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Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Statement On Vote To Suspend The Sale Of Some U.S-Made Weapons To Israel
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 20, 2024
Foster Statement on Passage of Foreign Aid Supplemental
Rep. Bill Foster
Feb. 13, 2024
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of The National Security Supplemental
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2024
Alongside Biden Administration, Durbin, Van Hollen Announce National Security Memorandum To Ensure U.S. Security Assistance Is Used In Line With International Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2024
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans For Abandoning Border Deal, Delaying Aid To Ukraine At Trump's Whim
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2023
Durbin, Van Hollen, Kaine, Schatz & Colleagues Announce Amendment Requiring That Use Of U.S. Supplemental Aid Comply With U.S., International Law
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Meets With Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry And Ambassador Zahran To Discuss Conflict In Gaza And Reopening Of Its Hospitals
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2023
Durbin, Rubio Applaud Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Authorization Of Global Basic Education
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Murphy, Senators Call For Humanitarian Aid To Address Emergency Needs In Gaza
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2023
Senator Warren, Representatives García, Norcross, Beatty, Jayapal, Lead Colleagues to Urge Biden Administration to Support Aid for Crisis-Hit Countries
Rep. Chuy Garcia
Sept. 18, 2023
Durbin Urges Congress To Pass The Supplemental Funding Package To Aid Ukraine
Sen. Dick Durbin
May 4, 2023
Durbin, Grassley Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Security Cooperation With The Baltics As Putin Continues His Unprovoked War
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Accountability For Russian War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Darin LaHood, (R-IL), Is Interviewed About Downed U.S. Drone, U.S. Support To Ukraine, Expiring Surveillance Law
Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 25, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 24, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep. Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Mike Quigley (D) Is Interviewed On Sending Military Aid To Ukraine
Rep. Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2022
Tweet - "I welcome the long overdue release of 500 political prisoners in Egypt, but that still leaves tens of thousand. For too long, Egypt has tried to silence peaceful dissent, including jailing family members of Aly Mahdy, a lawful U.S. asylee and Illinois resident."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Schakowsky, Lee, Blumenthal, and Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Federal Agencies to Reinforce Helms Amendment Exceptions to Countries and Organizations That Receive U.S. Foreign Assistance
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
July 27, 2022
Booker and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Allow Use of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Abortion Care Overseas
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, and Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2022
Costa, Walorski, and Colleagues Lead a Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Food Aid
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development - Pressley, Schakowsky, Levin, McGovern, and Wilson Lead Colleagues in Urging USAID to Ensure Food Security in Haiti
Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022
Duckworth Statement Following Senate Passing $40 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2022
Schneider Votes for Additional Aid for Ukraine Against Russia
Rep. Brad Schneider
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Once again commend President Biden for not taking his foot off the gas when it comes to providing aid to Ukraine. We must continue to support these brave freedom fighters for as long as Putin's vicious, unprovoked war persists."
Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022
Reps. Crow, Slotkin, Cheney, Wilson Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting US Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Samantha Power, Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development - Kaine & Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Push International Donors to Fulfill $3.8 Billion Funding Gap to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Schneider Leads Members of Congress Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize, Welcome More Ukrainian Refugees to the United States
Rep. Brad Schneider
March 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senator Lee Advocates for Ukrainian Orphans
Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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 24, 2022
Casten Responds to Ukrainian-American Constituent Needs, Calling on Biden to Raise the Refugee Cap
Rep. Sean Casten
March 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022
Durbin: This Spending Package Is A Testament To The Progress We've Made During The Past Year Of The Democratic Majority
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
In Hearing With Top Intelligence Officials, Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Ukraine As Kyiv Faces Supply Shortage And Sending A Message To Other Adversaries Abroad
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling Attention to the Worsening Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2022
Cicilline, Espaillat, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Pledge for a Replenishment in the Global Fund
Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Turner, And Veasey Announce The Bipartisan Supplying Ukraine With Provisions To Protect Against Ongoing Russian Threats (SUPPORT) Act
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Bipartisan Wicker, Shaheen Resolution Backing Belarusian Freedom Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs
Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Funding for Emergency International Food Aid in Any Supplemental Request to Congress
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Had the pleasure of meeting with @OMarkarova and members of the Ukrainian Parliament yesterday. I told them not to doubt the bipartisan resolve in the United States Senate to stand firm with the Ukrainian people against further Russian military aggression."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "On this #WorldAIDSDay, I am grateful for all the work groups like the @GlobalFund have done in the fight against HIV. Their leadership is saving tens of millions of lives and getting the world closer to an AIDS-free generation. #EndAIDS"
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Christi A. Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen. Dick Durbin
Date
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Politician
Nov. 20, 2024
Durbin Statement On Vote To Suspend The Sale Of Some U.S-Made Weapons To Israel
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 20, 2024
Foster Statement on Passage of Foreign Aid Supplemental
Rep.Bill Foster
Feb. 13, 2024
Durbin Applauds Senate Passage Of The National Security Supplemental
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2024
Alongside Biden Administration, Durbin, Van Hollen Announce National Security Memorandum To Ensure U.S. Security Assistance Is Used In Line With International Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2024
Durbin Calls Out Senate Republicans For Abandoning Border Deal, Delaying Aid To Ukraine At Trump's Whim
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 7, 2023
Durbin, Van Hollen, Kaine, Schatz & Colleagues Announce Amendment Requiring That Use Of U.S. Supplemental Aid Comply With U.S., International Law
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 6, 2023
Durbin Meets With Egyptian Foreign Minister Shoukry And Ambassador Zahran To Discuss Conflict In Gaza And Reopening Of Its Hospitals
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 7, 2023
Durbin, Rubio Applaud Senate Passage Of Bipartisan Legislation To Extend Authorization Of Global Basic Education
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2023
Durbin, Duckworth, Murphy, Senators Call For Humanitarian Aid To Address Emergency Needs In Gaza
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 5, 2023
Senator Warren, Representatives García, Norcross, Beatty, Jayapal, Lead Colleagues to Urge Biden Administration to Support Aid for Crisis-Hit Countries
Rep.Chuy Garcia
Sept. 18, 2023
Durbin Urges Congress To Pass The Supplemental Funding Package To Aid Ukraine
Sen.Dick Durbin
May 4, 2023
Durbin, Grassley Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Security Cooperation With The Baltics As Putin Continues His Unprovoked War
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2023
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing On Accountability For Russian War Crimes And Crimes Against Humanity In Ukraine
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Darin LaHood, (R-IL), Is Interviewed About Downed U.S. Drone, U.S. Support To Ukraine, Expiring Surveillance Law
Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 25, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 24, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Interview With Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL)
Rep.Mike Quigley
Feb. 20, 2023
The Lead with Jake Tapper: Rep. Mike Quigley (D) Is Interviewed On Sending Military Aid To Ukraine
Rep.Mike Quigley
Sept. 19, 2022
Tweet - "I welcome the long overdue release of 500 political prisoners in Egypt, but that still leaves tens of thousand. For too long, Egypt has tried to silence peaceful dissent, including jailing family members of Aly Mahdy, a lawful U.S. asylee and Illinois resident."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 2, 2022
Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Schakowsky, Lee, Blumenthal, and Booker Lead Colleagues in Pressing Federal Agencies to Reinforce Helms Amendment Exceptions to Countries and Organizations That Receive U.S. Foreign Assistance
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
July 27, 2022
Booker and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Allow Use of U.S. Foreign Assistance for Abortion Care Overseas
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, and Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
May 25, 2022
Costa, Walorski, and Colleagues Lead a Bipartisan Effort to Expedite Food Aid
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
May 23, 2022
Letter to Samantha Power, Administrator U.S. Agency for International Development - Pressley, Schakowsky, Levin, McGovern, and Wilson Lead Colleagues in Urging USAID to Ensure Food Security in Haiti
Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
May 19, 2022
Duckworth Statement Following Senate Passing $40 Billion Aid Package for Ukraine
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
May 11, 2022
Schneider Votes for Additional Aid for Ukraine Against Russia
Rep.Brad Schneider
May 2, 2022
Tweet - Once again commend President Biden for not taking his foot off the gas when it comes to providing aid to Ukraine. We must continue to support these brave freedom fighters for as long as Putin's vicious, unprovoked war persists."
Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2022
Reps. Crow, Slotkin, Cheney, Wilson Lead Bipartisan Group Requesting US Medical Support for Ukrainians & Nearby NATO Countries
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 31, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State and Hon. Samantha Power, Administrator of the U. S. Agency for International Development - Kaine & Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Push International Donors to Fulfill $3.8 Billion Funding Gap to Address Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 25, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Schneider Leads Members of Congress Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize, Welcome More Ukrainian Refugees to the United States
Rep.Brad Schneider
March 24, 2022
Letter to Hon. Tony Blinken, Secretary of State - Senator Lee Advocates for Ukrainian Orphans
Rep.Mary Miller, ...
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 24, 2022
Casten Responds to Ukrainian-American Constituent Needs, Calling on Biden to Raise the Refugee Cap
Rep.Sean Casten
March 23, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Senator Baldwin Leads Colleagues in Letter Urging Biden Administration to Designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 10, 2022
Durbin: This Spending Package Is A Testament To The Progress We've Made During The Past Year Of The Democratic Majority
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 8, 2022
In Hearing With Top Intelligence Officials, Congressman Krishnamoorthi Highlights Importance Of Supporting Ukraine As Kyiv Faces Supply Shortage And Sending A Message To Other Adversaries Abroad
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
March 5, 2022
Tweet - "President Zelensky is a tireless & courageous leader. His call for unity in the face of Russian barbarity has inspired the world. Today's meeting reaffirmed our commitment to do everything we can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Tweet - "Today I spoke at the Ukrainian National Museum in Chicago to discuss support for granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Ukrainians in the U.S. I stand in solidarity with Ukraine and commit to do everything I can to provide military equipment and humanitarian relief."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2022
Durbin Visits Ukrainian National Museum, Discusses Humanitarian And Immigration Relief For Ukrainians
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Durbin Calls For Emergency Military And Humanitarian Assistance For Ukraine
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 3, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Calling Attention to the Worsening Refugee Crisis in Ukraine
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 2, 2022
Cicilline, Espaillat, Fitzpatrick, Harris, Kaptur, Quigley Introduce Bipartisan Ukrainian Protection Act of 2022
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
March 1, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Klobuchar, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukrainians
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Feb. 22, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Pledge for a Replenishment in the Global Fund
Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Feb. 16, 2022
Reps. Krishnamoorthi, Turner, And Veasey Announce The Bipartisan Supplying Ukraine With Provisions To Protect Against Ongoing Russian Threats (SUPPORT) Act
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Feb. 3, 2022
Bipartisan Wicker, Shaheen Resolution Backing Belarusian Freedom Passes Senate Unanimously
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 26, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs
Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 20, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Booker, Bipartisan Colleagues Urge President Biden to Include Funding for Emergency International Food Aid in Any Supplemental Request to Congress
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 9, 2021
Tweet - "Had the pleasure of meeting with @OMarkarova and members of the Ukrainian Parliament yesterday. I told them not to doubt the bipartisan resolve in the United States Senate to stand firm with the Ukrainian people against further Russian military aggression."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 1, 2021
Tweet - "On this #WorldAIDSDay, I am grateful for all the work groups like the @GlobalFund have done in the fight against HIV. Their leadership is saving tens of millions of lives and getting the world closer to an AIDS-free generation. #EndAIDS"
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2021
Letter to Christi A. Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Department of Health & Human Services - Durbin Calls For HHS OIG Investigation & ORR Action On Recent Report Concerning Afghan Refugee Children Being Cared For At Shelter In Illinois
Sen.Dick Durbin
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