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Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "With more foul balls being hit at high speeds into the stands than ever before, it was imperative for @MLB to address ballpark safety at this year's Winter Meetings. Today, MLB Commissioner Manfred announced that all 30 teams will extend protective netting next season." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 DelBene, LaHood Bill to Empower Small Business Receives Strong Industry Support Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On MLB Announcement Of Extended Netting Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Cornyn, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Support Small Businesses Owned by Spouses of Deceased Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schakowsky, Pressley Question Johnson & Johnson on Harmful Products and Targeted Marketing to Women & Girls of Color Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Cardin, Senators Defend Social Security Workers, Urge Reversal of Abrupt Cancellation of Telework Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "November 30th is Small Business Saturday across the United States. Show support for your local businesses by going out to #ShopSmall today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The gifts and products we buy children should not end with an emergency room visit. We must keep pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that the toys our children, grandchildren, and loved ones receive are not dangers in disguise." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 Congressman García, Labor and Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Mexican Unionists Murdered During NAFTA Renegotiations and Demand Revised NAFTA That Protects All North American Workers Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. García, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Market Manipulation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Axne Works to Advance Legislation that Helps Small Businesses and Workers Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Patriotic Employer Protection Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Verification Alignment and Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Schneider Bill Promoting Veteran Entrepreneurship Passes House Rep. Brad Schneider
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Senator Murray, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Introduction of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Casten Urges NOAA to Disregard Political Pressure by the Administration When Reporting Natural Disasters Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let's support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Schneider, Crow, Hagedorn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I met with business leaders @ISTPLifeScience in Skokie who use research to launch new products. We must invest in scientific, biomedical, and agriculture research so the U.S. remains a world leader in development and discovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation of the Department of Transportation - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Urge the Administration to Reverse Decision to Restrict U.S. Commercial Air Travel to Cuba Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, United States Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick M. Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Pressley, Progressive Caucus colleagues lead letter urging back pay for federal contractors Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Domestic Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin 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 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 29, 2019 Duckworth, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Small Business Contracting Throughout the Federal Government Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin, Jones, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Invest In American Workforce Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Sunday Riley Settlement Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 16, 2019 Durbin Announces Legislation To Expand Family Leave Protections Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2019 Tweet - "For more than 25 years, the Family and Medical Leave Act has been an important first step in protecting families' economic security. However, more must be done to better address the needs of today's workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 Tweet - "With more foul balls being hit at high speeds into the stands than ever before, it was imperative for @MLB to address ballpark safety at this year's Winter Meetings. Today, MLB Commissioner Manfred announced that all 30 teams will extend protective netting next season." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 11, 2019 DelBene, LaHood Bill to Empower Small Business Receives Strong Industry Support Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth Statement On MLB Announcement Of Extended Netting Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Cornyn, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Support Small Businesses Owned by Spouses of Deceased Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Schakowsky, Pressley Question Johnson & Johnson on Harmful Products and Targeted Marketing to Women & Girls of Color Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Cardin, Senators Defend Social Security Workers, Urge Reversal of Abrupt Cancellation of Telework Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2019 Senator Warren & Representative Schakowsky Unveil Legislation to Strengthen Part-Time Workers' Rights as Holiday Shopping Season Begins Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 30, 2019 Tweet - "November 30th is Small Business Saturday across the United States. Show support for your local businesses by going out to #ShopSmall today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The gifts and products we buy children should not end with an emergency room visit. We must keep pressure on the Consumer Product Safety Commission to ensure that the toys our children, grandchildren, and loved ones receive are not dangers in disguise." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 20, 2019 Congressman García, Labor and Faith Leaders Demand Justice for Mexican Unionists Murdered During NAFTA Renegotiations and Demand Revised NAFTA That Protects All North American Workers Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks #LatinaEqualPayDay - a reminder that Latinas must work 23 months to earn what white men make in 12 months. #EqualPay is long overdue, and I'm proud to cosponsor the #PaycheckFairness Act to achieve equal pay for equal work." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Reps. García, Tlaib Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Market Manipulation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Congressmembers Schakowsky, Pocan, McGovern, and Garcia Denounce Assassination of Honduran Trade Unionist Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 19, 2019 Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Duckworth Bill to Train Veterans for Careers in Innovative Sectors of the American Energy Industry Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Kirk Davis, CEO of GateHouse Media, and Paul Bascobert, President and CEO of Gannett CO., Inc. - Baldwin, Brown, Menendez lead Senators Urging Media Companies to Recognize Workers' Unions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 13, 2019 Axne Works to Advance Legislation that Helps Small Businesses and Workers Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Patriotic Employer Protection Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Veteran Entrepreneurship Training Act of 2019 Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Successful Entrepreneurship for Reservists and Veterans Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Verification Alignment and Service-Disabled Business Adjustment Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Service-Disabled Veterans Small Business Continuation Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 13, 2019 Schneider Bill Promoting Veteran Entrepreneurship Passes House Rep.Brad Schneider
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Senator Murray, 28 Democrats Oppose EEOC Decision to Stop Collecting Data Needed to Combat Wage Discrimination Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Introduction of the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - Casten Urges NOAA to Disregard Political Pressure by the Administration When Reporting Natural Disasters Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 8, 2019 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Reintroduces The Investing In American Workers Act To Establish A Worker Training Tax Credit For Small And Mid-Sized Businesses Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Our veterans courageously served to defend the American values we hold dear. During National Veterans Small Business Week, let's support, celebrate, and empower our servicemembers and their journeys to create successful small businesses here at home. #VetBiz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2019 Durbin Pushes For Legislation To Require Disclosure Of Prescription Drug Prices In TV Ads Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2019 Schneider, Crow, Hagedorn Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support National Veterans Small Business Week Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Tweet - "This morning I met with business leaders @ISTPLifeScience in Skokie who use research to launch new products. We must invest in scientific, biomedical, and agriculture research so the U.S. remains a world leader in development and discovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation of the Department of Transportation - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Urge the Administration to Reverse Decision to Restrict U.S. Commercial Air Travel to Cuba Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, United States Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick M. Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Pressley, Progressive Caucus colleagues lead letter urging back pay for federal contractors Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Reps. Schneider, Fitzpatrick, Crow Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Domestic Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin 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 Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Nursing Workforce Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 29, 2019 Duckworth, Risch Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Promote Small Business Contracting Throughout the Federal Government Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Durbin Demands CFPB Investigation Of Mismanagement Of Student Loan Forgiveness Program Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin, Jones, Bustos Introduce New Bill To Invest In American Workforce Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Pallone and Schakowsky on FTC's Sunday Riley Settlement Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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