×
Meet Civic Sage
Ask real questions about politics—and get clear, factual answers.
Civic Sage pulls directly from
Vote Smart's verified, nonpartisan research.
No opinions. No spin. Just trusted context.
Built with boundaries, on purpose
So you get facts you can trust.
You can ask about:
Your representatives & their biographies
Voting records, legislation, & ballots
Special interest groups & political influence
How government works
Start Chatting
Learn More
HAVE OUR BACKS
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
×
Sign Up
Already Registered?
face
lock_outline
THE FACTS
BIO
BIO
VOTES
VOTES
POSITIONS
POSITIONS
RATINGS
RATINGS
Donate
No Thank You
OFFICIALS
LEGISLATION
INTEREST GROUPS
PUBLIC STATEMENTS
COMMITTEES
VETOES
Public Statements
Reset All Filters
Office
Congressional
Presidential
Congressional
Gubernatorial
State Legislative
Federal Judicial
Statewide
State Judicial
State
Illinois
Alabama
Alaska
American Samoa
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
District of Columbia
Florida
Georgia
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
National
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgin Islands
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Issue
Veterans
All Issues
Abortion
Agriculture and Food
Animals and Wildlife
Arts, Entertainment, and History
Budget, Spending and Taxes
Business and Consumers
Business, Consumers, and Employees
Campaign Finance
Civil Liberties and Civil Rights
Conservative
Constitution
Criminal Justice
Death Penalty
Defense
Drugs
Economy and Fiscal
Education
Elections
Employment and Affirmative Action
Energy
Entitlements and the Safety Net
Environment
Executive Branch
Family
Federal, State and Local Relations
Finance and Banking
Fiscally Conservative
Fiscally Liberal
Food Processing and Sales
Foreign Affairs
Foreign Aid
Gambling and Gaming
Government Budget and Spending
Government Operations
Guns
Health Insurance
Health and Health Care
High Priority
Higher Education
Housing and Property
Ideology
Immigration
Impartial/Nonpartisan
Indigenous Peoples
Industries
Infrastructure
Issues
Judicial Branch
K-12 Education
Labor Unions
Legal
Legislative Branch
Liberal
Low Priority
Marijuana
Marriage
Military Personnel
Minors and Children
Monetary Policy
National Security
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Populations
Priorities
Religion
Reproduction
Science
Science, Technology and Communication
Senior Citizens
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Social
Socially Conservative
Socially Liberal
Stem Cell Research
Taxes
Technology and Communication
Trade
Transportation
Unemployed and Low-Income
Veterans
Women
Limit results to:
Officials
Candidates
Date Range
Start Date
End Date
Apply
Keyword Search
enter search term
Search string must be longer than 3 characters.
Page 6 of 26
chevron_left
6
7
8
9
10
chevron_right
results per page:
50
75
50
25
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 14, 2021
Bost Introduces 4 Bills to Kick-Off 117 Th Congress
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 6, 2021
Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 1, 2021
Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 21, 2020
Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 21, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020
Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee
Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 23, 2020
Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Slam VA Privatization of Compensation and Pension Exams for Disabled Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Honors Veterans Day by Opening New, State-of-the-Art Chicago Veterans Home
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 11, 2020
Tweet - "To all our vets in Illinois & across America--thank you for your service to our country. I know Veterans Day celebrations look different this year, but our devotion during this pandemic to our vets is undiminished. A special salute to my big brothers, Bill & Bob USN-Korean War."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Veterans' Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 11, 2020
Durbin Honors America's Veterans
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 6, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week"
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Bost veterans bill signed into law
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Signed Into Law
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020
Underwood Honors Local Veterans at Outdoor Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 7, 2020
ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
House Passes Bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act Offered by Kelly, Mast
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 8, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020
Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health
Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 23, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "While Postmaster General DeJoy dreams up new ways to slow down @USPS delivery, veterans are left waiting for prescriptions. I'm joining @SenateDems to demand that DeJoy reverse operational changes that are delaying critical medication delivery for our veterans."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020
Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tillis, Collins, Rounds, Daines, Lankford & Boozman Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Package
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
VA Committee Leaders Introduce Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2020
Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020
Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities
Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2020
Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020
Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 14, 2021
Bost Introduces 4 Bills to Kick-Off 117 Th Congress
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 6, 2021
Two Pieces of Underwood's Legislation to Improve the Quality of Care for Veterans Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 1, 2021
Casten's Bill to Combat Authoritarian Regimes Exploitation of U.S. Financial System by Becomes Law with National Defense Act Reauthorization Veto Override
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 28, 2020
Schneider Statement on House Passing $2000 Direct Assistance, Veto Override on Ndaa
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020
Schakowsky Votes For COVID Relief Measures and Comprehensive Funding Package
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 21, 2020
Quigley Statement on Covid Relief and Government Funding Package
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 21, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Support Veterans in Stem Careers Passes in Congress; Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 16, 2020
House Approves Bost Veterans Provisions
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State of the US Department of State - Duckworth Writes to Pompeo Demanding a Call to Discuss Plans for Illinoisan's Safe Return from Afghanistan
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 3, 2020
Bost Elected Top Republican on Veterans' Affairs Committee
Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Hon. Christopher C. Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense of the US Department of Defense - Duckworth, Klobuchar, Rounds Urge Administration to Ensure Servicemembers and Veterans Exposed to Burn Pits Receive Proper Care During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 23, 2020
Letter to National Archives and Records Administration Director Scott Levins - Palazzo Cosigns Letter Expressing Concerns Over Backlog of Veterans Records Requests
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Nov. 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Brown, Colleagues Slam VA Privatization of Compensation and Pension Exams for Disabled Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 12, 2020
Tweet - "My thoughts & prayers go out to the lives lost due to #COVID19 at LaSalle Veterans Home, which is grappling with a significant outbreak. My office is in contact w/ the Gov's office and is ready to help in any way possible. Praying for a quick recovery for the residents & staff."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Honors Veterans Day by Opening New, State-of-the-Art Chicago Veterans Home
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 11, 2020
Tweet - "To all our vets in Illinois & across America--thank you for your service to our country. I know Veterans Day celebrations look different this year, but our devotion during this pandemic to our vets is undiminished. A special salute to my big brothers, Bill & Bob USN-Korean War."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Schakowsky Statement on Veterans' Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 11, 2020
Durbin Honors America's Veterans
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 11, 2020
Underwood Honors Illinois Veterans, Participates in Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Veterans Day Pantry Distribution
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 6, 2020
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Supporting The Designation Of "Veteran-Owned Small Business Week"
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 23, 2020
Bost veterans bill signed into law
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 22, 2020
Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Veteran Suicide Crisis Signed Into Law
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Cortez Masto Raises Alarm Over Administration's Inability to Fully Implement Provisions Under President Trump's Executive Order to Expand Critical Mental Health Resources to Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 19, 2020
Underwood Honors Local Veterans at Outdoor Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 7, 2020
ICYMI: GOP Members Introduce Bill to Ease Process for Veterans Exposed to Toxins
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
House Passes Bipartisan Solid Start Reporting Act Offered by Kelly, Mast
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020
House passes Bost provision in veterans bill
Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 21, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 11, 2020
Underwood's Lethal Means Safety Training Act to Address Veteran Suicide Crisis Advances in House Committee on Veterans' Affairs
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 8, 2020
CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020
CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 4, 2020
Tweet - "We all heard Pres. Trump disrespect John McCain and his incredible sacrifice for our country. We all heard him disparage Gold Star families. Those words are on video. Why would he be less contemptuous of our service members when the cameras are not rolling? A sad day."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2020
Bost Introduces Bill to Address Veterans' Mental Health
Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 23, 2020
Underwood's Legislation to Improve Health Care for Veterans Advances in The House of Representatives
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "While Postmaster General DeJoy dreams up new ways to slow down @USPS delivery, veterans are left waiting for prescriptions. I'm joining @SenateDems to demand that DeJoy reverse operational changes that are delaying critical medication delivery for our veterans."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 18, 2020
Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020
Bost Introduces Bill to Combat Veteran Suicide Crisis
Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Baldwin, Colleagues Demand Postal Service Address Delivery Delays of Veterans' Prescription Drugs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
Sens. Moran, Tillis, Collins, Rounds, Daines, Lankford & Boozman Introduce Comprehensive Veterans Benefits Package
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 7, 2020
VA Committee Leaders Introduce Veteran Benefits Enhancement and Expansion Act of 2020
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 30, 2020
Boozman Introduces Legislation Aimed at Reducing VA's Medical Exams Backlog
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Call for Department of Education to Reverse Rule That Excludes Many Student Veterans from Emergency COVID-19 Relief Aid
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 27, 2020
Underwood Secures Federal Funding for 14th District Priorities
Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 24, 2020
Chairman Takano Applauds New Veteran Suicide Prevention, VA Police Reform Bills
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 16, 2020
Duckworth Tours Historic Alton National Cemetery, Discusses Accessibility with Officials
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Spoke with IL reps of veterans service organizations yesterday about ensuring that our veterans have continued access to medical care, VA benefits, and other important resources during the #COVID19 crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2020
Tweet - "Betsy DeVos' borrower defense rule is a disaster for defrauded students and veterans. First bipartisan majorities of Congress said so and now these 23 State Attorneys General agree."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2020
Durbin Discusses COVID-19 With Illinois Veteran Service Organization Leaders
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2020
Reps. Schneider, Yoho Re-Introduce Bill To Provide On-The-Job Skills Training For Veterans
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Page 6 of 26
chevron_left
6
7
8
9
10
chevron_right
clear
Log in
face
lock_outline
face
person
person_outline
email
lock
lock_outline
Enter the same password as above, for verification.
arrow_upward