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March 16, 2022
Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin for designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status. TPS will protect Afghans in the U.S. from being forced to return to unsafe conditions due to the ongoing conflict and deteriorating conditions, incl. water scarcity & a worsening hunger crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 15, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Immigration Subcommittee Hearing On Removing Barriers To Legal Migration
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Espaillat, García, Correa Statement on Repealing Title 42
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 14, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "For two years, Title 42 has been used to expel immigrants who cross our border. Many just try again. And thousands have been unjustly returned to the danger they fled. It is not a humane or effective solution to securing our border."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 10, 2022
Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Durbin Statement On Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for taking decisive action to help Ukrainians currently in America stay here safely."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022
Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers work hard to make our state the top soybean producer in the nation. Yesterday I had the chance to meet with some of them and discuss the agricultural strides being made in Illinois, as well as how to make the U.S. soybean market stronger than ever."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Soybean Association
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep. Danny Davis
March 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 2, 2022
Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans
Rep. Robin Kelly
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Ryan Urges Biden Administration to Grant TPS for Ukrainians
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 1, 2022
Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Rebukes Russia's Attack On Ukraine, Speaks Out In Support Of Granting TPS For Ukrainians
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Durbin, Menendez, Portman in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "While the Ukrainian people put up an historically brave fight in defense of their homeland, the United States should designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status. Proud to lead this effort with @SenatorMenendez and @senrobportman ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley, Feinstein, Durbin Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Feinstein, Durbin, Grassley Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "The allegations of "rampant sexual abuse" in our federal prisons are serious and, if true, represent unacceptable and potentially criminal misconduct by BOP officials--and the reported whistleblower retaliation cannot be tolerated."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "Today, our system held these men accountable, but for too many Americans--especially Black & Brown Americans--justice remains elusive. We must continue to confront & root out the kind of hate bias that caused this tragedy and ensure accountability for perpetrators of these crimes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022
Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages
Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Sens. Ossoff, Braun Launch Bipartisan Working Group to Examine U.S. Prison Conditions, Promote Transparency
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Durbin: If Republicans Were Serious About Violent Crime, They Would Get Serious About The January 6 Insurrection
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Congresswoman Miller Responds to Closure and Downsize Plans for Vandalia & Pontiac Prisons
Rep. Mary Miller
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "You can't call Democrats "soft on crime" when the Republican Party is excusing the January 6 terror attack and a Republican Senator is blocking critical players in our legal system who prosecute human trafficking and violent crime. That is the height of hypocrisy."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "I commend the Biden Admin for designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status. TPS will protect Afghans in the U.S. from being forced to return to unsafe conditions due to the ongoing conflict and deteriorating conditions, incl. water scarcity & a worsening hunger crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2022
Schakowsky, Warren, Klobuchar, Porter, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Providing Misleading Information on High Drug Prices
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 15, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement At Immigration Subcommittee Hearing On Removing Barriers To Legal Migration
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2022
Espaillat, García, Correa Statement on Repealing Title 42
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 14, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those affected by gun violence over the weekend in Chicago. We must never allow ourselves to normalize mass shootings and violence like this. We must continue to push for commonsense gun safety reforms and safer, more peaceful communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "For two years, Title 42 has been used to expel immigrants who cross our border. Many just try again. And thousands have been unjustly returned to the danger they fled. It is not a humane or effective solution to securing our border."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2022
Tweet - "Republican attacks across the country on LGBTQ children are a stark reminder of why it is so important for Congress to pass the Equality Act. We must keep fighting to ensure every American child feels welcome & safe to be their authentic self, no matter what state they live in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Thanks to Nina Morrison, innocent people have been freed from prison. Crime survivors have received justice. And actual perpetrators of violent crime have been identified and taken off the streets."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Tweet - "Baseball is back, and I'm glad to see an agreement was reached. But there are still significant issues with the way MLB operates under its antitrust exemption--issues that I continue to believe merit closer inspection."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Romney, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging FDA to Regulate E-Cigarettes after Six Month Delay
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, and Tae Johnson, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Reps. Grijalva Calls for End to Title 42
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 10, 2022
Duckworth, Capito Re-introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Girl Scouts of America
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 9, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi To Big Vape: Your Days Of Exploiting The Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Are Over
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Al-Qahtani "was tortured so badly that he was ineligible to be tried at the war crimes court." This transfer is an important step toward finally ending indefinite detention at Guantanamo, which violates human rights & has prevented us from bringing 9/11 conspirators to justice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Empowering women around the world will make life better for everyone. On International Women's Day, we recognize the amazing achievements and contributions of women throughout history. And we recommit ourselves to lifting up future generations of women leaders. #IWD2022"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "We have U.S. Attorneys and U.S. Marshals who are being held up by one Republican Senator. It's the height of hypocrisy to ask witnesses about "defunding the police" while engaging in a parallel move: blocking the confirmation of law enforcement officials vital to our safety."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin Questions Justice Department In Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of The Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
Rep. Kelly Urges Continued Commitment to Women's Rights on International Women's Day
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 8, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks During Hearing On Rise Of Hate Crimes Following Recent Synagogue Attack In Colleyville, TX And Nationwide HBCU Bomb Threats
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "I recently introduced the bipartisan VAWA Reauthorization Act with @SenJoniErnst , @SenFeinstein , and @lisamurkowski . Modernizing and reauthorizing #VAWA would prove this country's commitment to protecting those who need help the most--something that is long overdue."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today marks the anniversary of Bloody Sunday--and our second without my friend, John Lewis. 57 years later, we can still join him on that bridge, and walk with his legacy as we work toward equal access to the ballot box. Finishing his fight is our moral mission."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 7, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - FDA Considerations of Over-the-Counter Birth Control
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 7, 2022
Tweet - "The 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till serves as a stark reminder of what happens when hate and bigotry go unchecked. We must never forget--and never diminish--the history of lynching in America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "12-year-old Nyzireya London Moore was on her way home from her birthday dinner when she was shot in the head Tuesday night by someone firing at a different car. Sadly, Nyzierya passed away Friday. My prayers are with her heartbroken family."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Senate Unanimously Passes Durbin, Blackburn Bill To Support Survivors Of Sex Abuse
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "UPDATE: This bill has become the law of the land! Thank you @POTUS , and thank you to survivors everywhere whose bravery and courage continue to inspire this nation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "The elite gymnasts who appeared at our @JudiciaryDems hearing on the Nassar abuse case delivered some of the most compelling testimony I've ever heard. Cases like theirs made it clear that we must step up and do more to bring justice for survivors."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for a swift and full recovery for these two CPD officers who were shot and injured in the line of duty. Grateful for their service and courage, and for the other officers who quickly responded at the scene."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Durbin Statement On Designation Of Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "I applaud President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas for taking decisive action to help Ukrainians currently in America stay here safely."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Espaillat, Cicilline, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Sporting and Cultural Sanctions Against Russia
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
March 3, 2022
Senate Republican Blocks Durbin Attempt To Confirm Critical Law Enforcement Positions
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bipartisan H-1B, L-1 Visa Reform Legislation
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Illinois soybean farmers work hard to make our state the top soybean producer in the nation. Yesterday I had the chance to meet with some of them and discuss the agricultural strides being made in Illinois, as well as how to make the U.S. soybean market stronger than ever."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Durbin Meets Virtually With Illinois Soybean Association
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2022
Neal and Davis Praise New HHS LGBTQ+ Foster Youth Guidance
Rep.Danny Davis
March 2, 2022
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Working Mothers Through Expanding Access To Quality Affordable Child Care
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 2, 2022
Rep. Kelly to Attend Health Equity and Accountability Act Summit in New Orleans
Rep.Robin Kelly
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "That. And the only instance where we have a Senator holding up the appointment of law enforcement officials at the federal level to help deal with the crime we're talking about today is the junior Republican Senator from Arkansas."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "We have a responsibility to address and prevent carjackings. Last year, I held a field hearing in Chicago to learn from local leaders like U.S. Attorney John Lausch--but we must do more. As we learned in the so-called war on drugs, we can't incarcerate our way out of this problem."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Ryan Urges Biden Administration to Grant TPS for Ukrainians
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture - Representatives Young, Moore Lead 112 House and Senate Colleagues in Urging USDA to Update the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Packages, Ensure Access to Healthy Food for Low-Income Families
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 1, 2022
Durbin: Carjackings Are A Scourge On Society That We Have A Responsibility To Address
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Letter to Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call Out Drug Manufacturers For Squeezing American Families With Rapid and Widespread Price Hikes on Prescription Drugs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "The American people have endured incredible hardships over the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When President Biden took office, he pledged to get shots in arms, people back to work and school, and our economy back on track."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 1, 2022
Tweet - "When I took the gavel as Chair of @JudiciaryDems , I promised to use this opportunity to address pressing issues facing our families and communities. Glad to have Cook County's Sheriff Dart join us in Washington to discuss solutions for carjackings and violent crime."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security, Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Rep. Grijalva and 46 Members of Congress Urge DHS for Improvements to USCIS Contact Center
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
In Speech On Senate Floor, Durbin Rebukes Russia's Attack On Ukraine, Speaks Out In Support Of Granting TPS For Ukrainians
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of States - Rep. Gomez Leads 98 Members in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for TPS or DED and Special Student Relief
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Durbin, Menendez, Portman in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 28, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senators Durbin, Menendez, Portman Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration To Designate Ukraine For Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "While the Ukrainian people put up an historically brave fight in defense of their homeland, the United States should designate Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status. Proud to lead this effort with @SenatorMenendez and @senrobportman ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Grassley, Feinstein, Durbin Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, U.S. Attorney General - Concern Regarding the Rise of Domestic Violence Involving Firearms
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 25, 2022
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - Feinstein, Durbin, Grassley Call For Additional Information On FBI's Response To Nassar Case
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2022
Tweet - "His name was George Floyd. He was a father, a brother, a son, a friend. He died with the knee of a police officer on his neck--an image that haunts me to this day. The injustice of his killing is undeniable, but I hope today's verdict gives his loved ones some semblance of peace."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Quigley, Equality Caucus Urge Secretary Blinken to Protect LGBTQ+ Rights In Ukraine
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2022
Tweet - "The allegations of "rampant sexual abuse" in our federal prisons are serious and, if true, represent unacceptable and potentially criminal misconduct by BOP officials--and the reported whistleblower retaliation cannot be tolerated."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "Today, our system held these men accountable, but for too many Americans--especially Black & Brown Americans--justice remains elusive. We must continue to confront & root out the kind of hate bias that caused this tragedy and ensure accountability for perpetrators of these crimes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2022
Casten Introduces Legislation Banning Inequitable Calculations of Civil Damages
Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 21, 2022
Tweet - "Paul Farmer had a great mind and an even greater heart. He gave his skills and his life to serving and saving some of the poorest people on Earth. I am proud to count him as a policy partner and a longtime friend."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Sens. Ossoff, Braun Launch Bipartisan Working Group to Examine U.S. Prison Conditions, Promote Transparency
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Durbin: If Republicans Were Serious About Violent Crime, They Would Get Serious About The January 6 Insurrection
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 17, 2022
Congresswoman Miller Responds to Closure and Downsize Plans for Vandalia & Pontiac Prisons
Rep.Mary Miller
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, and Dr. Lawrence A. Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health - Foster Leads Bipartisan Call to Accelerate Research of COVID-19 Combination Therapies
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 17, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hirono Joins 100+ Congressional Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Reverse Inhumane Immigration Policies
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis Urge Social Security to Reconsider Use of Facial Recognition Technology
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Trone, Underwood Discuss Black Health and Wellness in Honor of Black History Month
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - MARKEY JOINS BOOKER, BUSH AND CONGRESSIONAL COLLEAGUES IN URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO REVERSE INHUMANE IMMIGRATION POLICIES IMPACTING BLACK MIGRANTS
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Tweet - "You can't call Democrats "soft on crime" when the Republican Party is excusing the January 6 terror attack and a Republican Senator is blocking critical players in our legal system who prosecute human trafficking and violent crime. That is the height of hypocrisy."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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