WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * * * * Casten, Brownley Reintroduce Legislation to Educate Consumers on Carbon Footprint of Food Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) reintroduced the Voluntary Food Climate Labeling Act, legislation to revolutionize how consumers learn about the climate impact of the food they purchase. Under the legislation, food producers, manufacturer more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Tours Local Pharmacy, Blasts PBMs for Marking Up Prescription Drugs and Driving Out Pharmacy Competition CHICAGO - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) discussed the alarming rise in prescription drug costs and the importance of protecting local and independent pharmacies. Speaking at Del-Kar Drugs, a nearly 65-year-old independent pharmacy in the Nort more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ramirez Statement on Trump Signing Federal Legislation to Erode Due Process Chicago, IL -- Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after Trump signed his first bill into law (link is external), eroding constitutional rights to due process and profiling immigrants and communities of color. H.R. 29/S. 5 clears the path for indefinite detention with more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Slams Trump's Dangerous Pause on Federal Grants That Will Hurt Veterans, Underscores Importance of Maintaining VA as Medical Center Home for Veterans Seeking Care January 28, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC) who still receives her own health care services through the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Votes Against Sean Duffy's Nomination to Be Transportation Secretary January 28, 2025 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)--a member of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee (CST)--released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Rep. Sean Duffy by a vote of 77-22 to serve as Secretary of the Department of Transportation.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Urges Colleagues To Pass Resolution Condemning President Trump's Pardons Of The January 6 Insurrectionists Who Assaulted Police Officers At The U.S. Capitol January 28, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke in favor of U.S. Senator Patty Murray's (D-WA) resolution condem more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Votes 'No' On Advancing President Trump's Pick To Be Attorney General, Pam Bondi January 29, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing President Trump's pick to be Attorney General of the United States, Pam Bondi, in the Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting this morn more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Schakowsky Introduce Mentoring To Succeed Act January 29, 2025 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), today introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act in recognition of January as National Mentoring Month. U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (D-IL-04), and Lori Tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Schiff, Judiciary Democrats Request Committee Access To Volume II Of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Report As It Pertains To Kash Patel's Nomination To Lead The FBI January 29, 2025 Mr. Patel was granted immunity to testify before a grand jury investigating President Trump's retention of classified materials after leaving office in 2021; the Special Counsel's findings with regard to Mr. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: If Your Goal Is To Make America Great Again, Why Would You Start By Cutting Basic Services For Families? January 29, 2025 In a speech on the Senate floor, Durbin listed the critical programs--VAWA funding, veterans' support, early education programs--that were thrown into chaos by the OMB memo that put ahold on federal funding WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor last night, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: Many Insurrectionists Pardoned By President Trump Pose a Clear Threat To Public Safety January 29, 2025 In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin recounts the threats posed by insurrectionists who have been released by President Trump's pardons just nine days ago WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin: President Trump's Proposed Freeze On NIH's Work Is Cruel And Will Have Life Or Death Consequences January 29, 2025 WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the serious consequences the Trump Administration's plan to freeze federal assistance would have on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and medical research. NIH supp more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation Vows to Protect Illinois Families and Communities Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Quigley (IL-05), De more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation Vows to Protect Illinois Families and Communities WASHINGTON - Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Quigley more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Democratic Congressional Delegation Vows to Protect Illinois Families and Communities WASHINGTON - Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Q more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Lauren Underwood, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesus G. "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Eric Soren more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * In Bicameral Letter, Durbin, Raskin, Padilla, Jayapal Call On Secretary Rubio To Immediately Restore Refugee Resettlement Services January 29, 2025 Letter calls on State Department to swiftly restart program providing basic services to refugees, including Afghan allies who supported U.S. troops WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judicia more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Introduces Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing the Benefits that Fraternal Organizations Provide in Our Communities Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) introduced a concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that tax-exempt fraternal benefit societies (fraternals) have historically provided and continue to provide critical benefits in our communities. Rep. LaH more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: SPRINGFIELD, IL -- This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited Salt & Light Ministries to celebrate the recovery of $659,589 in Employee Retention Credit (ERC) claims. Since its founding, Salt & Light has become the largest emergency food program in Champaign County, providing crucial support to families in need. The ERC process had been delayed significantly due to the hig more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky Statement Celebrating Lunar New Year EVANSTON - Today, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) released the following statement commemorating Lunar New Year: "The Lunar New Year is a joyous time of reflection and rejuvenation. As we welcome the Year of the Snake, and say goodbye to the Year of the Dragon, I want to extend my warmest wishes to all those celebrating in the 9 th District, a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Garcia, Trahan, Durbin, Duckworth, Booker Introduce Legislation to Support Youth Through Mentorship Programs Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), and Lori Trahan (MA-03) introduced the Mentoring to Succeed Act in recognition of January as National Mentoring Month. U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tammy Duckwor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * SCHNEIDER DEMANDS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION REVEAL LIST OF FROZEN INVESTING IN AMERICA PROJECTS WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined 153 House Democrats in sending a letter to the Trump Administration after President Trump issued an executive order on his first day in office that could pause all disbursements of Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today voted against advancing President Trump's pick to be Attorney General of the United States, Pam Bondi, in the Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting this morning. The Committee voted to advance her nomination on a party-line vote of 12- more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Mr. Patel was granted immunity to testify before a grand jury investigating President Trump's retention of classified materials after leaving office in 2021; the Special Counsel's findings with regard to Mr. Patel's related activities and statements remain unknown to the Committee and the public. * * * U.S. Senate Democratic Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * Today, Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) issued the following statement in celebration of the Lunar New Year. "Wishing everyon more PR