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Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Houston Police Chief Acevedo has it right. The NRA has such a tight grip on Republican members of Congress that they are refusing to pass the Violence Against Women Act because of a provision that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. What a disgrace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Democratic Women's Caucus and The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Lead 84 Congresswomen in Demanding Senate Action on Key Legislation Impacting Women and Their Families Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schakowsky, Pressley Question Johnson & Johnson on Harmful Products and Targeted Marketing to Women & Girls of Color Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago, the House passed the Violence Against Women Act. It has been sitting on the Senate Calendar ever since, and Senate Majority Leader McConnell has refused to bring it the floor for a vote. Sadly, #VAWA is one of many such bills. What a way to waste the Senate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Bill To Prevent And Respond To Gender-Based Violence Worldwide Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Recognizing National Women Veterans United Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Announce Successful Committee Markup of Critical Bipartisan Maternal Health Legislation Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Warren, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Question HHS and CMS on Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of women in Illinois depend on @PPFA for quality health care. I'm looking forward to working with @PPFA Acting President & CEO @alexismcgill to adequately fund Planned Parenthood & push back against the Trump Admin's harmful "gag rule."" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. House Subcommittee Takes Major Congressional Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization 223 days ago. Senator McConnell has yet to hold a vote in the Senate. The House is doing its job for the American people, Senate Republicans are not. The Senate remains little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Deborah Sampson Act Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet and spend time with National Women Veterans United, the only women"s veterans center in Illinois. We must take care of all our returning veterans and make sure they have the resources they need to transition back to civilian life." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that there are still women in the United States who have to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy. Congress must pass legislation to #ProtectPregnantWorkers and finally end pregnancy discrimination once and for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports For Mothers Improvement Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2019 Recognizing the Ieee Women in Engineering Ai Leadership Summit Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A @CDCgov report has found that, nationwide, women of color are still 2 to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. My MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly would reduce racial disparities in pregnancy care & help save the lives of new moms and babies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep. Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Casten, Kelly Conduct First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep. Sean Casten
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 2, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Calling on FIFA to Pay Female Soccer Players Equally Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of working to lower prescription drug prices or protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, Republicans are working to take away a woman's right to choose. We must stand up to this President and #ProtectX." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Improve Care for Women Veterans Rep. Lauren Underwood
July 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act Rep. Robin Kelly
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of FBI - DWC Demands Answers About Discrimination, Harassment at FBI Training Academy Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 3, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer President - Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Demands Answers About Gender Discrimination and Unequal Pay for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 29, 2019 Duckworth Stresses Importance of Diversity in Leadership at National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (Nobel) Women Conference in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Houston Police Chief Acevedo has it right. The NRA has such a tight grip on Republican members of Congress that they are refusing to pass the Violence Against Women Act because of a provision that would keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. What a disgrace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Democratic Women's Caucus and The Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Lead 84 Congresswomen in Demanding Senate Action on Key Legislation Impacting Women and Their Families Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schakowsky, Pressley Question Johnson & Johnson on Harmful Products and Targeted Marketing to Women & Girls of Color Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "250 days ago, the House passed the Violence Against Women Act. It has been sitting on the Senate Calendar ever since, and Senate Majority Leader McConnell has refused to bring it the floor for a vote. Sadly, #VAWA is one of many such bills. What a way to waste the Senate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "I will vote against Sarah Pitlyk's nomination to the district court in Missouri tomorrow. Her lack of qualifications and record of attacking women's reproductive rights make her entirely unfit to be a federal trial judge. I hope my colleagues will join me." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Sarah Pitlyk lacks the basic qualifications and experience required of a federal trial judge and has dedicated much of her career to attacking women's reproductive rights. I will oppose her nomination and hope my colleagues will join me in doing so. #StopPitlyk" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 25, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Bill To Prevent And Respond To Gender-Based Violence Worldwide Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Takes Major Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Recognizing National Women Veterans United Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Maternal death rates are far too high in the United States, which is why I introduced the MOMMA Act with @RepRobinKelly to improve health outcomes for new moms and babies--especially women and infants of colors." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 14, 2019 Rep. Pressley, Colleagues Announce Successful Committee Markup of Critical Bipartisan Maternal Health Legislation Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, U.S. Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Admin. for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Service's Centers for Medicare and Medicaid - Warren, Blunt Rochester, Colleagues Question HHS and CMS on Efforts to Reduce Maternal Mortality Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of women in Illinois depend on @PPFA for quality health care. I'm looking forward to working with @PPFA Acting President & CEO @alexismcgill to adequately fund Planned Parenthood & push back against the Trump Admin's harmful "gag rule."" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 U.S. House Subcommittee Takes Major Congressional Action on America's Maternal Mortality Crisis Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization 223 days ago. Senator McConnell has yet to hold a vote in the Senate. The House is doing its job for the American people, Senate Republicans are not. The Senate remains little more than a legislative graveyard." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019 Deborah Sampson Act Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "It was an honor to meet and spend time with National Women Veterans United, the only women"s veterans center in Illinois. We must take care of all our returning veterans and make sure they have the resources they need to transition back to civilian life." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that there are still women in the United States who have to choose between a paycheck and a healthy pregnancy. Congress must pass legislation to #ProtectPregnantWorkers and finally end pregnancy discrimination once and for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Durbin Calls On Senate To Pass MOMMA Act To Reduce Maternal & Infant Mortality Rates Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor to ask unanimous consent for my Mothers and Offspring Mortality and Morbidity Awareness (MOMMA) Act. This bill is intended to help lower America's rising maternal and infant mortality rates and reduce racial disparities in health" Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Senate Republicans, yet again, objected to consideration of a bill that would help families nationwide. Senator McConnell's legislative graveyard goes on." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Nearly $11 Million In VAWA Funding For Illinois Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's inspiring to see @Astro_Christina and @Astro_Jessica make history with the first ever #AllWomanSpacewalk today. This momentous accomplishment shows young women across the world that their potential is limitless." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports For Mothers Improvement Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 20, 2019 Recognizing the Ieee Women in Engineering Ai Leadership Summit Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@Gulalai_Ismail risked her life to advocate for the rights of women in Pakistan, and was forced to flee her home as a result. Human rights defenders like her -- and her family -- should be celebrated and not attacked or harassed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Protect Consumers from Harmful Products in Cosmetics and Personal Care Items Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 12, 2019 Underwood Works to Improve Access to Quality Health Care for Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While Majority Leader McConnell is refusing to allow the Senate to legislate, I'm glad to see that the House is doing their job--including considering my bill with @RepRobinKelly that will help save the lives of moms and babies of color." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 6, 2019 Tweet - "A @CDCgov report has found that, nationwide, women of color are still 2 to 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. My MOMMA Act w/ @RepRobinKelly would reduce racial disparities in pregnancy care & help save the lives of new moms and babies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2019 Pregnancy-Related Deaths Discussed at Hearing in Oak Lawn Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 27, 2019 Tweet - "EVENING READ: On average, Illinois loses 73 women to pregnancy-related deaths each year -- a tragedy disproportionally affecting women of color. Pleased to see IL enact new legislation to help prevent maternal deaths & reduce racial disparities in outcomes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay I'm reminded of all the progress our nation has made in the fight for equal rights -- and how far we have left to go. It's time for Congress to finally pass the Equal Rights Amendment. #ERANow #EqualityCantWait" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 22, 2019 U.S. Rep. Kelly Marks Black Women's Equal Pay Day with Empowerment Symposium Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Conducts First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep.Robin Kelly
Aug. 22, 2019 Casten, Kelly Conduct First Non-Partisan Congressional Maternal Health Field Inquiry in Chicago Rep.Sean Casten
Aug. 20, 2019 Congresswoman Schakowsky's Statement on Trump Administration Forcing Planned Parenthood Out of Title X Funding Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 2, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Calling on FIFA to Pay Female Soccer Players Equally Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 17, 2019 Cortez Masto joins women senators to introduce Equal Pay Bill for all U.S. national teams Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 16, 2019 Tweet - "Instead of working to lower prescription drug prices or protect Americans with pre-existing conditions, Republicans are working to take away a woman's right to choose. We must stand up to this President and #ProtectX." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 10, 2019 Underwood Introduces Legislation to Improve Care for Women Veterans Rep.Lauren Underwood
July 10, 2019 Congresswoman Kelly Introduces Women and Minority Equity Investment Act Rep.Robin Kelly
July 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of FBI - DWC Demands Answers About Discrimination, Harassment at FBI Training Academy Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 3, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, U.S. Soccer President - Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership Demands Answers About Gender Discrimination and Unequal Pay for U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 29, 2019 Duckworth Stresses Importance of Diversity in Leadership at National Organization of Black Elected Legislative (Nobel) Women Conference in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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