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June 28, 2019
Rep. García's Safe Housing for Families Act Advances Unanimously in Financial Services Committee
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 24, 2019
House Approves Bost Amendment to Reform Cairo Housing Authority
Rep. Mike Bost
June 24, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep. Mike Bost
June 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson M.D., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Juan Vargas Leads Letter Urging HUD to Affirm Dreamers Eligibility for FHA Backed Mortgages
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 20, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Guarantee Dreamers Access to Home Loans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 20, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Guarantee Dreamers Access to Home Loans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
Letter to Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Protection Bureau - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues to CFPB: HMDA Data Critical to Ensuring Housing Access for All Americas
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Senators to CFPB: Data Critical to Ensuring Housing Access for All Americans
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Waters, Velázquez and 63 Democrats Blast CFPB's HMDA Rollback
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan group of Senators joined me today on a bill that would protect children from lead poisoning in federal housing. There's nothing more important than ensuring the health and safety of our children. It's unacceptable kids continue to be at risk from lead poisoning."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Calls on HUD Secretary Carson to Support Life-Saving Legislation for Residents of Public Housing
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 21, 2019
Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2019
Energy Efficiency Bill, Authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Clears Energy Subcommittee
Rep. Robin Kelly
May 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Waters, Garcia and 21 Committee Democrats Condemn Carson's Cruel Proposal to Evict Mixed-Immigration Status Families
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 7, 2019
Congressmen García, Cunningham, Senator Harris Urge Passage of Legislation to Make Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandatory
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 1, 2019
Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Rep. Quigley Testifies Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 1, 2019
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Barriers for Self-Employed Individuals Seeking to Buy a Home
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 26, 2019
CHA Board Votes to Permit Formerly Incarcerated Persons to Reside in Chicago Public Housing
Rep. Danny Davis
April 19, 2019
Harris, García, Cunningham Welcome Move To Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Sen. Susan Collins, Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Feinstein Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Increased Funding for Affordable Housing
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2019
Davis and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 11, 2019
Reps. Kildee, Speier and Sens. Duckworth, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2019
Manchin Introduces Bill To Extend AML Fees For 15 Years
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Rep. Gomez and Sen. Harris Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2019
Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019
Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Harris, García, Cunningham Introduce Legislation Providing Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Public Housing
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson - Quigley Leads Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Failure to Review Crucial Nondiscrimination Guidance Documents For LGBT Americans in HUD Facilities
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable
Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump - Durbin Pushes President Trump To Prioritize Addressing Chicago Gun Violence In Next Year's Budget
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Hatch, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-risk Youth & Help Eliminate Homelessness
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The settlements of Martha Franklin and James Wilson as it relates to the Cairo, IL housing crisis are small pieces of accountability for a disaster that forced hundreds from their homes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary Carson, HUD - Improve Oversight Of Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to Governor Rauner - Call For Illinois Public Health Director Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaires' Outbreak At IVH Quincy
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018
Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Leads T-Hud Member Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Absence of Lgbt Housing Resources
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 28, 2019
Rep. García's Safe Housing for Families Act Advances Unanimously in Financial Services Committee
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 24, 2019
House Approves Bost Amendment to Reform Cairo Housing Authority
Rep.Mike Bost
June 24, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Mike Bost
June 24, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson M.D., Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Rep. Juan Vargas Leads Letter Urging HUD to Affirm Dreamers Eligibility for FHA Backed Mortgages
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 20, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Guarantee Dreamers Access to Home Loans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 20, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Guarantee Dreamers Access to Home Loans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 13, 2019
Letter to Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Protection Bureau - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues to CFPB: HMDA Data Critical to Ensuring Housing Access for All Americas
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 12, 2019
Letter to Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Senators to CFPB: Data Critical to Ensuring Housing Access for All Americans
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kathy Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Waters, Velázquez and 63 Democrats Blast CFPB's HMDA Rollback
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Durbin, Duckworth Press Carson For Answers On State Of Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I sent a letter to @SecretaryCarson to express concern about the status of the East St. Louis Housing Authority. As the backlog of repairs continues to grow, this Administration is proposing further cuts to funding for public housing across the country."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Menendez Introduces Bill to Protect Children from Lead Exposure
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 21, 2019
Tweet - "A bipartisan group of Senators joined me today on a bill that would protect children from lead poisoning in federal housing. There's nothing more important than ensuring the health and safety of our children. It's unacceptable kids continue to be at risk from lead poisoning."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 21, 2019
Congressman Jesús "Chuy" García Calls on HUD Secretary Carson to Support Life-Saving Legislation for Residents of Public Housing
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 21, 2019
Durbin, Scott, Menendez, Young, Duckworth, Kaine, Portman, Smith Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 16, 2019
Energy Efficiency Bill, Authored by Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Clears Energy Subcommittee
Rep.Robin Kelly
May 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Waters, Garcia and 21 Committee Democrats Condemn Carson's Cruel Proposal to Evict Mixed-Immigration Status Families
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 7, 2019
Congressmen García, Cunningham, Senator Harris Urge Passage of Legislation to Make Carbon Monoxide Detectors Mandatory
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 1, 2019
Hearing of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Rep. Quigley Testifies Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 1, 2019
Emmer Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Barriers for Self-Employed Individuals Seeking to Buy a Home
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 26, 2019
CHA Board Votes to Permit Formerly Incarcerated Persons to Reside in Chicago Public Housing
Rep.Danny Davis
April 19, 2019
Harris, García, Cunningham Welcome Move To Require Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Sen. Susan Collins, Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Feinstein Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Increased Funding for Affordable Housing
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 12, 2019
Davis and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 11, 2019
Reps. Kildee, Speier and Sens. Duckworth, Peters Introduce Legislation to Protect Military Families from Lead Exposure
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 11, 2019
Manchin Introduces Bill To Extend AML Fees For 15 Years
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 9, 2019
Rep. Gomez and Sen. Harris Introduce Legislation to Help Struggling Families Afford Housing
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
April 8, 2019
Letter to Chair Collins and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Heinrich and Colleagues Urges Increased Funding For Affordable Housing
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 4, 2019
Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 4, 2019
Durbin Presses Carson About Trump Administration's Cuts To Public Housing In East St. Louis
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2019
Harris, García, Cunningham Introduce Legislation Providing Carbon Monoxide Detectors in Public Housing
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Feb. 7, 2019
Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson - Quigley Leads Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Failure to Review Crucial Nondiscrimination Guidance Documents For LGBT Americans in HUD Facilities
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to President Donald Trump - Durbin, Duckworth Press President Trump On Shutdown Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 17, 2019
Letter to Donald Trump - Shutdown Housing Crisis
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Jan. 7, 2019
Quigley Statement on HUD's Failure to Renew Housing Contracts for the Most Vulnerable
Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 13, 2018
Letter to Donald Trump - Durbin Pushes President Trump To Prioritize Addressing Chicago Gun Violence In Next Year's Budget
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2018
Hatch, Duckworth Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Support At-risk Youth & Help Eliminate Homelessness
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 29, 2018
Tweet - "The settlements of Martha Franklin and James Wilson as it relates to the Cairo, IL housing crisis are small pieces of accountability for a disaster that forced hundreds from their homes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary Carson, HUD - Improve Oversight Of Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018
Letter to Governor Rauner - Call For Illinois Public Health Director Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaires' Outbreak At IVH Quincy
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 5, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth Call On Illinois Public Health Director Nirav Shah To Resign Over Botched Response To Legionnaries' Outbreaks At IVH Quincy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2018
Quigley, Illinois Democrats Reveal Report Highlighting Gop Tax Scam Impact on Homeowners
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Alex M. Azar II, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Release LIHEAP Aid
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 4, 2018
Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development - Quigley Leads T-Hud Member Letter to Secretary Carson on Continued Absence of Lgbt Housing Resources
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Tweet - "Today, @SenDuckworth and I submitted joint testimony to the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance's hearing about the IG report on HUD's failed oversight of the Cairo public housing crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Cairo Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 25, 2018
Duckworth, Young, Kildee Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Families From Lead In Federally Assisted Housing
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 25, 2018
Letter to Rep. Sean P. Duffy and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver - Durbin, Duckworth Submit Testimony At Hearing On Cairo Public Housing Crisis
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 25, 2018
Bost Testifies Before Congress on Behalf of Cairo Residents
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
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