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Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Quigley, Fitzpatrick Introduce Gyms Act to Rescue Struggling Fitness Centers
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Groundwork for American Rescue Plan
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing that we have secured more than $22M in additional federal FEMA funding for vaccine distribution in Illinois. This funding will provide critical support to our state's public health infrastructure as we undertake the task of vaccination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution Paving Way For COVID-19 Relief
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Senate Moving to Include Bipartisan Restaurants Act in COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Duckworth Helps Pass Bipartisan Amendment to Prevent Tax Increases on Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $22 Million To Support Vaccine Distribution In Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
LaHood Selected to Serve on Critical Trade and Tax Panels
Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 3, 2021
Underwood Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act to Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change Consequences
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Feb. 3, 2021
Schneider Announces $110,000 Federal Grant for Covid Recovery Awarded to Lake County Partners to Fuel Economic Development
Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 3, 2021
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 3, 2021
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Budget Reconciliation and The Need to Immediately Pass Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Letter Urging Use of Online Tool to Increase Awareness of Tax Credit Programs
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Families across the country are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I'm introducing legislation today with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans so they can spend their benefits supporting their families and their communities."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin, Axne Introduce Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Help Working Families by Repealing State & Local Tax Deduction Cap
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Amidst a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Duckworth and Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Seeking to Deliver Lifesaving Liheap Utility Assistance
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 31, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois is doing a herculean job trying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but @SenDuckworth and I know that more resources are needed. Proud to have secured more than $43 million in federal funding for Illinois vaccine distribution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fully Restore the Salt Deduction
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "If Congress does not act, millions of unemployed Americans will soon be facing a tax burden. Congress should take up the legislation I introduced last fall to provide tax relief to these workers and their families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Duckworth and Markey, Rep. Bush Introduce Legislation to Help Identify Environmental Justice Communities
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Duckworth, Underwood, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Introduction the No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $43 Million to Support Expanded Vaccine Distribution in Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Newhouse Joins House Republican Leadership to Oppose Biden's Oil & Gas Moratorium
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021
Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - ".@JanetYellen will be an outstanding and historic Treasury Secretary and I look forward to working with her to help our economy recover from this pandemic."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Reopening Costs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Janet Yellen has the experience and expertise to bring our economy back from COVID-19. She must be quickly confirmed and I look forward to working with her as the next Secretary of the Treasury."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2021
Tweet - "The only thing President Trump has left to offer is spite. There is absolutely no viable reason for cutting funds from global vaccine distribution."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
Duckworth Statement on President-Elect Biden's New COVID Relief Proposal
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Statement on President-elect Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "COVID-19 has upended the American economy. Spoke with @JanetYellen today about her plan to help unemployed Americans & struggling small businesses as Secretary of the Treasury. She is an experienced leader who will hit the ground running & I look forward to working with her."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $843 Million To Support Expanded Testing And Vaccine Distribution In Illinois
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to RD James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Kaptur, Dingell, Joyce, Huizenga, Foster, Bergman Lead 21 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2021
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Date
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Feb. 8, 2021
Duckworth, Cramer, Casey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Families with Diaper Needs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Gillibrand, Delauro to Introduce Family Act, Urge Congress to Pass Permanent Paid Leave Solution to Spur Economic Recovery
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Quigley, Fitzpatrick Introduce Gyms Act to Rescue Struggling Fitness Centers
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury - Sen. Coons joins push to ensure stimulus payments reach Americans experiencing homelessness
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on House Passage of Groundwork for American Rescue Plan
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 5, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to join @SenDuckworth in announcing that we have secured more than $22M in additional federal FEMA funding for vaccine distribution in Illinois. This funding will provide critical support to our state's public health infrastructure as we undertake the task of vaccination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Budget Resolution Paving Way For COVID-19 Relief
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Senate Moving to Include Bipartisan Restaurants Act in COVID-19 Relief Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Retailers Struggling During the Pandemic
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 4, 2021
Duckworth Helps Pass Bipartisan Amendment to Prevent Tax Increases on Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $22 Million To Support Vaccine Distribution In Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
LaHood Selected to Serve on Critical Trade and Tax Panels
Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 3, 2021
Underwood Introduces Climate and Health Protection Act to Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change Consequences
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Feb. 3, 2021
Schneider Announces $110,000 Federal Grant for Covid Recovery Awarded to Lake County Partners to Fuel Economic Development
Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 3, 2021
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 3, 2021
Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2021
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth Statement on Budget Reconciliation and The Need to Immediately Pass Comprehensive COVID-19 Relief
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congresswoman Gwen Moore Leads Letter Urging Use of Online Tool to Increase Awareness of Tax Credit Programs
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Join Van Hollen & Lee in Introducing Bicameral Bill to Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Axne, Durbin Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin, Foster Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Unemployed Americans
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Families across the country are struggling to keep a roof over their head and food on the table. I'm introducing legislation today with @RepCindyAxne to provide tax relief to unemployed Americans so they can spend their benefits supporting their families and their communities."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Seante Minority Leader - Amidst a frigid winter & raging pandemic, Carper, Coons seek to deliver lifesaving LIHEAP utility assistance
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin, Axne Introduce Legislation To Provide Tax Relief For Unemployed Americans
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Help Introduce Legislation to Help Working Families by Repealing State & Local Tax Deduction Cap
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Amidst a Frigid Winter & Raging Pandemic, Duckworth and Durbin Join Democratic Colleagues in Seeking to Deliver Lifesaving Liheap Utility Assistance
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 31, 2021
Tweet - "Illinois is doing a herculean job trying to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, but @SenDuckworth and I know that more resources are needed. Proud to have secured more than $43 million in federal funding for Illinois vaccine distribution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Urges Biden Administration to Take Swift Action on Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021
Schneider Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fully Restore the Salt Deduction
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Tweet - "If Congress does not act, millions of unemployed Americans will soon be facing a tax burden. Congress should take up the legislation I introduced last fall to provide tax relief to these workers and their families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 28, 2021
Senators Duckworth and Markey, Rep. Bush Introduce Legislation to Help Identify Environmental Justice Communities
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Duckworth, Underwood, Brownley, Zeldin, Fitzpatrick Announce Introduction the No Coronavirus Copays for Veterans Act
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $43 Million to Support Expanded Vaccine Distribution in Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Newhouse Joins House Republican Leadership to Oppose Biden's Oil & Gas Moratorium
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi. Speaker of the House, and Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 26, 2021
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Appointed To Serve On The Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021
Schneider Announces Committee Assignments, Returning to Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - ".@JanetYellen will be an outstanding and historic Treasury Secretary and I look forward to working with her to help our economy recover from this pandemic."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
After Duckworth's Request, President Biden Signs Executive Order to Fully Reimburse Illinois for Costs of National Guard Activations in COVID-19 Response Efforts
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2021
Duckworth, Durbin Applaud Biden Administration Decision to Reimburse Schools for COVID-Related Reopening Costs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Underwood Introduces Legislation to Lower Health Insurance Premiums
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Jan. 19, 2021
Tweet - "Janet Yellen has the experience and expertise to bring our economy back from COVID-19. She must be quickly confirmed and I look forward to working with her as the next Secretary of the Treasury."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 16, 2021
Tweet - "The only thing President Trump has left to offer is spite. There is absolutely no viable reason for cutting funds from global vaccine distribution."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 15, 2021
Duckworth Statement on President-Elect Biden's New COVID Relief Proposal
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 15, 2021
Foster Statement on President-elect Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "COVID-19 has upended the American economy. Spoke with @JanetYellen today about her plan to help unemployed Americans & struggling small businesses as Secretary of the Treasury. She is an experienced leader who will hit the ground running & I look forward to working with her."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Announce More Than $843 Million To Support Expanded Testing And Vaccine Distribution In Illinois
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 8, 2021
Letter to RD James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Kaptur, Dingell, Joyce, Huizenga, Foster, Bergman Lead 21 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2021
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
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