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July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Committee has been pushing DOJ for this waiver for months. Now that we have it, we'll proceed to interview relevant witnesses ASAP so we can get to the bottom of this plot to enlist DOJ in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen. Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Rep. Davis Statement on the Installation of Kilolo Kijakazi as Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Rep. Danny Davis
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "In the interest of transparency, this OLC memo should be public -- and given its role in misleading the Judiciary Committee about Special Counsel Mueller's findings, it should be produced for the Committee without delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Democrats Urge DOJ To Provide Committee OLC Memo On President Trump's Obstruction Of Mueller Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 Department of Justice Investigation Sen. Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen. Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 138 House Democrats Call for Ceasefire and Bold Leadership from the Biden Administration Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Dems Press DOJ To Not Appeal Federal Court Decision Ordering Release Of Key Memo Related To Mueller Report Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "After four years of turmoil, we need to focus on rebuilding the nation's trust in DOJ. That's why my colleagues and I are encouraging the release of this memo, written to downplay Trump's misconduct." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Partnership For American Jobs Act To Revitalize Job Growth Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 12, 2021 Quigley Grills Former DOD Head Regarding Failures In Response to Capitol Attack Rep. Mike Quigley
May 11, 2021 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Make Release of White House Visitor Logs Mandatory Rep. Mike Quigley
May 10, 2021 Quigley Statement On White House Release Of Visitor Logs Rep. Mike Quigley
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden to Take Action to Help Restore Critical US-Kurdish Partnership in Syria Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden likes to say he was "elected to solve problems," and that is exactly what he has done during the first 100 days of his Presidency. By doing so, he has begun to restore the most precious commodities of all--America's sense of hope and common purpose." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has done far more in its first 100 days than just tackle the pandemic and help families and small businesses. President Biden is preparing our nation to be competitive in the 21st century--so that Americans will continue to lead the world." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With USPS Board Of Governors Nominees Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of The United States - Letter to White House Concerning the Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2021 Biden Administration Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "A concerning number of Trump appointees sought permanent career positions in the civil service, including at DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). I worry that the previous Admin's politicization of our immigration courts may be ongoing." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin Requests Information On Trump Admin Political Appointees Who Sought Permanent Jobs At DOJ In Final Year Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Reps Omar, Jayapal, Schakowsky Lead Letter to President Biden to Increase the Refugee Admissions Target Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs Join Bipartisan Call for Boosting Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Katko Call on Biden Administration to Invest in U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 9, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden's ATF Pick is a Threat to Civil Liberties Rep. Mary Miller
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Amid Growing Housing Crisis: Merkley, Torres, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Include Transformative Investment in Affordable Housing in Build Back Better Infrastructure Package Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 33 Congressional Black Caucus Members Join Bowman in Calling on Biden to Choose Baradaran for OCC Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
March 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "There's no DeJoy in the Post Office tonight. Postmaster General DeJoy's plan to raise costs and cut services is designed to sink the postal service, not save it." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021 Durbin Statement On Postmaster General DeJoy's 10 Year USPS Service Plan Sen. Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2021 Chair Grijalva, Rep. McEachin Reintroduce Environmental Justice for All Act --Widely Supported Effort Comes as Congress Eyes New Investments Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2021 Congressman García Applauds Becerra's Confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2021 Nominations of Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta Sen. Dick Durbin
March 15, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Lauds Deb Haaland's Confirmation as Secretary of Interior Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 15, 2021 Nomination of Debra Anne Haaland Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "As the next Attorney General of the United States, Merrick Garland will be the people's lawyer. He is the leader we need to restore the honor, integrity, and independence of the Justice Department. #ConfirmGarland" Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Tweet - ".@mlfudge is going to be an outstanding and groundbreaking @HUDgov Secretary. I look forward to working closely with her to address the affordable housing crisis in Illinois and across America." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Garland as Attorney General Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021 Congressman García's statement on Senate Confirmation of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Rep. Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2021 On Bipartisan Basis, Senate Confirms Nomination Of Merrick Garland To Be Attorney General Sen. Dick Durbin
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "The public must have reassurance that our Justice Department is ready to respond to the threats facing us and is dedicated to ensuring equal justice under law. Tune in to learn why I have no doubt that Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta are both up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Nomination of Merrick Brian Garland Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 LaHood Opposes Democrats' Partisan COVID-19 Bill Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 26, 2021 Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulation, @JenGranholm. Clean energy and scientific research is our future and I can't wait to see all the good things you will do as Secretary of Energy." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Tom Vilsack is a tested leader who will restore certainty for Illinois farmers, rebuild ethanol and trade damaged by the Trump Administration, improve food assistance for families, and restore the rural economy. I was proud to support his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "The Committee has been pushing DOJ for this waiver for months. Now that we have it, we'll proceed to interview relevant witnesses ASAP so we can get to the bottom of this plot to enlist DOJ in Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2021 Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 14, 2021 Nomination of David Chipman Sen.Dick Durbin
July 13, 2021 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Dick Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
July 9, 2021 Rep. Davis Statement on the Installation of Kilolo Kijakazi as Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Rep.Danny Davis
July 7, 2021 Underwood Statement on President Biden's Visit to McHenry County College in Crystal Lake Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2021 Repealing the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 16, 2021 Tweet - "In the interest of transparency, this OLC memo should be public -- and given its role in misleading the Judiciary Committee about Special Counsel Mueller's findings, it should be produced for the Committee without delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Judiciary Committee Democrats Urge DOJ To Provide Committee OLC Memo On President Trump's Obstruction Of Mueller Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 15, 2021 Department of Justice Investigation Sen.Dick Durbin
June 14, 2021 Attorney General Investigations Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2021 Sens. Sullivan, Duckworth & Coons Visit Taipei to Underscore U.S. Support for Taiwan, Announce Allocation of 750,000 Vaccine Doses to Taiwan Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke Sen.Dick Durbin
May 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 138 House Democrats Call for Ceasefire and Bold Leadership from the Biden Administration Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 14, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Senate Judiciary Dems Press DOJ To Not Appeal Federal Court Decision Ordering Release Of Key Memo Related To Mueller Report Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "After four years of turmoil, we need to focus on rebuilding the nation's trust in DOJ. That's why my colleagues and I are encouraging the release of this memo, written to downplay Trump's misconduct." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 13, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Partnership For American Jobs Act To Revitalize Job Growth Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 12, 2021 Quigley Grills Former DOD Head Regarding Failures In Response to Capitol Attack Rep.Mike Quigley
May 11, 2021 Quigley Introduces Legislation to Make Release of White House Visitor Logs Mandatory Rep.Mike Quigley
May 10, 2021 Quigley Statement On White House Release Of Visitor Logs Rep.Mike Quigley
May 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden to Take Action to Help Restore Critical US-Kurdish Partnership in Syria Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "President Biden likes to say he was "elected to solve problems," and that is exactly what he has done during the first 100 days of his Presidency. By doing so, he has begun to restore the most precious commodities of all--America's sense of hope and common purpose." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "The Biden Administration has done far more in its first 100 days than just tackle the pandemic and help families and small businesses. President Biden is preparing our nation to be competitive in the 21st century--so that Americans will continue to lead the world." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With USPS Board Of Governors Nominees Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of The United States - Letter to White House Concerning the Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 26, 2021 Biden Administration Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021 National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 21, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
April 21, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "A concerning number of Trump appointees sought permanent career positions in the civil service, including at DOJ's Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). I worry that the previous Admin's politicization of our immigration courts may be ongoing." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2021 Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 20, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin Requests Information On Trump Admin Political Appointees Who Sought Permanent Jobs At DOJ In Final Year Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden - Reps Omar, Jayapal, Schakowsky Lead Letter to President Biden to Increase the Refugee Admissions Target Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 15, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2021 Nomination of Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2021 Motion to Discharge Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Jacobs Join Bipartisan Call for Boosting Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Katko Call on Biden Administration to Invest in U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 9, 2021 Congresswoman Mary Miller: Biden's ATF Pick is a Threat to Civil Liberties Rep.Mary Miller
March 31, 2021 Duckworth Applauds Pentagon's New Rules to Reverse Trump-Era Discriminatory Policies Against Transgender Troops Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Amid Growing Housing Crisis: Merkley, Torres, Warren, Gillibrand, Colleagues Push Biden Administration to Include Transformative Investment in Affordable Housing in Build Back Better Infrastructure Package Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - 33 Congressional Black Caucus Members Join Bowman in Calling on Biden to Choose Baradaran for OCC Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
March 26, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Brown, Bennet, Wyden, Warnock Lead Senate Democrats in Push to Make Critical Tax Cuts for Workers & Families Permanent in Next Recovery Bill Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "There's no DeJoy in the Post Office tonight. Postmaster General DeJoy's plan to raise costs and cut services is designed to sink the postal service, not save it." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021 Durbin Statement On Postmaster General DeJoy's 10 Year USPS Service Plan Sen.Dick Durbin
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 18, 2021 Chair Grijalva, Rep. McEachin Reintroduce Environmental Justice for All Act --Widely Supported Effort Comes as Congress Eyes New Investments Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2021 Congressman García Applauds Becerra's Confirmation as Health and Human Services Secretary Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 16, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Daines Urges Biden to Listen to Montana Leaders, Stakeholders Before Enacting Ambiguous Land Grabbing Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 15, 2021 Nominations of Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta Sen.Dick Durbin
March 15, 2021 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Lauds Deb Haaland's Confirmation as Secretary of Interior Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 15, 2021 Nomination of Debra Anne Haaland Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Tweet - "As the next Attorney General of the United States, Merrick Garland will be the people's lawyer. He is the leader we need to restore the honor, integrity, and independence of the Justice Department. #ConfirmGarland" Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Tweet - ".@mlfudge is going to be an outstanding and groundbreaking @HUDgov Secretary. I look forward to working closely with her to address the affordable housing crisis in Illinois and across America." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Garland as Attorney General Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 10, 2021 Congressman García's statement on Senate Confirmation of HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge Rep.Chuy Garcia
March 10, 2021 On Bipartisan Basis, Senate Confirms Nomination Of Merrick Garland To Be Attorney General Sen.Dick Durbin
March 9, 2021 Tweet - "The public must have reassurance that our Justice Department is ready to respond to the threats facing us and is dedicated to ensuring equal justice under law. Tune in to learn why I have no doubt that Lisa Monaco and Vanita Gupta are both up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021 Nomination of Merrick Brian Garland Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Gillibrand Calls On Biden Administration To Establish Office Of Sexual And Reproductive Health And Wellbeing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 LaHood Opposes Democrats' Partisan COVID-19 Bill Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 26, 2021 Safety and Opportunity for Girls Act Introduced by Congresswoman Miller Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Congratulation, @JenGranholm. Clean energy and scientific research is our future and I can't wait to see all the good things you will do as Secretary of Energy." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Tom Vilsack is a tested leader who will restore certainty for Illinois farmers, rebuild ethanol and trade damaged by the Trump Administration, improve food assistance for families, and restore the rural economy. I was proud to support his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
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