Congressman Sorensen, Congressman Flood Launch Bipartisan Caucus Focused on the Weather Enterprise
caucus's founding co-chairs both have backgrounds in the weather broadcast industry. By informing their congressional colleagues
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Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All
travel easier for Americans of all abilities and backgrounds. Companion legislation is being led in the House
Congresswomen Ramirez, Garcia Launch Discharge Petition to Force Vote on American Dream and Promise Act
holders should sign the Discharge Petition.” Background: Under the Trump Administration, immigrant communities, including DACA recipients
Representative Jackson and Senator Duckworth Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
sale system and conduct fingerprint-based nationwide criminal background checks. The legislation is named after Blair Holt … This is commonsense legislation that would establish universal background checks and other safety reforms to help prevent dangerous
Duckworth, Jackson Reintroduce Legislation to Help Reduce Gun Violence and Honor Slain Chicago Student Blair Holt
sale system and conduct fingerprint-based nationwide criminal background checks. The legislation is named after Blair Holt … This is commonsense legislation that would establish universal background checks and other safety reforms to help prevent dangerous
Ramirez Welcomes Today’s Supreme Court Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Congress to protect our rights and our neighbors.” BACKGROUND: On May 15, 2025, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez
Congressman García Leads Colleagues in Letter Opposing U.S. Interference in Colombia’s Presidential Election
particularly alarming given Mr. De la Espriella’s background. A criminal defense lawyer and businessman, he has come
Rep Ramirez Statement on ICE Obtaining Voting Files
bend the knee to the authoritarians in office.” Background: In March 2025, Donald Trump signed an executive order
Durbin Speaks Out Against Trump Administration’s Dismantling Of Legal Immigration System
United States, who go through a background check, which includes serious efforts to determine whether there … criminal activity in their background. Then they pay a $600 filing fee, and then they are protected
Ramirez, Garcia, Davis, and Local Officials Hold Oversight Hearing on Pathways to Citizenship for DACA, Undocumented Immigrants
HERE . For photos of the event, CLICK HERE. Background: In February, 2025, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez
Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During A Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Hearing
filing fee of $600, go through a criminal background check that allows them … advise many young people from a range of backgrounds. Video of Durbin’s questions during the second panel
Ramirez, Members of Congress, Advocates Commemorate the One -Year Anniversary of the Bipartisan Block the Bombs
overwhelmingly opposed by Americans of all different political backgrounds. I am proud to stand with some … activists from all over the country of all backgrounds and faiths who have come together
During Voting Marathon To Greenlight Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign, Senate Republicans Reject Durbin’s Amendment To Protect DACA Recipients
through a complete criminal background check before they can be approved. If they violate the terms … background check, they are disqualified from DACA. What they are looking for is a job—to legally work
Durbin Voting Marathon To Greenlight Trump's Mass Deportation Campaign, Senate Republicans Reject Durbin's Amendment To Protect DACA Recipients
through a complete criminal background check before they can be approved. If they violate the terms … background check, they are disqualified from DACA. What they are looking for is a job—to legally work
Krishnamoorthi and Subramanyam Lead Lawmakers Demanding Answers on Reported USCIS Adjudication Holds Affecting Immigration Cases
have the capacity to process expanded background checks without creating further backlogs. The letter also raises concerns about
Reps. Davis, Cohen, Clyburn Lead Legislation to Create Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park
remarkable story of how people of different backgrounds and cultures worked together to make our country a better
Krishnamoorthi, Lieu, Jayapal Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Racist Rhetoric Targeting Indian and Chinese Americans
resolution also reaffirms that immigrants of all backgrounds are vital to the strength and future of the United
Schakowsky, Blunt Rochester Introduce Legislation to Improve Maternal Health Care and Save Moms’ Lives
emphasis on providers from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds and those trained on implicit bias and racism. Require
Durbin, Wicker Reintroduce Legislation To Promote Study Abroad
creating opportunities for American students of all backgrounds to see and experience the world. By giving the next … championed study abroad for American students of all backgrounds and I am proud to get to carry
During Police Week, Durbin Calls Out The Hypocrisy Of Confirming President Trump’s Anti-Law Enforcement Nominees
DACA.” “They go through a complete criminal background check and then you’re given a chance to work
Ramirez, García, Jackson Local Officials Hold Field Hearing on Urgency of Raising Minimum Wage
here . For photos of the event, click here . Background: The federal minimum wage has remained stuck
Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation to Streamline Collection of Educator Workforce Data
recruit and retain educators who share the background of their students. With the Strengthening Educator Workforce Data
Statement from Congressman Danny K. Davis on U.S. Supreme Court Decision Undermining Voting Rights
principle that every American—regardless of race, background, or zip code—deserves equal protection under the law when
As The Trump Administration Attacks DACA, Durbin Calls On Chairman Grassley To Schedule A Committee Vote On The Dream Act
signed up for DACA. They go through a background check… and receive a work authorization. Many are working
Durbin, Sorensen Introduce Legislation To Streamline Collection Of Educator Workforce Data
recruit and retain educators who share the background of their students. With the Strengthening Educator Workforce Data