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July 25, 2019
Foster Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act
Rep. Bill Foster
July 23, 2019
Duckworth Statement After Voting to Permanently Reauthorize The 9/11 VCF
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Democratic Social Security and Labor Leaders in Congress Urge New Commissioner to Support Workers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 27, 2019
Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions To Protect Servicemembers & Support Illinois Jobs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019
House Passes FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 25, 2019
Casten Amendment to Maintain Great Lakes Advisory Board Passes by Unanimous Consent
Rep. Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Count me as NO. As one of 23 Senators who voted against the invasion of Iraq - a war which is now in its 17th year with heavy costs in American lives and taxpayers dollars - count me as a no on the military confrontation with Iran."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 19, 2019
Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package
Rep. Sean Casten
June 19, 2019
García Successfully Adds Multiple Provisions to House-Passed Funding Package
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 13, 2019
Foster Amendments Adopted by House
Rep. Bill Foster
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - As Part of Inquiry Into White House Efforts to Suppress Climate Change Testimony, House Intelligence Committee Democrats Demand Answers from DNI
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 11, 2019
Democratic Caucus Relaunches Task Force on Aging and Families
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep. Sean Casten
June 3, 2019
Aguilar DACA Amendment Included in 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2019
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2019
Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 18, 2019
State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2019
Schakowsky, Burgess Introduce EMPOWER For Health Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 16, 2019
Tweet - "The President's campaign promise of a "big and beautiful" wall is being funded at the expense of our military. It's troubling DOD has made this wall a funding priority and steamrolled Congress in the process:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019
Congressman Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Upgrade Aging Sewer Systems
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bennet Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Proposal to Eliminate Funding for America's Leading Service and Volunteerism Agency
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Defense Department will divert another $1.5 billion from our military to the "big & beautiful" border wall. The Pentagon has now reprogrammed 12 times more money to the wall than for repairs at Tyndall AFB, destroyed by Hurricane Michael. We should put troops first!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Quigley Priorities Included in Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Oppose Defense Department Transfer Of $1.5 Billion To Pay For President Trump's Wall
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today DOD once again bypassed Congress and diverted $1.5 billion from the troops for the President's border wall. Dismayed that the Department has chosen to prioritize a political campaign promise over the many needs of our service members including disaster relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Representatives Sires and Torres Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 1, 2019
Plight of Puerto Rico
Rep. Chuy Garcia
May 1, 2019
DeLauro, Schakowsky Reintroduce Medicare for America
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Introduce Choose Medicare Act To Make Medicare Available To Everyone
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 30, 2019
Durbin, Foster, Underwood Introduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Neal, Larson, and Davis Call for Social Security Administration to Negotiate in Good Faith with Employees
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 26, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Community Leaders to Announce Illinois Initiative to Expand Medicaid for DACA Recipients and Legal Permanent Residents
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 24, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 24, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Amtrak Workers to Reject Trump Budget Cuts and Efforts to Reduce Amtrak Services
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019
Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019
Durbin, Foster, Underwood Reintorduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 11, 2019
Durbin Continues To Push For Increased Medical Research Funding
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Presses USDA Official On Food Stamp Eligibility For Illinois' Seniors
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
July 25, 2019
Foster Statement on Bipartisan Budget Act
Rep.Bill Foster
July 23, 2019
Duckworth Statement After Voting to Permanently Reauthorize The 9/11 VCF
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 17, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Reps. Katko, Murphy Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Budget Deal
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Democratic Social Security and Labor Leaders in Congress Urge New Commissioner to Support Workers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 27, 2019
Senate Passes Duckworth's Defense Bill Provisions To Protect Servicemembers & Support Illinois Jobs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 26, 2019
House Passes FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 25, 2019
Casten Amendment to Maintain Great Lakes Advisory Board Passes by Unanimous Consent
Rep.Sean Casten
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Count me as NO. As one of 23 Senators who voted against the invasion of Iraq - a war which is now in its 17th year with heavy costs in American lives and taxpayers dollars - count me as a no on the military confrontation with Iran."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 19, 2019
Congressman Casten's Priorities Featured In First Appropriations Package
Rep.Sean Casten
June 19, 2019
García Successfully Adds Multiple Provisions to House-Passed Funding Package
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 13, 2019
Foster Amendments Adopted by House
Rep.Bill Foster
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of National Intelligence - As Part of Inquiry Into White House Efforts to Suppress Climate Change Testimony, House Intelligence Committee Democrats Demand Answers from DNI
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 11, 2019
Democratic Caucus Relaunches Task Force on Aging and Families
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 5, 2019
Tweet - "DHS informed Congress today that troops are going to spend the next month painting the border wall & "the primary purpose is to improve the aesthetic appearance." A disgraceful misuse of taxpayer $$. Our military has more important work to do than making Trump's wall beautiful."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 4, 2019
Casten Helps House Pass Disaster Relief Package
Rep.Sean Casten
June 3, 2019
Aguilar DACA Amendment Included in 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 2, 2019
Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 31, 2019
Underwood Helps Secure Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in Lake County
Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 24, 2019
Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2019
Schneider Secures Funding for Ethylene Oxide Monitoring in House Appropriations Bill
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 18, 2019
State Journal Register - We Cannot Leave Work in Iraq Unfinished
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 17, 2019
Schakowsky, Burgess Introduce EMPOWER For Health Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 16, 2019
Tweet - "The President's campaign promise of a "big and beautiful" wall is being funded at the expense of our military. It's troubling DOD has made this wall a funding priority and steamrolled Congress in the process:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 15, 2019
Congressman Darin LaHood and Congresswoman Lori Trahan Introduce Legislation to Help Communities Upgrade Aging Sewer Systems
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 13, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Bennet Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging President Trump to Reverse Proposal to Eliminate Funding for America's Leading Service and Volunteerism Agency
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Defense Department will divert another $1.5 billion from our military to the "big & beautiful" border wall. The Pentagon has now reprogrammed 12 times more money to the wall than for repairs at Tyndall AFB, destroyed by Hurricane Michael. We should put troops first!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2019
Quigley Priorities Included in Labor-HHS Appropriations Legislation
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Senators Oppose Defense Department Transfer Of $1.5 Billion To Pay For President Trump's Wall
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2019
Tweet - "Today DOD once again bypassed Congress and diverted $1.5 billion from the troops for the President's border wall. Dismayed that the Department has chosen to prioritize a political campaign promise over the many needs of our service members including disaster relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Tweet - "Acting Secretary Shanahan admitted that the Department of Defense does not have a formal plan for the southwest border mission. President Trump didn't even request DOD funding in his 2020 budget for it."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 8, 2019
Durbin Questions Defense Secretary On DOD Involvement At The Southwest Border
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 7, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Representatives Sires and Torres Lead 101 Members of Congress to Oppose Central America Aid Cuts
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Congressional Democrats Denounce Trump Proposal that Would Deny Social Security Benefits to Vulnerable Individuals
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby and the Hon. Patrick Leahy - Keep Appropriations Bill Free of Anti-Environmental Riders
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 1, 2019
Plight of Puerto Rico
Rep.Chuy Garcia
May 1, 2019
DeLauro, Schakowsky Reintroduce Medicare for America
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 1, 2019
Durbin, Duckworth, Senators Introduce Choose Medicare Act To Make Medicare Available To Everyone
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 30, 2019
Durbin, Foster, Underwood Introduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Neal, Larson, and Davis Call for Social Security Administration to Negotiate in Good Faith with Employees
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 26, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Community Leaders to Announce Illinois Initiative to Expand Medicaid for DACA Recipients and Legal Permanent Residents
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 24, 2019
Casten, Neguse, and Levin Lead Freshman Letter Urging Prioritization of Climate Issues In FY2020 Appropriations
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 24, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Joins Amtrak Workers to Reject Trump Budget Cuts and Efforts to Reduce Amtrak Services
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 22, 2019
Letter to Roy Blunt, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman of Duckworth, Durbin Join Bipartisan Effort to Secure Full Funding for the Firefighter Cancer Registry
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 15, 2019
Durbin, Foster, Underwood Reintorduce American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 11, 2019
Durbin Continues To Push For Increased Medical Research Funding
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin Presses USDA Official On Food Stamp Eligibility For Illinois' Seniors
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2019
Durbin: President Trump's Demand For Troops At The Southwest Border Is Hurting Military Readiness
Sen.Dick Durbin
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