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Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 15, 2021 President Signs Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2021 Congressman García Reappointed to Financial Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Natural Resources Committees for the 117th Congress Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 15, 2021 Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021 Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 31, 2020 Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Announce Significant Additions To The Economic Justice Act Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenateDems in introducing the Economic Justice Act today. This bill will invest $435 billion in communities of color to help them recover from COVID-19 and will serve as a bold first step in the process of addressing systemic racism and inequality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 After Hearing from Algonquin Resident Unfairly Impacted by Department of Education Limiting Students' Rights, Underwood Leads New Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of Students Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 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." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date Title Politician
Feb. 3, 2021 Durbin Discusses Justice Department Priorities With Kristen Clarke, Nominee For Assistant Attorney General For DOJ Civil Rights Division Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Denounces Vandalism Of Gandhi Statue And Calls On FBI To Investigate The Desecration As A Possible Hate Crime Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Authors Congressional Record Statement Recognizing The Historic Significance Of Chicago Bear's Coach Sean Desai Becoming The First Indian-American And South Asian Coordinator In NFL History Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor and celebrate the countless contributions of African Americans to our history and culture. But we also recognize the many injustices that this community has faced and recommit ourselves to building a more equitable and just society." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 29, 2021 Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi And Congresswoman Jenniffer González-Colón Reintroduce The Bipartisan STOP Bullying Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During Covid-19: Schakowsky, Eshoo, DelBene, Blumenthal, Warner Re-Introduce The Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Protecting Civil Liberties During COVID-19: DelBene, Eshoo, Schakowsky, Blumenthal, and Warner Introduce the Public Health Emergency Privacy Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Escobar, Ocasio-Cortez, Chu and Clarke Introduce the Roadmap to Freedom Resolution as a Visionary North Star for Immigration Reform that Finally Achieves a Humane Immigration System Focused on Respect, Dignity and Family Unity Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Reps. García, Jayapal, Pressley, Bass Re-introduce the New Way Forward Act Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Commends President Biden's Memorandum To Combat Xenophobia Against Asian-Americans Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On President Biden's Executive Orders On Racial Equity And Prison Reform Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's actions by @POTUS reaffirm the federal government's role in combatting systemic racial disparities and discrimination, including the reform of incarceration policies that have disproportionately harmed Black and Brown Americans. But there is still much more work to do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "COVID-19 has exposed major gaps & disparities in our nation's health care system. That's why @marcorubio & I are introducing bipartisan legislation today to invest in strengthening our health care workforce. Read more about our bill here:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021 Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 15, 2021 President Signs Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 15, 2021 Congressman García Reappointed to Financial Services, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Natural Resources Committees for the 117th Congress Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 15, 2021 Foster Announces Support for Transformational Anti-Corruption and Clean Elections Reform Package Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 11, 2021 Schakowsky Reacts to Corporate Response to Capitol Attacks Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 8, 2021 Durbin Statement On President-Elect Biden's Attorney General Nominee, Merrick Garland Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 7, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on Attack of U.S. Capitol Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 6, 2021 Illinois House Democrats Blasts Remarks by Congresswoman Mary Miller Praising Hitler Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 31, 2020 Schneider Bill to Elevate Antisemitism Envoy to Ambassador Passes House, Headed to President's Desk Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of Bill To Study Possible National Park For Julius Rosenwald Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Dems Announce Significant Additions To The Economic Justice Act Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to join @SenateDems in introducing the Economic Justice Act today. This bill will invest $435 billion in communities of color to help them recover from COVID-19 and will serve as a bold first step in the process of addressing systemic racism and inequality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 After Hearing from Algonquin Resident Unfairly Impacted by Department of Education Limiting Students' Rights, Underwood Leads New Legislation to Protect the Civil Rights of Students Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2020 Letter to Mr. Russell T. Vought, Director of Office of Management and Budget - Menendez, Brown, Warren Slam Implementation of Trump's Executive Order Prohibiting Diversity and Inclusion Trainings Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Reps. García, Pressley, and Jeffries Introduce Transit Parity Resolution Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 9, 2020 Reps. García and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Facilitate Voter Registration in Subsidized Housing Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Schakowsky Statement on Passage of Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 4, 2020 Rep. García Votes to Decriminalize Cannabis and Reinvest in Communities Adversely Affected by the War on Drugs Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 25, 2020 García, Clark, House Members Demand the CDC Address Disproportionate Excess Deaths in Communities of Color, End Health Disparities in Agency's Data Collection Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 25, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 23, 2020 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." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Rudy Giuliani is a legal buffoon but the racist strategy of trying to overturn the votes of African-Americans is no laughing matter. The outgoing President's Republican enablers need to condemn this travesty and recognize President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris now." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Black women in IL are 6x more likely to die from pregnancy complications. We must address these unconscionable racial disparities in health care. One way is by passing my MOMMA Act--which would extend this short 60 day coverage window to a full year." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Kavanaugh & his conservative allies last night disenfranchised Wisconsin voters whose ballots are mailed before Election Day but arrive after. Voter suppression is alive and well in the GOP. It's clear that we must enact my Constitutional guarantee of a right to vote." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Adding Judge Barrett to form a 6-3 conservative Supreme Court is a direct threat to Americans' access to affordable health care, voting rights, reproductive rights, marriage equality, & more. I will vote no on her nomination because I know #WhatsAtStake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Judge Barrett's record is full of red flags when it comes to LGBTQ rights. If she is confirmed, the right of Americans to simply be who they are and love who they love is at risk. Marriage equality is at risk. We can't take that chance--I'm voting to #BlockBarrett." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Community Reinvestment Act was enacted to facilitate investment in marginalized communities after decades of redlining & discriminatory lending practices. The Trump Admin. is gutting the CRA--in the middle of a pandemic & economic crisis no less. Congress must act to #SaveCRA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 19, 2020 Heinrich, Senate Democrats To American People: Do Not Allow Trump To Undermine Nov. 3 Election Results Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Durbin: Affordable Care Act, Gun Safety Laws, Voting Rights, Election Integrity At Stake With This Supreme Court Nomination Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I'm deeply concerned by Judge Barrett's originalist argument in Kanter v. Barr that voting rights "belonged only to virtuous citizens." Today I had the chance to ask Judge Barrett why her dissent treated the fundamental right to vote so differently from gun rights." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The denial of voting rights has long been used to suppress & oppress African Americans in the United States. Judge Barrett's record would suggest that she does not hold voting rights as equal to 2nd Amendment rights. That is deeply concerning." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2020 Tweet - "It is an honor to receive a perfect score on @HRC 's Congressional Scorecard for the 116th Congress. I'm a proud advocate for LGBTQ rights and I will never stop fighting for equality for all Americans, regardless of who they are or who they love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 1, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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