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May 26, 2020 As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 26, 2020 Clark, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Require President to Appoint Medical Supply Chain "Czar" Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Uttam Dhillon, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Fitzpatrick, Kuster Lead Bipartisan Opioid Task Force in Urging DEA to Implement At-Home Drug Disposal Initiative during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Underwood Works to Bring Public Health Resources to Illinois; Announces an Additional $286 Million in Emergency Funding Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's long-overdue #COVID19 testing plan is woefully inadequate & a failure for the American people. Every day that passes without a comprehensive strategy for nationwide testing means a longer, costlier, and deadlier crisis." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 22, 2020 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Help Seniors And People With Disabilities Access Critical Benefits Amid COVID-19 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 22, 2020 Rush, Chicagoland Democrats Raise Alarm: Stay-At-Home Orders Reduce Air Pollution Nationwide -- Except in Chicago Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Reinstate Independent ivil Servant as Department of Transportation Acting Inspector General Immediately Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby - Duckworth, Booker Urge Senate Leadership to Include Resources for Communities Plagued by Gun Violence in Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Schneider, Clark Introduce Legislation to Require President to Appoint Medical Supply Chain "Czar" Rep. Brad Schneider
May 22, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Prioritize Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services for Veterans During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited @UIHealth 's Mile Square South Shore health center to tour its #COVID19 testing facility with @RepBobbyRush & @RepRobinKelly . Like many community health centers, Mile Square is on the frontline of the crisis providing care and addressing health disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly we'll soon hit 100K American lives lost to #COVID19--including 4,607 in IL. Countless Americans are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. I'm intro'ing a bipartisan res calling for a moment of silence on June 1 in remembrance of all those we've lost to coronavirus." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll" Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds bipartisan briefing on using CRISPR technologies for COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Announces $11.3 Million in Federal Grants for Community Health Centers Rep. Robin Kelly
May 21, 2020 Letter to Kelvin Droegemeier, Ph D, Office of Science and Technology Policy Director - Neguse, Castor, Sherrill Lead Calls for Coordinated Covid-19 Seasonality Research Rep. Bill Foster, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Illinois agricultural leaders. I heard about the economic strain our farmers continue to face as demand & prices drop while supply chains are disrupted due to the #COVID19 crisis. The Senate must act on the urgent needs of America's heartland." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership To Include Funding For Children's Hospitals And Health Providers In Future COVID-19 Relief Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker for Transparency Regarding State and Local Funding Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Reps. Dean, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Shalala, and Moulton Introduce Bill to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With AARP Illinois State President Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep. Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep. Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Bost Announces Farm Corps Program Rep. Mike Bost
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Sean Casten, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "1/6 of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor today to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- Javier Quiroz Castro, a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "When will Senator McConnell feel the "urgency' to act on #COVID19 legislation? 90,000+ Americans have died & the Senate Majority Leader's focus is on protecting corporations from accountability. The human cost of Senator McConnell's inaction grows with each day he delays." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
May 26, 2020 As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 26, 2020 Clark, Schneider Introduce Legislation to Require President to Appoint Medical Supply Chain "Czar" Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steve Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Garcia, Schakowsky, Porter Ask Treasury Secretary to Clarify Airline Guidance on Layoffs Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Bipartisan Lawmakers Call for Strong PFAS Clean-up Actions in Defense Authorization Bill Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Uttam Dhillon, Acting Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration - Fitzpatrick, Kuster Lead Bipartisan Opioid Task Force in Urging DEA to Implement At-Home Drug Disposal Initiative during COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 26, 2020 Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19 Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Underwood Works to Bring Public Health Resources to Illinois; Announces an Additional $286 Million in Emergency Funding Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Heartbreaking to see Chicago suffer deadly gun violence over the Memorial Day weekend. We must not stop working to reduce our nation's gun violence epidemic--even amidst the unprecedented #COVID19 pandemic. My prayers are with the victims & their families." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Bustos, LaHood Advocate to Keep Firefighters on the Job in Call to FEMA Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
May 26, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Illinois Food Pantry Directors About Impact Of COVID-19 Pandemic On Food Security Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Release Plan To Expand Health Care Coverage & Affordability During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Read this compelling op-ed from the mother of Andrea High Bear, the first female federal inmate to die of #COVID19. She is right -- prison sentence should not be a death sentence. The Federal Bureau of Prisons must be held accountable." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Pres. Trump's long-overdue #COVID19 testing plan is woefully inadequate & a failure for the American people. Every day that passes without a comprehensive strategy for nationwide testing means a longer, costlier, and deadlier crisis." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 26, 2020 Tweet - "Despite no baseball, there's still a great team at Wrigley Field this Spring: @LakeviewPantry . Today I visited their satellite site at the @Cubs home field, where staff and volunteers are providing food assistance for families to address the rise in hunger due to #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Memorial Day Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. We must never forget their courage, honor, and sacrifice." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Interview with Lauren Underwood Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART TWO of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "Class of 2020, nothing about this is fair. This virus has limited our movements -- for now. But it does not need to limit your future. There is no pandemic strong enough to keep you from following your dreams. This afternoon, join me in celebrating Illinois' class of 2020!" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2020 Tweet - "PART ONE of my conversation with Marc Perrone, President of @UFCW , about the importance of protecting workers & consumers from #COVID19." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and to the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Gillibrand Joins Push To Fund Gun Violence Prevention And Support Programs Amidst Covid-19 Crisis Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 22, 2020 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Help Seniors And People With Disabilities Access Critical Benefits Amid COVID-19 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 22, 2020 Rush, Chicagoland Democrats Raise Alarm: Stay-At-Home Orders Reduce Air Pollution Nationwide -- Except in Chicago Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Vice President Mike Pence - Duckworth, Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 22, 2020 In New Video, Durbin Speaks With UFCW President About Protecting Workers During The COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Duckworth to Trump: Reinstate Independent ivil Servant as Department of Transportation Acting Inspector General Immediately Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Appropriations Chairman Richard Shelby - Duckworth, Booker Urge Senate Leadership to Include Resources for Communities Plagued by Gun Violence in Next Covid-19 Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Secretary Elinore F. McCance-Katz, Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Substance Use of the DHH and and Dr. Richard McKeon, Chief of Suicide Prevention Branch of Center for Mental Health Services - Pingree, 43 Bipartisan Members Urge Trump Admin to Preserve Mental Health Services for LGBTQ Youth Throughout Pandemic Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has demonstrated how essential federal support is in helping keep older Americans healthy - from providing affordable health coverage to ensuring access to nutritional programs. Good to speak with @aarpillinois yesterday about their advocacy for these programs." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Schneider, Clark Introduce Legislation to Require President to Appoint Medical Supply Chain "Czar" Rep.Brad Schneider
May 22, 2020 Underwood Urges VA to Prioritize Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Services for Veterans During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Over the last few months, coronavirus has upended just about every aspect of American life. For millions of students, that means graduating at home, away from classmates, teachers, and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Today I visited @UIHealth 's Mile Square South Shore health center to tour its #COVID19 testing facility with @RepBobbyRush & @RepRobinKelly . Like many community health centers, Mile Square is on the frontline of the crisis providing care and addressing health disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Sadly we'll soon hit 100K American lives lost to #COVID19--including 4,607 in IL. Countless Americans are mourning the loss of a family member or friend. I'm intro'ing a bipartisan res calling for a moment of silence on June 1 in remembrance of all those we've lost to coronavirus." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "Congress must include support for domestic workers in the next #COVID19 relief package. We cannot afford to forget the men & women who are caring for our loved ones throughout this pandemic. We must support @domesticworkers . #CareForAll" Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee chairman Foster holds bipartisan briefing on using CRISPR technologies for COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2020 Congresswoman Kelly Announces $11.3 Million in Federal Grants for Community Health Centers Rep.Robin Kelly
May 21, 2020 Letter to Kelvin Droegemeier, Ph D, Office of Science and Technology Policy Director - Neguse, Castor, Sherrill Lead Calls for Coordinated Covid-19 Seasonality Research Rep.Bill Foster, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke yesterday with Illinois agricultural leaders. I heard about the economic strain our farmers continue to face as demand & prices drop while supply chains are disrupted due to the #COVID19 crisis. The Senate must act on the urgent needs of America's heartland." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership To Include Funding For Children's Hospitals And Health Providers In Future COVID-19 Relief Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Illinois GOP Asks Pritzker for Transparency Regarding State and Local Funding Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "To ensure military readiness, we must prioritize the health & safety of our airmen. In my phone call w/ Gen. Brown, @AirForce Chief of Staff nominee, I urged him, if confirmed, to take serious steps to halt the spread of #COVID19 & eliminate PFAS contamination on military bases." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "This #NationalEMSweek comes at a time when our firefighters & EMS first responders are facing unprecedented strains, especially in rural & underserved communities. Congress must step up to support these heroes who are risking their lives to help others." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "ICYMI: Yesterday, I went to the Senate floor to share the story of one of many #ImmigrantHealthHeroes helping our nation get through this #COVID19 pandemic -- Javier Quiroz Castro is a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Duckworth Join Senators To Call For National Moment Of Silence To Honor The Lives Lost Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 21, 2020 Reps. Dean, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Shalala, and Moulton Introduce Bill to Slow the Spread of COVID-19 in Nursing Homes Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 21, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With AARP Illinois State President Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Durbin: We Must Protect The Immigrant Health Heroes On The Frontlines Of COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Kelly, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" Rep.Robin Kelly
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James E. Clyburn, Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis - Quigley Calls for Investigation of DeVos's Use of Coronavirus Funds Rep.Mike Quigley
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Our next @USNavy Secretary must prioritize the well-being of our sailors, including those at @navstaglakes , & take steps toward mitigating health risks brought on by #COVID19. Spoke with Amb. Kenneth Braithwaite, @USNavy Secretary nominee, about his thoughts on these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Reps. Peter Defazio, Lloyd Doggett, Senator Elizabeth Warren Urge the Federal Reserve & Treasury to Put Workers First, Ensure Accountability in Corporate Bailouts Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 20, 2020 Bost Announces Farm Corps Program Rep.Mike Bost
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Sean Casten, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Had briefing call w/Dr. Kadlec from @HHS after my letter calling for transparency in federal distribution of #COVID19 drug remdesivir. Glad they agreed to make public the formula & allocation -- hospitals & patients can't be left in the dark about if & when they may see shipments." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Community Health Centers (CHCs) are essential resources for vulnerable communities, especially in an a public health emergency like the #COVID19 pandemic. On Community Health Center Day, we must commit to providing CHCs w/the resources they need to treat patients & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen McConnell should pay attention to what's happening in his own state per his own Gov. The #HeroesAct provides necessary funds for struggling state & local govts & hospitals, like in KY, to prevent layoffs for first responders, doctors, nurses & teachers. Seems urgent to me." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agriculture Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Committee Approves Bill to Provide States Flexibility in Spending FMCSA Grant Funds Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "1/6 of our nation's health care workforce are immigrants. I'm going to the Senate floor today to share the story of one of these #ImmigrantHealthHeroes -- Javier Quiroz Castro, a #Dreamer & nurse in Houston, TX." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "When will Senator McConnell feel the "urgency' to act on #COVID19 legislation? 90,000+ Americans have died & the Senate Majority Leader's focus is on protecting corporations from accountability. The human cost of Senator McConnell's inaction grows with each day he delays." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Sen. McConnell says he'll block #COVID19 relief unless he can give large corporations broad legal immunity from coronavirus-related cases. We can't give a green light to corporations that endanger workers. Congress must not undermine the health & safety of workers & consumers." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 20, 2020 Durbin Speaks With Air Force Chief Of Staff Nominee General Charles Brown Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Tweet - "Going to the Senate floor this morning to call on my colleagues to support the #HeroesAct. With 92,000+ Americans dead, more than 1.5M sick w/#COVID19, & 36.5M more unemployed, it's hard to imagine how Senate Republicans don't feel any urgency to act." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2020 Durbin: When Will Senator McConnell Feel 'Urgency' To Act On COVID-19 Legislation? Sen.Dick Durbin
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