| June 12, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Senators to CFPB: Data Critical to Ensuring Housing Access for All Americans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Leads Senate Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Bill to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Durbin And Cicilline: Tobacco Farms Are No Place For Kids
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Bill Foster
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| June 12, 2019
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Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Skyrocketing Prescription Drug Prices
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Thought of Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless last week when I saw this full page ad in Politico. So I sent him a note urging him to do his job & protect our children."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 11, 2019
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Portman, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Predatory Phone Rates in Criminal Justice System
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Waters, Velázquez and 63 Democrats Blast CFPB's HMDA Rollback
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Members of Congress Push For Removal of Wine Tariffs
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 10, 2019
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Letter to Kevin Burns, CEO of JUUL Labs, Inc. - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Opens Investigation Into JUUL's Role In The Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 10, 2019
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Tweet - "100 years ago today, Illinois joined Wisconsin and Michigan as the first states to ratify the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote. As we celebrate this historic day, we honor the brave suffragettes who continue to serve as an inspiration to so many of us."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden Join Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Congressmen Brad Sherman and David Kustoff Urge the Federal Reserve to Protect Homebuyers from Wire Fraud
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Kevin McCarthy, Richard Neal, and Kevin Brady - DeLauro Leads Colleagues in Call for Immediate Extension of Biodiesel Tax Incentive
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Purdue - On Final Planting Date For Corn in Illinois, Underwood Presses Dept. of Agriculture Secretary Purdue on efforts to Address Obstacles Facing Farming Communities
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Bill Northey, Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation - Thune, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Urging USDA to Expedite Development of Crop Insurance Cover Crop Guidelines
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to Director Kraninger,Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - In Wake of Crackdown on Annoying Robocalls, Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Calling on Trump Administration to Protect Consumers from Abusive Debt Collection Tactics
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr - Chairman Krishnamoorthi Of The Subcommittee On Economic And Consumer Policy Sends Letter To Justice Department Expressing Concerns About Proposed Merger Of Two Healthcare Companies
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 6, 2019
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Tweet - "I joined @SenJohnThune today to urge the USDA to expedite the development of cover crop guidelines as established in the 2018 farm bill. Finalizing these guidelines will provide much needed flexibility & certainty for our nation's farmers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 6, 2019
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Tweet - "As we celebrate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, we can't forget the MS St. Louis. 80 years ago today, the United States cruelly turned away more than 900 Jewish refugees aboard the MS St. Louis as they sought safety from Holocaust. We must always welcome refugees with open arms."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 5, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Remove Financial Barriers to Reproductive Health Care
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Underwood Takes Fight For Her Solution to Make Health Care More Affordable, Reduce Premium Costs to Ways and Means Committee
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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| June 5, 2019
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Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "MORNING LISTEN: Gilead is fleecing patients who use an HIV-prevention drug by stacking up patents to block competition & keep prices sky high. I've introduced the bipartisan REMEDY Act which would curb this Big Pharma scheme & open the markets to more lower-cost generics."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Those saving for retirement who seek investment advice should trust these professionals to put future retirees' financial interests first. Today's SEC decision to adopt the misleadingly named "Regulation Best Interest" weakens investor protections and preserves the status quo."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 4, 2019
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19th Amendment
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 3, 2019
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Brown Joins Colleagues in Introducing Comprehensive Legislation to Address Black Maternal Health Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 3, 2019
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LaHood, Sewell Introduce Ambulance Service Bill to Assist Rural Communities
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| June 3, 2019
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Durbin Highlights Measure To Allow Student Loan Debt To Be Discharged In Bankruptcy
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2019
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Tweet - "I introduced the Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act to give those who are crushed by student debt a chance to get back on their feet. It's time to restore the availability of meaningful bankruptcy relief for student loan borrowers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 3, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 2, 2019
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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Financial Services and General Government Funding Bill
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Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
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| May 31, 2019
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Duckworth Statement on E15 Rule Changes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 31, 2019
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Menendez, Booker Join Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 31, 2019
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Rep. LaHood Applauds the Final Approval of Year-Round E15
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| May 30, 2019
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Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 30, 2019
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Tweet - "Would a "stable genius" require handlers to hide a warship to avoid triggering another Pres. Trump tirade on John McCain?"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 30, 2019
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Feinstein Joins Resolution to Recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 29, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, nearly four million children are vaping, while FDA has repeatedly delayed public health oversight. Acting FDA Commissioner Sharpless must not be a spectator to the youth e-cigarette epidemic. Will he use his authority to protect our children? My letter to him today:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To FDA Commissioner: Don't Be A Spectator To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 28, 2019
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Durbin And Davis Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Address Childhood Trauma, Reduce Violence
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 28, 2019
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Tweet - "The weight of trauma, like exposure to violence or drug addiction, can cause emotional scars that follow a child for life. Without help, this can harm healthy development, disrupt school success, and fuel the cycle of violence and poverty."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 24, 2019
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Chicago Tribune - Sen. Tammy Duckworth: Now is not the time to leave Iraq
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 24, 2019
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Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Overturn President Trump's Expansion of Junk Insurance Plans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 23, 2019
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Action on Healthcare
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 23, 2019
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Sens. Roberts, Peters and Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Increase Nationwide Vaccination Rates
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Duckworth, Peters, Roberts Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Vaccination Rates & Cut Healthcare Costs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Foster Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Enhance American Energy Storage
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Rooney, Baldwin, Braun, Schakowsky, Introduce Reform Requiring Transparency in Prescription Drug Price Increases
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Pharmaceutical companies tell you everything about their prescription drugs in TV ads, except the price. Putting price tags on these ads will increase transparency and lower costs for Americans. More from @ChuckGrassley and I:"
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 23, 2019
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Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| May 23, 2019
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Ndaa
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith, Rep. Sean Casten, Senate and House Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Nation's Energy Storage Capabilities
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin, Davis Call For Increased Support For Children Traumatized By Violence Following Gao Report Findings
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 22, 2019
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Consumers First Act
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 22, 2019
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Durbin, Duckworth Help Introduce Maternal Care Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Roger Wicker, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Sen. Ron Johnson, Chairman of the the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Gary Peters, Ranking Member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Romney Joins Effort to Protect and Renew Tourism Partnership
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Harris Reintroduces Legislation Addressing Black Maternal Mortality Crisis
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Reps. Schneider, Bacon, and Finkenauer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Physician Shortages
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Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Stands with Consumers Against the Big Banks
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| May 22, 2019
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Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump may not have had time to talk infrastructure today, but Amtrak Board Member Tom Carper did. He understands the importance of making a big and bold investment in rail infrastructure so we can put America to work & improve service for passengers."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A bipartisan group of Senators joined me today on a bill that would protect children from lead poisoning in federal housing. There's nothing more important than ensuring the health and safety of our children. It's unacceptable kids continue to be at risk from lead poisoning."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 21, 2019
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Veterans' Care Quality Transparency Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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