WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * * * * Casten Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Climate Action Under Trump Administration Lisle, IL -- Today, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) convened Illinois stakeholders, leaders, and advocates for a roundtable discussion on how a federal funding freeze impacts climate action, as well as what needs to be done to protect the Inflation Reduction Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act from the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Tours Mount Prospect Fire Department Station, Discusses Leveraging Cooperation to Secure More Resources to Aid Village Residents MOUNT PROSPECT, IL - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) met with Mount Prospect Fire Department (MPFD) Chief John Dolan, first responders, and local and state leaders to discuss the department's ongoing needs, recent develo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Nine Colleagues, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve and Protect Medicare for Physicians and Patients WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) joined with nine of his Democratic and Republican colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act, legislation which would support physicians  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Grassley Urge PhRMA To Embrace Their Bill To End Price Secrecy In Prescription Drug Advertisements January 31, 2025 CHICAGO - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, today sent a letter to the President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2025: Chicago, IL - [Date] - Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-07), joined by Westside Black Elected Officials and community leaders, held a press conference today to condemn Donald Trump's economic policies and financial decisions, which have disproportionately harmed African Americans and working-class families. The speakers emphasized the devastating impact of Trump's administration, which prior more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Omar, Booker Reintroduce Bill to Address Rising Islamophobia Worldwide Full Text of Bill (PDF) WASHINGTON - Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ) have reintroduced the Combating International Islamophobia Act, legislation to address the rise in Islamophobic incidents worldwide. The bill requires the State Department to create a Special Envo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Sorensen's Statement on Safety Concerns Surrounding DC Air Collision WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) issued the following statement in response to safety concerns following the tragic mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport: "As our country grapples with the aftermath of this week's tragic mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport, my heart remai more PR