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July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased to see the long overdue release of Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed M'khaitir, who never should have been jailed in the first place."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Durbin Introduces Bill To Make Cahokia Mounds A National Historic Park
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Cahokia Mounds represent the indigenous peoples & landscapes that once made up North America's first city. Proud to stand alongside @RepBost to introduce a bill designating the mounds as a National Historic Park, protecting this fascinating site for generations to come."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
Rep. Cisneros joins Rep. Waltz in bipartisan group of veterans to handwash Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 18, 2019
Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park
Rep. Mike Bost
July 12, 2019
Bost Votes for 9/11 First Responder Compensation Bill
Rep. Mike Bost
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, baseball's best players compete at the #AllStarGame. Baseball fans deserve the best, too. It's time for @MLB to extend safety netting at all major league ballparks to the foul poles. Let's not wait until next season. Increased fan safety is a win for everyone."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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, ...
July 1, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Honor Anniversary of Title Ix, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Education on The Basis of Sex
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019
Durbin, Davis Introduce Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "100 years ago today, Illinois joined Wisconsin and Michigan as the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the brave suffragettes who continue to serve as an inspiration to so many of us."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Menendez, Booker Join Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 30, 2019
Feinstein Joins Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 20, 2019
Feinstein, Murkowski Lead Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
McSally Celebrates 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2019
Murkowski Leads Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Honoring 100 Th Anniversary of The 19 Th Amendment
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 2, 2019
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Copyright Protections for Artists
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019
Tweet - "Today we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With a rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and the ongoing Rohingya genocide in Myanmar, we must call out these atrocities & hold those who perpetrate them accountable. #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 30, 2019
Congressman Bill Carney Post Office
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 30, 2019
Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office
Rep. Robin Kelly
April 29, 2019
Tweet - "Saddened by the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Richard Lugar. He had the courage to buck the growing anti-immigrant trend in his party and was my partner on the #DreamAct and the first congressional request for #DACA. His bipartisan leadership is sorely missed."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the millions of Jews murdered in the Holocaust this week, we have to condemn and hold accountable those who seek to perpetrate such evil and drag us toward intolerance and hatred. We can never be silent in the face of such depravity. #WeRemember"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019
Tweet - "Anyone who's been to Notre Dame knows it's a life-changing experience. It's a magnificent building. Though I'm greatly saddened by the damage yesterday, I have no doubt that it will be restored to its great magnificence."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Chairmen Ask MLB for Documents on Antitrust Concerns with Potential Purchase of Regional Sports Networks
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 10, 2019
Rice, Quigley Introduce JOLT Act to Expand International Tourism to the United States & Strengthen National Security
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the horrific Rwandan genocide. We must renew our commitment to do more to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 15, 2019
Durbin and Duckworth Help Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating Contributions of Americorps Members and Alumni
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019
Duckworth and Durbin's Lincoln National Heritage Area Act Signed into Law
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Sad to hear about John Dingell. He was a giant in the history of the House and the undisputed champion of universal health care. My condolences to his wife @RepDebDingell and John's family."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee - Members of Congress Call for Commemorative Postage Stamp In Honor of the Approximately 12,000 Chinese Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America's Transcontinental Railroad
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
On First Day Of Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Announce Introduction Of Bill To Establish Springfield 1908 Race Riot Site As A National Monument
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "On 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth, @SenDuckworth & I are announcing a bill that would designate the 1908 Race Riot Sites in Springfield as a National Monument. It would help future generations learn from our past & renew our commitment to fighting prejudice & promoting equality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate African American lives that have helped shape and build this country. Together by learning from the past, we can continue to build the path towards progress and achieve racial equality and justice."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2019
Tweet - "On this day in 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. I join with the world to remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and others who were persecuted by the Nazis, on #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "The message of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a voice of inspiration around the world, and it pushes our nation forward to be its best self. On this #MLKDay, we honor the legacy and life work of one of our country's greatest leaders."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep. Darin LaHood
Date
Title
Politician
July 31, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased to see the long overdue release of Mauritanian blogger Mohamed Cheikh Ould Mohamed M'khaitir, who never should have been jailed in the first place."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Durbin Introduces Bill To Make Cahokia Mounds A National Historic Park
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 30, 2019
Tweet - "The Cahokia Mounds represent the indigenous peoples & landscapes that once made up North America's first city. Proud to stand alongside @RepBost to introduce a bill designating the mounds as a National Historic Park, protecting this fascinating site for generations to come."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2019
Rep. Cisneros joins Rep. Waltz in bipartisan group of veterans to handwash Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 18, 2019
Bost Introduces Bill to Make Cahokia Mounds a National Park
Rep.Mike Bost
July 12, 2019
Bost Votes for 9/11 First Responder Compensation Bill
Rep.Mike Bost
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, baseball's best players compete at the #AllStarGame. Baseball fans deserve the best, too. It's time for @MLB to extend safety netting at all major league ballparks to the foul poles. Let's not wait until next season. Increased fan safety is a win for everyone."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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, ...
July 1, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Honor Anniversary of Title Ix, Landmark Civil Rights Law Prohibiting Discrimination in Education on The Basis of Sex
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "I was happy to be at today's ribbon cutting for Centre @ 501. This finished project, and the housing and commercial opportunities it will provide, is great news for our Springfield community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 13, 2019
Durbin, Davis Introduce Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 11, 2019
100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "100 years ago today, Illinois joined Wisconsin and Michigan as the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the brave suffragettes who continue to serve as an inspiration to so many of us."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 31, 2019
Menendez, Booker Join Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 30, 2019
Feinstein Joins Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2019
Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
LaHood, Blumenauer, Kelly, and Sewell Introduce Legislation to Improve the Federal Historic Tax Credit
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 20, 2019
Feinstein, Murkowski Lead Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2019
McSally Celebrates 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2019
Murkowski Leads Senate Effort to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of 19th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 17, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Resolution Honoring 100 Th Anniversary of The 19 Th Amendment
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 2, 2019
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Copyright Protections for Artists
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 2, 2019
Tweet - "Today we remember the 6 million Jews and many others murdered in the Holocaust. With a rise in anti-Semitism around the world, and the ongoing Rohingya genocide in Myanmar, we must call out these atrocities & hold those who perpetrate them accountable. #HolocaustRemembranceDay"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 30, 2019
Congressman Bill Carney Post Office
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 30, 2019
Captain Robert L. Martin Post Office
Rep.Robin Kelly
April 29, 2019
Tweet - "Saddened by the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Richard Lugar. He had the courage to buck the growing anti-immigrant trend in his party and was my partner on the #DreamAct and the first congressional request for #DACA. His bipartisan leadership is sorely missed."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2019
Tweet - "As we remember the millions of Jews murdered in the Holocaust this week, we have to condemn and hold accountable those who seek to perpetrate such evil and drag us toward intolerance and hatred. We can never be silent in the face of such depravity. #WeRemember"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2019
Tweet - "Anyone who's been to Notre Dame knows it's a life-changing experience. It's a magnificent building. Though I'm greatly saddened by the damage yesterday, I have no doubt that it will be restored to its great magnificence."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2019
Letter to Robert Manfred, Commissioner of Major League Baseball - Chairmen Ask MLB for Documents on Antitrust Concerns with Potential Purchase of Regional Sports Networks
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 10, 2019
Rice, Quigley Introduce JOLT Act to Expand International Tourism to the United States & Strengthen National Security
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 8, 2019
Tweet - "Yesterday was the 25th anniversary of the horrific Rwandan genocide. We must renew our commitment to do more to prevent genocide and crimes against humanity."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2019
Quigley Introduces Legislation to Bolster International Tourism and Protect National Security
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 15, 2019
Durbin and Duckworth Help Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating Contributions of Americorps Members and Alumni
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 12, 2019
Duckworth and Durbin's Lincoln National Heritage Area Act Signed into Law
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 8, 2019
Tweet - "Sad to hear about John Dingell. He was a giant in the history of the House and the undisputed champion of universal health care. My condolences to his wife @RepDebDingell and John's family."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 7, 2019
Letter to the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee - Members of Congress Call for Commemorative Postage Stamp In Honor of the Approximately 12,000 Chinese Immigrant Laborers Who Helped Build America's Transcontinental Railroad
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
On First Day Of Black History Month, Duckworth & Durbin Announce Introduction Of Bill To Establish Springfield 1908 Race Riot Site As A National Monument
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "On 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth, @SenDuckworth & I are announcing a bill that would designate the 1908 Race Riot Sites in Springfield as a National Monument. It would help future generations learn from our past & renew our commitment to fighting prejudice & promoting equality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2019
Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate African American lives that have helped shape and build this country. Together by learning from the past, we can continue to build the path towards progress and achieve racial equality and justice."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2019
Tweet - "On this day in 1945, Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated. I join with the world to remember the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, and others who were persecuted by the Nazis, on #InternationalHolocaustRemembranceDay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2019
Tweet - "The message of Martin Luther King Jr. continues to be a voice of inspiration around the world, and it pushes our nation forward to be its best self. On this #MLKDay, we honor the legacy and life work of one of our country's greatest leaders."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2018
Rep Lieu Celebrates Passage of Bipartisan Bicameral Bill to Honor Chinese-American Wwii Veterans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 5, 2018
Tweet - "I was honored to be among those remembering the life of President George H.W. Bush at today's funeral at the National Cathedral. We mourn the loss of this great hero, and celebrate the decades he dedicated to serving our country and making the world a better place. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Tweet - "Honored to be at the Capitol tonight paying respects to President George H.W. Bush. He was a man of great decency who throughout his life always found a way to serve this country. He will be sorely missed. #Remembering41"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2018
Schakowsky Celebrates Illinois' Bicentennial
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 3, 2018
Schneider Announces "Holiday Cards for Heroes" Program
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 3, 2018
Foster Statement on Illinois Bicentennial
Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 1, 2018
Rep. LaHood Statement on the Passing of President George H.W. Bush
Rep.Darin LaHood
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