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Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Urges Biden Administration to Take Additional Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Durbin: Putin Must End Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Meng and Colleagues Call for President Biden to Take Further Steps to Comprehensively and Equitably Expand Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Regulatory Commission - With Heating Prices Expected To Increase This Winter, Gillibrand Joins Colleagues In Urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Protect Consumers From Unfairly High Energy Costs Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senator Markey and Reps. Bowman, Schakowsky Urge Biden Administration to Protect Consumers from Unfairly High Heating and Energy Prices This Winter Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 3, 2022 President Biden Signs Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Into Law Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Reed, Clark Urge HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.3 Million For COVID-19 Telehealth Program Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Xavier Becerra, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Murphy and Other Tri-Caucus Members Send Letter to HHS Regarding Disparities in Cancer Care Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Alex Grosky, CEO Johnson & Johnson; Albert Bourla Ph.D., CEO Pfizer Inc.; Stephane Bancel, CEO Moderna - Senators Call On Vaccine Manufacturers To Immediately Step Up Vaccination Efforts In Other Countries, Fight Global COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4 Million For America's Central Port In Granite City Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The lack of diversity in health care hurts us all. That's why I fought to secure an historic $1B investment in the National Health Service Corps to recruit doctors, nurses, & health care professionals of color. This will help patients & reduce disparities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep. Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Cardin, Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Dr. Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Nine Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep. Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden has named Scott Halpin to be @USDA State Executive Director for the Illinois Farm Service Agency and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to be @USDA State Director for Rural Development in Illinois. I look forward to working with each of them. Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Joaquin Duato, Vice Chairman of Johnson & Johnson Executive Committee - Durbin, Senate And House Dems: Will Johnson & Johnson Continue To Avoid Accountability To Cancer Victims? Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard Glick, Chairman; Hon. James Danly, Commissioner; Hon. Allison Clements, Commissioner; Hon. Mark Christie, Commissioner; Hon. Willie Phillips Jr., Commissioner - Reps. Beyer, Raskin, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling for Reform To FERC's Public Participation Office Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ACT FOR ALS Rep. Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to respond to this important issue. The incoming CEO of Johnson & Johnson has a choice to make: will he continue the company's current efforts to avoid accountability to cancer victims, or reverse course?" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Foster Announces Nearly $1.9 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois in First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Bill Foster
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Rosa L. Delauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Members of Congress Push to Increase U.S. Assistance to Help Vaccinate the World Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board - UNDERWOOD URGES ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW MCHENRY HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE 14TH DISTRICT Rep. Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2021 Casten Announces Midway, O'Hare to Receive Nearly $94 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep. Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Soon, this important legislation will be law--offering new hope for a cure for ALS patients and their families. I thank my friends, @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya . Their tireless advocacy has made this dream a reality. #ACTforALS #NeverGiveUp" Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep. Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 DUCKWORTH CREATES NONPARTISAN, INDEPENDENT AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SEVERAL KEY DUCKWORTH PROVISIONS SET TO BECOME LAW AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SENATE PASSES DUCKWORTH PROVISION TO SAFEGUARD 182ND AIRLIFT WING'S MISSION & PROTECT MORE THAN 1,500 PEORIA-AREA JOBS Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Janet Yellen Secretary of Treasury - Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, García, Jones Applaud FDIC's Review of Bank Merger Practices, Condemn Chair McWilliams' Illegal Attempt to Void Board Decision Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Padilla Urges Biden Administration to Take Additional Action to Expand Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Durbin: Putin Must End Ongoing Aggression Against Ukraine Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Meng and Colleagues Call for President Biden to Take Further Steps to Comprehensively and Equitably Expand Access to COVID-19 Rapid Testing Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 10, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Regulatory Commission - With Heating Prices Expected To Increase This Winter, Gillibrand Joins Colleagues In Urging Federal Energy Regulatory Commission To Protect Consumers From Unfairly High Energy Costs Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 5, 2022 Letter to Richard Glick, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Senator Markey and Reps. Bowman, Schakowsky Urge Biden Administration to Protect Consumers from Unfairly High Heating and Energy Prices This Winter Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Jan. 3, 2022 President Biden Signs Casten's Clean Energy Provisions Into Law Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 30, 2021 Reps. Allen, Stefanik, Foxx, Banks, Sen. Braun Lead Opposition to Biden Vaccine Mandate in Upcoming SCOTUS Case Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I will be joining @CNN @NewDay shortly to discuss the passing of my friend, Harry Reid. Make sure you tune in." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Harry Reid was the best. A humble man who never forgot his Searchlight roots. A boxer who had a caring heart. A loyal friend who stood by you through thick and thin. A lucky man who found the love of his life in high school and lived his life with her." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 28, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu. He led a remarkable life and should serve as an inspiration to us all. May he rest in peace." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 22, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Reed, Clark Urge HHS to Help Protect Families This Winter During Energy Crisis Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 22, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4.3 Million For COVID-19 Telehealth Program Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Xavier Becerra, United States Secretary of Health and Human Services, Murphy and Other Tri-Caucus Members Send Letter to HHS Regarding Disparities in Cancer Care Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Alex Grosky, CEO Johnson & Johnson; Albert Bourla Ph.D., CEO Pfizer Inc.; Stephane Bancel, CEO Moderna - Senators Call On Vaccine Manufacturers To Immediately Step Up Vaccination Efforts In Other Countries, Fight Global COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce $4 Million For America's Central Port In Granite City Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin II, Secretary of Defense - DUCKWORTH ASKS SECRETARY AUSTIN FOR UPDATE ON CARE PROVIDED TO AFGHAN EVACUEES HOUSED AT DOD INSTALLATIONS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 Tweet - "The lack of diversity in health care hurts us all. That's why I fought to secure an historic $1B investment in the National Health Service Corps to recruit doctors, nurses, & health care professionals of color. This will help patients & reduce disparities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 20, 2021 DUCKWORTH, DURBIN: BIPARTISAN INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL'S TRANSPORTATION PROVISIONS ALREADY DELIVERING FOR ILLINOIS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 20, 2021 38 HOUSE REPUBLICANS FILE AMICUS BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF NAVY SERVICE MEMBERS SEEKING RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE'S COVID-19 VACCINE MANDATE Rep.Mary Miller, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez, Booker Call on U.S. Department of Education to Suspend Wage Garnishment of Student Loan Borrowers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 SCHNEIDER DONATES 50,000 FREQUENT FLYER MILES TO HELP SERVICE MEMBERS AND SUPPORT GLOBAL HEALTH Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Cardin, Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 20, 2021 Letter to Dr. Albert Bourla, CEO of Pfizer Inc. - Brown, Schatz Lead Group of Nine Senators in Calling on Vaccine Manufacturers to Increase Vaccines to Low-Income Countries to Fight the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 19, 2021 Tweet - "In the spirit of the season, I hope the Senator from West Virginia will at least give kids in the lowest income families a helping hand and millions of Americans suffering from diabetes affordable insulin." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 19, 2021 SCHNEIDER STATEMENT ON THE STATUS OF BUILD BACK BETTER NEGOTIATIONS Rep.Brad Schneider
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see President Biden has named Scott Halpin to be @USDA State Executive Director for the Illinois Farm Service Agency and Betsy Dirksen Londrigan to be @USDA State Director for Rural Development in Illinois. I look forward to working with each of them. Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Joaquin Duato, Vice Chairman of Johnson & Johnson Executive Committee - Durbin, Senate And House Dems: Will Johnson & Johnson Continue To Avoid Accountability To Cancer Victims? Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Richard Glick, Chairman; Hon. James Danly, Commissioner; Hon. Allison Clements, Commissioner; Hon. Mark Christie, Commissioner; Hon. Willie Phillips Jr., Commissioner - Reps. Beyer, Raskin, Schakowsky Lead Letter Calling for Reform To FERC's Public Participation Office Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 QUIGLEY STATEMENT ON SENATE PASSAGE OF ACT FOR ALS Rep.Mike Quigley
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has a responsibility to respond to this important issue. The incoming CEO of Johnson & Johnson has a choice to make: will he continue the company's current efforts to avoid accountability to cancer victims, or reverse course?" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 17, 2021 Foster Announces Nearly $1.9 Billion in New Funding for Roads and Bridges Headed to Illinois in First Round of Highway Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Bill Foster
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to Rosa L. Delauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, Patrick Leahy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Members of Congress Push to Increase U.S. Assistance to Help Vaccinate the World Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Dec. 17, 2021 Letter to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board - UNDERWOOD URGES ILLINOIS HEALTH FACILITIES AND SERVICES REVIEW BOARD TO ALLOW MCHENRY HOSPITAL TO CONTINUE TO SERVE THE 14TH DISTRICT Rep.Lauren Underwood
Dec. 17, 2021 Casten Announces Midway, O'Hare to Receive Nearly $94 Million From Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Rep.Sean Casten
Dec. 17, 2021 Tweet - "Soon, this important legislation will be law--offering new hope for a cure for ALS patients and their families. I thank my friends, @bsw5020 and @sabrevaya . Their tireless advocacy has made this dream a reality. #ACTforALS #NeverGiveUp" Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary Dept. of Health and Human Services - Congressman Biggs Sends Letter to HHS on Religious Freedoms Restoration Act Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 ACT for ALS Act Unanimously Passes Senate, Heads to President Biden for His Signature Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 16, 2021 Letter to Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Menendez and Booker Join Democratic Senate and House Colleagues in Urging Education Secretary to Provide Guidance to Parents on Gun Storage Safety Rep.Sean Casten, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 DUCKWORTH CREATES NONPARTISAN, INDEPENDENT AFGHANISTAN WAR COMMISSION AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SEVERAL KEY DUCKWORTH PROVISIONS SET TO BECOME LAW AS PART OF 2022 DEFENSE BILL Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 SENATE PASSES DUCKWORTH PROVISION TO SAFEGUARD 182ND AIRLIFT WING'S MISSION & PROTECT MORE THAN 1,500 PEORIA-AREA JOBS Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Janet Yellen Secretary of Treasury - Afghanistan Troop Withdrawal Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Tweet - "100 years ago, the insulin patent sold for just $1. "It belongs to the world" said the scientists who created it. Today, because of Big Pharma's greed, insulin is $300/vial. Enough is enough. Let's pass #BuildBackBetter & cap the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 14, 2021 Klobuchar, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Certainty to Biofuel Producers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Representative Angie Craig Leads Introduction of Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care for Native Women Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
Dec. 14, 2021 Public Health Experts Testifying Before Subcommittee On COVID Crisis Confirm Rep. Krishnamoorthi's NOVID Act Global Vaccination Plan Would Save Lives, Reduce Inflation Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Dec. 13, 2021 Tweet - "Following a COVID-19 outbreak at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center @ChicagoVAMC , @SenDuckworth and I are calling on all VA Medical Centers in IL to take every step necessary to ensure they adhere to COVID protocols. The health & safety of our veterans must be the top priority." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 13, 2021 Pressley, Ocasio-Cortez, Tlaib, García, Jones Applaud FDIC's Review of Bank Merger Practices, Condemn Chair McWilliams' Illegal Attempt to Void Board Decision Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
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