June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "If Republicans think the fight for voting rights ended with their filibuster of the For The People Act, they are sorely mistaken. Glad to see the Biden Administration is joining this effort. We must protect our democracy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 24, 2021
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Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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June 24, 2021
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Pride Month
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 23, 2021
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For the People Act of 2021
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "LGBTQ Americans have made important contributions to America, even while subjected to bigotry, discrimination, and hate-fueled violence, simply for being who they are. It's critical to fill the gaps in federal civil rights laws and strengthen protections for these Americans."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 23, 2021
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The #ForthePeopleAct is not just about protecting voting rights. It's also about reforming our broken campaign finance system. And combating corruption through stronger ethics laws. But above all, it's about making sure Americans have a government of, by, and for the people."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Durbin Statement On Senate Vote On For The People Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Donald Trump's Big Lie is an attack on our democracy. Will Republican Senators stand up to efforts across the country to limit voting rights and promote the Big Lie? Or do they live in fear of Trump? This vote on the For the People Act is going to answer that question."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "GOP state legislators have introduced nearly 400 pieces of anti-voting rights legislation already this year. Today the Senate has a chance to push back by moving forward with the For the People Act. Every American deserves a say in our nation's future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "GOP state legislatures across the US are working overtime to dismantle voting rights--especially for people of color. Today the Senate has a chance to move forward with debate on voting rights legislation, the For the People Act. I hope we do. Our democracy needs protecting."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "More than 700,000 Americans live, work, and pay taxes in Washington, D.C. without full representation in our nation's federal government. It's time for that to change. #DCStatehood is a must--every American deserves to be fully represented in Congress."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Democracy is at its strongest when every eligible voter has access to the ballot. By filibustering the For The People Act today, Senate Republicans voted to protect partisan, right-wing efforts in state legislatures that will limit the right of people to vote."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Our democracy is strongest when more people participate, not fewer. Congress has a responsibility to stand up and protect voting rights in states across the US. We must move forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We must protect democracy."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 21, 2021
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E-Newsletter - Newsletter: Celebrate Juneteenth
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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June 19, 2021
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Duckworth Commemorates Juneteenth in Chicago
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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June 18, 2021
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Catholic Members of Congress Release Statement of Principles
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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June 17, 2021
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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
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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June 17, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on Adoption of Juneteenth as Federal Holiday
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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June 17, 2021
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Neal, Davis Statement on GAO Report on Racial Disparities in Pandemic Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Rep. Danny Davis
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June 17, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement on Juneteenth
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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June 16, 2021
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Urging Senate to Pass for the People Act
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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June 16, 2021
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Foster Statement on Passage of Legislation Establishing Juneteenth as a Federal Holiday
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Rep. Bill Foster
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June 14, 2021
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Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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June 11, 2021
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Casten, Durbin, Foster, Quigley Discuss Fair Housing, Racial and Economic Segregation at Elmhurst Art Museum
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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June 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Doubling the number of lawyers who enforce voting rights will help protect this sacred pillar of our democracy. After four years of a politicized DOJ, this is a new chapter for civil rights and a new era of fidelity to our nation's civil rights laws."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 10, 2021
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Durbin Meets Virtually With Voices For Progress
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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June 2, 2021
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The Hill - Congress Must Protect Foster Youth by Passing the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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June 1, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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May 27, 2021
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Never Again: Padilla, Coons Introduce Two Bills to Prevent Future Muslim Bans
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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May 27, 2021
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Tweet - "The Trump Muslim travel ban was a disgrace. We must make sure that kind of xenophobic policy can never happen again. Proud to join @ChrisCoons & @SenAlexPadilla to introduce the NO BAN Act and Access to Counsel Act."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 27, 2021
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Menendez, Booker Join Hirono In Introducing Resolution Marking May As Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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May 26, 2021
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Rep. Veasey Joins Colleagues to Announce Bicameral Legislation to Help People Register to Vote as they Change Residences
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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May 25, 2021
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Nomination of Kristen M. Clarke
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 25, 2021
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Rep. Kelly Issues Statement on First Anniversary of George Floyd Murder
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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May 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire
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Rep. Bill Foster, ...
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May 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to join @POTUS and @VP at the White House today for the signing of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. I hope we can seize on this bipartisan momentum to further address the broader threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Today I stood alongside President Biden, Vice President Harris, @SenDuckworth, @maziehirono, and many others in opposition to anti-Asian hate. Our friends and neighbors in the AAPI community are facing an imminent threat--I am glad we are taking action to protect them."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 20, 2021
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Durbin Attends White House Signing Of COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 19, 2021
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Underwood-Backed Bipartisan Anti-Hate Crime Bill to Protect AAPI Communities Passes the House; Heads to President Biden's Desk to be Signed in Law
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Rep. Lauren Underwood
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May 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, Congress took action to help #StopAsianHate by passing the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. But there is more we can, and should, do. I hope today's action will create bipartisan momentum to further address the broad threats of hate crimes and domestic terrorism."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 18, 2021
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Rep. Casten Votes to Strengthen Defenses Against Hate Crimes, Protect AAPI Communities
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Rep. Sean Casten
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May 17, 2021
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Tweet - "Every American deserves the freedom to live their lives with dignity and love who they love. On this International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, I am glad to have a President who I can join in committing to protect and advance LGBTQ rights."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 15, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - Bonamici, Omar, Schakowsky, Speier Lead 32 Members in Demanding Equality for Saudi Women
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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May 14, 2021
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Tweet - "Republican claims of transgender girls having an unfair advantage in sports is a discredited and shameful distraction to score cheap political points. We should not punish LGBTQ Americans--including LGBTQ kids--for simply living their lives."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 14, 2021
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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
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Rep. Mary Miller
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May 13, 2021
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Quigley Advocated for Trans Immigrants During ICE Hearing
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Rep. Mike Quigley
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May 11, 2021
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Tweet - "As Republicans across the country try to restrict voting rights and maintain a campaign finance system flush with dark money, @SenateDems are moving forward with the #ForThePeopleAct. We will keep fighting until every American is able to have an equal say in our nation's future."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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May 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Trahan Leads Group of Lawmakers in Calling on Facebook to Reverse Harmful WhatsApp Terms of Service Update
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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May 7, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to @EqualityILL and local advocates for joining me virtually this morning to share their stories and talk about the importance of passing the #EqualityAct, which would protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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