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Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make an undeniable difference in Illinois' roads, highways, & bridges. We are set to receive $1.4B in federal funding for bridges over the next five years--a much needed boost to our state's transportation infrastructure. Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2022 Illinois Democrats Announce Historic $1.4 Billion for Illinois Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4 Million For America's Central Port In Granite City Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 17, 2021 Casten Announces Midway, O'Hare to Receive Nearly $94 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2021 Foster Announces Nearly $1.9 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois in First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 9, 2021 With Holiday Travel Season in Full Swing, Senators Markey and Blumenthal, Reps. Cohen and García Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Sky-High Airline Fees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Rep. Kelly to Host Telephone Town Hall on Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 1, 2021 Casten Flies from Chicago to Washington, DC on the First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in History Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 DURING METRO EAST VISIT, DUCKWORTH HIGHLIGHTS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S PROVISIONS TO SPUR REGION'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CREATE JOBS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. J B Prizker, Governor of Illinois - Rush, Illinois Dems Urge Governor Pritzker, IDOT, to Prioritize Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Member Directed Projects Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Springfield Rail Improvement Project is changing downtown Springfield for the better by reducing rail congestion, creating jobs, & improving safety. @SenDuckworth & I are proud to announce $13.5M in federal support for the local project." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH DISCUSSES BENEFITS OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL FOR CHICAGOLAND AIRPORTS AND RESIDENTS WITH CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION COMMISSIONER JAMIE RHEE Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $13.5 Million For Springfield Rail Improvement Project Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 President Biden Signs Rep. Krishnamoorthi And Senator Klobuchar's SAFE TO DRIVE Act Into Law As Provisions Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Statement from U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis Infrastructure and Investment Act Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans' commute times have increased by 7.3% over the last decade. The Bipartisan Infrastructure package includes $9.8B for roads and bridges in our state--much-needed funding to help keep our roads open, our bridges safe, and Illinoisans on time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 LaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "An overhaul of our nation's passenger rail system is long overdue. The historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package are going to improve rail service in Illinois and across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2021 Krishnamoorthi And Klobuchar Provisions To Combat Distracted Driving Pass House In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The Illinois Zephyr means a lot to the communities it serves--college students, tourism, economic development. For 50 years, this train has grown in popularity & it will continue to as we make federal infrastructure investments in Illinois. Here's to 50 more years!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 28, 2021 Bost Votes to Extend Highway Funding Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Bost Votes for Highway Funding Reauthorization Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 27, 2021 LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - ".@FAANews has a responsibility to keep travelers safe while in the air. As reports of incidents involving dangerous passengers skyrocket, @SenatorCantwell & I are calling on @FAANews & @TheJusticeDept to coordinate efforts to reduce incidents and initiate enforcement actions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Durbin, Cantwell Urge DOJ And FAA To Toughen Actions Against Dangerous Airline Passengers Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Cantwell Urge DOJ And FAA To Toughen Actions Against Dangerous Airline Passengers Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman Garcia Helps Advance Transformative Build Back BetterTransportation Legislation Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "After many years and roughly two-and-a-half billion dollars in federal funding, it was great to join @chicagosmayor, @CongressmanRaja and @RepChuyGarcia in celebrating the completion of the O'Hare Modernization Program. Today, we finally celebrate the new-and-improved @fly2ohare." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee Transportation & Infrastructure; and Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - Reps. García, Johnson, and Pressley Call for Additional Investments in Public Transit in Reconciliation Legislation Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Support Aviation Maintenance Training Schools Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Durbin Joins Environmental Leaders For Discussion On Clean Energy, Infrastructure Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $300 Million For Chicago Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021 Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar Provisions to Combat Distracted Driving Pass Senate in Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 18, 2021 In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our nation's transportation infrastructure is going to receive a massive overhaul thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure package passed by the Senate today. This is a big win for Illinoisans, who have seen their commute times increase by an average of 7.3% since 2011." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Americans have asked Congress to fix crumbling roads and bridges, expand public transit and rail, and provide clean drinking water in their communities for decades. That moment has finally arrived in the Senate today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 18, 2022 Tweet: The bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will make an undeniable difference in Illinois' roads, highways, & bridges. We are set to receive $1.4B in federal funding for bridges over the next five years--a much needed boost to our state's transportation infrastructure. Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 14, 2022 Illinois Democrats Announce Historic $1.4 Billion for Illinois Bridges from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4 Million For America's Central Port In Granite City Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 17, 2021 Casten Announces Midway, O'Hare to Receive Nearly $94 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2021 Foster Announces Nearly $1.9 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois in First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 9, 2021 With Holiday Travel Season in Full Swing, Senators Markey and Blumenthal, Reps. Cohen and García Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Sky-High Airline Fees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 1, 2021 Rep. Kelly to Host Telephone Town Hall on Infrastructure Deal and Build Back Better Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 1, 2021 Casten Flies from Chicago to Washington, DC on the First Passenger Flight Using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in History Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Ron Wyden, Chairman Senate Committee on Finance; Hon. Mike Crapo, Ranking Member Senate Committee on Finance - Grassley, Casey, Blackburn Lead 38 Colleagues In Push To Fix Tax Treatment Of Pandemic Aid For Passenger Vehicle Industry Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2021 DURING METRO EAST VISIT, DUCKWORTH HIGHLIGHTS BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S PROVISIONS TO SPUR REGION'S ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CREATE JOBS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. J B Prizker, Governor of Illinois - Rush, Illinois Dems Urge Governor Pritzker, IDOT, to Prioritize Funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill for Member Directed Projects Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "The Springfield Rail Improvement Project is changing downtown Springfield for the better by reducing rail congestion, creating jobs, & improving safety. @SenDuckworth & I are proud to announce $13.5M in federal support for the local project." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH DISCUSSES BENEFITS OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL FOR CHICAGOLAND AIRPORTS AND RESIDENTS WITH CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION COMMISSIONER JAMIE RHEE Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $13.5 Million For Springfield Rail Improvement Project Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 President Biden Signs Rep. Krishnamoorthi And Senator Klobuchar's SAFE TO DRIVE Act Into Law As Provisions Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 Statement from U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis Infrastructure and Investment Act Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans' commute times have increased by 7.3% over the last decade. The Bipartisan Infrastructure package includes $9.8B for roads and bridges in our state--much-needed funding to help keep our roads open, our bridges safe, and Illinoisans on time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 LaHood Bill to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Receives Hearing at House Natural Resources Committee Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "An overhaul of our nation's passenger rail system is long overdue. The historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package are going to improve rail service in Illinois and across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2021 Krishnamoorthi And Klobuchar Provisions To Combat Distracted Driving Pass House In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The Illinois Zephyr means a lot to the communities it serves--college students, tourism, economic development. For 50 years, this train has grown in popularity & it will continue to as we make federal infrastructure investments in Illinois. Here's to 50 more years!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 28, 2021 Bost Votes to Extend Highway Funding Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2021 Bost Votes for Highway Funding Reauthorization Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 27, 2021 LaHood Announces USDOT Order to Expand Service at Quincy Regional Airport Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - ".@FAANews has a responsibility to keep travelers safe while in the air. As reports of incidents involving dangerous passengers skyrocket, @SenatorCantwell & I are calling on @FAANews & @TheJusticeDept to coordinate efforts to reduce incidents and initiate enforcement actions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Durbin, Cantwell Urge DOJ And FAA To Toughen Actions Against Dangerous Airline Passengers Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Cantwell Urge DOJ And FAA To Toughen Actions Against Dangerous Airline Passengers Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman Garcia Helps Advance Transformative Build Back BetterTransportation Legislation Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 13, 2021 Tweet - "The remarkable story of @Rivian and Normal, IL, is one that I hope to see repeated across the country as we expand our electric vehicle infrastructure. They have provided a blueprint for how to create jobs by investing in a green economy here at home." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "After many years and roughly two-and-a-half billion dollars in federal funding, it was great to join @chicagosmayor, @CongressmanRaja and @RepChuyGarcia in celebrating the completion of the O'Hare Modernization Program. Today, we finally celebrate the new-and-improved @fly2ohare." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Peter DeFazio, Chairman of the House Committee Transportation & Infrastructure; and Hon. Sherrod Brown, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs - Reps. García, Johnson, and Pressley Call for Additional Investments in Public Transit in Reconciliation Legislation Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Support Aviation Maintenance Training Schools Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Durbin Joins Environmental Leaders For Discussion On Clean Energy, Infrastructure Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 24, 2021 Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $300 Million For Chicago Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 18, 2021 Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar Provisions to Combat Distracted Driving Pass Senate in Bipartisan Infrastructure Package Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 18, 2021 In Springfield, Duckworth, Durbin And Ossoff Highlight Wins From Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Our nation's transportation infrastructure is going to receive a massive overhaul thanks to the bipartisan infrastructure package passed by the Senate today. This is a big win for Illinoisans, who have seen their commute times increase by an average of 7.3% since 2011." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Americans have asked Congress to fix crumbling roads and bridges, expand public transit and rail, and provide clean drinking water in their communities for decades. That moment has finally arrived in the Senate today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Dingell, Clarke Urge Congressional Leadership to Invest $85B in Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Rep.Sean Casten, ...
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