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Jan. 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on UK Amendment to US-UK Trade Agreement Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Duckworth to Facebook: Stop Advertising Military Gear Next to Posts About the January 6th Insurrection Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Schakowsky Responds to Facebook and Twitter Banning of Trump Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Why hasn't President Trump said a word about the Russian cyber-attack on the United States? He's just as silent now as he was when news broke of Russian bounties on American soldiers and it is disgraceful." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Mike Quigley Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 15, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook - Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content on Your Platform Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Underwood, Wyden Press for Better Oversight of Federal Agencies' Cybersecurity Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of the outgoing President's dangerous refusal to concede or the worst public health crisis in a century, the Senate Judic Comm is examining whether social media is unfair to the GOP. It should go without saying that there are more timely & important questions to address." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Legislation To Strengthen The American Intelligence Community Through Expanding Its Microelectronics And Geospatial Intelligence Capacity Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - E&C Leaders Demand Trump FCC and FTC Stop Work on Controversial Items in Light of Election Results Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our family zoom yesterday brought generations together from West Coast to East Coast. We usually save these good feelings for weddings. But on Saturday, we all felt good for the country we love." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - E&C Leaders Urge Facebook to Practice Transparency and Work with NYU Program Conducting Political Advertising Research Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump wants to turn Voice of America into his own state-run propaganda machine like other autocrats he admires." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Schakowsky to Facebook: Protect Your Users from Disinformation Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 5, 2020 Foster Introduces DASHBOARD Act Rep. Bill Foster
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc., and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, Inc. - With 2020 Election Underway, Chairwoman Underwood Urges Social Media Companies to Address Spread of Election Disinformation Targeting Black Voters Rep. Lauren Underwood
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep. Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 House passes Bost provision in veterans bill Rep. Mike Bost
Sept. 22, 2020 RealClearPolicy - US Leadership in AI Is Not Guaranteed, But It's Possible. Here's How. Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The FCC's Lifeline Program can be an incredible resource for Illinoisans in need of telephone and internet services. If we are serious about closing the digital divide, we must expand access to this program, especially as we grapple with the pandemic. #WeNeedLifeline" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Social Media's Role in Online Extremism Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Adam Mosseri, Executive of Instagram, and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Urge Online Platforms To Take Additional Measures To Stop Voting Related Misinformation And Disinformation Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to virtually receive the @TheToyAssoc "Champion of Play" award yesterday. We must combat the online sales of stolen or dangerous consumer products, increase marketplace transparency, & ensure that only safe toys make it into the hands of our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jamal Greene, Professor at Columbia Law School, Michael McConnell, Dir, of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford Law School, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Board Member of Berggruen Institute, Catalina Botero-Marino, Dean of Faculty of Law at Universidad de los Andes - E&C Leaders Concerned by Facebook Oversight Board's Limited Authority Urge Board Members to Exert Pressure to Change Facebook's Harmful Policies Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 17, 2021 Schakowsky Statement on UK Amendment to US-UK Trade Agreement Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 15, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Duckworth to Facebook: Stop Advertising Military Gear Next to Posts About the January 6th Insurrection Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 7, 2021 Schakowsky Responds to Facebook and Twitter Banning of Trump Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "While we are still gathering information on just how massive the Russian cyberattack was on our institutions, the outgoing President (who denies Russia's involvement in said cyberattack) pardons key figures involved in Russia's meddling in our 2016 election. Classic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Why hasn't President Trump said a word about the Russian cyber-attack on the United States? He's just as silent now as he was when news broke of Russian bounties on American soldiers and it is disgraceful." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Mike Quigley Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 15, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook - Dingell to Facebook: Eradicate Anti-Muslim Content on Your Platform Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Underwood, Wyden Press for Better Oversight of Federal Agencies' Cybersecurity Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Chairs Maloney, Clyburn, and Krishnamoorthi Issue Statement on Decision to Cancel Coronavirus Ad Campaign to Help Trump's Reelection Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Internet of Things Cybersecurity Legislation Clears Congress, Heads to White House Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Facebook has revolutionized the way we communicate--but it has also been used to dehumanize & stoke violence against the Muslim community. Joining @ChrisCoons to call on Facebook to take immediate action to combat bigotry on its platform." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Chairs Thompson and Underwood Statement on Trump Firing Chris Krebs Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of the outgoing President's dangerous refusal to concede or the worst public health crisis in a century, the Senate Judic Comm is examining whether social media is unfair to the GOP. It should go without saying that there are more timely & important questions to address." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Durbin Calls On Facebook To Stem Rise Of Hate And Conspiracy Groups On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Legislation To Strengthen The American Intelligence Community Through Expanding Its Microelectronics And Geospatial Intelligence Capacity Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 16, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Durbin, Colleagues Press Facebook To Take Immediate Action To Combat Anti-Muslim Bigotry On Its Platform Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - E&C Leaders Demand Trump FCC and FTC Stop Work on Controversial Items in Light of Election Results Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Our family zoom yesterday brought generations together from West Coast to East Coast. We usually save these good feelings for weddings. But on Saturday, we all felt good for the country we love." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 30, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - E&C Leaders Urge Facebook to Practice Transparency and Work with NYU Program Conducting Political Advertising Research Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "President Trump wants to turn Voice of America into his own state-run propaganda machine like other autocrats he admires." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 14, 2020 Rep. LaHood Unveils Military Service Academy Virtual Program Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 7, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Inc. - Schakowsky to Facebook: Protect Your Users from Disinformation Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 5, 2020 Foster Introduces DASHBOARD Act Rep.Bill Foster
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and CEO of Facebook, Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Inc., and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube, Inc. - With 2020 Election Underway, Chairwoman Underwood Urges Social Media Companies to Address Spread of Election Disinformation Targeting Black Voters Rep.Lauren Underwood
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Cortez Masto, Brown Lead Letter to Administration for Failure to Provide Restitution to Veteran Victims of Deceptive Marketing Practices Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Pallone & Schakowsky on Senate Passage of the SAFE WEB Act Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Underwood Appointed Chair of Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Innovation Subcommittee Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 McMorris Rodgers's US Safe Web Extension Act Passes Senate, Heads to President's Desk to Become Law Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hearing of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Foster, Hearing on Data Management During COVID-19 Rep.Bill Foster
Sept. 23, 2020 House passes Bost provision in veterans bill Rep.Mike Bost
Sept. 22, 2020 RealClearPolicy - US Leadership in AI Is Not Guaranteed, But It's Possible. Here's How. Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Congressional App Challenge Competition Open to 2nd District High School Students Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The FCC's Lifeline Program can be an incredible resource for Illinoisans in need of telephone and internet services. If we are serious about closing the digital divide, we must expand access to this program, especially as we grapple with the pandemic. #WeNeedLifeline" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 17, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Social Media's Role in Online Extremism Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter, Adam Mosseri, Executive of Instagram, and Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Urge Online Platforms To Take Additional Measures To Stop Voting Related Misinformation And Disinformation Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to virtually receive the @TheToyAssoc "Champion of Play" award yesterday. We must combat the online sales of stolen or dangerous consumer products, increase marketplace transparency, & ensure that only safe toys make it into the hands of our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Chairs Johnson and Foster issue statement on Clearview AI's new contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Join me now on Facebook Live where I'll be answering your questions about COVID-19, federal relief legislation, and more." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Wishing a happy first day of school to Illinois school districts across the state today! Whether you are going back in person or online, this school year is going to be different than any other. Let's make the most of it and keep each other safe." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Quality broadband is critical to students completing their coursework & patients communicating with their doctors. Sadly, too many communities still lack access to reliable connections. I spoke with @lcouncilswil about investing in broadband to finally close the digital divide." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Durbin Discusses Broadband Access During COVID-19 Pandemic With Leadership Council Of Southwestern Illinois Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues To Call On FCC To Bolster Lifeline Program To Keep Students Connected As The School Year Begins Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Proud of @Illinois_Alma for becoming an @NSF Artificial Intelligence Institute. The USDA-NIFA AI Institute for Future Agricultural Resilience, Management & Sustainability at UI will advance AI research & solve the major agricultural challenges of the future." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, Dr. Steve Dillingham, Census Bureau Director - Udall, Senators Press for Accurate 2020 Census Count for Native Communities Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to Jamal Greene, Professor at Columbia Law School, Michael McConnell, Dir, of the Constitutional Law Center of Stanford Law School, Helle Thorning-Schmidt, Board Member of Berggruen Institute, Catalina Botero-Marino, Dean of Faculty of Law at Universidad de los Andes - E&C Leaders Concerned by Facebook Oversight Board's Limited Authority Urge Board Members to Exert Pressure to Change Facebook's Harmful Policies Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
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