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Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 LaHood Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep. Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow is the 158th anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should all try to hear the "mystic chords of memory" that unite us as one people. Our democracy will not endure if we see each other as enemies rather than friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy is many things--a humanitarian, a gifted lawmaker, a passionate defender of human rights, and so much more. His service in this Senate has been a great benefit to our nation and the world. We will miss him dearly in retirement." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to call @SenatorLeahy my friend. We've spent many years working alongside one another and I remain impressed to this day by his humility, passion, and kind heart. I wish him all the best in retirement. The Senate and the people of Vermont will miss his service dearly." 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. 4, 2021 Tweet - "In 1836, Frank McWorter became the first African American to establish & register a town. New Philadelphia, IL should be preserved so its history can be shared with the next generation. Read about my bill to designate the town as a National Historical Park." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Designate New Philadelphia, Illinois A National Historical Park Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Representatives García & Grijalva Introduce Resolution Commemorating Día de los Muertos, All Souls' Day Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passing of Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes President Biden To His District For Vaccination Push: "In The Words Of The James Bond Movie Opening Tonight: It's No Time To Die -- It's Time To Get Vaccinated" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 21, 2021 Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Call to Remove "Harmful Content" Label Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Cases like these make clear that sexual abuse of young athletes is a persistent problem that teams, athletic associations, and other institutions are failing to prevent. It shocks the conscience when those failures come from law enforcement itself--yet that is what happened here." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific abuse young athletes have faced is more than a tragedy--it is a systemic failure. Once again someone entrusted to protect and mentor athletes is found to have used his position for his own disgusting motives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021 Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership, Bipartisan Women's Caucus Leadership, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Senators Klobuchar, Murkowski, Collins, and Sinema Introduce Legislation to Honor Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor with Statues in the Capitol Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. Appreciate @SInow for highlighting my efforts to extend the netting at all 30 @MLB ballparks and make our nation's pastime safer for everyone." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - On ADA's 31st Anniversary, Duckworth Speaks At FDR Memorial Wreath Laying And Calls For Accessibility And Inclusion Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 22, 2021 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Send Letter to International Olympic Committee on Treatment of Black Women Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Chair of the Board of Directors US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, to Sarah Hirshland, Chief Executive Officer US Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Rep. Rosendale Stands Against Olympians Abusing the Olympic Games Platform Rep. Mary Miller, ...
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Honors Peoria Veterans at War Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2021 Newman, Foster, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Argonne National Laboratory Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021 Pride Month Sen. Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Booker Applaud Supreme Court Decision for NCAA Players Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep. Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep. Bill Foster
June 16, 2021 Quigley Statement in Recognition of Juneteenth Rep. Mike Quigley
June 14, 2021 Davis, Garcia Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundaries, Improve Area Infrastructure Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 9, 2021 Durbin Talks Music, Copyright Law With ASCAP, Illinois Songwriters Sen. Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 LaHood, Napolitano Reintroduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Rep. Darin LaHood
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Moran, and Clark Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2021 Duckworth, Blackburn, Braun Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Memorial Commemorating Efforts of Women on the Home Front During WWII Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021 Durbin Introduces New Bill To Expand Lincoln Home Historical Site Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "Preserving the history of Abraham Lincoln and his Springfield roots enriches our understanding of this great American president. That's why I'm introducing legislation today to expand and improve access to the Lincoln Home historical site." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 6, 2021 Duckworth Tours Cahokia Mounds and Discusses National Historic Site Designation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 23, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Bob Dole was a patriot and public servant. As we gather in the Capitol to honor his life today, I hope we can all look back on the legacy he left behind as an example of how to best serve this nation. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "A great day for baseball. Minnie Miñoso, Buck O'Neil, and Bud Fowler should have been in the Hall of Fame years ago. They are legends of the game and it is good to see they are finally getting the recognition they deserve." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Reauthorize The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "As a Springfield resident, I believe we must preserve the history of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area for future generations to learn about our nation's history. I'm proud to introduce a bill to ensure the ALNHA is authorized for another 15 years." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2021 Tweet - "I join the nation in mourning the passing of Bob Dole today. By joining forces with Democrats to pass the Americans with Disabilities Act, his service to this country reminds us of a better day in America. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2021 LaHood Introduces Bill to Reauthorize the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 LaHood's Route 66 Legislation Passes Out of Committee Unanimously Rep.Darin LaHood
Nov. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow is the 158th anniversary of Pres. Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. As we look forward to Thanksgiving, we should all try to hear the "mystic chords of memory" that unite us as one people. Our democracy will not endure if we see each other as enemies rather than friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Tweet - ". @SenatorLeahy is many things--a humanitarian, a gifted lawmaker, a passionate defender of human rights, and so much more. His service in this Senate has been a great benefit to our nation and the world. We will miss him dearly in retirement." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to call @SenatorLeahy my friend. We've spent many years working alongside one another and I remain impressed to this day by his humility, passion, and kind heart. I wish him all the best in retirement. The Senate and the people of Vermont will miss his service dearly." 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. 4, 2021 Tweet - "In 1836, Frank McWorter became the first African American to establish & register a town. New Philadelphia, IL should be preserved so its history can be shared with the next generation. Read about my bill to designate the town as a National Historical Park." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Designate New Philadelphia, Illinois A National Historical Park Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Representatives García & Grijalva Introduce Resolution Commemorating Día de los Muertos, All Souls' Day Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 18, 2021 Quigley Statement on Passing of Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 11, 2021 Tweet - "On this #IndigenousPeopleDay, let's reflect on the contributions and resilience of Native American and indigenous populations. We must honor their culture, history, and place as the first inhabitants of America." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes President Biden To His District For Vaccination Push: "In The Words Of The James Bond Movie Opening Tonight: It's No Time To Die -- It's Time To Get Vaccinated" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 21, 2021 Letter to David Ferriero, Archivist of the United States - Call to Remove "Harmful Content" Label Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Cases like these make clear that sexual abuse of young athletes is a persistent problem that teams, athletic associations, and other institutions are failing to prevent. It shocks the conscience when those failures come from law enforcement itself--yet that is what happened here." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific abuse young athletes have faced is more than a tragedy--it is a systemic failure. Once again someone entrusted to protect and mentor athletes is found to have used his position for his own disgusting motives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2021 Democratic Women's Caucus Leadership, Bipartisan Women's Caucus Leadership, Congressman Krishnamoorthi, Senators Klobuchar, Murkowski, Collins, and Sinema Introduce Legislation to Honor Justices Ginsburg and O'Connor with Statues in the Capitol Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Tweet - "No one should fear for their safety while enjoying a ballgame. Appreciate @SInow for highlighting my efforts to extend the netting at all 30 @MLB ballparks and make our nation's pastime safer for everyone." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2021 Letter to Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - On ADA's 31st Anniversary, Duckworth Speaks At FDR Memorial Wreath Laying And Calls For Accessibility And Inclusion Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 22, 2021 Letter to Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee - Co-chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls Send Letter to International Olympic Committee on Treatment of Black Women Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 12, 2021 Letter to Susanne Lyons, Chair of the Board of Directors US Olympic & Paralympic Committee, to Sarah Hirshland, Chief Executive Officer US Olympic & Paralympic Committee - Rep. Rosendale Stands Against Olympians Abusing the Olympic Games Platform Rep.Mary Miller, ...
July 3, 2021 Duckworth Honors Peoria Veterans at War Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 1, 2021 Newman, Foster, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Argonne National Laboratory Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 24, 2021 Pride Month Sen.Dick Durbin
June 22, 2021 Rep. Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Booker Applaud Supreme Court Decision for NCAA Players Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 21, 2021 E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth Rep.Mike Quigley
June 19, 2021 Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021 Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 16, 2021 Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday Rep.Bill Foster
June 16, 2021 Quigley Statement in Recognition of Juneteenth Rep.Mike Quigley
June 14, 2021 Davis, Garcia Introduce Bill to Expand Lincoln Home National Historic Site Boundaries, Improve Area Infrastructure Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 9, 2021 Durbin Talks Music, Copyright Law With ASCAP, Illinois Songwriters Sen.Dick Durbin
May 28, 2021 LaHood, Napolitano Reintroduce Legislation to Designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail Rep.Darin LaHood
May 27, 2021 Duckworth, Moran, and Clark Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 27, 2021 Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2021 Duckworth, Blackburn, Braun Re-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Establish Memorial Commemorating Efforts of Women on the Home Front During WWII Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 25, 2021 Durbin Introduces New Bill To Expand Lincoln Home Historical Site Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "Preserving the history of Abraham Lincoln and his Springfield roots enriches our understanding of this great American president. That's why I'm introducing legislation today to expand and improve access to the Lincoln Home historical site." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 6, 2021 Duckworth Tours Cahokia Mounds and Discusses National Historic Site Designation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 23, 2021 Durbin Meets Virtually With International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 2 To Discuss Benefits In The American Rescue Plan Sen.Dick Durbin
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