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April 20, 2023 Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Fire Grants And Safety Act Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Association Of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2023 With Violent "Air Rage' Incidents Still At Elevated Levels, Durbin Joins Colleagues To Renew Bipartisan Push To Ground Unruly Passengers Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski Urge United Airlines To Reconsider Decision To Halt Service At Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport In Springfield Sen. Dick Durbin
March 28, 2023 Durbin Meets With Illinois Municipal League, Illinois Mayors To Talk Infrastructure Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2023 Durbin Discusses Train Derailments And Union Agreements With CSC CEO Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2023 Durbin Visit Bloomington-Normal Connect Transit To Celebrate %[sic]15.8 Million In Federal Funding For Electric Vehicles Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2023 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 5, 2023 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Ranking Member Larsen and 25 T&I Members Urge Secretary Buttigieg to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mass Holiday Cancellations Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 8, 2022 New Duckworth-baldwin Bill Would Ensure Seat Size, Other Real-life Conditions Are Considered in Federal Aircraft Emergency Evacuation Standards Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Call to Epa to Strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule to Replace Harmful Lead Pipes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2022 Duckworth, Hirono, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect New Parents Traveling with Breast Milk Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 8, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Duckworth, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic "Forever Chemicals" at Commercial Airports Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2022 Bost, Lamalfa Fight to Curb Gas-powered Vehicle Bans Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 19, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads 50 Bipartisan Members in Letter to EPA Advocating for Fair Lead Service Line Replacement Funding Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 18, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Higgins Supports Push to Distribute Infrastructure Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement Based on State Need Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 17, 2022 Letter to Stephen Gardner, President and CEO of Amtrak - T&I Republicans Ask Amtrak for Plans to Use Taxpayer Funds to Transport Illegal Migrants Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Today I visited my hometown of East St. Louis & met with residents in Cahokia Heights to discuss the impact of flooding in the region after July's record-breaking storms. Aging sewer/storm water systems combined with climate-driven weather changes are putting families at risk." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2022 Schakowsky, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Hold Airlines Accountable for Antitrust Violations Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 1, 2022 Amid Sky-high Rate of Flight Cancellations, Senators Markey and Whitehouse Lead Bicameral Colleagues in Introducing Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act to Protect Air Travelers' Rights Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 27, 2022 Reps. Casten, McNerney & Levin Introduce Two New Grid Reliability Bills Rep. Sean Casten
July 20, 2022 HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BOST TRUCK PARKING BILL Rep. Mike Bost
July 8, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $2,000,000 For WIU's New Emergency Operations Center Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Mayor Lightfoot, Transportation Leaders Announce Coalition In Support Of The Chicago Union Station Access Project Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Secure $15 Million For New Air Traffic Control Tower At Peoria International Airport Sen. Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Mayor Lightfoot, Transportation Leaders Announce Coalition In Support Of The Chicago Union Station Access Project Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 22, 2022 DUCKWORTH, HIRONO LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON TSA TO ADDRESS INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT OF SCREENING PROCESSES FOR NEW MOMS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 22, 2022 Letter to David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Hirono, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Calling on TSA to Address Inconsistent Enforcement of Screening Processes for Breastfeeding Individuals Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 18, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined @SenDuckworth , @RepMarieNewman , and others at the ribbon cutting for the CREATE B9 Argo Connections project. This project will reduce train congestion and provide a better transportation system for Chicago and the surrounding area." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022 DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022 DUCKWORTH PRESSES TSA ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMPROVED TREATMENT OF NEW MOTHERS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2022 Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022 Durbin Calls On DOT To Prevent Cape Air From Terminating Passenger Flights To Quincy Sen. Dick Durbin
May 9, 2022 Letter to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner Brendan Carr, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, and Commissioner Nathan Simington - Mullin, Baird Advocate for Interests of Rural Broadband Providers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
May 3, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Renewable Energy and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law With Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen. Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2022 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Casey, Markey, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Duckworth Urge Department of Transportation to Make Infrastructure Investments Accessible for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Norton, Lynch, Quigley, Suozzi Lead Quiet Skies Caucus Request for Addition of Five Community Representatives to NextGen Advisory Committee Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 19, 2022 Durbin Meets With East Peoria Chamber Of Commerce Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022 Casten, Tonko Introduce EV Grid Act to Meet Increasing Electricity Demand of EV Charging Infrastructure Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2022 Rep. Panetta Leads on Legislation to Provide Pandemic Tax Relief for Travel Businesses That Use Motorcoaches, School Buses, and Passenger Vehicles Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
April 5, 2022 Duckworth Leads Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water, Improving Wastewater Infrastructure Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 1, 2022 Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Senator Gillibrand, Representative Cohen Call On Dot To Swiftly Execute Provisions In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Package To Address Preventable Deaths Caused By Underride Crashes Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2022 Durbin Meets With Amalgamated Transit Union, Discusses New Resources For Worker Safety Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 20, 2023 Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Fire Grants And Safety Act Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Association Of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2023 With Violent "Air Rage' Incidents Still At Elevated Levels, Durbin Joins Colleagues To Renew Bipartisan Push To Ground Unruly Passengers Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023 Durbin, Duckworth, Budzinski Urge United Airlines To Reconsider Decision To Halt Service At Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport In Springfield Sen.Dick Durbin
March 28, 2023 Durbin Meets With Illinois Municipal League, Illinois Mayors To Talk Infrastructure Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 28, 2023 Durbin Discusses Train Derailments And Union Agreements With CSC CEO Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 18, 2023 Durbin Visit Bloomington-Normal Connect Transit To Celebrate %[sic]15.8 Million In Federal Funding For Electric Vehicles Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 13, 2023 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Chairman Sam Graves & Ranking Member Rick Larsen Promise Vigorous Oversight of DOT Plans to Prevent Another FAA System Failure Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Jan. 5, 2023 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Ranking Member Larsen and 25 T&I Members Urge Secretary Buttigieg to Hold Airlines Accountable for Mass Holiday Cancellations Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 8, 2022 New Duckworth-baldwin Bill Would Ensure Seat Size, Other Real-life Conditions Are Considered in Federal Aircraft Emergency Evacuation Standards Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Duckworth, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Call to Epa to Strengthen the Lead and Copper Rule to Replace Harmful Lead Pipes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 6, 2022 Tweet - "We must ensure that Humvees in the fleet -- used across combat and training & in other operational capacities -- are updated with safety kits. We must also address stability issues to ensure no more lives are lost in preventable tactical vehicle accidents." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2022 Duckworth, Hirono, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect New Parents Traveling with Breast Milk Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 8, 2022 Senate Unanimously Passes Duckworth, Peters Bipartisan Bill to Reduce the Spread of Toxic "Forever Chemicals" at Commercial Airports Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2022 Bost, Lamalfa Fight to Curb Gas-powered Vehicle Bans Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 19, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Schneider Leads 50 Bipartisan Members in Letter to EPA Advocating for Fair Lead Service Line Replacement Funding Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 18, 2022 Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Higgins Supports Push to Distribute Infrastructure Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement Based on State Need Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Aug. 17, 2022 Letter to Stephen Gardner, President and CEO of Amtrak - T&I Republicans Ask Amtrak for Plans to Use Taxpayer Funds to Transport Illegal Migrants Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Aug. 15, 2022 Tweet - "Today I visited my hometown of East St. Louis & met with residents in Cahokia Heights to discuss the impact of flooding in the region after July's record-breaking storms. Aging sewer/storm water systems combined with climate-driven weather changes are putting families at risk." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 9, 2022 Schakowsky, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Hold Airlines Accountable for Antitrust Violations Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 1, 2022 Amid Sky-high Rate of Flight Cancellations, Senators Markey and Whitehouse Lead Bicameral Colleagues in Introducing Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act to Protect Air Travelers' Rights Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 27, 2022 Reps. Casten, McNerney & Levin Introduce Two New Grid Reliability Bills Rep.Sean Casten
July 20, 2022 HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES BOST TRUCK PARKING BILL Rep.Mike Bost
July 8, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $2,000,000 For WIU's New Emergency Operations Center Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Mayor Lightfoot, Transportation Leaders Announce Coalition In Support Of The Chicago Union Station Access Project Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Secure $15 Million For New Air Traffic Control Tower At Peoria International Airport Sen.Dick Durbin
July 7, 2022 Durbin, Mayor Lightfoot, Transportation Leaders Announce Coalition In Support Of The Chicago Union Station Access Project Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 22, 2022 DUCKWORTH, HIRONO LEAD COLLEAGUES IN CALLING ON TSA TO ADDRESS INCONSISTENT ENFORCEMENT OF SCREENING PROCESSES FOR NEW MOMS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 22, 2022 Letter to David Pekoske, Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration - Hirono, Duckworth Lead Colleagues in Calling on TSA to Address Inconsistent Enforcement of Screening Processes for Breastfeeding Individuals Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 18, 2022 Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined @SenDuckworth , @RepMarieNewman , and others at the ribbon cutting for the CREATE B9 Argo Connections project. This project will reduce train congestion and provide a better transportation system for Chicago and the surrounding area." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022 DUCKWORTH, YOUNG BILL TO PROVIDE TSA PRECHECK® TO DISABLED VETERANS PASSES SENATE Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022 DUCKWORTH PRESSES TSA ADMINISTRATOR FOR IMPROVED TREATMENT OF NEW MOTHERS & AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 23, 2022 Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board - Capito, Manchin Urge Surface Transportation Board Chairman to Address Freight Delays, Service Disruptions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Martin Oberman, Chairman of the Surface Transportation Board - Senators Baldwin, Cramer, Colleagues Press Surface Transportation Board on Rail Disruptions, Ease Supply Chain Challenges Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022 Durbin Calls On DOT To Prevent Cape Air From Terminating Passenger Flights To Quincy Sen.Dick Durbin
May 9, 2022 Letter to Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner Brendan Carr, Commissioner Geoffrey Starks, and Commissioner Nathan Simington - Mullin, Baird Advocate for Interests of Rural Broadband Providers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
May 3, 2022 Duckworth, Durbin Discuss Renewable Energy and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law With Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen.Dick Durbin
April 29, 2022 Durbin Announces $2.5 Million In Federal Funding For EV Infrastructure And Workforce Training Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022 Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 22, 2022 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Casey, Markey, Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Duckworth Urge Department of Transportation to Make Infrastructure Investments Accessible for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 20, 2022 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary U.S. Department of Transportation - Norton, Lynch, Quigley, Suozzi Lead Quiet Skies Caucus Request for Addition of Five Community Representatives to NextGen Advisory Committee Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 19, 2022 Durbin Meets With East Peoria Chamber Of Commerce Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022 Casten, Tonko Introduce EV Grid Act to Meet Increasing Electricity Demand of EV Charging Infrastructure Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2022 Rep. Panetta Leads on Legislation to Provide Pandemic Tax Relief for Travel Businesses That Use Motorcoaches, School Buses, and Passenger Vehicles Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
April 5, 2022 Duckworth Leads Hearing on Her Bipartisan Law's Impact on Removing Lead From Drinking Water, Improving Wastewater Infrastructure Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 1, 2022 Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 31, 2022 Letter to Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Senator Gillibrand, Representative Cohen Call On Dot To Swiftly Execute Provisions In The Bipartisan Infrastructure Package To Address Preventable Deaths Caused By Underride Crashes Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 18, 2022 Durbin Meets With Amalgamated Transit Union, Discusses New Resources For Worker Safety Sen.Dick Durbin
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