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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 Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of 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. Dick Durbin, ...
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. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal
Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Nominations
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021
Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Impeachment
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2021
Foster Statement on Waiver for Secretary-designate Austin
Rep. Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with Ambassador William Burns today. He is a trusted, nonpartisan leader who will make a great CIA Director & I look forward to working with Ambassador Burns in this role in order to rebuild trust & confidence in our intelligence community."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The terrorists who raided the United States Capitol must be held accountable. And Donald Trump must be held accountable for his incitement of that mob. Our new Senate majority will make both a priority."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Avril Haines just made history as the first woman to become the United States Director of National Intelligence. Though she has a big job ahead of her, I have full confidence that she has the experience and expertise to get it done."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haines as Director of National Intelligence
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021
Tweet - ".@AliMayorkas is an exceptionally qualified nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security. He will restore integrity and decency at DHS and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support his nomination."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa) of 2021 Introduced in House
Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks FBI Director Why Congressionally Mandated Report On Domestic Terrorism Was Never Completed
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney, and to the Hon. Steven D. Weinhoeft, United States Attorney, and to the Hon. John C. Milhiser, United States Attorney - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Illinois U.S. Attorneys to Prioritize Appropriate Prosecutions of Those Involved in Attack on U.S. Capitol
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 13, 2021
Casten Votes for Article of Impeachment Charging Trump with Incitement of Insurrection on the U.S.
Rep. Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2021
Rep. LaHood Statement on Impeachment
Rep. Darin LaHood
Jan. 13, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 13, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Impeach President Trump
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Jan. 13, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021
Schneider to Vote to Impeach President for Inciting Insurrection Against American Democracy
Rep. Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2021
Quigley Statement on Second Impeachment of President Trump
Rep. Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Date
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Politician
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 Hon. Yogananda Pittman, Acting Chief of 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.Dick Durbin, ...
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. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I am glad to see @SecDef is moving quickly to address extremism in our military. The United States Armed Forces must never allow dangerous ideologies to take root within its ranks."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden Jr, President of the United States - Lamborn Urges Biden Not to Reenter Iran Nuclear Deal
Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Feb. 7, 2021
Tweet - "The events of January 6 made one thing clear--we have to do more to combat white supremacy and domestic terrorism in the United States. More of my thoughts at @USATODAY:"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 5, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General, Department of Justice - Rep. Watson Coleman Leads Letter to Acting Attorney General Calling for Consistency in Prosecution of January 6th Insurrectionists
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Chairman Thompson, Ways and Means Democrats Introduce GREEN Act
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I reject the former President's position that gathering & provoking this mob was constitutionally protected free speech. Arguing that inciting insurrection is protected under the First Amendment is to argue that our democracy has a death wish."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Mayorkas as Homeland Security Secretary
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Monty Wilkinson, Acting Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Durbin, Grassley Press DOJ and FBI for Answers on Security Failures that led to January 6th Attack
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. Schakowsky, Sen. Warren Reintroduce Legislation To Have Government Manufacture Critical Pandemic Products
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Due to Minority Leader McConnell's obstruction, Senate Republicans still control the Judiciary Committee and are blocking Merrick Garland's AG confirmation hearing. They must let Garland get to work on preventing future domestic terror attacks like the January 6 attack."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Nominations
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "For the first time since early 2019, DHS has a Senate-confirmed Secretary. The leadership vacuum Donald Trump created & Congressional Republicans enabled may have contributed to the Jan. 6 attacks. I am glad those days are behind us & look forward to working with @AliMayorkas."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "Numerous security failures enabled the events of January 6. @ChuckGrassley and I are calling on the DOJ and FBI to provide us with answers as to how this violent right-wing mob was able to storm our nation's Capitol."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Rep. García's Statement on President Biden Executive Actions on Immigration
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Feb. 2, 2021
Tweet - "For years, I've said that violent white supremacists & far-right extremists are the most serious domestic terror threat facing the U.S. The events of January 6 demonstrated the magnitude of this threat."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth Join Senate Dems To Introduce Resolution Denouncing Pervasive Threat Of Domestic Terrorism And White Supremacy
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 29, 2021
Rep. García joins Democratic Members to Introduce Immigration Package
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Jan. 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary - Designate of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Quigley, Nadler, Roybal-Allard Lead Bicameral Letter Calling on The Biden Administration to Protect UASI Funding
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 28, 2021
Rep. Barbara Lee Introduces Legislation to Address the Global Climate Crisis
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 27, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Impeachment
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 27, 2021
Tweet - "On January 6, President Trump instigated a violent mob into storming the Capitol. Every member of Congress was there that day--we all watched it happen. It's sad to now watch my Republican colleagues bend over backwards to avoid acknowledging that reality."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Duckworth Commends President Biden for Defending Our Troops, Calling out Russia's Reported Bounty Program Targeting U.S. Troops During First Call with Putin
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "It is disgraceful that Rs are making excuses to obstruct this critical national security nom. I welcome my Republican colleagues' newfound interest in DHS after failing to conduct basic oversight for 4 years while the Trump Admin undermined our security & separated families."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2021
Tweet - "Officer Goodman displayed immense courage in the face of that angry mob and likely saved lives with his bravery. I cannot imagine there is anyone more deserving of the Congressional Gold Medal."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2021
Following Demands from Underwood and Congressional Leaders, Government Accountability Office to Begin Investigation Into January 6 Capitol Attack
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Jan. 21, 2021
Foster Statement on Waiver for Secretary-designate Austin
Rep.Bill Foster
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Enjoyed speaking with Ambassador William Burns today. He is a trusted, nonpartisan leader who will make a great CIA Director & I look forward to working with Ambassador Burns in this role in order to rebuild trust & confidence in our intelligence community."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "The terrorists who raided the United States Capitol must be held accountable. And Donald Trump must be held accountable for his incitement of that mob. Our new Senate majority will make both a priority."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 21, 2021
Congressman Casten Statement on Waiver Vote for General Austin
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 20, 2021
Tweet - "Avril Haines just made history as the first woman to become the United States Director of National Intelligence. Though she has a big job ahead of her, I have full confidence that she has the experience and expertise to get it done."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2021
Duckworth Votes to Confirm Haines as Director of National Intelligence
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 19, 2021
Tweet - ".@AliMayorkas is an exceptionally qualified nominee to run the Department of Homeland Security. He will restore integrity and decency at DHS and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support his nomination."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2021
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (dtpa) of 2021 Introduced in House
Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to Honorable Sean O'Donnell, Acting Inspector General - Heinrich Calls For Investigation Into White Supremacy And Extremism In The Military
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeffrey A. Rosen, Acting Attorney General - Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Thompson, Hayes, Dean, And Deutch Call On Acting Attorney General Rosen To Publicly Reaffirm Commitment To Ban On Guns On Capitol Grounds As Groups Plan Armed Demonstrations
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to President-Elect to Joe Biden - Feinstein, Heinrich, Colleagues Call for Strengthened Regulations of Methane Emissions from Oil, Natural Gas Production
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
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. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Krishnamoorthi Asks FBI Director Why Congressionally Mandated Report On Domestic Terrorism Was Never Completed
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Jan. 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney, and to the Hon. Steven D. Weinhoeft, United States Attorney, and to the Hon. John C. Milhiser, United States Attorney - Duckworth, Durbin Call on Illinois U.S. Attorneys to Prioritize Appropriate Prosecutions of Those Involved in Attack on U.S. Capitol
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 13, 2021
Casten Votes for Article of Impeachment Charging Trump with Incitement of Insurrection on the U.S.
Rep.Sean Casten
Jan. 13, 2021
Rep. LaHood Statement on Impeachment
Rep.Darin LaHood
Jan. 13, 2021
Schakowsky Statement on 2nd Impeachment of Donald Trump
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Jan. 13, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Impeach President Trump
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Jan. 13, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021
Schneider to Vote to Impeach President for Inciting Insurrection Against American Democracy
Rep.Brad Schneider
Jan. 13, 2021
Quigley Statement on Second Impeachment of President Trump
Rep.Mike Quigley
Jan. 13, 2021
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
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