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July 14, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Rep. Watson Coleman Calls on Justice Department to Address Delay in Release of Nonviolent Incarcerated American Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 14, 2022 Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis Rep. Danny Davis
July 14, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act Rep. Sean Casten
July 13, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Urging Biden Administration to Declare a National Public Health Emergency on Reproductive Rights Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2022 Tweet - "@US_FDA raised alarm about the threat to America's kids from vaping synthetic nicotine. So I led a bipartisan effort to close this loophole and provide FDA tools to protect public health. But the deadline is today to remove unauthorized e-cigs from the market. Will FDA act?" Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Durbin Welcomes Overdue Announcement Of New BOP Director Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Randy Moore, Chief of the Forest Service - Rep Lieu Calls for Increased Protections for Wild Horses at Devil's Garden Wild Horse Territory Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging Redesignation of Venezuela for TPS Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse Sen. Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for TPS Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2022 Letters to CEOs of Data Brokerage Companies and CEOs of Health App Companies - Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Jacobs Launch Probe of Reproductive Health Data Privacy Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 7, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Protecting Survivors of San Antonio Human Smuggling Tragedy from Deportation Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students Rep. Mike Bost, ...
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Questioning Unfair Termination of Trump-Appointed Immigration Judges Amid Biden Border Crisis Rep. Mary Miller, ...
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep. Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Happy 4th of July! While this is a difficult chapter in American history, it's important to remember the progress we've made as a nation, and the work that still remains." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Tweet - "The tragic discovery of at least 53 migrants who perished after crossing our border should be a galvanizing moment--like the tragic shootings in Buffalo & Uvalde. The Senate needs to rally to produce an agreement on immigration in the spirit of the recent gun safety compromise." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Titus Cracks Down on Illegal, Offshore Sports Books Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 29, 2022 92 Bipartisan Members of Congress Call on Dhs Secretary to Address Antisemitism Nationwide Rep. Brad Schneider
June 28, 2022 Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all of those who lost their lives or were injured in this horrible tragedy. We must end the scourge of human smuggling and honor our legal and moral obligation to protect migrants who come to our borders seeking safe haven." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "This bipartisan request for information will help inform the Committee about the impact of this antitrust exemption, especially when it comes to Minor League and international prospects. We need to make sure that all professional ballplayers get to play on a fair and level field." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes" Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 25, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue." Sen. Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches Rep. Mary Miller, ...
June 23, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2022 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 23, 2022 Durbin Applauds FDA Decision To Remove All JUUL Products From The Market Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen. Dick Durbin
June 21, 2022 Rep Lieu And Senator Menendez Lead Bicameral Resolution Honoring Refugees Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Date Title Politician
July 14, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Rep. Watson Coleman Calls on Justice Department to Address Delay in Release of Nonviolent Incarcerated American Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 14, 2022 Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on The Urgent Need to Address the Gun Violence Epidemic -- June 8, 2022 Statement by Congressman Danny K. Davis Rep.Danny Davis
July 14, 2022 Rep. Casten Votes for Active Shooter Alert Act Rep.Sean Casten
July 13, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health & Human Services - Urging Biden Administration to Declare a National Public Health Emergency on Reproductive Rights Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Calling for Robust Family Planning Funding as States Criminalize Abortion Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 13, 2022 Tweet - "@US_FDA raised alarm about the threat to America's kids from vaping synthetic nicotine. So I led a bipartisan effort to close this loophole and provide FDA tools to protect public health. But the deadline is today to remove unauthorized e-cigs from the market. Will FDA act?" Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Murphy, Durbin Press Administration for Answers on Us Review Into Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 12, 2022 Letter to Robert Califf, FDA Commissioner - Durbin, Collins Urge FDA To Follow The Law, Clear The Market Of All Unauthorized Synthetic Vapes Ahead Of July 13th Deadline Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Members of the Latino Jewish Caucus Condemn Antisemitic Attack on Jewish Community in Massachusetts Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
July 12, 2022 Senate Confirms Steve Dettelbach To Lead ATF Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022 Durbin Welcomes Overdue Announcement Of New BOP Director Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Tweet - ""Engineered to the specs of freedom & independence." An AR-15 with high-capacity magazine--the same type of rifle the Highland Park shooter used to fire nearly 90 rounds into a crowd--is what some gun manufacturers want to sell you as the epitome of American freedom & independence." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Randy Moore, Chief of the Forest Service - Rep Lieu Calls for Increased Protections for Wild Horses at Devil's Garden Wild Horse Territory Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 11, 2022 Tweet - "This is Cooper Roberts. He is 8 years old, loves playing baseball and soccer, and was one of the 46 people injured during the Highland Park shooting. His twin brother Luke and mom Keely were also injured. But Cooper was hurt the worst--and he may never walk again." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 10, 2022 Tweet - "Joined @FoxNewsSunday this morning to discuss the Highland Park shooting and gun safety reform. The bottom line is this: there are millions of military-style assault weapons in America. The gun lobby has made a lot of money as a result. But it has not made us safer." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Urging Redesignation of Venezuela for TPS Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 8, 2022 Tweet - "Following concerning reports of abuse at USP Thomson, I made a visit to the facility to speak with prison leadership, staff, and inmates and tour the grounds. It is essential that we improve conditions at federal prisons and ensure the safety of inmates and staff." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Durbin Visits USP Thomson Amid Investigation Into Inmate Deaths, Allegations Of Abuse Sen.Dick Durbin
July 8, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Calling for Extension and Re-Designation of Venezuela for TPS Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
July 8, 2022 Letters to CEOs of Data Brokerage Companies and CEOs of Health App Companies - Maloney, Krishnamoorthi, and Jacobs Launch Probe of Reproductive Health Data Privacy Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 7, 2022 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Protecting Survivors of San Antonio Human Smuggling Tragedy from Deportation Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle to afford medications because Big Pharma has put profits over patients. @SenateDems are working to lower the prices of prescription drugs. Today's action signals new plans to bring financial relief at the pharmacy for working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Americans can no longer go to parades, school, or the grocery store without fear of being shot. For too long, the gun lobby has been allowed to glorify, advertise, and sell weapons of war to civilians. These weapons are killing our kids and devastating our communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Tweet - "Military-style assault weapons have no place on the streets of America. And neither do the high-capacity magazines that enable these weapons to slaughter as many children in their classroom, grandmothers in the grocery store, and families at a parade as possible." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 6, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Norman Leads Probe Into Possible Inappropriate Restrictions on USDA Funding for Free and Low-cost Meals for Economically Disadvantaged Students Rep.Mike Bost, ...
July 5, 2022 Tweet - "No parent or grandparent should ever have to think twice about bringing their children to a parade on the 4th of July. What happened yesterday in Highland Park is a call to action -- our country has been flooded with 400 million firearms without adequate safety or regulation." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 5, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, United States Attorney General - Questioning Unfair Termination of Trump-Appointed Immigration Judges Amid Biden Border Crisis Rep.Mary Miller, ...
July 5, 2022 The Congresswoman and Mayor Call for Additional Action in Wake of 30 Shot in Highland Park Mass Shooting & 70 Shot in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend Rep.Robin Kelly
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Thanks to tireless work of law enforcement officers, the suspected shooter has been apprehended--grateful to the first responders who showed heroism in the face of unspeakable tragedy. I'll ensure the fed government continues to provide support & assistance in the days to come." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Schakowsky Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Chicago Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "I spoke to Mayor @NancyRotering of Highland Park. Unimaginable horror at this mass shooting. Details are hard to even repeat. My office is in touch with law enforcement agencies searching for the suspected shooter. At least six dead and 24 wounded at this point. Praying for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 4, 2022 Tweet - "Happy 4th of July! While this is a difficult chapter in American history, it's important to remember the progress we've made as a nation, and the work that still remains." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Tweet - "The tragic discovery of at least 53 migrants who perished after crossing our border should be a galvanizing moment--like the tragic shootings in Buffalo & Uvalde. The Senate needs to rally to produce an agreement on immigration in the spirit of the recent gun safety compromise." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 29, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice - Titus Cracks Down on Illegal, Offshore Sports Books Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 29, 2022 92 Bipartisan Members of Congress Call on Dhs Secretary to Address Antisemitism Nationwide Rep.Brad Schneider
June 28, 2022 Letter to Harry Marino, Executive Director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers - Durbin, Grassley, Blumenthal, Lee Seek Information About Antitrust and Minor League Baseball Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "Praying for all of those who lost their lives or were injured in this horrible tragedy. We must end the scourge of human smuggling and honor our legal and moral obligation to protect migrants who come to our borders seeking safe haven." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 28, 2022 Tweet - "This bipartisan request for information will help inform the Committee about the impact of this antitrust exemption, especially when it comes to Minor League and international prospects. We need to make sure that all professional ballplayers get to play on a fair and level field." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Challenging USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - "Congressman Biggs Challenges USDA's Woke Gender Policy Changes" Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 27, 2022 Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Gary Restaino, Acting Director of the ATF - Harshbarger, Budd Defend American Gun Retailers Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 25, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Murray, Democrats Push Biden for "Bold Action" to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 25, 2022 Tweet - "A 5 month old shot in the head and killed. 3 people shot at the WeatherTech warehouse. All within 12 hours of each other. While the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help make our nation safer, these shootings show we can't stop now. We must continue this bipartisan dialogue." Sen.Dick Durbin
June 24, 2022 Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman Joins Push to Demand DOJ Action Following Extreme Violence on Pro-Life Organizations & Churches Rep.Mary Miller, ...
June 23, 2022 DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS SENATE PASSAGE OF BIPARTISAN GUN SAFETY PACKAGE TO HELP CURB GUN VIOLENCE AND SAVE LIVES Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 23, 2022 Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Making Bold Investments in Affordable Child Care for Families Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
June 23, 2022 Durbin Applauds FDA Decision To Remove All JUUL Products From The Market Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2022 Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Sen.Dick Durbin
June 21, 2022 Rep Lieu And Senator Menendez Lead Bicameral Resolution Honoring Refugees Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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