jackelin a few weeks apart are evidence that Trump's "get tough" border policies are dangerous, especially to small children. In the name of our caring nation, Secretary Nielsen must go."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 23, 2018
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Dick Durbin
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2018
Problem Solvers Caucus Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Criminal Justice Reform
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 21, 2018
Tweet - "Democrats have made it clear to the President that there are much more effective ways to secure our border than a wall -- like more screening technology and personnel to stop drugs from flowing through our borders. Democrats support smart border security that works."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Foster Statement on Support for Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 20, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Grassley, Durbin Statements on First Step Act Passing House
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Tweet - "Strong bipartisan vote in the House for the #FirstStepAct. It now heads to the President for signature. Finally -- we will begin making much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system, and thousands who were unfairly sentenced will get a second chance. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2018
Statement on Criminal Justice Reform Legislation Passage
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I'm still in awe of what the Senate accomplished last night. A strong, bipartisan vote to make meaningful and much-needed reforms to our criminal justice system. This is the first step in the right direction, and I'm looking forward to working on the second."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2018
Senate Passes Landmark Criminal Justice Reform
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 19, 2018
First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Members of Congress Find Systemic Failures Contributed to Jakelin Caal's Death, Transcript of Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairman Elect Castro Q&A with Press
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "I'm grateful for my bipartisan partnership with @ChuckGrassley to pass the #FirstStepAct, the most meaningful criminal justice reform in decades."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight, by a vote of 87-12 the members of the Senate proved that we can work together for the good of our nation. Passage of the First Step Act is the most significant change to our system of criminal justice in decades."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Tonight the Senate votes on the #FirstStepAct, a bill years in the making & the product of bipartisan compromise. It makes important reforms to our criminal justice system like curbing harsh mandatory minimum sentences. Urging my colleagues to vote yes on final passage."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Mandatory minimums have a disproportionately negative impact on racial minorities. This isn't fair, it isn't smart, and it isn't an effective way to protect public safety. #FirstStepAct #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton amendments would undermine the #FirstStepAct and are heavily opposed by law enforcement and crime victims' groups. I urge my colleagues to vote no on all three."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The bipartisan #FirstStepAct is a once in a political lifetime aligning of the stars. Republicans, Democrats, President Trump, @GLFOP, and @ACLU have all thrown their support behind this bill. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The #FirstStepAct is our best chance to make meaningful changes in our federal drug sentencing laws. We cannot waste it. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Thompson, Task Force Urge Committees to Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Prevention
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert, Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management - Senators Murray, Cantwell Call on Trump Administration to Protect Rights of Transgender Federal Employees
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "The amendments proposed by Senators Cotton and Kennedy would be a significant step backwards for our criminal justice system, and go against the goals we've set to achieve in the #FirstStepAct. Urging my colleagues to vote no on these amendments."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2018
Tweet - "Today the Senate will debate the #FirstStepAct -- a bill that will make long overdue reforms to our criminal justice system. This bill is the product of bipartisan hard work -- we can't waste the opportunity to pass it. #cjreform"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
CBC Statement on Russian Attempts to Suppress African American Turnout in the 2016 Election
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Mike Quigley (D), Illinois
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "Great to see overwhelming bipartisan support tonight for advancing the #FirstStepAct. This bill will make a difference for our criminal justice system."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
Durbin, Grassley Statement On Senate's Consideration Of The First Step Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2018
Save Our Seas Act of 2017
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2018
Tweet - "The Cotton-Kennedy amendments to the #FirstStepAct would gut the prison reforms at the heart of the bill. Advocacy groups from across the political spectrum are strongly opposed: https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/2018-12-17%20ACU%20et%20al%20-%20Oppose%20Amendments%20to%20First%20Step%20Act.pdf "
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2018
Tweet - "Today, we remember the 20 children and 6 staff members that were shot and killed at #SandyHook 6 years ago. Gun violence has taken far too many of our loved ones - young and old - far too soon."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Coalition Calls on Administration To Reject Renegotiation of Agreement To Allow Deportation of Vietnamese Refugees
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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