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March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "For far too long our federal government has failed to address the growing terrorist menace in our own backyard. We need to be abundantly clear that white supremacists and other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Intel Report Linking Saudi Crown Prince To Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to put an end to Donald Trump's "Big Lie' once and for all. For the sake of Officer Brian Sicknick, for the sake of all those wounded on January 6, and for the sake of our democracy--he must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2021 Foster Statement on Waiver for Secretary-designate Austin Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with Ambassador William Burns today. He is a trusted, nonpartisan leader who will make a great CIA Director & I look forward to working with Ambassador Burns in this role in order to rebuild trust & confidence in our intelligence community." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The terrorists who raided the United States Capitol must be held accountable. And Donald Trump must be held accountable for his incitement of that mob. Our new Senate majority will make both a priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Avril Haines just made history as the first woman to become the United States Director of National Intelligence. Though she has a big job ahead of her, I have full confidence that she has the experience and expertise to get it done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haines as Director of National Intelligence Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - ".@AliMayorkas is an exceptionally qualified nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security. He will restore integrity and decency at DHS and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa) of 2021 Introduced in House Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Duckworth to Facebook: Stop Advertising Military Gear Next to Posts About the January 6th Insurrection Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks FBI Director Why Congressionally Mandated Report On Domestic Terrorism Was Never Completed Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney, and to the Hon. Steven D. Weinhoeft, United States Attorney, and to the Hon. John C. Milhiser, United States Attorney - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Illinois U.S. Attorneys to Prioritize Appropriate Prosecutions of Those Involved in Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Casten Votes for Article of Impeachment Charging Trump with Incitement of Insurrection on the U.S. Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2021 Rep. LaHood Statement on Impeachment Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 13, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 13, 2021 Congressman García Votes to Impeach President Trump Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 13, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021 Schneider to Vote to Impeach President for Inciting Insurrection Against American Democracy Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Second Impeachment of President Trump Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date Title Politician
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "For far too long our federal government has failed to address the growing terrorist menace in our own backyard. We need to be abundantly clear that white supremacists and other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Intel Report Linking Saudi Crown Prince To Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Tweet - "It's time to put an end to Donald Trump's "Big Lie' once and for all. For the sake of Officer Brian Sicknick, for the sake of all those wounded on January 6, and for the sake of our democracy--he must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Nominations Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021 Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021 Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2021 Foster Statement on Waiver for Secretary-designate Austin Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with Ambassador William Burns today. He is a trusted, nonpartisan leader who will make a great CIA Director & I look forward to working with Ambassador Burns in this role in order to rebuild trust & confidence in our intelligence community." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The terrorists who raided the United States Capitol must be held accountable. And Donald Trump must be held accountable for his incitement of that mob. Our new Senate majority will make both a priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Avril Haines just made history as the first woman to become the United States Director of National Intelligence. Though she has a big job ahead of her, I have full confidence that she has the experience and expertise to get it done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haines as Director of National Intelligence Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021 Tweet - ".@AliMayorkas is an exceptionally qualified nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security. He will restore integrity and decency at DHS and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa) of 2021 Introduced in House Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Duckworth to Facebook: Stop Advertising Military Gear Next to Posts About the January 6th Insurrection Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks FBI Director Why Congressionally Mandated Report On Domestic Terrorism Was Never Completed Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to the Hon. John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney, and to the Hon. Steven D. Weinhoeft, United States Attorney, and to the Hon. John C. Milhiser, United States Attorney - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Illinois U.S. Attorneys to Prioritize Appropriate Prosecutions of Those Involved in Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 13, 2021 Casten Votes for Article of Impeachment Charging Trump with Incitement of Insurrection on the U.S. Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2021 Rep. LaHood Statement on Impeachment Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 13, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 13, 2021 Congressman García Votes to Impeach President Trump Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 13, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021 Schneider to Vote to Impeach President for Inciting Insurrection Against American Democracy Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Second Impeachment of President Trump Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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