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April 20, 2023
Durbin Unveils New Efforts To Protect Children's Online Safety On The Senate Floor
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Introduces Stop CSAM Act To Crack Down On The Proliferation Of Child Sex Abuse Material Online
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Illinois lawmaker rips Chicago Democrats after 'Teen Takeover' terrorizes city: 'An embarrassment'
Rep. Darin LaHood
April 6, 2023
Durbin Visits Chicago Children's Advocacy Center To Announce $1 Million For Facility Renovation And Expansion
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill to Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In School Sports
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Schakowsky, García, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter - Durbin Pushes Elon Musk On Twitter's Efforts To Eradicate Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Help Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep. Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
April 4, 2022
Duckworth and Durbin Join Chairwoman Stabenow in Introducing Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth Joins Ernst in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Families Can Access and Afford Diapers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022
Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Dr. Robert Califf To Lead FDA
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2022
Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "For far too long, Big Tobacco and companies like JUUL has been allowed to target "American children with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on @US_FDA to finally take action on e-cigarettes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022
REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Child Needs Who Lost Care Takers Due to Covid
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep. Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021
Casten Statement on Passage of Historic Investment to Combat Climate Crisis, Strengthen Our Economy, and Lower Costs for Illinois Families
Rep. Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Rep. Robin Kelly
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date
Title
Politician
April 20, 2023
Durbin Unveils New Efforts To Protect Children's Online Safety On The Senate Floor
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Introduces Stop CSAM Act To Crack Down On The Proliferation Of Child Sex Abuse Material Online
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 18, 2023
Illinois lawmaker rips Chicago Democrats after 'Teen Takeover' terrorizes city: 'An embarrassment'
Rep.Darin LaHood
April 6, 2023
Durbin Visits Chicago Children's Advocacy Center To Announce $1 Million For Facility Renovation And Expansion
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill to Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 13, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal, Hirono Introduce Bill To Protect Children's Online Privacy
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 3, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Introducing Legislation To Ban Marketing Of Firearms To Children Through FTC Rulemaking
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 2, 2023
Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Concussion Safety In School Sports
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Protecting Children With Food Allergies Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 26, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Booker, Schakowsky, García, Trahan Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act
Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 16, 2022
Letter to Elon Musk, CEO of Twitter - Durbin Pushes Elon Musk On Twitter's Efforts To Eradicate Online Child Sexual Exploitation
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 29, 2022
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues to Help Introduce International Children with Disabilities Protection Act
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
July 28, 2022
Bipartisan Bill Reese's Law Passes the House
Rep.Robin Kelly
July 28, 2022
Rep Lieu Statement on House Passage of Consumer Protection Bill Aimed at Preventing Accidental Button Battery Ingestion
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
June 8, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Demand Answers From FDA Panel Regarding COVID Vaccines for Babies and Toddlers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
May 24, 2022
Letter to Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth Calls on Cdc to Protect Infant Lives by Tracking Cronobacter Infections
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 20, 2022
Letter to Robert M. Califf, MD, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - Senator Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues To FDA Commissioner: Remove All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes From Market Immediately
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 18, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 13, 2022
Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 26, 2022
Letter to the Honorable Sanford Bishop, Chariman of Agriculture Subcommittee, The Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of Agriculture Subcommittee - Funding the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
April 6, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Senator Murray, Majority of Senate Democrats Urge Action to Address Child Care Crisis Through Reconciliation
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
April 4, 2022
Duckworth and Durbin Join Chairwoman Stabenow in Introducing Bill to Extend School and Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention-U.S. Reps. Lawrence and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging CDC Director to Prioritize Funding Research to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
March 24, 2022
Letter to Honorable Anthony J. Blinken, Secretary - Congressman Aderholt Joins Congressional Coalition on Adoption Co-chairs in Letter to Secretary of State Blinken
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 21, 2022
García, McEachin, Pressley Introduce Legislation to Protect Children in Public Housing from Lead Poisoning
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "Congratulations to Carol Browner for winning @PureEarthNow 's Force of Nature award. Carol's tenure as the longest-serving @EPA Administrator was key to establishing numerous, essential programs protecting children's health. I can think of no better recipient of this award."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 23, 2022
Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations and Hon. Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call for Diaper Banks Funding in Final FY2022 Appropriations Package
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Duckworth Joins Ernst in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Help Ensure Families Can Access and Afford Diapers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 15, 2022
Durbin Statement On Confirmation Of Dr. Robert Califf To Lead FDA
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 8, 2022
Casten, Levin Host Press Conference on Bill to Reduce Firearm Deaths in Children
Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Feb. 2, 2022
Tweet - "For far too long, Big Tobacco and companies like JUUL has been allowed to target "American children with their dangerous and addictive vaping products. I'm live on the Senate floor, calling on @US_FDA to finally take action on e-cigarettes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 1, 2022
REPRESENTATIVES HUFFMAN, DESAULNIER, AND DAVIS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT AND SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Feb. 1, 2022
HYDE-SMITH COSPONSORS "EARN IT ACT' TO PROMPT TECH INDUSTRY TO TAKE ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION SERIOUSLY
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Romney Joins Effort to Protect Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Jan. 11, 2022
Durbin, Duckworth Announce $3 Million For Illinois Communities To Advance School Safety And Violence Prevention
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America; Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Child Needs Who Lost Care Takers Due to Covid
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 19, 2021
SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS
Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 16, 2021
Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - SENS. CRUZ, SCOTT, REP. NORMAN SEND LETTER URGING HHS SEC. BECERRA TO PROTECT FAITH-BASED CHILD WELFARE PROVIDERS
Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces Bipartisan Legislation To Prevent Big Tobacco And Vaping Companies From Preying On Children With Synthetic Nicotine Loophole
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Met with Robert Califf today, President Biden's nominee to lead @US_FDA . I told Dr. Califf that, if he is confirmed, he must use his authority as FDA commissioner to protect our children from a lifetime of nicotine addiction by finally regulating e-cigarettes."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
Tweet - "Sending prayers to Oxford, Michigan tonight, especially for the victims and their families. School should be a safe place. We owe our children and grandchildren that much, at the very least."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 30, 2021
DUCKWORTH INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT AT-RISK YOUTH AND HELP ELIMINATE HOMELESSNESS
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Padilla, Ross Lead 49 Colleagues in Urging DHS to Expand DACA Eligibility to Documented Dreamers
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Nov. 26, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Urges Senate To Pass Build Back Better Act With Provisions He Championed To Address Green Card Backlog
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Nov. 19, 2021
UNDERWOOD SUPPORTS HISTORIC INVESTMENT IN LOWERING COSTS FOR ILLINOIS FAMILIES WITH PASSAGE OF THE BUILD BACK BETTER ACT
Rep.Lauren Underwood
Nov. 19, 2021
Casten Statement on Passage of Historic Investment to Combat Climate Crisis, Strengthen Our Economy, and Lower Costs for Illinois Families
Rep.Sean Casten
Nov. 19, 2021
Rep. Kelly Praises House Passage of Transformational Build Back Better Legislation
Rep.Robin Kelly
Nov. 19, 2021
Congressman García Votes to Pass the Build Back Better Act
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Nov. 19, 2021
DUCKWORTH APPLAUDS HOUSE PASSAGE OF BUILD BACK BETTER THAT WOULD MAKE HISTORIC INVESTMENTS IN WORKING FAMILIES
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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