Foster Introduces Legislation to Reduce Student Loan Burden on Parents
After transfer, the loan would be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. “With rising tuition and the overall
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Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Call On DOT, FRA To Extend Federal Funding For Chicago-Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project
transit bill, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (Public Act 104-0457), along with other state funding sources
Quigley Decries House Republicans Wasting Taxpayer Money on CPS Hearing
money on a pointless hearing that blatantly targets public schools, including Chicago Public Schools: “Donald Trump and Republican … Start. They certainly would not be attacking Chicago Public Schools for supporting programs to ensure Black students
Reps Ramirez, Takano, Lee Join CPS Educators and Parents and Human Rights Leaders Demand an End to Republican Attacks on Trans, Black, Brown Students
Mike Quigley (IL-05) , and Chicago Public School educators and parents, and human rights organizations held a press … conference, speakers highlighted how the targeting of Chicago Public Schools – and school districts that prioritize the well-being
Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators
notice reclassifying Head Start as a “federal public benefit” — reversing an interpretation in place since 1998 — which blocks … locally calibrated framework tying compensation to comparable public preschool wages and encouraged programs to build sustainable salary structures
Krishnamoorthi and Warren Press Goldman Sachs CEO on Reported Decision to Keep Top Lawyer Ruemmler Despite Epstein Ties
adviser” despite her resignation following mounting public scrutiny of her close personal and professional relationship with convicted … child for sex, advised him on legal and public relations strategies, accepted tens of thousands of dollars
Chicago’s Congressional Delegation Defends CPS’s Students, Educators, Parents Against Republican Attacks
Brown students, educators, and parents from Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The letter addressed to the Chair … expertise of local school leaders. Attacks on Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are just another tactic in your broader
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Cleaner Water in Chicago
level, is a threat to our public health, particularly to children. And the lead pipes in Chicago
Schakowsky, Blumenthal, DeLauro Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic Chemicals from Food Packaging
processing materials. We must act now to protect public health, strengthen consumer safety, and ensure that the American … materials, helping reduce unnecessary exposure and better protect public health. "Federal law has been clear for decades: chemicals
Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers on Trump NDA Proposal That Could Silence Federal Whistleblowers
constitutional rights, undermines whistleblower protections, and weakens the public accountability that Americans deserve from their government.” Krishnamoorthi raised … whistleblowing activity, employee morale, federal recruitment, retention, or public trust in government institutions; Whether the NDA would apply
Representatives Jackson, Amo, and Kelly lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Accountability on Ebola Outbreak and Trump’s Global Health Failures
leadership, slashed funding for global health programs, gutted public health officials and senior staff at the Centers
Krishnamoorthi Bipartisan Anti-Fraud Bill Passes House Unanimously
bipartisan way to protect taxpayer dollars and strengthen public trust in government.” The Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training
Casten Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget
Democrats offered amendments to prevent public funds from being used in this way, but Republicans refused to support
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
both parties. We also request that you make public the OLC opinion justifying the administration’s claim that … Americans. On May 8, 2026, Central Command publicly confirmed that over 15,000 troops are forward deployed
Sorensen Votes to Invest in Illinois’ Servicemembers
depot workers, school and childcare staff, healthcare workers, public safety personnel, and fire and safety positions on installations
Sorensen Secures Investments in Rock Island Arsenal in the National Defense Authorization Act
depot workers, school and childcare staff, healthcare workers, public safety personnel, and fire and safety positions on installations
Duckworth Joins Markey, Senate Democrats in Calling for Affordability, Safety, Worker Priorities in Surface Transportation Bill
Senate Committees on Environment and Public Works; Commerce, Science and Transportation; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; and Appropriations … class jobs. Address the climate crisis and protect public health — The next surface transportation bill must protect
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly To Introduce "Wear Orange" Resolution To Honor Hadiya Pendleton, Gun Violence Survivors
dedication to finally putting an end to this public health crisis.” “I refuse to let our children grow
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Durbin Meets With Organizations Addressing Root Causes
violence while forging closer partnerships with public agencies and law enforcement. “On this day, we wear orange
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly To Introduce “Wear Orange” Resolution To Honor Hadiya Pendleton, Gun Violence Survivors
dedication to finally putting an end to this public health crisis.” “I refuse to let our children grow
Congressman García, Members of Hispanic Caucus, Join Hispanic Federation to Oppose Additional ICE and CBP Funding, Demand Accountability for Enforcement Abuse
unrestrained federal agents are deployed into communities, threatening public safety, violating constitutional protections, and diverting resources away from … meant to keep them safe. This is not public safety – it is intimidation without accountability. We call
Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from USPS on Potential Political Interference in Mail-In Voting
well as USPS’s June 2, 2026 publication of a proposed rule (91 FR 32915) that would impose
Krishnamoorthi and Velázquez Urge NDAA Provision Blocking Unauthorized Military Action Against Cuba
Venezuela, initiated a war with Iran, and publicly declared that “Cuba is next.” The lawmakers also pointed
In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms
Board…and fired career law-enforcement officials and public servants at the FBI and Department of Justice. They
Durbin Touts Rock Island Arsenal’s High-Quality Manufacturing In Meeting With Army Secretary Driscoll
Workload Sustainment Act to give contracting preference to public-private partnerships between industry and Army arsenals such