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April 18, 2024
Durbin, McCollum Introduce Bill To Mitigate Use And Release Of Toxic PFAS
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Alondra Nelson, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - 21 House Science Members Call for Robust Doe Office of Science Budget
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
July 27, 2022
Durbin: With The CHIPS And Science Act, We Can Kick-Start A New Generation Of Discovery"
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022
Durbin Meets With Fermilab Director
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022
Science Committee Members Celebrate Transformative Investments For Science And Innovation With House Passage Of The America Competes Act
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE ADDRESSING NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, the Hon. Lawrence Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lawmakers push for rapid implementation of historic ALS research law
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Soon, this important legislation will be law--offering new hope for a cure for ALS patients and their families. I thank my friends, @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya . Their tireless advocacy has made this dream a reality. #ACTforALS #NeverGiveUp"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Welcome Administration's Plans to Expand Vaccine Production Capacity
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen. Dick Durbin
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. 5, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 4, 2021
Schneider Hosts STEAM Scholars at Chicago Botanic Garden
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2021
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Francis Collins, Director of National Institute of Health - Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Reps. McClain, Luetkemeyer Send Letter to DOJ on Fetal Tissue Research
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Luján Leads Colleagues Urging Senate Leadership to Invest in National Lab Infrastructure
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2021
Quigley Helps Secure $3 Billion for ALS Research
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2021
Newman, Foster, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Argonne National Laboratory
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
June 28, 2021
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
Rep. Bill Foster
June 25, 2021
LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 25, 2021
Durbin Joins Legislation To Restore And Modernize National Labs For The 21st Century
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Rep. Mike Quigley
May 17, 2021
During Visit To NIH, Durbin Meets With Dr. Collins & Dr. Fauci, Thanks Staff For Work Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 11, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep. Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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April 18, 2024
Durbin, McCollum Introduce Bill To Mitigate Use And Release Of Toxic PFAS
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2022
Letter to Jennifer Granholm, Secretary of Energy, Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Alondra Nelson, Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - 21 House Science Members Call for Robust Doe Office of Science Budget
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
July 27, 2022
Durbin: With The CHIPS And Science Act, We Can Kick-Start A New Generation Of Discovery"
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 10, 2022
Durbin Meets With Fermilab Director
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 4, 2022
Science Committee Members Celebrate Transformative Investments For Science And Innovation With House Passage Of The America Competes Act
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 21, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Bacerra, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO CONTINUE ADDRESSING NEEDS OF PREGNANT AND LACTATING WOMEN
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Hon. Walter Koroshetz, Director of the National Institute of Neurological Disease and Stroke, the Hon. Lawrence Tabak, Acting Director of the National Institutes of Health, and the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Lawmakers push for rapid implementation of historic ALS research law
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 17, 2021
Tweet - "Soon, this important legislation will be law--offering new hope for a cure for ALS patients and their families. I thank my friends, @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya . Their tireless advocacy has made this dream a reality. #ACTforALS #NeverGiveUp"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021
ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and Dr. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration -
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 18, 2021
Co-Chairs of the COVID-19 Global Vaccination Caucus Welcome Administration's Plans to Expand Vaccine Production Capacity
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Oct. 29, 2021
Durbin Highlights New Federal Investments In Electric Vehicle Technology
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "I was glad to join @ENERGY and @argonne virtually today to discuss new federal investments in electric vehicle (EV) battery research that will improve the transition to cleaner, electric transportation and help Illinois remain a leader in EV innovation."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois for taking this important step towards making our state the national leader for electric vehicle production, research, and infrastructure."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2021
Tweet - "The 'walk it off' mentality in youth sports can lead to dangerous, long term consequences when it comes to concussions. That's why I'm introducing legislation to strengthen elementary & secondary school procedures to prevent & treat head injuries in sports."
Sen.Dick Durbin
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. 5, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation to Promote Rehabilitation Research Centers
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Oct. 4, 2021
Schneider Hosts STEAM Scholars at Chicago Botanic Garden
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 22, 2021
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General, Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Francis Collins, Director of National Institute of Health - Sens. Cruz, Hawley, Reps. McClain, Luetkemeyer Send Letter to DOJ on Fetal Tissue Research
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 19, 2021
Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Luján Leads Colleagues Urging Senate Leadership to Invest in National Lab Infrastructure
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 15, 2021
Quigley Helps Secure $3 Billion for ALS Research
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Green Request Information From NIH Director On COVID-19 Sequences Removed From Public U.S. Database At Request Of Wuhan University Scientists
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2021
Newman, Foster, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Resolution Honoring the 75th Anniversary of Argonne National Laboratory
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
June 28, 2021
National Science Foundation for the Future Act
Rep.Bill Foster
June 25, 2021
LaHood, Bustos Announce $4.5 Million in Funding for Peoria Ag Lab Secured in Appropriations Legislation
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 25, 2021
Durbin Joins Legislation To Restore And Modernize National Labs For The 21st Century
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
Reps. Lee, Davis, and Burgess Introduce Legislation Calling for Sickle Cell Trait Research
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan U.S. Innovation And Competition Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Tweet - "On this #LouGehrigDay, I'm thinking about all those who get up every morning with the bravery to take on this terrible disease. We must finally commit to finding new treatments and a cure for ALS. We are all in this fight together."
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 25, 2021
Quigley, Fortenberry, Coons, Murkowski Re-Introduce Legislation to Continue Fight Against ALS, Neurodegenerative Diseases
Rep.Mike Quigley
May 17, 2021
During Visit To NIH, Durbin Meets With Dr. Collins & Dr. Fauci, Thanks Staff For Work Throughout COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 14, 2021
Durbin Discusses Federal Electric Vehicle Research And Electric Vehicle Infrastructure In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 12, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter In Support Of National Labs
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Risch, Luján Lead Bipartisan Letter in Support of National Labs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
May 10, 2021
US Intelligence Community Launches Next-Generation Microelectronics Funding Program Created By Congressman Krishnamoorthi's Legislation To Maintain Edge Against Chinese Government
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "An amazing achievement from the team at @NASA. And a good reminder of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 16, 2021
DelBene, Pocan, & Schakowsky Applaud Biden Reversal on Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 13, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Dems Call on Biden Administration to Reverse Trump Fetal Tissue Ban
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
April 11, 2021
Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden's budget includes funding for VA medical and prosthetic research. Now is the time to invest in America's future, and this funding will go a long way towards that goal while ensuring that our veterans get the best care and support they deserve."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "It's good to see @UChicago and @argonne getting recognition for their efforts to develop & support America's quantum computing research. Congress needs to follow suit & start investing heavily in scientific research here at home."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021
Tweet - "Proud of Illinois' own @Fermilab for leading the way in subatomic particle research. A shining example of why it is so important to invest in scientific research at home in the United States."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "Gun violence is a public health crisis and we must respond with urgency. Today I joined @senvillivalam, @senatorjacqui, @SenatorHunter, @LamontJRobinson, and other community leaders in Chicago to call for action at the federal & state levels to address this crisis."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 24, 2021
Bost Spearheads House Effort to Address Toxic Exposures
Rep.Mike Bost
March 24, 2021
Durbin Introduces American Cures Act And American Innovation Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - ". @NIH research funding supported nearly 20K jobs & generated $3.4B in new economic activity for Illinois in fiscal year 2020. All the more reason for Congress to double down on medical research funding and pass my American Cures Act."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 24, 2021
Tweet - "Today I am introducing two bills to restore America's commitment to scientific and biomedical research. The American Cures Act and the American Innovation Act provide the robust funding needed to ensure America leads the world in breakthrough discoveries."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2021
Tweet - "Was called to the WH today to meet with @POTUS about our shared commitment to increasing federal funding for medical research. We both personally understand the toll of cancer for millions of families, so I'm honored to join him in finding ways to support medical research."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 16, 2021
Letter to The Hon. Susan Woodcock, Acting FDA Commissioner - Reps. Schrier, Foster, New Dem Chair Delbene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Foster Introduces Legislation to Improve Government Access to Scientific Information
Rep.Bill Foster, ...
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