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Jan. 27, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2020 Garamendi Introduces Oil-By-Rail Safety Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin Pushes Trump Administration To Address Climate Change Impacts On Lake Michigan Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin Urges Trump Administration To Fund Quincy Bay Restoration And Modernization Of Illinois Locks Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1 Million to Modernize Illinois's Infrastructure Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @SenDuckworth for your leadership on issues facing Americans with disabilities. This is unacceptable. @Amtrak must apologize for their mistake and work to ensure that their trains are fully accessible to all those who wish to ride." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Amtrak Attempting to Charge a Group of Passengers With Disabilities $25,000 for a Single Ride Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Applaud New DOT Initiatives To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Oil-by-Rail Safety Bill Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 21, 2019 Durbin Announces Creation Of New Website To Report Blocked Crossings To Federal Railroad Administration Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) - Rep. Denny Heck Sends Letter to Amtrak CEO Opposing New Arbitration Rules on Second Anniversary of DuPont Derailment Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd Semonite, Commander General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Davis, Chicago Delegation Request Funding for Lakeshore Protection Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "When Americans fly, they trust their flight attendants to keep them safe, but we need the FAA to do its part as well. Good to sit down with @afa_cwa President @FlyingWithSara today to discuss promptly implementing new FAA safety rules and protecting worker's hard-earned pensions." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak trains run late 27% of the time. More than half of those delays are due to interference by freight trains. My new bill, the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, will help Amtrak address & fix this ongoing problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to be at the groundbreaking ceremony for new bridges and a new underpass in Springfield. These new structures will decrease congestion and enhance vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist safety." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I'm introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 With Travel Season Ahead, Reps. García, Cohen and Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Rising Airline Fees Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Our government is at its best when we work together to address issues like infrastructure and transportation. Always great to host Illinois mayors from the West Central Municipal Conference in Washington." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Carbondale Transportation Funding Rep. Mike Bost
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Bergman Leads Letter to Office of Management and Budget Requesting Soo Locks Funding for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to have worked with @SenDuckworth & @RepCheri to deliver $177M in funding for the Amtrak route between Chicago and Moline through December 2024. After years of unnecessary delay, we're working hard to make Amtrak to the Quad Cities a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Announce Multi-Year Extension For Quad Cities To Chicago Amtrak Rail Project Funding Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Domestic Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation - Duckworth Once Again Presses the FAA to Publish Advisory Circular on Best Practices for Manufacturing, Testing and Operating Angle of Attack Sensors Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2019 Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today I joined @ChicagosMayor and aviation leaders to break ground on a new runway extension at @fly2ohare. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project, which will lead to a more efficient experience for travelers & create jobs." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep. Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator Rep. Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds $4,795,000 USDA Loan for Water Infrastructure in Mason City Rep. Darin LaHood
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Bost Announces Marion Infrastructure Investment Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I joined @GovPritzker & transportation leaders to announce a new collaboration with Chicago schools as part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I'm proud to have worked to secure federal funding to help make this project a reality." Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019 Bost Announces Southern Illinois Delta Regional Authority Investments Rep. Mike Bost
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad Rep. Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects." Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 27, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin & García to Amtrak CEO: Commit to Making Amtrak Affordable, Accessible and Reliable for Customers With Disabilities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 25, 2020 Garamendi Introduces Oil-By-Rail Safety Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin Pushes Trump Administration To Address Climate Change Impacts On Lake Michigan Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 24, 2020 Durbin Urges Trump Administration To Fund Quincy Bay Restoration And Modernization Of Illinois Locks Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 22, 2020 Duckworth, Durbin Announce $1 Million to Modernize Illinois's Infrastructure Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 21, 2020 Letter to the Chicago Sun Times Editorial Board - Feds must help protect Great Lakes shorelines Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 20, 2020 Tweet - "Thank you @SenDuckworth for your leadership on issues facing Americans with disabilities. This is unacceptable. @Amtrak must apologize for their mistake and work to ensure that their trains are fully accessible to all those who wish to ride." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 19, 2020 Duckworth Statement on Amtrak Attempting to Charge a Group of Passengers With Disabilities $25,000 for a Single Ride Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 16, 2020 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Applaud New DOT Initiatives To Protect Roadside First Responders Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. RD James, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) - Kaptur Leads 41 Lawmakers in Bipartisan Letter Urging Army Corps of Engineers To Prioritize Great Lakes Projects in 2020 Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Jan. 13, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Oil-by-Rail Safety Bill Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Dec. 21, 2019 Durbin Announces Creation Of New Website To Report Blocked Crossings To Federal Railroad Administration Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) - Rep. Denny Heck Sends Letter to Amtrak CEO Opposing New Arbitration Rules on Second Anniversary of DuPont Derailment Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Inhofe, Moran, Duckworth, Capito, Young, Bustos Introduce Bill To Promote Advancement in Technical Aviation Training Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Rickey Dale James, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, and Lieutenant General Todd Semonite, Commander General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Davis, Chicago Delegation Request Funding for Lakeshore Protection Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "When Americans fly, they trust their flight attendants to keep them safe, but we need the FAA to do its part as well. Good to sit down with @afa_cwa President @FlyingWithSara today to discuss promptly implementing new FAA safety rules and protecting worker's hard-earned pensions." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak trains run late 27% of the time. More than half of those delays are due to interference by freight trains. My new bill, the Rail Passenger Fairness Act, will help Amtrak address & fix this ongoing problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "It was great to be at the groundbreaking ceremony for new bridges and a new underpass in Springfield. These new structures will decrease congestion and enhance vehicle, pedestrian, and cyclist safety." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - ".@Amtrak riders deserve the assurance that they can arrive at their destination in a safe, timely manner. But too often, poor on-time performance is caused by freight interference. I'm introducing the Rail Passenger Fairness Act to help Amtrak to fix this problem." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 21, 2019 Durbin Introduces Bill To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 20, 2019 With Travel Season Ahead, Reps. García, Cohen and Sen. Markey, Reintroduce Legislation to Stop Rising Airline Fees Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Rep. Lynch And Quiet Skies Caucus Request Answers From FAA Administrator To Address Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Sarbanes Fights to Protect Federal Funding for Maryland Transportation and Infrastructure Projects Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Our government is at its best when we work together to address issues like infrastructure and transportation. Always great to host Illinois mayors from the West Central Municipal Conference in Washington." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration - Quigley, Quiet Skies Caucus Release Letter to FAA Administrator on Nationwide Aircraft Noise Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Nov. 6, 2019 Bost Announces Carbondale Transportation Funding Rep.Mike Bost
Nov. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Bergman Leads Letter to Office of Management and Budget Requesting Soo Locks Funding for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Nov. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Proud to have worked with @SenDuckworth & @RepCheri to deliver $177M in funding for the Amtrak route between Chicago and Moline through December 2024. After years of unnecessary delay, we're working hard to make Amtrak to the Quad Cities a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 1, 2019 Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos Announce Multi-Year Extension For Quad Cities To Chicago Amtrak Rail Project Funding Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senate Passes Domestic Spending Bills With Illinois Priorities Secured By Durbin Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steve Dickson, Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation - Duckworth Once Again Presses the FAA to Publish Advisory Circular on Best Practices for Manufacturing, Testing and Operating Angle of Attack Sensors Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 25, 2019 Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "Today I joined @ChicagosMayor and aviation leaders to break ground on a new runway extension at @fly2ohare. I was proud to help secure federal funding for this project, which will lead to a more efficient experience for travelers & create jobs." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 24, 2019 Letter to Mr. John Hoeven, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Mr. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, House Committee on Appropriations, and Mr. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Spanberger Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling on Senate and House Appropriators to Prioritize Rural Broadband Projects, Strengthen Funding for USDA ReConnect Program Rep.Mike Bost, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "Illinoisans across the state are looking for safe, efficient, and well-funded transportation systems. Today, I met with @MIPRC Commissioner Robert Guy to talk about our top transportation priorities and how we can improve rail service in Illinois." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "In communities across Illinois and the U.S., rural EMS agencies are on the front lines in responding to the opioid epidemic & other health needs. But they're also fighting budget & staff shortages that threaten to cripple emergency response & patient care in their communities." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak, and Ronald Batory, Admin. of the Federal Railroad Administration - Durbin Pushes To Improve Amtrak On-Time Performance Following OIG Report Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 22, 2019 Duckworth, Peters Re-Introduce Good Government Legislation to Require Public Disclosure of Trump Administration's Travel Spending Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Oct. 22, 2019 Durbin Meets With Rock Island Army Corps Commander To Discuss Quincy Bay Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 18, 2019 Norton, Quiet Skies Caucus meet with FAA Administrator Rep.Mike Quigley, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Reps. Takano, García, and Pressley Launch Future of Transportation Caucus Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
Oct. 17, 2019 Rep. LaHood Applauds $4,795,000 USDA Loan for Water Infrastructure in Mason City Rep.Darin LaHood
Oct. 17, 2019 Duckworth, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Friendly Airports for Mothers Improvement Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Oct. 15, 2019 Bost Announces Marion Infrastructure Investment Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I joined @GovPritzker & transportation leaders to announce a new collaboration with Chicago schools as part of the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project. I'm proud to have worked to secure federal funding to help make this project a reality." Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 11, 2019 Bost Announces Southern Illinois Delta Regional Authority Investments Rep.Mike Bost
Oct. 10, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, CEO of American Airlines Group - Concerns over Outsourcing Jobs Abroad Rep.Chuy Garcia
Oct. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The environmental need for the restoration of Quincy Bay is obvious. 80 years of river traffic has brought sediment, silt, and a significant loss of water volume. I will continue to push for federal investment in Illinois' key water infrastructure projects." Sen.Dick Durbin
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