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April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes White House's Commitment To Export Raw Vaccine Materials To India, But Renews Call For Quick Action And More Significant Aid To India And The Hardest-Hit Countries Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 16, 2021 FBI Director Christopher Wray Responds To Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Questions About Foreign Support For Domestic Violent Extremism Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 16, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2021 Underwood Announces Fema Funeral Assistance Now Available to Illinoisans Who Have Lost Loved Ones Due to The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Lauren Underwood
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2021 Schneider's Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Heads to President's Desk Rep. Brad Schneider
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Fully Fund Measure to Help United States Out-Compete China by Increasing Domestic Semiconductor Production Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to President Joseph Biden - Cotton, Colleagues Ask President Biden to Support Funding for Increased U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Katko Call on Biden Administration to Invest in U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep. Bill Foster, ...
April 6, 2021 Schakowsky, Fellow Members of Congress, Applaud JCPOA Diplomatic Discussions Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 25, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen. Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen. Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "Some of my Republican colleagues are in complete denial about what happened January 6th. They're trying to rewrite this awful chapter in our nation's history by deflecting blame. And I'm not going to let them if I have anything to do with it." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "For far too long our federal government has failed to address the growing terrorist menace in our own backyard. We need to be abundantly clear that white supremacists and other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Intel Report Linking Saudi Crown Prince To Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep. Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Date Title Politician
April 30, 2021 Portman, Durbin Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting During National Emergencies Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 25, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Welcomes White House's Commitment To Export Raw Vaccine Materials To India, But Renews Call For Quick Action And More Significant Aid To India And The Hardest-Hit Countries Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 16, 2021 FBI Director Christopher Wray Responds To Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi's Questions About Foreign Support For Domestic Violent Extremism Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
April 16, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 14, 2021 Underwood Announces Fema Funeral Assistance Now Available to Illinoisans Who Have Lost Loved Ones Due to The Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Lauren Underwood
April 13, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 13, 2021 Schneider's Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Hospital Payments During Covid Heads to President's Desk Rep.Brad Schneider
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Senator Hassan, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Fully Fund Measure to Help United States Out-Compete China by Increasing Domestic Semiconductor Production Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to President Joseph Biden - Cotton, Colleagues Ask President Biden to Support Funding for Increased U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 12, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Tonko, Schumer, Gillibrand, Katko Call on Biden Administration to Invest in U.S. Semiconductor Production Rep.Bill Foster, ...
April 6, 2021 Schakowsky, Fellow Members of Congress, Applaud JCPOA Diplomatic Discussions Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 25, 2021 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act Sen.Dick Durbin
March 23, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Bergman, Hasc Republicans Urge President Biden on Nuclear Modernization Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
March 22, 2021 Business Before the Senate Sen.Dick Durbin
March 19, 2021 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Tammy Duckworth Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "To the people of Atlanta and to the AAPI community--I am standing with you. I am grieving with you. And I will do everything I can to protect you. @JudiciaryDems will be addressing white supremacy, terrorism, and gun violence as top priorities." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 18, 2021 Letter to Honorable Christopher Wray, Director of The Federal Bureau of Investigation - Duckworth to Doj and Fbi: Take Immediate Steps to Prevent & Improve Investigations of Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "Domestic terrorism perpetrated by right wing violent extremists, motivated by white supremacy, or any political extreme, must be confronted with the full force of the federal government. My bicameral Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act is a good place to start." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "My heart breaks for the victims of the horrific shootings in Atlanta last night. There is no place for this kind of hatred in America and we all need to step up and do our part to protect our Asian-American neighbors and friends." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 17, 2021 Duckworth Reacts to Intelligence Community Report Revealing Russian Efforts to Undermine President Biden and Confidence in American Elections Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Coons, Rubio Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 17, 2021 Letter to Honorable Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Rubio, Coons Lead Senators in Urging Blinken to Protect Uyghurs and Other Minorities in Xinjiang Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 9, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Importance of Strengthening Logistics Infrastructure in The Indo-Pacific Region with Admiral Davidson Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 8, 2021 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Facebook - Cárdenas and E&C Democrats Demand Accountability for Facebook's Advertising Practices in Light of Attack on the Capitol Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
March 4, 2021 Tweet - "Some of my Republican colleagues are in complete denial about what happened January 6th. They're trying to rewrite this awful chapter in our nation's history by deflecting blame. And I'm not going to let them if I have anything to do with it." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Commitment from Kahl to Prioritize the Strengthening of Alliances in Southeast Asia Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Senate Republicans are still blocking Judge Merrick Garland's nomination to be AG. Even after FBI Dir. Wray testified earlier this week about the rising threat of domestic terrorism. Our nation needs its top law enforcement official. It's time to end the delay." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Republicans are on to their second attempt at a "Big Lie," suggesting that "fake Trump protestors" led the storming of the Capitol on January 6. FBI Director Wray could not have been clearer today in his testimony--this is an outright lie." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "For far too long our federal government has failed to address the growing terrorist menace in our own backyard. We need to be abundantly clear that white supremacists and other far-right extremists are the most significant domestic terrorism threat facing the United States today." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 2, 2021 Duckworth Presses Former National Security Adviser H.R. Mcmaster on Combatting Extremism, Misinformation in Military Ranks Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 26, 2021 Durbin Statement On Intel Report Linking Saudi Crown Prince To Murder Of Jamal Khashoggi Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 26, 2021 Tweet - "The events of Jan. 6 put on full display that violent white supremacists pose the most significant domestic terrorism threat to our nation. I expressed my concerns to FBI Director Wray regarding the Bureau's response to this threat & look forward to hearing his testimony Tuesday." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "It is extremely sad that some of my Republican colleagues have decided to fully embrace wild conspiracy theories and baselessly suggest that liberal activists are somehow behind the events of January 6. We were all there. We've all seen the footage. We all know who is to blame." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Chair Durbin, Judiciary Dems To FBI Director Wray: How Are You Responding To Ongoing Domestic Terrorism Threat? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "The American people need to know whether the FBI is allocating resources in a manner that reflects the scale of the threat posed by violent white supremacists, whom DHS has called "the most persistent and lethal threat in the Homeland.'" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2021 Schneider Helps Introduce U.S. Citizenship Act to Overhaul American Immigration System Rep.Brad Schneider
Feb. 23, 2021 Impeachment Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Judge Garland led the prosecution of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995. I asked him if he sees any relationship between that bombing and the events of January 6--or if either of these domestic terrorist attacks were a one-off. Here is what he had to say:" Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "Violent domestic terrorists attacked our Capitol, our Constitution, and our democracy on January 6. The next Attorney General will have the herculean task of bringing them to justice. I have full faith that Judge Garland is up to the task." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 22, 2021 Tweet - "The AG plays a critical role in overseeing our federal prison system. I asked Judge Garland to fully implement the First Step Act, improve BOP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and examine the overuse of solitary confinement. He assured me that he will look into these issues." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Susan Rice, Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy - With Arctic Temps Across U.S., Durbin & Duckworth Ask Administration To Provide Support To Americans That Rely On Natural Gas For Heat Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 16, 2021 Blue Dogs Back Bills to Combat Domestic Terrorism Threat, Protect Classified Information Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Feb. 13, 2021 Tweet - "For the last five days, the House Managers have carefully laid out an overwhelming case for conviction. They had the facts, the law, the Constitution, & compelling evidence on their side. That is why I voted to convict Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "Today is the 212th birthday of Abraham Lincoln. As we honor the life and legacy of this great Illinoisan, it is hard to forget the events that took place in the Capitol on January 6. One terrible image, in particular, comes to mind." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 12, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Schakowsky, Espaillat, Quigley Lead Letter Asking DHS to End Program that Entangles Local Law Enforcement with Immigration Enforcement Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 11, 2021 Tweet - "Every single Senator knows exactly what happened on January 6--we were all eyewitnesses to that terrible spectacle. It's time to hold Donald Trump accountable for the insurrection he incited." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 10, 2021 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Recalls Harrowing Experience Of January 6th Capitol Siege, Reaffirms Need For Former President Trump's Conviction Following First Day Of Senate Impeachment Trial Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Justin Sun, Chief Executive Officer of BitTorrent, and Charles Wayn, Chief Executive Officer of DLive - Reps Speier And Krishnamoorthi Send Inquiry To DLive On Domestic Extremist Content Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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