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Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 U.S. Rep. Norman Leads Effort to Reestablish DHS Outreach to Educational Institutions Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Increased safety measures are an urgent issue for synagogues & other religious institutions & houses of worship. We must stand up to anti-Semitism & hate-fueled violence. I will continue to work to fund nonprofit security grants & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Three Years After Trump's Travel Ban, Duckworth and Durbin Join Colleagues to Call for a National Commitment to Refugee Resettlement Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The federal government has a key role to play in addressing this rise in hate crimes in our communities. Earlier this year, I reintroduced the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider to prioritize combating the threats of hate crimes & domestic terrorism." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump's Muslim travel ban was the first of many anti-immigrant & anti-refugee policies to come out of his Admin. I intro'd a resolution w/ @SenBlumenthal & @SenDuckworth to send the message that Congress remains committed to helping those in need, regardless of the President." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Extreme weather & flooding in Illinois has done great damage to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on how we can save Lake Michigan's shoreline:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, within a week of assuming office, President Trump issued the first version of his Muslim travel ban. The ugliness of that moment--and the subsequent campaign to uphold the ban in court--has done lasting damage." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Editors of the Chicago Tribune - Letters: How to save Lake Michigan's shoreline Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 On anniversary of Trump's Muslim ban, Coons, Chu, faith and civil rights leaders call for passage of NO BAN Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Underwood, Katko Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Domestic Terrorism Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "After a year of extreme weather across IL in 2019, 2020 has already gotten off to a similar start with a tornado touching down in Union County. I want to remind all Illinoisans to to take advantage of emergency resources provided if & when necessary." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Murphy Leads Group Urging Vote on Legislation to End Anti-Muslim Travel Ban Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot keep ignoring the deadly menace in our own backyard. Congress must act against white supremacist violence & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - In Aftermath Of Recent Attacks, Durbin Again Calls For Trump Admin To Step Up Efforts To Combat Domestic Terrorism & Hate Crimes Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "With rain and snow in the weekend forecast, I urge Illinoisans to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid potential flooding. FEMA offers preparedness resources and information here: http://www.ready.gov/floods ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico as they work to rebuild after yet another natural disaster. The Trump Administration must not hesitate in providing much-needed emergency aid to Puerto Rico." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Statement on NDAA Passage Rep. Robin Kelly
Date Title Politician
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Following Passage of their Provision to Establish a Center to Combat Foreign Influence Campaigns, Klobuchar, Reed Ask Director of National Intelligence for Progress Report on Establishment of the Center Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Duckworth Chairs Climate Crisis Committee Hearing on the National Security Risks of Climate Change Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Call For Federal Government To Reimburse States, Cities For Coronavirus Efforts Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud @IDPH for taking this important step in halting the possible spread of coronavirus. We continue to take this threat very seriously and I'm grateful for the efforts of local medical personnel to keep Illinoisans safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2020 U.S. Rep. Norman Leads Effort to Reestablish DHS Outreach to Educational Institutions Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - ". @FEMA has granted IL an extension to conduct a Preliminary Damage Assessment of lakefront damage following January's severe storms. On Friday, I joined @chicagosmayor to discuss the situation while leading the Illinois Delegation in supporting @GovPritzker 's extension request." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges FEMA To Support State's Request For Extension Of Flood Damage Assessment In Cook And Lake Counties Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, federal health agencies briefed Senators on the ongoing response to the coronavirus outbreak in China. With 2 confirmed cases in IL, I'm grateful to the @CDCgov & local medical professionals who are keeping us updated as we learn more about the impact of the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2020 Durbin Briefed On U.S. Response To Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Increased safety measures are an urgent issue for synagogues & other religious institutions & houses of worship. We must stand up to anti-Semitism & hate-fueled violence. I will continue to work to fund nonprofit security grants & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Dr. Robert R. Redfield, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Lawmakers from States with Confirmed Novel Coronavirus Cases Urge CDC to Distribute Rapid Diagnostic Tests to State and Local Health Officials, Prioritize States with Confirmed Cases Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Just days after the third anniversary of the original Muslim travel ban, President Trump has doubled down on this un-American action by instituting a travel ban that will hurt innocent people seeking reunion with their families and refuge from life-threatening situations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Confirmation Of Second Case Of Coronavirus In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are closely monitoring 2nd confirmed case of coronavirus in IL. As with first case, we are thankful to local medical personnel for quickly identifying & providing immediate care. We will continue to stay in close contact w/ CDC & local health personnel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2020 Casten Statement on Votes to Ensure Proper Congressional Oversight for National Security Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "As the world tries to stop the spread of the coronavirus, @NUFeinbergMed is working with @UChicago and other members of the Center for Structural Genomics of Infectious Diseases to find out how to attack it. #AmericanCuresAct" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Three Years After Trump's Travel Ban, Duckworth and Durbin Join Colleagues to Call for a National Commitment to Refugee Resettlement Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "The federal government has a key role to play in addressing this rise in hate crimes in our communities. Earlier this year, I reintroduced the Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act with @RepSchneider to prioritize combating the threats of hate crimes & domestic terrorism." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Pres Trump's Muslim travel ban was the first of many anti-immigrant & anti-refugee policies to come out of his Admin. I intro'd a resolution w/ @SenBlumenthal & @SenDuckworth to send the message that Congress remains committed to helping those in need, regardless of the President." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I received an update today from CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Schuchat about the status of the coronavirus outbreak. We're continuing to monitor the virus & are grateful for the CDC's work, along with IL health officials, to keep Illinoisans safe & informed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Receive Update On Coronavirus From The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Extreme weather & flooding in Illinois has done great damage to the Lake Michigan shoreline. Read my letter to the editor in today's @chicagotribune on how we can save Lake Michigan's shoreline:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With 5 reported cases of the coronavirus in the US, including one in Chicago, we need to urgently seek a robust & scientifically-driven response to this outbreak. @SenDuckworth & I called on @HHSGov to act quickly & share info on how to prevent & treat the coronavirus properly." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Three years ago today, within a week of assuming office, President Trump issued the first version of his Muslim travel ban. The ugliness of that moment--and the subsequent campaign to uphold the ban in court--has done lasting damage." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to the Editors of the Chicago Tribune - Letters: How to save Lake Michigan's shoreline Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2020 On anniversary of Trump's Muslim ban, Coons, Chu, faith and civil rights leaders call for passage of NO BAN Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Underwood, Katko Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Domestic Terrorism Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Tweet - "After a year of extreme weather across IL in 2019, 2020 has already gotten off to a similar start with a tornado touching down in Union County. I want to remind all Illinoisans to to take advantage of emergency resources provided if & when necessary." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Admin. must do more to protect the shorelines of the Great Lakes, including the crown jewel that is our Lake Michigan. Read my letter to the editor calling for greater protections for the Great Lakes' shorelines in yesterday's @Suntimes:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Majority Whip of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Murphy Leads Group Urging Vote on Legislation to End Anti-Muslim Travel Ban Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "We cannot keep ignoring the deadly menace in our own backyard. Congress must act against white supremacist violence & pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2020." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Far too many communities have been victimized by domestic terrorism in recent years. For too long, we've failed to take action to combat this deadly menace in our own backyard. We cannot afford to wait any longer." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2020 Durbin, Schneider Reintroduce Legislation To Combat Domestic Terrorist Threat Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Velázquez, Schumer Demand HUD Meeting on Puerto Rico Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Statement by Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García on the Situation in Puerto Rico Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to stand by leaders from the Jewish, Muslim, African-American, Latino, Sikh, and LGBTQ+ communities at @loop_chicago in the fight to combat violent domestic extremism. The threat of hate crimes and domestic terrorism is not new, but has increased sharply in recent years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - In Aftermath Of Recent Attacks, Durbin Again Calls For Trump Admin To Step Up Efforts To Combat Domestic Terrorism & Hate Crimes Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "With rain and snow in the weekend forecast, I urge Illinoisans to take the proper precautions to stay safe amid potential flooding. FEMA offers preparedness resources and information here: http://www.ready.gov/floods ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "My prayers are with the people of Puerto Rico as they work to rebuild after yet another natural disaster. The Trump Administration must not hesitate in providing much-needed emergency aid to Puerto Rico." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 Tweet - "I am proud to stand with the Jewish community on #JewishandProud Day. The recent rise in anti-Semitic attacks & hate crimes across the U.S. is absolutely unacceptable. Congress must pass my Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act and the Jabara-Heyer NO HATE Act immediately." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting that took place in a Texas church yesterday is a sad reminder that not even houses of worship are safe from the threat of gun violence. My heart breaks for the victims and their families and my prayers are with them as they grieve and begin the healing process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 30, 2019 Tweet - "The anti-Semitic attack in New York is a horrifying tragedy and part of a disturbing trend that must be addressed immediately. Congress must stand in solidarity with the Jewish community to fight the rise in anti-Semitism that is currently taking place across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Congresswoman Robin Kelly Releases Statement on NDAA Passage Rep.Robin Kelly
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