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Dec. 17, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ACT FOR ALS Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Rosa L. Delauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Members of Congress Push to Increase U.S. Assistance to Help Vaccinate the World Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to respond to this important issue. The incoming CEO of Johnson & Johnson has a choice to make: will he continue the company's current efforts to avoid accountability to cancer victims, or reverse course?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board - UNDERWOOD URGES ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW MCHENRY HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE 14TH DISTRICT Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "For years, Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Good. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "There's still time to #GetCovered for 2022 at http://healthcare.gov. With tax credits available for nearly half a million adults in IL, there are health plans available for $50 or less. Don't delay! Find the plan that fits your needs today." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Do you need health coverage starting January 1, 2022? If so, TODAY is your last day to sign up for ACA coverage at http://healthcare.gov. #GetCovered" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Did you know that nearly 60% of adults in Illinois eligible for tax credits on http://healthcare.gov can find a health care plan with a premium of $50 or less? Find out if you're eligible today and #GetCovered for 2022 by signing up before December 15." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 100 Americans over the age of 65 have died from COVID. This is a tragic level of suffering and loss. It's hard to wrap your head around death on this scale. Please go get vaccinated if you have not done so already. We all need to do our part." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Barragán, Kelly, Ruiz, Beatty, Chu and Jayapal Call on Leadership to Modernize Medicaid to Include Mandatory Adult Dental Coverage Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Casten Applauds Biden's Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 House Of Representatives Passes The Bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, Co-Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action, Invites Cook County Resident to Participate Rep. Robin Kelly
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Highlights Health Care Coverage for LGBTQI+ Community Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Omicron poses a challenge our pandemic response--but thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, the U.S. is better prepared to handle new variants. Our historic investments in public health are paying off with more vaccines & detection, but we can't stop here. #BuildBackBetter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, it's reckless for Senate Republicans to further delay confirmation of a highly qualified nominee in Dr. @Atul_Gawande to head USAID's global health effort. I spoke with Dr. Gawande today and have full confidence in his ability to fulfill this key role." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans, have you signed up for a health insurance plan for 2022 yet? Be sure to find a plan that fits your needs at http://healthcare.gov before the January 15 deadline." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL REGAN TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Go get your vaccine or booster shot, Illinoisans. It's the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID this winter." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Baldwin and Midwestern Democrats Issue Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 QUIGLEY, FORTENBERRY LEGISLATION TO FIND TREATMENTS FOR ALS PASSES HOUSE Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 17, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ACT FOR ALS Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Rosa L. Delauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Members of Congress Push to Increase U.S. Assistance to Help Vaccinate the World Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to respond to this important issue. The incoming CEO of Johnson & Johnson has a choice to make: will he continue the company's current efforts to avoid accountability to cancer victims, or reverse course?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board - UNDERWOOD URGES ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW MCHENRY HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE 14TH DISTRICT Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "For years, Purdue Pharma flooded America with painkillers and lies, profiting off the addiction epidemic they created. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Tweet - "Good. The Sacklers created enormous suffering and must not be allowed to escape responsibility." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm live on the Senate floor, discussing the extreme weather events that hit Illinois over the weekend and why we cannot wait any longer to take bold climate action. Watch:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "There's still time to #GetCovered for 2022 at http://healthcare.gov. With tax credits available for nearly half a million adults in IL, there are health plans available for $50 or less. Don't delay! Find the plan that fits your needs today." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I know I speak for millions of Americans when I say that our hearts go out to all those who perished in Friday's tornados, and all those they leave behind. Grateful for Pres. Biden's quick response to this terrible disaster. Communities across Illinois and Kentucky thank you." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS has approved @GovPritzker 's emergency declaration request for Illinois, which was support by myself and the entire delegation. Severe weather and tornadoes left a trail of destruction through a large part of our state--this federal aid is desperately needed." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Do you need health coverage starting January 1, 2022? If so, TODAY is your last day to sign up for ACA coverage at http://healthcare.gov. #GetCovered" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Brown, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Prioritize Great Lakes Projects In Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Davis, Bost Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging White House To Support Emergency Declaration For 28 Counties Following Severe Weather Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Urge VA Medical Centers In Illinois To Adhere To COVID-19 Protocols Following Outbreak At Jesse Brown VA Medical Center Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Did you know that nearly 60% of adults in Illinois eligible for tax credits on http://healthcare.gov can find a health care plan with a premium of $50 or less? Find out if you're eligible today and #GetCovered for 2022 by signing up before December 15." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 KHANNA, GRIJALVA, QUIGLEY ANNOUNCE LEGISLATION TO REPEAL FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY FOR ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "1 out of every 100 Americans over the age of 65 have died from COVID. This is a tragic level of suffering and loss. It's hard to wrap your head around death on this scale. Please go get vaccinated if you have not done so already. We all need to do our part." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 REPRESENTATIVE ANGIE CRAIG LEADS INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE MATERNAL HEALTH CARE FOR NATIVE WOMEN Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President - Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in Infrastructure Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 10, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles S. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Barragán, Kelly, Ruiz, Beatty, Chu and Jayapal Call on Leadership to Modernize Medicaid to Include Mandatory Adult Dental Coverage Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With Navajo Nation On America's Red Rock Wilderness Act, Protecting Land In Utah Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Casten Applauds Biden's Executive Order to Further Net Zero Emissions Goals Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Today marks THREE MONTHS past the court-ordered deadline for @US_FDA to finish reviewing e-cigarettes--yet some of the most kid-friendly vapes remain on the market without authorization. When will the agency finally wake up to its public health duty and do the right thing?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Just voted alongside a bipartisan group of Senators to address the debt limit and prevent devastating Medicare cuts to doctors and hospitals across America. It was a solution Democrats have been proposing for months, but one that was held up by Republicans for political gain." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Durbin To Acting FDA Commissioner: Agency Is Three Months Past Court-Ordered Deadline To Regulate E-Cigarettes Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - CAPITO, MANCHIN URGE SENATE TO DELAY MEDICARE PAYMENT CUTS TO HELP WEST VIRGINIA HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Durbin Meets With President Biden's Nominee To Lead FDA, Robert Califf Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is abundantly clear: failure to adequately address climate change will result in catastrophe, for the United States and the entire world. We must take immediate, bold action if we want to leave our children and grandchildren with a livable planet." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 House Of Representatives Passes The Bipartisan Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, Co-Led By Congressman Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 8, 2021 Rep. Robin Kelly Speaks at First Ever White House Maternal Health Day of Action, Invites Cook County Resident to Participate Rep.Robin Kelly
Dec. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Highlights Health Care Coverage for LGBTQI+ Community Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Omicron poses a challenge our pandemic response--but thanks to Democrats' American Rescue Plan, the U.S. is better prepared to handle new variants. Our historic investments in public health are paying off with more vaccines & detection, but we can't stop here. #BuildBackBetter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "During a global pandemic, it's reckless for Senate Republicans to further delay confirmation of a highly qualified nominee in Dr. @Atul_Gawande to head USAID's global health effort. I spoke with Dr. Gawande today and have full confidence in his ability to fulfill this key role." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Illinoisans, have you signed up for a health insurance plan for 2022 yet? Be sure to find a plan that fits your needs at http://healthcare.gov before the January 15 deadline." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Had the chance to meet with members of the Navajo Nation today to discuss my America's Red Rock Wilderness Act. I stand firmly beside dedicated leaders of the Navajo Nation & @SouthernUTWild to preserve the natural beauty & resources of the area for generations to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON MEETING WITH EPA ADMINISTRATOR MICHAEL REGAN TO DISCUSS IMPACTS OF ETHYLENE OXIDE Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Go get your vaccine or booster shot, Illinoisans. It's the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from COVID this winter." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 8, 2021 Senator Baldwin and Midwestern Democrats Issue Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 8, 2021 QUIGLEY, FORTENBERRY LEGISLATION TO FIND TREATMENTS FOR ALS PASSES HOUSE Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Klobuchar, Duckworth, Stabenow, Durbin, Smith, Baldwin Statement on New Biofuels Rulemaking Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
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