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Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures and extreme weather are impacting every aspect of life on earth, including exacerbating security threats to the U.S. We must take immediate action to mitigate climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To HHS And FDA: More Accessible And Affordable At-Home Rapid Tests Can Help Our Pandemic Response Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the single gravest threat to our economy today, not to mention our children and grandchildren's future. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any longer. Climate action must happen today. Tomorrow is too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021 Schneider, Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 15, 2021 On National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Schneider Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Individuals Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Pregnancy or Infant Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Was proud to lead the effort to secure a historic investment for the National Health Service Corps & Nurse Corps in the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the Biden Admin. is using these funds to address health disparities & health care workforce shortages." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to receive the Conservation Leadership Award from @Openlands today and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our land, air, and water for future generations." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Appointment of Debra Shore to Region 5 EPA Regional Administrator Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2021 Underwood Works to Ensure Veterans Receive World-Class Care; Introduces Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "TX, FL, UT, AR, SC, & GA are banning public health measures in their states & threatening to sue over vaccine mandates. Since July, the death rate in those states is 54 per 100k. 2.5x higher than the rest of the country. The deadly cost of resisting science & vaccines." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Quigley Re-introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Oct. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces the Safer Beauty Bill Package to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Ingredients in Personal Care Products Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 8, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Bercerra, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Hon. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Director of the Food and Drug Administration- Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Colleagues Press Biden Administration on Their Failure to Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes President Biden To His District For Vaccination Push: "In The Words Of The James Bond Movie Opening Tonight: It's No Time To Die -- It's Time To Get Vaccinated" Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 6, 2021 Casten Releases New Video with Message from Health Care Workers: Get Vaccinated Rep. Sean Casten
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep. Brad Schneider
Oct. 5, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 4, 2021 Following Schakowsky-led Letter, HHS Issues Rule to Ban Surprise Billing Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Flavored e-cigarettes continue to drive the youth vaping epidemic. Today's data makes clear that FDA's game of whack-a-mole is failing--millions of kids will continue to be targeted by flavored nicotine products that remain on the market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Reps. Kelly, Blunt Rochester Lead Black Caucus Members in Urging CMS to Restore Drug Pricing Payment Rate for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - On the OSHA Mandate Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Sens. Coons, Booker, Durbin Introduce Legislation Funding Mental Health Services for Communities Impacted by Gun Violence Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 25, 2021 Friday, August 27, 2021 Free COVID-19 Vaccine Free COVID-19 Testing Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Pandemic Prevention Initiatives Included in National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to put this pandemic behind us, we need to get shots in arms at home & around the world. I spoke with @BillGates yesterday about how we can meet this goal and be better prepared for the next pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Oct. 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States-Ahead of International Climate Conference, Senators Markey, Van Hollen and Rep. Omar Lead Bicameral Letter to President Biden Urging Bold Climate Action in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "E-cigarettes are a life-or-death challenge to FDA's legacy on tobacco. For the health of our kids, @US_FDA cannot fail." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Tweet - "Rising temperatures and extreme weather are impacting every aspect of life on earth, including exacerbating security threats to the U.S. We must take immediate action to mitigate climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Adams Urges Biden Administration, Congress to Include Maternal Health Equity in Final Reconciliation Bill Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Durbin To HHS And FDA: More Accessible And Affordable At-Home Rapid Tests Can Help Our Pandemic Response Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 21, 2021 Congressman LaTurner Introduces the Simon Crosier Act Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 20, 2021 Tweet - "Climate change is the single gravest threat to our economy today, not to mention our children and grandchildren's future. We cannot afford to kick this can down the road any longer. Climate action must happen today. Tomorrow is too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2021 Schneider, Wenstrup Introduce Bipartisan Primary and Virtual Care Affordability Act Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 15, 2021 On National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, Schneider Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing Individuals Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Pregnancy or Infant Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 15, 2021 Tweet - "Was proud to lead the effort to secure a historic investment for the National Health Service Corps & Nurse Corps in the American Rescue Plan. Glad to see the Biden Admin. is using these funds to address health disparities & health care workforce shortages." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to receive the Conservation Leadership Award from @Openlands today and reaffirm our commitment to protecting our land, air, and water for future generations." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I was in Urbana today as the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District unveiled their new solar-powered hydrogen bus fueling station. Their new fleet will be better for the environment, and provide cleaner air for the folks living in Champaign-Urbana." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2021 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mccarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Bera and Bucshon Lead Over 245 Members in Urging Action on Looming Medicare Physician Payment Cuts That Will Strain Patient Access to Care Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Quigley Statement on Appointment of Debra Shore to Region 5 EPA Regional Administrator Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I am closely monitoring @FDA 's tobacco decisions and remain concerned about how the agency is applying its risk framework. Flavored vaping products are proven to hook kids and that must be prioritized." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 12, 2021 Underwood Works to Ensure Veterans Receive World-Class Care; Introduces Legislation to Address Department of Veterans Affairs Nurse and Physician Assistant Shortage Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "TX, FL, UT, AR, SC, & GA are banning public health measures in their states & threatening to sue over vaccine mandates. Since July, the death rate in those states is 54 per 100k. 2.5x higher than the rest of the country. The deadly cost of resisting science & vaccines." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Quigley Re-introduces the Reducing Waste in National Parks Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Oct. 8, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces the Safer Beauty Bill Package to Protect Consumers from Dangerous Ingredients in Personal Care Products Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 8, 2021 Underwood's Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Veterans Passes the Senate Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Congressmen Alan Lowenthal, Mike Levin Lead Letter to House Leadership Urging Retention of Offshore Drilling Provisions in Build Back Better Act Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Bercerra, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Hon. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Director of the Food and Drug Administration- Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Colleagues Press Biden Administration on Their Failure to Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 7, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes President Biden To His District For Vaccination Push: "In The Words Of The James Bond Movie Opening Tonight: It's No Time To Die -- It's Time To Get Vaccinated" Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 6, 2021 Casten Releases New Video with Message from Health Care Workers: Get Vaccinated Rep.Sean Casten
Oct. 6, 2021 Schneider Announces Tenth District Municipalities Received $131 Million in COVID Relief Funds Rep.Brad Schneider
Oct. 5, 2021 Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the FDA - Make Early Treatment Options Available to the American People Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 4, 2021 Following Schakowsky-led Letter, HHS Issues Rule to Ban Surprise Billing Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 1, 2021 Durbin, Grassley, Booker, Lee Introduce Legislation To Clarify Retroactivity Of Crack Cocaine Sentencing Reform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Honored to join @IDPH earlier this week for the first Maternal Health Summit to speak on closing the racial disparity gap in maternal & infant mortality that disproportionally impacts moms & babies of color. With the MOMMA Act, we can improve health outcomes & save lives." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Schneider Applauds EPA Engagement With Lake County on EtO Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Flavored e-cigarettes continue to drive the youth vaping epidemic. Today's data makes clear that FDA's game of whack-a-mole is failing--millions of kids will continue to be targeted by flavored nicotine products that remain on the market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Continuing Resolution Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 30, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Create Domestic Solar Manufacturing Jobs Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Durbin Delivers Speech On MOMMA Act At Illinois Maternal Health Summit Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Reps. Kelly, Blunt Rochester Lead Black Caucus Members in Urging CMS to Restore Drug Pricing Payment Rate for Hospitals Serving Low-Income Patients Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Martin Walsh, Secretary of Labor - On the OSHA Mandate Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Sept. 28, 2021 Senate Sponsors Laud House Passage Of EQUAL Act Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Tweet - "This commonsense legislation will help reform our criminal justice system so that it better lives up to the ideals of true justice & equality under the law. I join my colleagues in applauding the House for its vote today and urge my colleagues in the Senate to support this bill." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 28, 2021 Sens. Coons, Booker, Durbin Introduce Legislation Funding Mental Health Services for Communities Impacted by Gun Violence Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States; and Hon. Gina McCarthy, National Climate Advisor - Urge Biden Administration to Reject Reduction in Biofuel Blending Requirements Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Foster Announces Federal Funding for Programs to Combat Youth Substance Use in Naperville and Aurora Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 27, 2021 Tweet - "This is not the first time US Steel has spilled waste into Lake Michigan. These incidents are unacceptable and doing great damage to this precious resource. Illinoisans who enjoy everything the Lake has to offer deserve better from US Steel." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 26, 2021 Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis on Release of HRSA Funds for Healthcare Workers Safety and Health Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 25, 2021 Friday, August 27, 2021 Free COVID-19 Vaccine Free COVID-19 Testing Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 24, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Defend Reproductive Health Rights Against Dangerous Assaults, Enshrine Roe v. Wade Protections into Law Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Quigley Pandemic Prevention Initiatives Included in National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 24, 2021 Casten's Clean Energy Amendment Passes as Part of House NDAA Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "We are witnessing unacceptable and unconstitutional attacks on reproductive health care, and Congress must act. The House did its job. It's time for the Senate to pass the #WHPA." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 23, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to put this pandemic behind us, we need to get shots in arms at home & around the world. I spoke with @BillGates yesterday about how we can meet this goal and be better prepared for the next pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
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