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Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Robust High-Skilled And Family-Based Immigration Reforms He Championed In Landmark Build Back Better Act Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security; Xavier Becerra, Secretary Department of Health and Human Services - Clarity on Undocumented Immigrants Coming to Jacksonville Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live, work, and travel without fear of deportation. President Biden understands this. That's why he included immigration reform in his Build Back Better framework." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Op-ed by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-n.y.), Jesús "chuy" García (D-ill.), and Lou Correa (D-calif.) - We Can't Abandon a Nation of Immigrants - That's Why We're Putting Our Votes on the Line Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions. We must urgently restore the United States' longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees--including Afghan refugees." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Biden Demanding Answers On Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of USCIS - Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti Rep. Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Critical Discussion on the High Stakes on the Inclusion of Immigration Reform in Budget Reconciliation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On Refugee Consultation With Biden Administration Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Quigley, Schakowsky, Escobar Call for End to Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 22, 2021 Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Find Way Forward For Immigration In Build Back Better Act, Including Provisions To Raise Significant Revenue By Clearing The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The current treatment of Haitian refugees at our southern border is unacceptable. Haitians seeking refuge in the United States must be treated with the respect due to every human being." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep. Sean Casten
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep. Sean Casten
Date Title Politician
Nov. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security - Concern Undocumented Immigrant Caravan Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 29, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes Robust High-Skilled And Family-Based Immigration Reforms He Championed In Landmark Build Back Better Act Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Armstrong Joins Letter Slamming the Biden Administration's Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants $450,000 Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary Department of Homeland Security; Xavier Becerra, Secretary Department of Health and Human Services - Clarity on Undocumented Immigrants Coming to Jacksonville Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Millions of undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live, work, and travel without fear of deportation. President Biden understands this. That's why he included immigration reform in his Build Back Better framework." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 26, 2021 Tweet - "11 million undocumented people live in this country and contribute to our economy. They deserve to live and work here without fear. It's been 30+ years since Congress passed immigration reform. We can't wait any longer. Now is the time and reconciliation is the way." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 20, 2021 Espaillat, García, Correa, Escobar Hold Press Conference with Latino Leaders to Demand Lasting Protections for Undocumented Communities Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Statement from Representative Adriano Espaillat in Support of his Resolution Honoring the Dominican-American Heritage and Culture of New York's 13th Congressional District Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Upton, House Republicans Urge Biden Administration to Continue Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Op-ed by Reps. Adriano Espaillat (D-n.y.), Jesús "chuy" García (D-ill.), and Lou Correa (D-calif.) - We Can't Abandon a Nation of Immigrants - That's Why We're Putting Our Votes on the Line Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions. We must urgently restore the United States' longstanding bipartisan tradition of providing safety to the world's most vulnerable refugees--including Afghan refugees." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 8, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to President Biden Demanding Answers On Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, and Hon. Ur Jaddou, Director of USCIS - Waive Afghan Humanitarian Parole Application Fees Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 1, 2021 Rep. Danny K. Davis Joins His Colleagues on Ways and Means and Trade in Support of Assisting Haiti Rep.Danny Davis
Sept. 30, 2021 Critical Discussion on the High Stakes on the Inclusion of Immigration Reform in Budget Reconciliation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 29, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's decision by the Parliamentarian, but the push for immigration via reconciliation continues. There's too much at stake." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2021 Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Sept. 28, 2021 Durbin Statement On Refugee Consultation With Biden Administration Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Tweet - "Great to visit Little Village today with @SenAlexPadilla and hear from the Little Village Chamber of Commerce on how federal small business assistance programs like the PPP allowed local businesses to survive and support their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Quigley, Schakowsky, Escobar Call for End to Deputization of Local Police as Immigration Enforcement Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 22, 2021 Cassidy, Menendez Lead Bipartisan Group on Senate Resolution Supporting Venezuelan Women and Children Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 22, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Find Way Forward For Immigration In Build Back Better Act, Including Provisions To Raise Significant Revenue By Clearing The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The current treatment of Haitian refugees at our southern border is unacceptable. Haitians seeking refuge in the United States must be treated with the respect due to every human being." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Casten Votes to Keep the Government Open, Deliver Emergency Relief, Prevent Catastrophic Default Rep.Sean Casten
Sept. 21, 2021 Rep. Kelly Releases Statement on Reports of Mistreatment of Haitian Migrants at the Border Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 20, 2021 Durbin Statement On Biden Administration Refugee Admissions Goal For Fiscal Year 2022 Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 20, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the Biden Administration for setting a target of 125,000 refugee admissions in the next fiscal year--a target my colleagues and I have been advocating for since April." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Durbin, Padilla Statement On Parliamentarian's Ruling Regarding Pathway To Legal Status Via Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed in the Parliamentarian's decision tonight, but the fight for immigration reform will continue. Senate Democrats have prepared an alternative proposal for the Parliamentarian's consideration in the coming days." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 19, 2021 Congressman García's Statement Senate Parliamentarian's Decision on Immigration Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Providing a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants will strengthen our nation's economy. It will raise tax revenues, increase productivity, and generate substantial economic value for the country. It's time to get this done." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2021 Following Their Strong Advocacy Efforts, Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Manning, and Ross Applaud Employment-Based Green Card Backlog Relief in Build Back Better Act, and Call on House and Senate to Finish the Job Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 15, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Since 1986, Congress has repeatedly failed to fix our broken immigration system. @HouseJudiciary did their part by advancing a bill to provide a path to legal status for Dreamers, TPS recipients, and essential workers, and clear green card backlogs. The Senate must follow suit." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2021 Congressman García's Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the September 11th Attacks Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Illinois has a long and proud history of opening its arms to the most vulnerable among us. Glad to see @GovPritzker has us living up to that legacy by extending a warm welcome to Afghan refugees. We must do our part in Congress to help." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President - Dingell, Tlaib, Lofgren, Nadler Lead Over 65 Colleagues in Urging for Lebanon TPS Designation Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Sept. 7, 2021 Durbin Meets With ICIRR To Discuss Urgent Need For Pathway To Legal Status For Undocumented Immigrants Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Tweet - "It's always a pleasure to speak with @icirr and other immigration and refugee advocates in Illinois. For 35 years, Congress has failed to provide a pathway to legal status for undocumented immigrants who are contributing to our economy every day. Reconciliation is our chance." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 3, 2021 Senate Judiciary Committee To Examine The Texas Abortion Ban And The Shadow Supreme Court's Abuse Of Its "Shadow Docket" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Durbin, Business Leaders Discuss Immigrant Legalization Through Reconciliation Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 2, 2021 Tweet - "It was a pleasure to meet virtually with @BizRoundtable yesterday to discuss how immigration reform would benefit the economy. Providing a pathway to legal status is critical for our future and it can't wait any longer. We must get it done through the reconciliation process." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Today I spoke about my support for President Biden's decision to end the war in Afghanistan, the longest war in U.S. history. I salute our service members and diplomats for their heroic effort to evacuate more than 120,000 Americans and Afghan allies." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2021 Durbin Talks E-Cigarettes, COVID-19 Relief, And Assistance For Afghan Refugees With HHS Secretary Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Letter To Congressional Leadership Calling For Ending The Employment-Based Green Card Backlog In Reconciliation Package Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Tweet - "Today, I joined @janschakowsky, @RepMarieNewman, and dedicated advocates at Refugee Action Network for a virtual news conference. We must continue to remain focused on the effort to safely bring home not just Americans, but also those Afghan allies that stood alongside us" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Pingree, 60+ House Members Call on Biden to Increase US Refugee Admissions Programs Cap As Continued Evacuation Is Promised Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Tweet - "Conservative justices repeatedly lifted court orders blocking Trump policies because of supposed concern about nationwide injunctions. The same justices flip-flopped to uphold a lower-court injunction on Biden Admin. This partisan approach is completely inappropriate." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Roy leads 24 colleagues in demanding Mayorkas obey SCOTUS and reinstate 'Remain in Mexico' policy Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Aug. 27, 2021 Reps. Casten, García Tour Frida Kahlo Exhibit, Ride Metra, Meet with Local Leaders Rep.Sean Casten
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