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March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019
Durbin, Kelly Announce Legislation To Lower The Nation's Rising Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 13, 2019
Casten Cosponsors Each Woman Act
Rep. Sean Casten
March 13, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2019
Representatives Schakowsky, Lee, and DeGette Reintroduce Groundbreaking Legislation to Ensure Reproductive Justice
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 12, 2019
Congresswoman Lee Reintroduces the EACH Woman Act to End the Harmful and Discriminatory Hyde Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2019
Bost Demands Vote on Born Alive Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
March 11, 2019
Request to Consider H.R. 962, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Rep. Mike Bost
March 8, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on International Women's Day 2019
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
March 8, 2019
Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2019
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Women's History Month
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's assault on @PPFA and the patients they serve must end. Thousands of women in Illinois rely on Planned Parenthood, and no one should be punished for seeking care and consultation. It's their right."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 22, 2019
Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on President Trump's Proposed "Gag Rule" on Women's Health
Rep. Danny Davis
Feb. 20, 2019
Duckworth, Daines, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Care For Women Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2019
Protect Babies Born Alive
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 30, 2019
Tweet - "10 years after the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women in the workforce continue to face pay inequalities. This is why I support the #PaycheckFairnessAct. It's time to close the gender pay gap and provide equal pay for equal work. #Ledbetter10 #EqualPay"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act To Close Gender Wage Gap
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 25, 2019
Schakowsky & Duckworth Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women's Health Research Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "On Women's Health Research Day, I joined @SenDuckworth 's resolution to promote gender diversity in medical research. In the last several years, biomedical research has made incredible advancements in public health, but women continue to be underrepresented."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Duckworth & Schakowsky Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th As Women's Health Research Day
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Rep. LaHood Reaffirms his Commitment to Protecting Life
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 17, 2019
Right to Life
Rep. Mike Bost
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: Instead of voting on a bill to reopen the government and pay our federal employees, Senator McConnell is making the Senate vote on an anti-choice bill that would restrict women's rights. I will vote no."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Quigley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Reversing Rising Maternal Mortality Rates
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to Hans Vestburg, Chief Executive Office for Verizon - Push XPO to Change its Practices for Pregnant Workers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator for the Agency for International Development - Meng and Ros-lehtinen Urge USAID to Prioritize Gender Equality and Women and Girls' Empowerment
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Dems Slam Proposed State Dept. Censorship on Women's Health
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?"
Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 18, 2018
Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "This week I spoke to a group of advocates from organizations dedicated to ending child violence. Today, as we mark #DayOfTheGirl, we have to build on the progress we've made to address this issue, and keep working on ways to support women across the globe."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018
Schakowsky, Bonamici, Norcross introduce the Women's Pension Protection Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday I asked Judge Kavanaugh about his dissent in Garza v. Hargan. This case involved a 17-year-old young woman who sought an abortion in Texas while in immigration custody. She took every step required by law to move forward with her decision."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Women's Equality Day 2018
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2018
Casten Celebrates Women's Equality Day, Assails Peter Roskam's Abysmal Record
Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Today, Republicans held a vote to defund Planned Parenthood on the Senate floor, and it failed. I voted no on behalf of the millions of women who use it for their health care needs."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
March 18, 2019
Tweet - "Each year, an estimated 700 to 900 maternal deaths occur in the U.S., with another 70,000 women suffering near-fatal, pregnancy related complications. It is estimated that more than 60% of maternal deaths nationwide are preventable."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2019
Durbin, Kelly Announce Legislation To Lower The Nation's Rising Maternal And Infant Mortality Rates
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 13, 2019
Casten Cosponsors Each Woman Act
Rep.Sean Casten
March 13, 2019
Senators Hirono, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Repeal Hyde Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 12, 2019
Representatives Schakowsky, Lee, and DeGette Reintroduce Groundbreaking Legislation to Ensure Reproductive Justice
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 12, 2019
Congresswoman Lee Reintroduces the EACH Woman Act to End the Harmful and Discriminatory Hyde Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 11, 2019
Bost Demands Vote on Born Alive Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
March 11, 2019
Request to Consider H.R. 962, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Rep.Mike Bost
March 8, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on International Women's Day 2019
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
March 8, 2019
Maloney, Schakowsky Introduce Resolution supporting CEDAW Ratification on International Women's Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 1, 2019
Schakowsky Statement Commemorating Women's History Month
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's assault on @PPFA and the patients they serve must end. Thousands of women in Illinois rely on Planned Parenthood, and no one should be punished for seeking care and consultation. It's their right."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 22, 2019
Statement of Rep. Danny K. Davis on President Trump's Proposed "Gag Rule" on Women's Health
Rep.Danny Davis
Feb. 20, 2019
Duckworth, Daines, Warren Introduce Bipartisan Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 19, 2019
Duckworth Helps Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Improve VA Care For Women Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 13, 2019
Protect Babies Born Alive
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 30, 2019
Tweet - "10 years after the signing of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, women in the workforce continue to face pay inequalities. This is why I support the #PaycheckFairnessAct. It's time to close the gender pay gap and provide equal pay for equal work. #Ledbetter10 #EqualPay"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 30, 2019
Duckworth, Durbin Help Reintroduce Paycheck Fairness Act To Close Gender Wage Gap
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 29, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the Tenth Anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 25, 2019
Schakowsky & Duckworth Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th as Women's Health Research Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "On Women's Health Research Day, I joined @SenDuckworth 's resolution to promote gender diversity in medical research. In the last several years, biomedical research has made incredible advancements in public health, but women continue to be underrepresented."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 25, 2019
Duckworth & Schakowsky Reintroduce Resolution Recognizing January 25th As Women's Health Research Day
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 22, 2019
Schakowsky Statement on the 46th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 22, 2019
Tweet - "On the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, I will continue to fight threats to unravel this landmark decision. Every woman has the right to choose, and I'll defend them every step of the way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2019
Rep. LaHood Reaffirms his Commitment to Protecting Life
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 17, 2019
Right to Life
Rep.Mike Bost
Jan. 17, 2019
Tweet - "HAPPENING NOW: Instead of voting on a bill to reopen the government and pay our federal employees, Senator McConnell is making the Senate vote on an anti-choice bill that would restrict women's rights. I will vote no."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to Secretary Azar - Cantwell, Democrats Call On Trump Administration to Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Women's Health Care Proposal Would Burden Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, HHS - Rescind Proposal That Would Undermine Health Care by Burdening Women Seeking Coverage for Reproductive Care With Cumbersome, Duplicative Billing Process
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 12, 2018
Quigley Applauds Passage of Bipartisan Bill Aimed at Reversing Rising Maternal Mortality Rates
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 4, 2018
Representative-Elect Sean Casten Calls for the Republican-Led Congress to Extend the Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 20, 2018
Letter to Hans Vestburg, Chief Executive Office for Verizon - Push XPO to Change its Practices for Pregnant Workers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Administrator for the Agency for International Development - Meng and Ros-lehtinen Urge USAID to Prioritize Gender Equality and Women and Girls' Empowerment
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Dems Slam Proposed State Dept. Censorship on Women's Health
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 1, 2018
Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2018
When St. Clair County Women Said, "Me Too," Brendan Kelly Said, "So What?"
Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 18, 2018
Tweet - "In 2016, there were 72 pregnancy-associated maternal deaths in Illinois & 985 infant deaths. Today, women of color are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This is unacceptable. #BlanketChallenge"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2018
Tweet - "This week I spoke to a group of advocates from organizations dedicated to ending child violence. Today, as we mark #DayOfTheGirl, we have to build on the progress we've made to address this issue, and keep working on ways to support women across the globe."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 2, 2018
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Supports Appropriations Bill Including Key Funding For Maternal Health
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2018
Schakowsky, Bonamici, Norcross introduce the Women's Pension Protection Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 1, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - House Leaders Decry Omission of Reproductive Health in Annual Human Rights Report
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 20, 2018
Quigley Convenes Doctors, Researches & Advocates for Discussion on Maternal Mortality in Illinois & Across the Country
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul D. Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader - Upton Urges Immediate Bipartisan Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 6, 2018
Tweet - "Yesterday I asked Judge Kavanaugh about his dissent in Garza v. Hargan. This case involved a 17-year-old young woman who sought an abortion in Texas while in immigration custody. She took every step required by law to move forward with her decision."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2018
Schakowsky Statement on Women's Equality Day 2018
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 26, 2018
Casten Celebrates Women's Equality Day, Assails Peter Roskam's Abysmal Record
Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 23, 2018
Tweet - "Today, Republicans held a vote to defund Planned Parenthood on the Senate floor, and it failed. I voted no on behalf of the millions of women who use it for their health care needs."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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