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June 17, 2022 Letter to Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, and Leader McCarthy - As Benefits Cliff Rapidly Approaches, Bennet Joins Colleagues in Push to Fight Food Insecurity Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Pressley, Cohen, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Ensure Cuba Sanctions Don't Impede Global Vaccination Efforts Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
June 16, 2022 NEGUSE, BURCHETT, FOSTER UNVEIL BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 13, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Keep Health Care Costs Low for Families by Extending ACA Subsidies Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 10, 2022 Tweet - "Today I joined officials from @ChooseMemorial and @siusom in Springfield to further discuss the need to cap the price of insulin and end the unacceptable price gouging of life-saving medicine. In some cases, the price of insulin has gone from $35 to over $300" Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Duckworth, Murray Introduce Legislation to Defend Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2022 Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 7, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "This afternoon I joined @chicagosmayor in announcing @NorthwesternMed 's major investment in a new health care facility in Bronzeville. Today's announcement deepens NM's commitment to the HEAL Initiative I launched to support our communities & improve health outcomes." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and Ranking Member Roy Blunt - Markey, Kaine, and Colleagues Urge Funding to Support Long COVID Patients Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 24, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's Commitment to Environmental Justice Stakeholders Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 23, 2022 Letter to Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Kaptur, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Act on Lowering Health Care Costs Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
May 22, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Historic New Federal Investment In Community-Based Medical Residency Program At Lawndale Christian Health Center Sen. Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022 Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Joins Casey, Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Empower Fda to Get Infant Formula Back on Shelves, Prevent Future Shortages Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues With President's EPA Office of Air & Radiation Director Nominee Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth Joins Booker, Klobuchar in Urging Usda to Address Infant Formula Shortages Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rochelle Walensky, Director of the CDC - Senators Markey, Duckworth, and Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Most Vulnerable in Covid Guidance Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022 Letters to CEOs of Baby Formula Manufacturers - Chairs Maloney and Krishnamoorthi Press Infant Formula Manufacturers on Plans to Address Nationwide Shortage Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin was discovered a century ago, yet today it can cost families more than $1k/month. Patients are suffering because of Big Pharma's unacceptable price spikes. I'm at @RushMedical sharing my support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap the price of insulin at $35/month." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2022 Underwood-led Policy to Address Gaps in Border Health Security Recognized as "Critical" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner in Recent Hearing Rep. Lauren Underwood
May 12, 2022 Durbin: We Are Sleepwalking Into The Next Potentially Deadly COVID Wave Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Legislation to Protect Women's Constitutional Rights to Choose Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2022 Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Working to Restore Access to Medicaid Reproductive Health Services Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2022 Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies - Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2022 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife & Water Sources From Toxic Lead Poisoning Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 6, 2022 Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Grassley Push for Funding to Address Avian Influenza Outbreak Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2022 Schakowsky, Delauro, Doggett, and Blumenauer Call on Administration to Expand Global Vaccine Access Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 5, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce New Federal Funding To Expand Services At School-Based Health Centers In Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
May 5, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Applaud Creation of New DOJ Office of Environmental Justice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - GOP Reps, Sen. Cruz Demand High Standards Before FDA Considers COVID Vax for 6mo & Up Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep. Mary Miller, ...
April 29, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chellie Pingree, Chair Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Dave Joyce, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse, Langevin Advocate for Funding to Improve Environmental Literacy and Responsibility Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 29, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Shielding Nation's Public Health Agencies From Political Interference In Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Hearing Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue step forward. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness of cigarettes, and targeted these addictive, deadly products particularly to Black smokers." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 28, 2022 Underwood Secures Commitment to Close Gaps in Health Care Policy at DHS as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Announces Creation of New Medical Office Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes FDA Decision To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars, Calls On Agency To Also Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 27, 2022 Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 27, 2022 Letters to US Insurance Companies - Investments in Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed sitting down with @IHAhospitals leaders to express my gratitude for their work across Illinois. Their staff have given everything to their communities throughout the pandemic. I assured them I would continue to be a strong federal partner for our health care workforce." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
June 17, 2022 Letter to Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, Leader McConnell, and Leader McCarthy - As Benefits Cliff Rapidly Approaches, Bennet Joins Colleagues in Push to Fight Food Insecurity Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 16, 2022 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Pressley, Cohen, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Ensure Cuba Sanctions Don't Impede Global Vaccination Efforts Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
June 16, 2022 NEGUSE, BURCHETT, FOSTER UNVEIL BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S RECYCLING AND COMPOSTING INFRASTRUCTURE Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 15, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Urging Climate Investments in Reconciliation Package Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 13, 2022 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Keep Health Care Costs Low for Families by Extending ACA Subsidies Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 10, 2022 Tweet - "Today I joined officials from @ChooseMemorial and @siusom in Springfield to further discuss the need to cap the price of insulin and end the unacceptable price gouging of life-saving medicine. In some cases, the price of insulin has gone from $35 to over $300" Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022 Duckworth, Murray Introduce Legislation to Defend Reproductive and Sexual Healthcare Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 8, 2022 Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 7, 2022 Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Make Critical Investments in Endometriosis Research and Awareness Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
June 2, 2022 Tweet - "This afternoon I joined @chicagosmayor in announcing @NorthwesternMed 's major investment in a new health care facility in Bronzeville. Today's announcement deepens NM's commitment to the HEAL Initiative I launched to support our communities & improve health outcomes." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2022 Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, and Ranking Member Roy Blunt - Markey, Kaine, and Colleagues Urge Funding to Support Long COVID Patients Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 24, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Statement on the Biden-Harris Administration's Commitment to Environmental Justice Stakeholders Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 24, 2022 Tweet - "These former ATF Directors and leaders are rallying behind Steve Dettelbach because they know he is more than adequately prepared to lead the Bureau. ATF hasn't had a Senate confirmed nominee since 2015. It's time we get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 23, 2022 Letter to Charles E. Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate and Nancy Pelosi, Majority Leader of the United States House of Representatives - Kaptur, Colleagues Urge Congressional Leadership to Act on Lowering Health Care Costs Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
May 22, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Historic New Federal Investment In Community-Based Medical Residency Program At Lawndale Christian Health Center Sen.Dick Durbin
May 20, 2022 Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 19, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission - Huffman, Merkley Team Up With European Parliament to Urge Global Clean Energy Transition Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Joins Casey, Colleagues to Introduce Bill to Empower Fda to Get Infant Formula Back on Shelves, Prevent Future Shortages Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 19, 2022 Duckworth Discusses Environmental Justice Issues With President's EPA Office of Air & Radiation Director Nominee Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth Joins Booker, Klobuchar in Urging Usda to Address Infant Formula Shortages Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 13, 2022 Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Rochelle Walensky, Director of the CDC - Senators Markey, Duckworth, and Kaine Urge Biden Administration to Prioritize Most Vulnerable in Covid Guidance Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022 Letters to CEOs of Baby Formula Manufacturers - Chairs Maloney and Krishnamoorthi Press Infant Formula Manufacturers on Plans to Address Nationwide Shortage Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
May 13, 2022 Tweet - "Insulin was discovered a century ago, yet today it can cost families more than $1k/month. Patients are suffering because of Big Pharma's unacceptable price spikes. I'm at @RushMedical sharing my support for the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap the price of insulin at $35/month." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2022 Underwood-led Policy to Address Gaps in Border Health Security Recognized as "Critical" by U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner in Recent Hearing Rep.Lauren Underwood
May 12, 2022 Durbin: We Are Sleepwalking Into The Next Potentially Deadly COVID Wave Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2022 Duckworth on Republicans Blocking Legislation to Protect Women's Constitutional Rights to Choose Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2022 Durbin Statement on Failed Cloture Vote on the Women's Health Protection Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Durbin Urges Colleagues to Support the Women's Health Protection Act Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022 Letter to Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Padilla, Durbin Lead Colleagues in Advocating for Funding for DOJ's Newly Established Office of Environmental Justice Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2022 Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Working to Restore Access to Medicaid Reproductive Health Services Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 6, 2022 Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies; and John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Other Related Agencies - Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 6, 2022 Duckworth Introduces Bill to Protect Wildlife & Water Sources From Toxic Lead Poisoning Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 6, 2022 Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Grassley Push for Funding to Address Avian Influenza Outbreak Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 5, 2022 Schakowsky, Delauro, Doggett, and Blumenauer Call on Administration to Expand Global Vaccine Access Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
May 5, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Announce New Federal Funding To Expand Services At School-Based Health Centers In Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
May 5, 2022 Duckworth, Carper, Booker Applaud Creation of New DOJ Office of Environmental Justice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 3, 2022 Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - GOP Reps, Sen. Cruz Demand High Standards Before FDA Considers COVID Vax for 6mo & Up Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 3, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Herrell Leads GOP House Members Urging DHS Secretary Mayorkas to Combat Synthetic Opioids with Title 42 Rep.Mary Miller, ...
April 29, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chellie Pingree, Chair Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and Hon. Dave Joyce, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Neguse, Langevin Advocate for Funding to Improve Environmental Literacy and Responsibility Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 29, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Shielding Nation's Public Health Agencies From Political Interference In Select Subcommittee On The Coronavirus Crisis Hearing Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 28, 2022 Tweet - "This is a long-overdue step forward. For years, Big Tobacco has added menthol flavor to mask the harshness of cigarettes, and targeted these addictive, deadly products particularly to Black smokers." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 Durbin Statement On Proposed FDA Rules Prohibiting Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2022 In Veterans' Affairs Hearing, Underwood Advocates for Expansion of VA's Lethal Means Safety Training to Prevent Veteran Suicide Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Letter to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Industries, and John Carter, Ranking Member - Requesting Provisions for Long-Term Care for Veterans Suffering from Traumatic Brain Injuries Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 28, 2022 Underwood Secures Commitment to Close Gaps in Health Care Policy at DHS as Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas Announces Creation of New Medical Office Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 28, 2022 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes FDA Decision To Ban Menthol Cigarettes And Flavored Cigars, Calls On Agency To Also Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 27, 2022 Letter to Jeff Merkley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Chellie Pingree, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Lisa Murkowski, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, David Joyce, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies - Bicameral Group Call for Additional Funding for Zero-Emission School Buses Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 27, 2022 Letters to US Insurance Companies - Investments in Fossil Fuel Projects Despite Climate Risks Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 27, 2022 Tweet - "Enjoyed sitting down with @IHAhospitals leaders to express my gratitude for their work across Illinois. Their staff have given everything to their communities throughout the pandemic. I assured them I would continue to be a strong federal partner for our health care workforce." Sen.Dick Durbin
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