| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice, the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Francis Collins, Director of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Cassidy, Colleagues Demand DOJ Investigation on Illegal Fetal Tissue Research
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Aug. 18, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Demand Justice for Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General; and Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris and Colleagues React After DOJ Voluntarily Dismisses Lawsuit Against Hospital that Forced Nurses to Assist in Elective Abortions Against their Conscience
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| July 14, 2021
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Gillibrand, Graham, Durbin, Bustos, Griffith And Jayapal Announce Bipartisan Legislation To Allow Sexual Assault & Harassment Survivors To Seek Justice And Accountability
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| July 12, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Judicial Nominations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 22, 2021
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Rep. Schakowsky, Sens. Blumenthal & Booker Applaud Supreme Court Decision for NCAA Players
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 17, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 17, 2021
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Duckworth Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Uphold the Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 16, 2021
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Nomination of Tommy P. Beaudreau
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 16, 2021
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Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Questioning Of Director Chris Wray Reveals FBI Involvement In DOJ Leak Investigation And Possibility Of Foreign Funding For January 6th Insurrection
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
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| June 9, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| May 21, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Amid Police Reform Negotiations, Pressley, Bush Lead Progressives in Call to End Qualified Immunity
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 10, 2021
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Quigley Statement On Ruling Calling Barr's Characterizations Of Mueller Report "Misleading"
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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| May 7, 2021
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Letter to the Honorable Andrew Saul Commissioner Social Security Administration - Larson, Davis call of Social Security Administration to Revoke Harmful Rule
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| May 5, 2021
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García, Members of Congress that Led Push for TRIPS Waiver Applaud Biden Administration Announcement
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Rep. Chuy Garcia
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| April 21, 2021
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Access to Counsel Act of 2021
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| April 20, 2021
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Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| April 20, 2021
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Nominations of Vanita Gupta and Lisa O. Monaco
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 25, 2021
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Sens. Coons, Wicker reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting debt-based driver's license suspensions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
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Rep. Mike Bost, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Duckworth Addresses Recent Surge in Discrimination and Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans at House Judiciary Committee Hearing
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 17, 2021
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Duckworth Reaction to Atlanta Shooting Spree
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to James A. Cunningham, Deputy Regional Administrator of the US Department of Housing and Urban Development - Duckworth, Durbin, Kelly Ask Hud to Examine Issues at Concordia Place Apartment Complex in Chicago
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| March 12, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 11, 2021
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Duckworth, Senate Colleagues Re-Introduce Bill to Strengthen Police Accountability & Encourage Independent Investigations of Law Enforcement's Lethal Uses of Force
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 10, 2021
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Duckworth Votes to Confirm Garland as Attorney General
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 3, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Kaine and Young in Reintroducing Bill to Repeal 1991 & 2002 Aumfs
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 2, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin, Senators Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act to Reduce Gun Violence
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Justice Department's Decision To Retain U.S. Attorney John Lausch
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 18, 2021
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LaHood, Davis, Bost, and Miller Statement on Resignation of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Termination Of U.S. Attorney John Lausch
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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LaHood, Davis, Miller Statement on President Biden's Termination of U.S. Attorneys Lausch, Milhiser
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The Texas court's ruling stopping President Biden's deportation pause is proof positive that we need to legislate to fix our broken immigration system in a timely way."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump judicial nominee Stephen Schwartz is yet another extreme & underqualified ideologue the Senate is considering this week. He has described Social Security as "harmful," advocated against DACA & repro rights, & defended restrictive voting practices. I strongly oppose his nom."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate Judiciary Committee has become a shell of its former self under a Republican majority. But under Democratic leadership, my colleagues and I would get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I want to thank @SenFeinstein for her distinguished leadership on the Judiciary Committee during turbulent years. She has been a champion for common-sense gun safety, reproductive rights, and many other issues of critical importance to the American people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 23, 2020
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Tweet - "I intend to seek the top Democratic position on the Judiciary Committee in the 117th Congress. We have to roll up our sleeves and get to work on undoing the damage of the last four years and protecting fundamental civil and human rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - Judiciary Committee Democrats Call for Review of Political Interference in Durham Investigation
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "America needs lawyers & judges who are committed to justice & the rule of law to help steer us safely through these turbulent times. Good to talk to @AppLawAssoc lawyers, especially about the importance of making pro bono and legal aid services available for those in need."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Durbin Joins Illinois Appellate Lawyers Association To Discuss The Importance Of Legal Aid Services During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Schneider Statement on IL AG Filing a Federal Lawsuit Challenging USPS Changes
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Aug. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Tweet - "The Republican corporate immunity bill does nothing to protect workers, improve safety standards, or give businesses incentives to take proper precautions to reduce the spread of #COVID19. In fact, this bill does just the opposite."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 28, 2020
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Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 6
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 23, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduces State Attorneys General Empowerment Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 21, 2020
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Tweet - "Senator McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity for businesses will not make America safer. It would make the current situation even worse. Our top priority must be protecting workers and families from #COVID19--not protecting businesses from being held accountable."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 1, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Grassley & Cruz in Proposing Bipartisan NDAA Amendment to Improve Military Prosecution of Serious Crimes
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Durbin To McConnell: Stop Holding Up COVID-19 Relief For Corporation Lawsuit Immunity
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Congressman Davis Joins as Original Co-Sponsor of Justice in Policing Act of 2020
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| May 26, 2020
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As GOP Pushes For Blanket Corporate Immunity, Schakowsky Introduces COVID Justice and Accountability Act to Protect Americans' Rights
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| May 20, 2020
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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."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 19, 2020
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Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell's "red line" on liability immunity will allow irresponsible corporations to cut corners, putting workers & customers at risk. Our #1 priority in reopening must be protecting the American people from #COVID19. It's the only way we will ever get back to normal."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 12, 2020
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Durbin To McConnell: Stand By Workers First, Not Corporations
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| May 6, 2020
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Tweet - "Republicans in Washington are talking about passing new federal laws to give corporations broad legal immunity if workers and customers get sick. @SenateDems , on the other hand, believe that our highest priority must be protecting the health and safety of our fellow Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 23, 2020
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Durbin Discusses DACA, Legal Aid Services With Illinois Bar Association Leaders
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 6, 2020
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Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Restore Amtrak Riders' Legal Rights & Protections
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Sat down with Illinois State's Attorneys today for a discussion on encrypted communications, drug treatment funding, and supporting the John R. Justice student loan program for state prosecutors & public defenders."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Representatives Danny K. Davis and Paul A. Gosar Introduce Bipartisan Inventor Rights Act of 2019
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Whether it's a Grammy-winning chart-topper or a new song from an up-and-comer, every original tune should have protections from theft and infringement. Great to host @Jason_Mraz today to talk about the importance of the CASE Act for singers and songwriters."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Casten, Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Foster, Merkley Lead Bicameral Investor Choice Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "The invaluable resources & collections of the @librarycongress tell the story of our country. Today I met with @LibnOfCongress & former @chipublib librarian Dr. Hayden for an update on the Library's programs & to discuss the CASE Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Writers, from @AuthorDanBrown & @JohnGrisham to the next aspiring author, must be able to protect their copyrighted works from infringement. Good to sit down with these authors & @AuthorsGuild to discuss the CASE Act and the protections it provides."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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