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Oct. 7, 2024
Durbin Statement Marking One Year Since The October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack On Israel
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2024
Foster Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Address to Congress
Rep. Bill Foster
July 24, 2024
Durbin Announces Joint Judiciary-HSGAC Committee Classified Briefing, Hearing On Trump Assassination Attempt
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2024
Durbin Statement Ahead Of Prime Minister Netanyahu's Joint Address To Congress
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 21, 2024
Durbin Blasts Leader McConnell, Senate Republicans' Peddling of Baseless Islamophobic Accusations Against Historic Muslim American Nominee
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 14, 2024
Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Act to Reform FISA Section 702
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2023
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA For Fiscal Year 2024
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Bring Fairness To FEMA Disaster Declaration Process
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2023
Interview With Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) About Pro-Palestinian Protesters Outside DNC
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 7, 2023
Durbin Meets With U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine To Discuss Emergency National Security Supplemental
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2023
Schneider Statement on Vote to Censure Rashida Tlaib
Rep. Brad Schneider
Sept. 15, 2023
Senators Warren, Shaheen, Duckworth Seek Answers from Department of Defense Following Reported Elon Musk Starlink Intervention in Ukraine
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2023
Durbin Meets With Office Of National Drug Control Policy Director Gupta
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2023
House Intel Releases ODNI Report on Food Security Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 29, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging President Biden To Grant Federal Disaster Declaration For Central Illinois Following Severe Summer Weather
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2023
Following Their Letter, Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Biden Administration For Approving Illinois Disaster Declaration Following Severe Summer Storms
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023
Durbin Statement On Trump Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury In Election Interference Case
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 16, 2023
Meet the Press - July 16, 2023
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 13, 2023
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Judiciary Committee Hearing On Oversight Of Section 702 Of The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 1, 2023
Ahead Of Debt Limit Vote, Durbin Continues To Call For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 24, 2023
Select Committee on the CCP Overwhelmingly Adopts Proposals on Uyghur Genocide & Taiwan
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 15, 2023
Durbin Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Rising Domestic Terrorist Threat
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 28, 2023
Turner and LaHood: Look Beyond Today's ODNI Report
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 17, 2023
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi Joint Statement on Arrest of Suspected Chinese Communist Party Operatives
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging President Biden To Grant Federal Disaster Declaration For 5 Illinois Counties Following Severe Weather
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023
Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi Release Joint Statement on Amb. Emanuel's Tokyo Speech
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 16, 2023
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi Release Joint Statement on TikTok Divestment Reports
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 16, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Darin LaHood, (R-IL), Is Interviewed About Downed U.S. Drone, U.S. Support To Ukraine, Expiring Surveillance Law
Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 9, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 4, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 4, 2023
CNN "The Situation Room" - TRANSCRIPT U.S. Military Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon; U.S. Official: Recovery Effort of Chinese Spy Balloon Underway; Biden Ordered Balloon Shot Down "As Soon as Possible" When Briefed Wednesday; Northeast Thawing Out After Life-Threatening Cold Spell. Aired 9-10p ET
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Durbin Presses DOJ & FBI for Information on Potential Impact of Former FBI Official Charles McGonigal's Alleged Misconduct
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - House Intelligence Committee Members Call for Action On Foreign Commercial Spyware Risks to Americans
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Across IL, rural EMS agencies are first responders to community emergencies. But they need proper funding & a strong workforce. That's why I passed the SIREN Act & am pleased to announce new funding for our state's rural EMS agencies."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Despite the extensive flood damage in Southwest IL, it is unlikely we met the $20M population-based damage threshold for @FEMA assistance. This threshold should not disadvantage large states like Illinois--which is why @SenDuckworth & I introduced a bill to fix FEMA's formula."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Durbin Questions Witnesses In Judiciary Committee Hearing On The Threat America's Gun Violence Epidemic Poses To Law Enforcement
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Chicago Law Enforcement Leader To Congress: Protecting Officers From Shootings Must Be A Priority
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Durbin Introduces Officer Ella Grace French Task Force Support Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "The daily toll of gun violence in America is devastating. And it's not just in Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a good first step, but we must do more, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow guns--including assault weapons--to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen. Dick Durbin
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
Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Seek Additional Clarity From DHS IG On Alleged Suppression And Delay Of Widespread Sexual Harassment And Misconduct Findings
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those involved and affected by this tragedy. My office is closely monitoring the situation and ready to step in and help however we can."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations
Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings
Sen. Dick Durbin
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Oct. 7, 2024
Durbin Statement Marking One Year Since The October 7 Hamas Terrorist Attack On Israel
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2024
Foster Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Address to Congress
Rep.Bill Foster
July 24, 2024
Durbin Announces Joint Judiciary-HSGAC Committee Classified Briefing, Hearing On Trump Assassination Attempt
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2024
Durbin Statement Ahead Of Prime Minister Netanyahu's Joint Address To Congress
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 21, 2024
Durbin Blasts Leader McConnell, Senate Republicans' Peddling of Baseless Islamophobic Accusations Against Historic Muslim American Nominee
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 14, 2024
Durbin, Lee Introduce Bipartisan SAFE Act to Reform FISA Section 702
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2023
Durbin Statement On Senate Passage Of NDAA For Fiscal Year 2024
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 12, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Reintroduce Bill To Bring Fairness To FEMA Disaster Declaration Process
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 19, 2023
Interview With Representative Sean Casten (D-IL) About Pro-Palestinian Protesters Outside DNC
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 7, 2023
Durbin Meets With U.S. Ambassador To Ukraine To Discuss Emergency National Security Supplemental
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2023
Schneider Statement on Vote to Censure Rashida Tlaib
Rep.Brad Schneider
Sept. 15, 2023
Senators Warren, Shaheen, Duckworth Seek Answers from Department of Defense Following Reported Elon Musk Starlink Intervention in Ukraine
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Sept. 6, 2023
Durbin Meets With Office Of National Drug Control Policy Director Gupta
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2023
House Intel Releases ODNI Report on Food Security Impact of the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Aug. 29, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging President Biden To Grant Federal Disaster Declaration For Central Illinois Following Severe Summer Weather
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 17, 2023
Following Their Letter, Durbin, Duckworth Applaud Biden Administration For Approving Illinois Disaster Declaration Following Severe Summer Storms
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 15, 2023
Durbin Statement On Trump Indictment By Georgia Grand Jury In Election Interference Case
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 16, 2023
Meet the Press - July 16, 2023
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 11, 2023
Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees: Interview With Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 13, 2023
Durbin Questions Witnesses During Judiciary Committee Hearing On Oversight Of Section 702 Of The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 1, 2023
Ahead Of Debt Limit Vote, Durbin Continues To Call For Closure Of Guantanamo Bay
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 24, 2023
Select Committee on the CCP Overwhelmingly Adopts Proposals on Uyghur Genocide & Taiwan
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
May 15, 2023
Durbin Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Rising Domestic Terrorist Threat
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 28, 2023
Turner and LaHood: Look Beyond Today's ODNI Report
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 17, 2023
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi Joint Statement on Arrest of Suspected Chinese Communist Party Operatives
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Lead Illinois Delegation In Urging President Biden To Grant Federal Disaster Declaration For 5 Illinois Counties Following Severe Weather
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 29, 2023
Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi Release Joint Statement on Amb. Emanuel's Tokyo Speech
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 16, 2023
Gallagher, Krishnamoorthi Release Joint Statement on TikTok Divestment Reports
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 16, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Darin LaHood, (R-IL), Is Interviewed About Downed U.S. Drone, U.S. Support To Ukraine, Expiring Surveillance Law
Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 9, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 4, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 4, 2023
CNN "The Situation Room" - TRANSCRIPT U.S. Military Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon; U.S. Official: Recovery Effort of Chinese Spy Balloon Underway; Biden Ordered Balloon Shot Down "As Soon as Possible" When Briefed Wednesday; Northeast Thawing Out After Life-Threatening Cold Spell. Aired 9-10p ET
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 2, 2023
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Durbin Presses DOJ & FBI for Information on Potential Impact of Former FBI Official Charles McGonigal's Alleged Misconduct
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - House Intelligence Committee Members Call for Action On Foreign Commercial Spyware Risks to Americans
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Across IL, rural EMS agencies are first responders to community emergencies. But they need proper funding & a strong workforce. That's why I passed the SIREN Act & am pleased to announce new funding for our state's rural EMS agencies."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Despite the extensive flood damage in Southwest IL, it is unlikely we met the $20M population-based damage threshold for @FEMA assistance. This threshold should not disadvantage large states like Illinois--which is why @SenDuckworth & I introduced a bill to fix FEMA's formula."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Durbin Questions Witnesses In Judiciary Committee Hearing On The Threat America's Gun Violence Epidemic Poses To Law Enforcement
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Chicago Law Enforcement Leader To Congress: Protecting Officers From Shootings Must Be A Priority
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2022
Durbin Introduces Officer Ella Grace French Task Force Support Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 25, 2022
Tweet - "The daily toll of gun violence in America is devastating. And it's not just in Chicago. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act was a good first step, but we must do more, like closing gaps in our gun laws that allow guns--including assault weapons--to end up in dangerous hands."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 12, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Highland Park Residents Following July 4th Mass Shooting
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 11, 2022
Letter to Illinois Education Leaders - Federal Funds That Support Mental Health And Counseling Efforts In Bipartisan Gun Safety Bill
Sen.Dick Durbin
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
Tweet - "Walking through the streets of Highland Park today is like walking through a horrific moment frozen in time. It reflects a sad reality in modern America: there is no time, place, or occasion safe from the threat of gunfire. We must do more to protect our communities and kids."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Durbin, Grassley Seek Additional Clarity From DHS IG On Alleged Suppression And Delay Of Widespread Sexual Harassment And Misconduct Findings
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 27, 2022
Tweet - "Praying for all those involved and affected by this tragedy. My office is closely monitoring the situation and ready to step in and help however we can."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 17, 2022
https://www.duckworth.senate.gov/news/press-releases/duckworth-provisions-to-support-troops-improve-military-readiness-reduce-reliance-on-foreign-oil-included-in-committee-passed-2023-defense-bill
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 15, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Merrick B. Garland, Attorney General of US Department of Justice - Westerman, Colleagues Demand Justice Department Investigate Domestic Terrorist Attacks Against Pro-Life Organizations
Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
June 8, 2022
Tweet - "Every one of the Buffalo victims left behind loved ones who are grieving their loss. Garnell, son of Ruth Whitfield, is one of them. There are no words that will fill the void in his heart--but his willingness to honor Ruth's memory with action is a lesson in courage and love."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2022
Following Judiciary Hearing on Domestic Terrorism, Durbin Urges Senate to Act to Combat Hateful Ideology that has Inspired Mass Shootings
Sen.Dick Durbin
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