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June 7, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Domestic Terrorism Following Buffalo Massacre
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Buffalo is not the first time Discord nor Twitch have been used to fuel hatred and domestic violent extremism. It is essential that Congress understand what social media platforms are doing to address efforts by violent extremists to recruit, plan, and amplify their attacks.'
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
House Passes Durbin, Schneider Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bipartisan Bills Supporting Law Enforcement During Police Week
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Senate Commemorates National Police Week
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2022
Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2022
Tweet - "I'm pleased to learn that @POTUS will designate $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, including over $2 billion for Community Violence Intervention programs proven to prevent gun violence and save lives."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022
Underwood Continues to Protect Small Businesses and Elections From Foreign Interference During Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing
Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022
Tweet - "It was great to be at @MxDInnovates to celebrate the opening of the Midwest's first-ever @DIU_x office with @SenDuckworth , @GovPritzker , & @chicagosmayor . This office will help IL in harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Our Guard members have responded to a pandemic, natural disasters, and even to secure our U.S. Capitol building. A new facility will help ensure that our Illinois National Guard troops have the proper and safe facilities they need to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022
Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 6, 2022
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Passes Judiciary Markup
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense And Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hagerty, Kennedy, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Americans Against Russian Cyberattacks -
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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 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
LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses
Rep. Darin LaHood
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
June 7, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing on Domestic Terrorism Following Buffalo Massacre
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2022
Durbin Urges Senate to Pass his Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022
Tweet - "Buffalo is not the first time Discord nor Twitch have been used to fuel hatred and domestic violent extremism. It is essential that Congress understand what social media platforms are doing to address efforts by violent extremists to recruit, plan, and amplify their attacks.'
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
House Passes Durbin, Schneider Bipartisan Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Judiciary Committee Advances Four Bipartisan Bills Supporting Law Enforcement During Police Week
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2022
Senate Commemorates National Police Week
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2022
Tweet - "While no act by Congress will bring back the lives lost in Buffalo, we can and must do more about the threat of terror in our own backyard. That begins with confronting the reality that white supremacy is fueling these violent terrorist attacks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2022
Tweet - "I'm pleased to learn that @POTUS will designate $10 billion in American Rescue Plan funds for public safety, including over $2 billion for Community Violence Intervention programs proven to prevent gun violence and save lives."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022
Underwood Continues to Protect Small Businesses and Elections From Foreign Interference During Homeland Security Subcommittee Hearing
Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "As we search for new ways to reduce violence, the work of hospitals I convened under the Chicago HEAL Initiative should serve as a model for collaboration and community engagement to tackle the root causes of gun violence. My op-ed here:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2022
Tweet - "It was great to be at @MxDInnovates to celebrate the opening of the Midwest's first-ever @DIU_x office with @SenDuckworth , @GovPritzker , & @chicagosmayor . This office will help IL in harnessing the power of innovation to strengthen America's cybersecurity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2022
Tweet - "Our Guard members have responded to a pandemic, natural disasters, and even to secure our U.S. Capitol building. A new facility will help ensure that our Illinois National Guard troops have the proper and safe facilities they need to meet their maintenance and preparedness needs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 12, 2022
Letter to Andrew Katsaros, Inspector General of the Federal Trade Commission - Garbarino Calls on FTC To Address National Security Threats Posed by Chinese Genomic Technology
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 6, 2022
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Passes Judiciary Markup
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Congressman Biggs Demands Answers from DHS Regarding Russian Nationals at the Southern Border
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense And Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Hagerty, Kennedy, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Americans Against Russian Cyberattacks -
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 17, 2022
Tweet - "While we must condemn all violence, it's abundantly clear that white supremacists & violent militia extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing us today. The Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act will help the federal government forcefully combat this threat."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2022
Tweet - "Violence to advance any political or ideological goal is unacceptable. But we cannot have an honest discussion about hate crimes without acknowledging the role of violent white supremacists, which our intelligence has said pose the most lethal domestic terror threat."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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 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
LaHood Presses FBI Director Wray on Section 702 FISA Abuses
Rep.Darin LaHood
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "This is exactly why the Senate is working on bipartisan bills to strengthen our cybersecurity infrastructure. We must make sure we are prepared for increased Russian aggression, wherever it may appear."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Tweet - "Covid exposed our reliance on foreign medical supplies, so I passed legislation in the CARES Act to study the issue. Today's @theNASEM report shows how we must improve domestic manufacturing, stockpiles, planning, & supply chains, like my PPE in America Act with @SenBillCassidy ."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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