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Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Lead Inquiry Into Unfair, Deceptive Digital Food Delivery Practices Hurting Small Restaurants And Consumers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House Rep. Lauren Underwood
Sept. 17, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Social Media's Role in Online Extremism Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to virtually receive the @TheToyAssoc "Champion of Play" award yesterday. We must combat the online sales of stolen or dangerous consumer products, increase marketplace transparency, & ensure that only safe toys make it into the hands of our children." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep. Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are urging @federalreserve to modify the underutilized Main Street Lending Program in order to boost support for businesses & nonprofits in Illinois, especially those serving Black & Brown communities, prevent job loss & sustain our economic recovery." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Reserve And Treasury To Increase Access To Main Street Lending Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Transparent marketplaces are safer marketplaces. I appreciate the support of the Buy Safe America coalition for the bipartisan INFORM Consumers Act I've introduced with @SenBillCassidy and @janschakowsky ." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is strong bipartisan support for providing small businesses with additional PPP loans. But Senate Republicans have walked away from the negotiating table. If the President was serious about making a deal, he should direct his attention to Senator McConnell." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status Rep. Brad Schneider
Aug. 5, 2020 Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020 Bost Announces CARES Act Funding for Alexander, Pulaski & Union Counties Rep. Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber." Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Help for Hardest-Hit Industries in COVID-19 Aid Deal Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Amendment Prohibiting Executive Branch Employees From Endorsing Any Private Company Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Blumenauer Leads 100+ Bipartisan Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Independent Restaurants Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican corporate immunity bill does nothing to protect workers, improve safety standards, or give businesses incentives to take proper precautions to reduce the spread of #COVID19. In fact, this bill does just the opposite." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Support Community Economic Development Centers Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans introduced legislation today to subsidize employer health insurance for laid-off & furloughed workers through the end of the year--with one condition: as long as the funds don't help plans that cover abortions." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2010, I introduced the Durbin Amendment to help protect small businesses and their customers from excessive debit card swipe fees. But now, as retailers & restaurants are seeing more & more transactions online, we are seeing the debit card giants try to circumvent this law." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "10 weeks after the House passed the Heroes Act, and 4 days before expanded unemployment benefits expire, Republicans and the Trump Administration have finally outlined their priority for the next #COVID19 stimulus package: helping corporations over working families." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @CNNSitRoom with @wolfblitzer soon to discuss Senate negotiations on the next #COVID19 relief legislation & @SenateDems ' priorities for working families, small businesses, hospitals, state & local govts, & more. Tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Transparent marketplaces are safer marketplaces. Thanks to @janschakowsky for introducing the House companion to my bipartisan #INFORMConsumers Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen. Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - Reps. Cisneros and Balderson Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging for Small Business Access to Second Round of PPP in COVID Relief Bill Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 24, 2020 García, DeLauro and Watson Coleman Introduce Expanding Representation at HHS Act of 2020 Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 22, 2020 Letter to Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Schakowsky, Scanlon, Jayapal Lead Inquiry Into Unfair, Deceptive Digital Food Delivery Practices Hurting Small Restaurants And Consumers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Booker Leads Judiciary Democrats Pressing Barr on Reports of Rollback of Anti-Bias Training at Justice Department Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Underwood-Backed Legislation to Protect Pregnant Workers Passes the House Rep.Lauren Underwood
Sept. 17, 2020 Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Social Media's Role in Online Extremism Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Illinois is not alone facing a serious revenue loss resulting from this pandemic. State and local governments around the country are being forced to slash budgets and cut jobs as they face record revenue loss and increased costs of fighting the virus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Honored to virtually receive the @TheToyAssoc "Champion of Play" award yesterday. We must combat the online sales of stolen or dangerous consumer products, increase marketplace transparency, & ensure that only safe toys make it into the hands of our children." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Bipartisan House Coalition Introduces Legislation to Create Task Force on the Experiences of Black Women and Girls in America Rep.Robin Kelly
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I are urging @federalreserve to modify the underutilized Main Street Lending Program in order to boost support for businesses & nonprofits in Illinois, especially those serving Black & Brown communities, prevent job loss & sustain our economic recovery." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Federal Reserve And Treasury To Increase Access To Main Street Lending Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Congressman Krishnamoorthi Announces Bill To Bring Transparency And Review To E-Cigarette Approval Process Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am returning to Washington to make sure that the Senate passes another meaningful #COVID19 relief package. It must include: Funding for testing/tracing & PPE Support for state & local governments & our schools Enhanced unemployment benefits Assistance for small biz" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today we honor the resilience of American workers & celebrate all the progress we have made in building a safer and more equitable workplace. But we cannot forget that our work to ensure opportunity for all is not yet done. Until that day, we must keep fighting." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It was great to spend Labor Day at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Pullman National Monument Campus." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns to Washington next week, we need to make a deal to help small businesses and the millions of jobless Americans. Senator McConnell should not send us home again until we do." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 1, 2020 Schakowsky, Duncan Introduce Legislation to Protect Online Shoppers from Unsafe and Counterfeit Goods Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "When the Senate returns next week, will Republican Leader Mitch McConnell continue to refuse to negotiate on #COVID19 relief efforts to restore enhanced unemployment benefits, help small businesses, increase testing, and help schools and firefighters?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 31, 2020 Tweet - "Another million Americans filed for jobless benefits in the week ending August 22. Yet Republicans still refuse to help small businesses and the unemployed. Why?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 30, 2020 Tweet - "During this crisis, @ILCULeague stepped in to offer small businesses & nonprofits financial relief, including thru the Paycheck Protection Program. But we must do more. I'm calling on my colleagues to extend PPP & offer relief to help businesses stay open & keep employees paid." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Relief With Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Durbin Discusses Paycheck Protection Program With Illinois Credit Union League Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "With Americans forgoing their vacations to stay home for the safety of their families & neighbors, the hotel industry has taken a major hit. Today I spoke w/ @Illinois_Hotels about extending fiscal support to lodging industry to address this financial crisis before it's too late." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 21, 2020 Durbin Joins Minority Business Owners To Discuss The Paycheck Protection Program Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Transparent marketplaces are safer marketplaces. I appreciate the support of the Buy Safe America coalition for the bipartisan INFORM Consumers Act I've introduced with @SenBillCassidy and @janschakowsky ." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "There is strong bipartisan support for providing small businesses with additional PPP loans. But Senate Republicans have walked away from the negotiating table. If the President was serious about making a deal, he should direct his attention to Senator McConnell." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackWomensEqualPayDay is a reminder that we still haven't achieved #PaycheckFairness and closed the wage gap, especially for women of color. I'm proud to cosponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act and will keep fighting to achieve equal pay for all." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 12, 2020 Tweet - "What a sad indictment of Sen. McConnell's priorities. Families across the US are struggling to pay rent & put food on the table & the Senate Majority Leader is focused on shielding corporations from accountability. This is Washington at its worst." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Spoke with @STLRegChamber today to let them know that my office is ready to assist in any way we can to help families & small businesses weather the economic and public health consequences of this pandemic." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Senator McConnell's plan for liability immunity is a massive corporate giveaway that will do nothing to make Americans safer or help reduce the spread of #COVID19. No wonder Senate Republicans kept it secret for so long." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2020 Rep. Schneider Lauds NY Ag for Lawsuit Against NRA Over Non-Profit Status Rep.Brad Schneider
Aug. 5, 2020 Bost Announces Southern Illinois Regional Grants Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020 Bost Announces CARES Act Funding for Alexander, Pulaski & Union Counties Rep.Mike Bost
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "Climate change is an existential threat to life as we know it. @USChamber needs to get behind science-based climate policy, or its members need to #ChangeTheChamber." Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Waters, Gottheimer, Sherman, Foster, and Lynch Lead Call For SEC Investigation into Kodak; Cite Concern Over Insider Trading Related to Defense Production Act Deal Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Axne Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Help for Hardest-Hit Industries in COVID-19 Aid Deal Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Planned Parenthood and PPP Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Support School-Based Mentoring Programs Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 31, 2020 House Passes Appropriations Bill With Rep. Krishnamoorthi's Amendment Prohibiting Executive Branch Employees From Endorsing Any Private Company Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Blumenauer Leads 100+ Bipartisan Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Independent Restaurants Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican corporate immunity bill does nothing to protect workers, improve safety standards, or give businesses incentives to take proper precautions to reduce the spread of #COVID19. In fact, this bill does just the opposite." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 29, 2020 Congressman Panetta Introduces Legislation to Support Community Economic Development Centers Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As @EPA develops plans to reopen facilities & resume operations in IL, I'm pressing @EPAAWheeler to ensure that the safety & well-being of EPA employees is the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "Senate Republicans introduced legislation today to subsidize employer health insurance for laid-off & furloughed workers through the end of the year--with one condition: as long as the funds don't help plans that cover abortions." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "In 2010, I introduced the Durbin Amendment to help protect small businesses and their customers from excessive debit card swipe fees. But now, as retailers & restaurants are seeing more & more transactions online, we are seeing the debit card giants try to circumvent this law." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "10 weeks after the House passed the Heroes Act, and 4 days before expanded unemployment benefits expire, Republicans and the Trump Administration have finally outlined their priority for the next #COVID19 stimulus package: helping corporations over working families." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I'm joining @CNNSitRoom with @wolfblitzer soon to discuss Senate negotiations on the next #COVID19 relief legislation & @SenateDems ' priorities for working families, small businesses, hospitals, state & local govts, & more. Tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "Transparent marketplaces are safer marketplaces. Thanks to @janschakowsky for introducing the House companion to my bipartisan #INFORMConsumers Act with @SenBillCassidy ." Sen.Dick Durbin
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Nydia Velázquez, Chair of the House Small Business Committee, and the Hon. Steve Chabot, Ranking Member of the House Small Business Committee - Reps. Cisneros and Balderson Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging for Small Business Access to Second Round of PPP in COVID Relief Bill Rep.Danny Davis, ...
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