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Nov. 18, 2021 Reps. Kim, Meijer Introduce Bill to Create An Independent, 9/11-Style Afghanistan War Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH DISCUSSES BENEFITS OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL FOR CHICAGOLAND AIRPORTS AND RESIDENTS WITH CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION COMMISSIONER JAMIE RHEE Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This is tragic and why we can't let bad actors like the Sackler family off the hook. Congress should pass my bill with @SenWarren to prevent wrongdoers like the Sacklers from manipulating bankruptcy to escape accountability." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Casten Applauds Senate Confirmation of 5th FERC Commissioner and Urges Commission to Immediately Leverage its 3-2 Majority to Combat Climate Crisis Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 17, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reveals Republican Witness In COVID-19 Misinformation Hearing Has Been Repeatedly Discredited By Courts For Promoting Misinformation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 16, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Announces $155.3 Million to Help Illinois Families Cover Energy Costs This Winter Rep. Danny Davis
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 BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $13.5 Million For Springfield Rail Improvement Project Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Heads to President Biden's Desk Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Gooden Demands Facebook Preserve Documents for Future Investigations Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 President Biden Signs Rep. Krishnamoorthi And Senator Klobuchar's SAFE TO DRIVE Act Into Law As Provisions Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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. 15, 2021 Statement from U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis Infrastructure and Investment Act Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.6 Million In Telehealth Funding For Illinois Health Care Providers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Spokesperson Statement: Underwood to Undergo Surgery for Uterine Fibroids Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 10, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Praises Biden Administration Agreement With Johnson & Johnson To Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines To Conflict Zones Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Johnson & Johnson is attempting to deny tens of thousands of people their day in court by offloading its talc liabilities onto a new company created exclusively to protect the company's own assets--and leave cancer-victim claimants with pennies on the dollar." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Parents--a COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as five years old. Please talk to your child's health care provider about the vaccine and how best to protect your family." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans' commute times have increased by 7.3% over the last decade. The Bipartisan Infrastructure package includes $9.8B for roads and bridges in our state--much-needed funding to help keep our roads open, our bridges safe, and Illinoisans on time." 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. 10, 2021 Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 Senate Passes Collins, Duckworth Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Welcomes Both Biden Cabinet Secretaries Becerra and Raimondo Rep. Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2021 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Rep. Bill Foster
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "An overhaul of our nation's passenger rail system is long overdue. The historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package are going to improve rail service in Illinois and across the United States." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2021 Krishnamoorthi And Klobuchar Provisions To Combat Distracted Driving Pass House In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Quigley Als Treatment Legislation Passes Key Legislative Milestone Rep. Mike Quigley
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The Illinois Zephyr means a lot to the communities it serves--college students, tourism, economic development. For 50 years, this train has grown in popularity & it will continue to as we make federal infrastructure investments in Illinois. Here's to 50 more years!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm incredibly proud of the education IL's public universities offer. I had an impactful conversation with university presidents yesterday about using the #BuildBackBetter reconciliation package as an opportunity to provide these universities with an historic investment." 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 Tweet - "After years of Besty DeVos shilling for the #4profit college industry, we finally have an Administration that will put students first. I led my colleagues in urging @SecCardona to expand protections and student loan relief for students in @usedgov current rulemaking." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Representatives García & Grijalva Introduce Resolution Commemorating Día de los Muertos, All Souls' Day Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Sen. Ossoff Introduces Bill to Make Energy Efficient Technology More Affordable for Georgia Families, Lower Energy Bills Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans: today, the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period begins for 2022 health insurance. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, there are more affordable options than ever before. Visit http://healthcare.gov to see if you & your family are eligible to #GetCovered." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "It is far too difficult for struggling student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy, even as a last resort. I have long urged the Department of Education to use their authority to make it easier for student borrowers to find relief. It's time." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep. Brad Schneider
Date Title Politician
Nov. 18, 2021 Reps. Kim, Meijer Introduce Bill to Create An Independent, 9/11-Style Afghanistan War Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 DUCKWORTH DISCUSSES BENEFITS OF BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL FOR CHICAGOLAND AIRPORTS AND RESIDENTS WITH CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION COMMISSIONER JAMIE RHEE Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 Tweet - "This is tragic and why we can't let bad actors like the Sackler family off the hook. Congress should pass my bill with @SenWarren to prevent wrongdoers like the Sacklers from manipulating bankruptcy to escape accountability." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2021 Casten Applauds Senate Confirmation of 5th FERC Commissioner and Urges Commission to Immediately Leverage its 3-2 Majority to Combat Climate Crisis Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 17, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Reveals Republican Witness In COVID-19 Misinformation Hearing Has Been Repeatedly Discredited By Courts For Promoting Misinformation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 16, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Announces $155.3 Million to Help Illinois Families Cover Energy Costs This Winter Rep.Danny Davis
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 BERGMAN'S VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AUDIT BILL PASSES HOUSE Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $13.5 Million For Springfield Rail Improvement Project Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 16, 2021 Durbin Honors Senate Tenure Of Patrick Leahy Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 16, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Heads to President Biden's Desk Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 16, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Gooden Demands Facebook Preserve Documents for Future Investigations Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Nov. 15, 2021 President Biden Signs Rep. Krishnamoorthi And Senator Klobuchar's SAFE TO DRIVE Act Into Law As Provisions Of The Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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. 15, 2021 Statement from U. S. Representative Danny K. Davis Infrastructure and Investment Act Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 15, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $1.6 Million In Telehealth Funding For Illinois Health Care Providers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Congressional Democrats Urge Biden Administration To Require Vaccination Or Negative Test For Airline Travelers As Holidays Approach Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 11, 2021 Spokesperson Statement: Underwood to Undergo Surgery for Uterine Fibroids Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 10, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Praises Biden Administration Agreement With Johnson & Johnson To Deliver COVID-19 Vaccines To Conflict Zones Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Johnson & Johnson is attempting to deny tens of thousands of people their day in court by offloading its talc liabilities onto a new company created exclusively to protect the company's own assets--and leave cancer-victim claimants with pennies on the dollar." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Parents--a COVID-19 vaccine is now available for children as young as five years old. Please talk to your child's health care provider about the vaccine and how best to protect your family." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans' commute times have increased by 7.3% over the last decade. The Bipartisan Infrastructure package includes $9.8B for roads and bridges in our state--much-needed funding to help keep our roads open, our bridges safe, and Illinoisans on time." 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. 10, 2021 Walberg, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce POW Priority Care Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 10, 2021 Senate Passes Collins, Duckworth Bill to Address Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Women Veterans Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 9, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Welcomes Both Biden Cabinet Secretaries Becerra and Raimondo Rep.Danny Davis
Nov. 9, 2021 Foster, Johnson Introduce Legislation to Keep STEM Graduates in America Rep.Bill Foster
Nov. 9, 2021 Tweet - "An overhaul of our nation's passenger rail system is long overdue. The historic investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure package are going to improve rail service in Illinois and across the United States." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 6, 2021 Krishnamoorthi And Klobuchar Provisions To Combat Distracted Driving Pass House In Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment And Jobs Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Members of Congress Call for President Bolsonaro to be Held Accountable for COVID-19 Crimes Against Humanity Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 5, 2021 Bennet, Duckworth Announce Bipartisan Support for Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2021 Quigley Als Treatment Legislation Passes Key Legislative Milestone Rep.Mike Quigley
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Protect Afghan Women and Girls Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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. 4, 2021 Tweet - ". @DIU_x 's expansion into Chicago is another sign that Illinois is poised to be a leading innovation hub for years to come. Proud to support the opening of this office--it will spur collaboration with IL businesses & help improve DOD's procurement process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 4, 2021 Tweet - "The Illinois Zephyr means a lot to the communities it serves--college students, tourism, economic development. For 50 years, this train has grown in popularity & it will continue to as we make federal infrastructure investments in Illinois. Here's to 50 more years!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 3, 2021 Tweet - "I'm incredibly proud of the education IL's public universities offer. I had an impactful conversation with university presidents yesterday about using the #BuildBackBetter reconciliation package as an opportunity to provide these universities with an historic investment." 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 Tweet - "After years of Besty DeVos shilling for the #4profit college industry, we finally have an Administration that will put students first. I led my colleagues in urging @SecCardona to expand protections and student loan relief for students in @usedgov current rulemaking." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 2, 2021 Representatives García & Grijalva Introduce Resolution Commemorating Día de los Muertos, All Souls' Day Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Sen. Ossoff Introduces Bill to Make Energy Efficient Technology More Affordable for Georgia Families, Lower Energy Bills Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Sarbanes Opposes Sale of F-16s to Turkey, Demands Information from State Department Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans: today, the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period begins for 2022 health insurance. Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, there are more affordable options than ever before. Visit http://healthcare.gov to see if you & your family are eligible to #GetCovered." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Frontline Democrats Press House Leadership to Include Prescription Drugs Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "It is far too difficult for struggling student borrowers to discharge their loans in bankruptcy, even as a last resort. I have long urged the Department of Education to use their authority to make it easier for student borrowers to find relief. It's time." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021 García, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Help Fund Rail Grade Separations Rep.Brad Schneider
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