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April 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Nomination Of Normal Mayor Chris Koos To Amtrak Board Of Directors
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Bost Questions Whether Proposed FY 2023 VA Budget Increase Would Produce Better Results for Veterans
Rep. Mike Bost
April 28, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing to Discuss VA's FY 2023 Budget Request
Rep. Mike Bost
April 27, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022
Following New GAO Report, Members of Congress Call on NHTSA to Clear Backlog of Overdue Automobile Safety Rulemakings and Research Initiatives
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @SenPacioneZayas , @OmarAquinoIL2 , and members of Chicago's Puerto Rican Cultural Center today to discuss self-determination and other issues important to Puerto Rico."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Durbin, Grassley Press DHS IG on Reported Attempts to Bury Allegations of Widespread Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022
FEC Report Raise More Questions Into Rep. Newman's Ethics Investigation
Rep. Sean Casten
April 19, 2022
Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules
Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Delegates Make Bipartisan GAO Request to Identify Data Collection Gaps for the U.S. Territories
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Historic Nominations Of John Lee To Serve As 7th Circuit Judge, Nancy Maldonado To Serve As U.S. District Judge
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 11, 2022
President Biden Announces Anti-Second Amendment ATF Nominee
Rep. Mary Miller
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "THREAD: Last night, we confirmed a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Her confirmation is a glass-shattering achievement for America."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 7, 2022
Casten Calls on Newman to Release Details of Settlement at the Heart of Ethics Investigation
Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Jackson understands the role of a judge and the role of the Judiciary. She is someone who will bring to the bench top-notch qualifications, a breadth of experience in multiple facets of the law, and an unimpeachable character. I'm proud to say I will vote to #ConfirmKBJ"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we will vote to confirm a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials and a lifetime of experience, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Casten Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep. Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "In meetings with Senators on both sides of the aisle, Judge Jackson has shown that she's a highly qualified, fair, and independent choice for the bench--and during her @JudiciaryDems hearings, she proved as much to the American people. She has my vote. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 7, 2022
Congressman García, Illinois Latino Elected Officials Applaud the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rep. Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Historic Confirmation Of Ketanji Brown Jackson To Be An Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Robert Santos, Director U.S. Census Bureau - Gallego, Sánchez Lead Letter Calling on Census Bureau to Address Undercounting in 2020 Census
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Libraries and librarians are an invaluable resource in communities across our nation. Wishing a happy #LibraryWorkers day to library staff across the country!"
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, Representative Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging White House to Update Federal Awards Guidelines to Prioritize Local Hire Programs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 5, 2022
Underwood's Statement on President Biden's Executive Order to Strengthen the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 4, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks Ahead of Judiciary Committee Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Jackson
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "As the Senate votes to discharge Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination from Committee, it's important to remember the historic nature of this moment. Judge Jackson is breaking down a wall that has stood for far too long. And she is inspiring millions along the way."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Successful Discharge Vote For Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated To Be An Associate Justice Of Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Successful Discharge Vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is the fourth time the Committee has voted on Judge Jackson in some capacity, a reflection of her extraordinary legal career. However, it is the first time that the Committee has advanced the nomination of a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss today's @JudiciaryDems vote on Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court and the latest atrocities in Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Burgess and Davis Work to Hold Agencies Accountable
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @JudiciaryDems will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. It is an historic moment for this nation and one that we should all be proud of."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 2, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was great speaking with these future lawyers at @LawUIUC today to discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination hearing, the upcoming vote on her nomination, and the work of the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was my honor to speak at the investiture ceremony for the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Greg Harris. Mr. Harris, the first Black U.S. Attorney in the history of the Central District, has served for nearly 30 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "If you want to be the first, you have to be the best. Judge Jackson is the best--despite some of the things that have been thrown at her today and other places. Rebutting claims against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, pt. 2:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists
Rep. Mike Bost
March 31, 2022
Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dejoy's Gas-guzzling USPS Spending Spree
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rosen Joins Letter Calling on Administration to Address the Undercounting of Communities of Color in 2020 Census
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin Rebuts Misrepresentations Of Judge Jackson's Record
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss last week's nomination hearing for Judge Jackson and the latest on Putin's unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
Title
Politician
April 30, 2022
Durbin Statement On Nomination Of Normal Mayor Chris Koos To Amtrak Board Of Directors
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022
Bost Questions Whether Proposed FY 2023 VA Budget Increase Would Produce Better Results for Veterans
Rep.Mike Bost
April 28, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Delivers Opening Remarks at Committee Hearing to Discuss VA's FY 2023 Budget Request
Rep.Mike Bost
April 27, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Latest Nominations Hearing
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 27, 2022
Following New GAO Report, Members of Congress Call on NHTSA to Clear Backlog of Overdue Automobile Safety Rulemakings and Research Initiatives
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "Enjoyed meeting with @SenPacioneZayas , @OmarAquinoIL2 , and members of Chicago's Puerto Rican Cultural Center today to discuss self-determination and other issues important to Puerto Rico."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2022
Letter to Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Durbin, Grassley Press DHS IG on Reported Attempts to Bury Allegations of Widespread Sexual Harassment and Misconduct
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 24, 2022
Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Johnson Questions DHS Secretary Suitability for Office
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 19, 2022
FEC Report Raise More Questions Into Rep. Newman's Ethics Investigation
Rep.Sean Casten
April 19, 2022
Speier, Underwood, and Scanlon Introduce Bill to Further Fix Congress' Broken Workplace Harassment and Discrimination Rules
Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 18, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Cicilline, Meeks, Castro, Titus Call on State Department to Expand Opportunities for LGBTQI+ Diplomats
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
April 14, 2022
Letter to Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Chair Grijalva, Delegates Make Bipartisan GAO Request to Identify Data Collection Gaps for the U.S. Territories
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 13, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Historic Nominations Of John Lee To Serve As 7th Circuit Judge, Nancy Maldonado To Serve As U.S. District Judge
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 11, 2022
President Biden Announces Anti-Second Amendment ATF Nominee
Rep.Mary Miller
April 8, 2022
Tweet - "THREAD: Last night, we confirmed a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. Her confirmation is a glass-shattering achievement for America."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Congressman Rice Sends Letter to U.S. Attorney General Urging for Special Counsel to be Appointed in Hunter Biden Investigation
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 7, 2022
Casten Calls on Newman to Release Details of Settlement at the Heart of Ethics Investigation
Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Duckworth Celebrates Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Confirmation to the Supreme Court
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Judge Jackson understands the role of a judge and the role of the Judiciary. She is someone who will bring to the bench top-notch qualifications, a breadth of experience in multiple facets of the law, and an unimpeachable character. I'm proud to say I will vote to #ConfirmKBJ"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Schakowsky Statement on the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "With her exceptional qualifications and record of impartiality, Judge Jackson will no doubt be a Justice who will protect the rights of all Americans and will be committed to America's foundational principles of freedom and equality for all. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "Today, we will vote to confirm a once-in-a-generation legal talent, a jurist with outstanding credentials and a lifetime of experience, and the first ever Black woman to serve as a Justice of the Supreme Court: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Casten Statement on Senate Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court
Rep.Sean Casten
April 7, 2022
Tweet - "In meetings with Senators on both sides of the aisle, Judge Jackson has shown that she's a highly qualified, fair, and independent choice for the bench--and during her @JudiciaryDems hearings, she proved as much to the American people. She has my vote. #ConfirmKBJ #AJustice4All"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 7, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 7, 2022
Congressman García, Illinois Latino Elected Officials Applaud the Confirmation of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court
Rep.Chuy Garcia
April 7, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Historic Confirmation Of Ketanji Brown Jackson To Be An Associate Justice Of The Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2022
Whitehouse, Johnson, Blumenthal, Nadler, Quigley, Cicilline, Jones Introduce Legislation to Enforce Accountability, Transparency for Justices & Judges
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
April 5, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary U.S. Department of Commerce, and Hon. Robert Santos, Director U.S. Census Bureau - Gallego, Sánchez Lead Letter Calling on Census Bureau to Address Undercounting in 2020 Census
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 5, 2022
Tweet - "Libraries and librarians are an invaluable resource in communities across our nation. Wishing a happy #LibraryWorkers day to library staff across the country!"
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 5, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Gillibrand, Representative Bass Lead Bicameral Letter Urging White House to Update Federal Awards Guidelines to Prioritize Local Hire Programs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 5, 2022
Underwood's Statement on President Biden's Executive Order to Strengthen the Affordable Care Act and Medicaid
Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 4, 2022
Durbin Delivers Opening Remarks Ahead of Judiciary Committee Vote on Supreme Court Nominee Judge Jackson
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Letter to Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Klobuchar, Durbin Urge Justice Department to Build On Its Work to Protect Election Officials As Threats Rise
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "As the Senate votes to discharge Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination from Committee, it's important to remember the historic nature of this moment. Judge Jackson is breaking down a wall that has stood for far too long. And she is inspiring millions along the way."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement On The Successful Discharge Vote For Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated To Be An Associate Justice Of Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Durbin Statement on the Successful Discharge Vote for Ketanji Brown Jackson, Nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "This is the fourth time the Committee has voted on Judge Jackson in some capacity, a reflection of her extraordinary legal career. However, it is the first time that the Committee has advanced the nomination of a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @MSNBC @Morning_Joe shortly to discuss today's @JudiciaryDems vote on Judge Jackson's nomination to the Supreme Court and the latest atrocities in Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2022
Burgess and Davis Work to Hold Agencies Accountable
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today, @JudiciaryDems will vote on the nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as the first Black woman on the United States Supreme Court. It is an historic moment for this nation and one that we should all be proud of."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 2, 2022
Letter to Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge Senate Leadership to Support Senate Cafeteria Workers
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was great speaking with these future lawyers at @LawUIUC today to discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination hearing, the upcoming vote on her nomination, and the work of the Senate Judiciary Committee."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 1, 2022
Tweet - "It was my honor to speak at the investiture ceremony for the new U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois, Greg Harris. Mr. Harris, the first Black U.S. Attorney in the history of the Central District, has served for nearly 30 years as an Assistant U.S. Attorney."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "If you want to be the first, you have to be the best. Judge Jackson is the best--despite some of the things that have been thrown at her today and other places. Rebutting claims against Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, pt. 2:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Ranking Member Bost Slams Democrats' Witch Hunt to Stigmatize Veterans as Domestic Violent Extremists
Rep.Mike Bost
March 31, 2022
Letter to Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Demand Answers on Dejoy's Gas-guzzling USPS Spending Spree
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rosen Joins Letter Calling on Administration to Address the Undercounting of Communities of Color in 2020 Census
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 31, 2022
Durbin Rebuts Misrepresentations Of Judge Jackson's Record
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 31, 2022
Tweet - "Joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss last week's nomination hearing for Judge Jackson and the latest on Putin's unjustified invasion of Ukraine. Tune in."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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