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July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2021
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Discrimination
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021
Tweet - "Shady sellers can use online marketplaces to sell large amounts of goods that are counterfeit or dangerous. Consumers should be able to get basic, accurate information about who these sellers are. @SenBillCassidy and I have proposed the INFORM Consumers Act to do just that."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021
Inspired by Chicago Students, Quigley Secures Child Labor Prevention Language in Funding Bill
Rep. Mike Quigley
July 14, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021
Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opportunity for Disconnected Youth
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
July 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 6, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Economic Development Community Project Included in Appropriations Bill
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021
Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down because Democrats' plan for rebuilding America is working. Tales of lazy Americans who prefer to sit at home and watch Netflix are a Republican fantasy. This country is opening up and going back to work."
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2021
Schakowsky and Davis Introduce Legislation To Make Federal Contractors Treat Workers Fairly
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - As July 4th Travel Approaches, Reps. García and Cohen and Senators Markey and Blumenthal Urge DOT to Pursue Airline Cash Refunds and Ensure Flight Credits Do Not Expire
Rep. Chuy Garcia
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi & Senator Durbin Urge FDA To Review New And Disturbing Evidence From North Carolina That JUUL Deliberately Marketed High-Nicotine Products To American Youth
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to join so many home care workers and advocates in Springfield today for @SEIUhciimk's town hall discussion about uplifting and investing in our caregiving workforce. #CareTownhall #CareIsEssential"
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
LaHood, Sewell, Capito, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
Rep. Darin LaHood
June 23, 2021
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Her Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Rep. Mary Miller
June 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Applaud House Passage of Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2021
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Federal Reserve Chairman On Economic Impact Of Low Vaccination Rates Abroad, Role Of Career And Technical Education Programs In Domestic Recovery
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 22, 2021
Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
June 21, 2021
Reps. Salazar and Meng Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation in the House to Help Women Entrepreneurs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Support for Women-Owned Businesses with Black Female Business Owners
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021
Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership
Rep. Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021
Foster Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Passes the House
Rep. Bill Foster
June 17, 2021
Durbin, Reed, DeLauro Introduce American Business For American Companies Act
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Representatives Newman, Bustos, Jayapal and McBath Lead Lawmakers In Urging President Biden To End Forced Arbitration For Federal Contractors
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
June 16, 2021
ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021
Casten's Climate Risk Disclosure Act Passes House
Rep. Sean Casten
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 15, 2021
Duckworth, Scott, Cardin & Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Participates In One Fair Wage's "Server For An Hour" Event, Voices His Support For Increasing The Minimum Wage
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 8, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "Millions of women across this country who are doing the same jobs as their male colleagues are being paid less for the same work. The #PaycheckFairness Act would be an important step toward closing the wage gap. Any Senator who cares about #EqualPay should support this bill."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
In Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough, Underwood Continues Work to Improve Quality of VA Health Care and Secure Good Paying Jobs for Veterans
Rep. Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sad to see Senate Republicans filibuster the #PaycheckFairness Act. There is no excuse for blocking this common sense measure from consideration. The women who helped carry America's families through this pandemic should not have to wait any longer for equal pay."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "I believe in the brains and brawn of Illinois' workers and researchers. I believe they can lead the world, as they have over and over again. Proud to have helped pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act today. I urge the House to pass it soon."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity"
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Announce $372,000 In CARES Act Funding For Southland Development Authority
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Visited @mHUBChicago today to discuss a shortage of semiconductor chips that is impacting the automotive industry, including assembly plants in Chicago and Belvidere."
Sen. Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Auto Safety Legislation Package
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 28, 2021
Schneider, Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards and Protect Public Health
Rep. Brad Schneider
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 16, 2021
Congresswoman Robin Kelly Introduces Bill to Protect Consumers from Discrimination
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 16, 2021
Rep. Kirkpatrick Secures Victories in FY2022 Financial Services and General Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 15, 2021
American Rescue Plan
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021
Tweet - "Shady sellers can use online marketplaces to sell large amounts of goods that are counterfeit or dangerous. Consumers should be able to get basic, accurate information about who these sellers are. @SenBillCassidy and I have proposed the INFORM Consumers Act to do just that."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 15, 2021
Inspired by Chicago Students, Quigley Secures Child Labor Prevention Language in Funding Bill
Rep.Mike Quigley
July 14, 2021
Wyden Co-sponsors Legislation to Support Direct Care Workforce and Family Caregivers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 8, 2021
Labor Leaders Introduce Bill to Strengthen Opportunity for Disconnected Youth
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
July 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Joins President Biden At McHenry County College Event In Support Of Community College And Career Education Programs
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 6, 2021
Rep. Kelly Announces Economic Development Community Project Included in Appropriations Bill
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 6, 2021
Tweet - "Unemployment claims are down because Democrats' plan for rebuilding America is working. Tales of lazy Americans who prefer to sit at home and watch Netflix are a Republican fantasy. This country is opening up and going back to work."
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 1, 2021
Schakowsky and Davis Introduce Legislation To Make Federal Contractors Treat Workers Fairly
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
June 30, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - As July 4th Travel Approaches, Reps. García and Cohen and Senators Markey and Blumenthal Urge DOT to Pursue Airline Cash Refunds and Ensure Flight Credits Do Not Expire
Rep.Chuy Garcia
June 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Chairman Krishnamoorthi & Senator Durbin Urge FDA To Review New And Disturbing Evidence From North Carolina That JUUL Deliberately Marketed High-Nicotine Products To American Youth
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 28, 2021
Tweet - "Proud to join so many home care workers and advocates in Springfield today for @SEIUhciimk's town hall discussion about uplifting and investing in our caregiving workforce. #CareTownhall #CareIsEssential"
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 23, 2021
LaHood, Sewell, Capito, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Post-Graduation Scholarships
Rep.Darin LaHood
June 23, 2021
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Schakowsky Applauds Passage of Her Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 23, 2021
Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
Rep.Mary Miller
June 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Schakowsky Applaud House Passage of Safe Sleep for Babies Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 22, 2021
Consumer Safety Technology Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Questions Federal Reserve Chairman On Economic Impact Of Low Vaccination Rates Abroad, Role Of Career And Technical Education Programs In Domestic Recovery
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 22, 2021
Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 22, 2021
Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
June 21, 2021
Reps. Salazar and Meng Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation in the House to Help Women Entrepreneurs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 19, 2021
Duckworth Discusses Support for Women-Owned Businesses with Black Female Business Owners
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 17, 2021
Letter to Edison Electric Institute, American Power Association, Electric Power Supply Association, National Rural Electric Cooperative Association, National Hydropower Association, Solar Energy Institute Association, American Clean Power Association, Renewable Fuels Association, National Biodiesel Board, Interstate Natural Gas Association of America, American Gas Association, Natural Gas Supplier Association, American Petroleum Institute, American Fuel and Petrochemical - Reps. Robin Kelly and Yvette Clarke Push for Increased Diversity in Energy Sector Leadership
Rep.Robin Kelly
June 17, 2021
Foster Legislation to Increase Political Transparency for Investors Passes the House
Rep.Bill Foster
June 17, 2021
Durbin, Reed, DeLauro Introduce American Business For American Companies Act
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, and the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Representatives Newman, Bustos, Jayapal and McBath Lead Lawmakers In Urging President Biden To End Forced Arbitration For Federal Contractors
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
June 16, 2021
ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 16, 2021
Casten's Climate Risk Disclosure Act Passes House
Rep.Sean Casten
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 15, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Isabella Casillas Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Senator Baldwin Pushes SBA to Speed Up Relief to Struggling Live Event Venues
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
June 15, 2021
Duckworth, Scott, Cardin & Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Women Entrepreneurs
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
June 12, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Participates In One Fair Wage's "Server For An Hour" Event, Voices His Support For Increasing The Minimum Wage
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 8, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "Millions of women across this country who are doing the same jobs as their male colleagues are being paid less for the same work. The #PaycheckFairness Act would be an important step toward closing the wage gap. Any Senator who cares about #EqualPay should support this bill."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
In Hearing with VA Secretary McDonough, Underwood Continues Work to Improve Quality of VA Health Care and Secure Good Paying Jobs for Veterans
Rep.Lauren Underwood
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "Sad to see Senate Republicans filibuster the #PaycheckFairness Act. There is no excuse for blocking this common sense measure from consideration. The women who helped carry America's families through this pandemic should not have to wait any longer for equal pay."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Durbin Statement On Republican Filibuster Of Paycheck Fairness Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 8, 2021
Tweet - "I believe in the brains and brawn of Illinois' workers and researchers. I believe they can lead the world, as they have over and over again. Proud to have helped pass the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act today. I urge the House to pass it soon."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 7, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi: "Integrity Is What You Are When No One Is Looking, And This Episode Demonstrates A Shocking, Shocking Lack Of Corporate Integrity"
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
June 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sundar Pichai, Chief Executive Officer Alphabet Inc., the Hon. Susan Wojcicki Chief Executive Officer YouTube, the Hon. Kent Walker, Chief Legal Officer Alphabet Inc. and the Hon. Lorraine Twohill Chief Marketing Officer Google - Clarke, Schakowsky, and Colleagues Pen A Letter to Google Demanding and Audit on Racial Equity
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 4, 2021
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Announce $372,000 In CARES Act Funding For Southland Development Authority
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 3, 2021
Tweet - "Visited @mHUBChicago today to discuss a shortage of semiconductor chips that is impacting the automotive industry, including assembly plants in Chicago and Belvidere."
Sen.Dick Durbin
June 2, 2021
Cárdenas, E&C Leaders Applaud CPSC Vote on Infant Sleep Safety Rule
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
June 2, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Auto Safety Legislation Package
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 28, 2021
Schneider, Hice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Ethylene Oxide Standards and Protect Public Health
Rep.Brad Schneider
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