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Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Push to Address Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions - Duckworth, Durbin Call for Increased Funding for The Education Workforce Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Bost Announces $7.8 Million Metro East Health Center Grant Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Preserve Deductions for Forgiven PPP Expenses Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Underwood Successful in Efforts to Extend Student Loan Relief; Applauds Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulation to Chicago's own @sahloul for winning the 2020 Gandhi Peace Award for his work in Syria with @MedGlobal . Dr. Sahloul has never ceased in his commitment to helping others and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious honor." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Payer State Transparency Act Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3.2 Million in Fema Reimbursement for Flooding Recovery Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020 Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020 Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Federal aid to states should protect taxpayers, encourage reforms Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2020 LaHood Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers for Federal Aid to States Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.6 Million for National Runaway Safeline Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Illinois Budget Issues Resulting From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep. Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Push to Address Devastating Cuts to Hospital-Based Nursing Schools Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lamar Alexander, Chairman of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the United States Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions - Duckworth, Durbin Call for Increased Funding for The Education Workforce Amid Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Bost Announces $7.8 Million Metro East Health Center Grant Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Preserve Deductions for Forgiven PPP Expenses Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hagedorn Supports Restoration of PPP Expenses Deductibility Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 8, 2020 Schakowsky Votes Against National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 7, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gonzalez and Fletcher lead bipartisan letter calling for restoring the deductibility of forgiven PPP loans to help small businesses Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Underwood Successful in Efforts to Extend Student Loan Relief; Applauds Department of Education Announcement Extending Student Loan Forbearance Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Underwood Urges Senate Republicans and Trump Administration to Pass Urgently Needed Coronavirus Relief Legislation to Help Northern Illinois Families Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi; House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy; Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell; Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer; Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey; Appropriations Ranking Member Kay Granger; Senate Appropriations Chair Richard Shelby; and Senate Appropriations Ranking Member Patrick Leahy - Congressman Tim Ryan Calls on Congressional Leadership to Protect Funding for Hospital Based Nursing Schools Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Problem Solvers Caucus, Senate Partners Unveil Bipartisan , Bicameral 4-Month Covid-19 Emergency Relief Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $52 Million to Support Head Start and Early Head Start in Chicago Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Congress does not act soon, roughly 12M Americans are going to lose access to the unemployment benefits they are relying on to get them through this pandemic on Dec. 26. @SenateDems are ready to extend these programs past the holiday season--will Republicans join us?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 24, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Expresses Concern Over Allegations Of Chinese Construction Along Disputed Border With India Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "If you never received the $1,200 CARES Act Economic Impact Payment, TODAY is the deadline to file to receive that payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Congratulation to Chicago's own @sahloul for winning the 2020 Gandhi Peace Award for his work in Syria with @MedGlobal . Dr. Sahloul has never ceased in his commitment to helping others and I cannot think of anyone more deserving of this prestigious honor." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Illinoisans-- the deadline to receive stimulus checks is fast approaching. If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment, you must file a form before November 21 to receive your payment. Find out if you are eligible here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 García, Warren, and 73 Members of Congress Urge Treasury and State to Ensure COVID-19 Aid Reaches U.S.-Sanctioned Countries Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sinking to a new low, Secretary of State Pompeo's bewildering attempt to label renowned human rights & humanitarian orgs as anti-Semitic reeks of desperation. This petty move only further undermines America's global leadership & prestige. It should go no further." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 16, 2020 Foster Introduces Bipartisan Payer State Transparency Act Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 "Roll Call" - Schakowsky:Democrats Won't Sacrifice Your Health And Safety For Corporate Profits Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senators Collins, Reed Lead Bipartisan Call for Quick Distribution of LIHEAP Assistance Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, the Secretary of Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of Small Business Administration - Luetkemeyer Urges Treasury, SBA to Streamline the Loan Forgiveness Process for PPP Loans Up to $150,000 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Krishnamoorthi Investigates New HHS Penalties That May Strip Millions of Medicare and Medicaid Hospital Coverage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 7, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.18 Million for Cta Safety Improvements Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 6, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "We Must Not Abandon Negotiations At A Time When The American People Need Help And Are Counting On Us" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 2, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $3.2 Million in Fema Reimbursement for Flooding Recovery Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 2, 2020 Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Votes for Relief for Families, Small Businesses, and State, Local and Tribal Governments Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 1, 2020 Casten Supports Updated Heroes Act To Help Illinois Families and Communities Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 1, 2020 Quigley Statement On House Passage Of Additional Covid Relief Bill Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 30, 2020 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I was happy to join @RepChuyGarcia in Little Village last night to talk about the importance of the #2020Census. Census data is used to determine funding that supports roads, schools, & programs like Medicare, SNAP benefits, & more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is World Contraception Day--a reminder that all people deserve access to safe family planning, regardless of where they live. I'm a proud cosponsor of the #GlobalHERAct, which will end the #GlobalGagRule & expand access to contraception around the world. #WCD2020" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2020 Letter to The Chairmen and Ranking Members of The House and Senate Armed Services Committees - Duckworth, Bustos, Loebsack, Durbin, Grassley and Ernst Lead Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Modernization Effort to Utilize Unused Army Property Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Chicago Tribune - Commentary: Federal aid to states should protect taxpayers, encourage reforms Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 24, 2020 LaHood Introduces Legislation to Protect Taxpayers for Federal Aid to States Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1.6 Million for National Runaway Safeline Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 17, 2020 Wyden, Merkley: The Next President Can and Should Cancel Up To $50,000 In Student Loan Debt Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Durbin Statement On Illinois Budget Issues Resulting From COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Subcommittee Chairman Condemns Trump Administration's Refusal to Testify About Nearly Wasting $504 Million in Taxpayer Funds Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration - Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Calls On General Services Administration To Halt Sale And Lease Of Vehicles Under Recall And To Provide Information On Its Related Safeguards Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley Legislation to Increase Access to Congressional Budget Justifications Passes House Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 14, 2020 Quigley, Houlahan, Fitzpatrick Identify Global Crisis in Education Due to Covid-19 Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "The US leads the world in #COVID19 infections. We can't afford to play along with the President's decision to abandon our allies & withdraw from the World Health Organization in the middle of a pandemic, which is leading the global effort to find & distribute a vaccine." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 10, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce More than $20 Million for Metro East Port Improvements Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Durbin, Booker Introduce Bill To Reverse Trump Withdrawal From The World Health Organization Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Reps. Quigley and Demings Introduce Bill to Remove Lgbtq+ Discrimination in Blood Donations Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - House and Senate Great Lakes Task Forces Urge Congress to Support Great Lakes Fisheries in next COVID-19 Package Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, the Hon. Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, The Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the US Dept. of Commerce, the Hon. Dr. Robert Redfield, Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Director of the Food and Drug Administration, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Aministrator Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emmer Urges Use of Blockchain Solutions to Confront Coronavirus Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 LaHood Announces CARES Grant Funding for Central Illinois Public Housing Authorities Rep.Darin LaHood
Aug. 27, 2020 Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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