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I spoke with National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Anthony Letai to express my hope that NCI will be focused on its core mission to reduce cancer suffering & death by acting swiftly to support new and existing scientific research that will save lives, absent political interference.
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Men and women in uniform swore an oath to protect and uphold the Constitution. The SAVE America Act would mean these service members would no longer be able to show just their military ID to register to vote.
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The Trump Administration’s mass deportation operation detained a DACA recipient as he was delivering milk to his baby in NICU. ICE is tearing families apart and traumatizing children. Congress MUST stand up for Dreamers.
link:https://www.ms.now/news/ice-detains-daca-recipient-premature-baby
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2008 proved that we cannot leave Americans on the hook to save a failed industry. That’s why today I’m introducing the No Bailout for Crypto Act to ensure that taxpayers aren’t left holding the bag when the crypto industry inevitably crashes.
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Someone is dying in ICE custody every week, if not more frequently. This is a crisis.
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Protecting Americans from PFAS is a matter of health—which is why I joined @mccollum.house.gov to introduce the Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act. This bill will help phase out the unnecessary uses of PFAS and protect consumers & our environment from the hazards of these chemicals.
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I joined @duckworth.senate.gov and a bipartisan group of 38 senators to call on the Trump Admin to stop delaying the release of energy assistance funding for families in need. As utility prices skyrocket, it is more important than ever that we help Americans afford their energy bills.
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Our economy lost 92,000 jobs last month. President Trump’s chaotic tariffs, mass firings of federal employees, and federal grant cuts have weakened our economy and forced Americans to pay more for essentials.
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After cutting $1 trillion from Medicaid, Republicans for the SECOND time voted against a resolution that would require Congress to approve further military action against Iran. Republicans are spending nearly $2 billion a day on this war, putting American service members and our economy at risk.
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As President Trump’s tariff policy and war in the Middle East hurts our farmers, I met with members of the Illinois Farm Bureau to discuss how Congress can support Illinois farmers and promote policies that will bring certainty and predictability back to our farm economy.
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Americans don’t need to go through more paperwork and bureaucracy to vote. But that is exactly what the SAVE America Act would straddle seniors, veterans, and millions of other U.S. citizens with.
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I joined Senator Grassley to introduce the Baltic Security Assessment Act to encourage coordination between Congress and the Admin on threats posed to the Baltics. The U.S. must remain steadfast in support of our Baltic allies and the NATO alliance in the face of Russian and Chinese threats.
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I met with the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association and Mutual Aid Box Alarm System leadership to discuss how Congress can improve fire & EMS services in Illinois. I was proud to help pass the SIREN Act to boost rural EMS funding & am committed to ensuring our firefighters have the resources they need.
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I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
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I remember sitting in the Oval Office with Donald Trump when he said some immigrants come from “sh*thole” countries. He denied it for years. Until he admitted he was lying. That’s un-American. This smart, kind witness is a proud American.
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As a proud son of a Lithuanian immigrant, I was honored to receive the Joint Baltic American National Committee’s Baltic Freedom Award. The Baltics are some of NATO’s strongest defenders, and they need American support in light of Russia’s ongoing threats in the region.
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DHS has already admitted that it is arresting and deporting DACA holders. Now, new reporting suggests its delays in DACA renewal applications will subject even more to potential arrest and detention. This is unacceptable.
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Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.
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Gideon v. Wainright is a staple case taught in constitutional law. All because Clarence Gideon wrote to the Supreme Court that he deserved counsel.
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President Trump’s war with Iran sent gas and diesel prices through the roof, all without any clear or coherent endgame. You are paying more at the pump because of the President’s foreign policy whims.
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President Trump terminated more than $8 billion in grants for clean energy projects and grid upgrades, making you pay more for your power bills. We cannot cut off an affordable supply of new power as demand continues to rise.
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Today, we lost a brave firefighter in Mike Altman, a 4th generation firefighter who passed away after being injured responding to a fire in Chicago. Loretta and I extend our deepest condolences to his family, and we thank Mike for his service.
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DACA recipients are losing their work authorization and status, not because they did anything wrong, but because the Trump Administration refuses to process their claims in a timely manner. Dreamers deserve better than the undue stress and anxiety that these delays create.
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Tonight, my colleagues and I said goodbye to Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Kevin Rudd, who is stepping down from his position at the end of the month. Rudd has been an indispensable partner in strengthening the longstanding ties between our two nations, and he will be missed on the Hill.
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Senate Republicans just rushed to confirm Anna St. John, a partisan judicial nominee with serious impartiality concerns. She even testified against our bipartisan bill to end forced arbitration in the workplace and allow sexual harassment and assault victims their day in court. Shameful.
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Paramilitary forces are occupying our cities due to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. It’s terrorizing children—and it’s destroying families. It needs to end.
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Paramilitary forces are occupying our cities due to President Trump’s mass deportation campaign. It’s terrorizing children—and it’s destroying families. It needs to end.
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I met with Breakthrough T1D today to discuss the importance of federal research funding to improve care for Americans with type 1 diabetes.
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I am thrilled that the Senate just unanimously passed my resolution with @duckworth.senate.gov commemorating the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr. I was honored to introduce this resolution for this civil rights giant.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day! May your day be filled with joy, revelry, and lots of craic.
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One Illinois data center could consume as much power as 30% of all the households in our state. We must have an honest analysis of the electricity—and water—needs of these data centers as we consider their construction.
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RFK Jr’s changes to our nation’s childhood vaccine schedule fly in the face of science and threaten the lives of kids nationwide. This ruling offers a temporary reprieve from the madness, but I’m afraid the damage has already been done.
link:https://www.statnews.com/2026/03/16/kennedy-childhood-vaccine-changes-blocked-judge/
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Many DACA recipients have been here for more than a decade and have been vetted numerous times. Yet the Trump Administration is subjecting them to delays that jeopardize their lawful presence, all to continue its cruel mass deportation agenda.
link:https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/15/daca-delays-trump-immigration/
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Last year, Illinois electric rates jumped 15% or $200 for the average household. The culprit? Data centers and President Trump’s clean energy grant cuts. Read my column below to find out why.
link:https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/16/letters-031626-data-centers/?share=rttwh1a2itcd0rscrccc
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Committing perjury and knowingly making false statements to Congress is a crime. Kristi Noem made several demonstrably false statements during her disastrous appearances earlier this month. We just made a criminal referral to the Justice Department.
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Tommy Tuberville will say he’s defending “freedom of religion.” And then call millions of Americans “enemies”… because of their religion. He’s only interested in defending religious freedom when it benefits him.
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Democrats have asked immigration agents to take their masks off and abide by the rules outlined in our Constitution. But Republicans shut down the Department of Homeland Security to block these common sense measures.
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Antisemitism is a stain on America. It has no place here or anywhere.
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The attack on a Michigan synagogue is horrifying. Faith communities should be a place of unity and empowerment. My thoughts are with the Jewish community in Michigan and around the world.
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I joined the Irish American Partnership for it’s 30th annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in Chicago to celebrate the deep bonds between our two nations. More than 31 million Americans claim Irish heritage—I am proud to be one of them—& America has been enriched immeasurably by their contributions.
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Toxic ethylene oxide causes cancer, yet the Trump Administration is proposing to gut restrictions on the emissions of these chemicals from commercial sterilizers. EPA must reinstate its EtO emission standards and protect our communities from toxic emissions.
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The Senate just unanimously passed my bipartisan resolution with Senator Lankford celebrating the 175th anniversary of the YMCA. I am pleased to see my colleagues join me in recognizing the storied history of the YMCA and its many contributions to America.
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My prayers are with the family and friends of the individual who was killed by the tornado that ripped through Kankakee County this week. My office stands ready to help in any way possible in the wake of this disaster.
link:https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cleanup-kankakee-county-ef-3-tornado/
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We’ve seen the havoc wreaked by Donald Trump’s mass deportation campaign. But it’s particularly harming the mental health of children of America—in schools, families, daycare centers. I’m announcing now: I’m bringing in survivors of the MAGA mass deportation campaign to the Senate on Tuesday.
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Immigrants make our country stronger. Secretary Noem’s ouster, public outrage towards ICE, and so many other instances prove the Trump Administration is out of step with the American people.
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Immigrants make our country stronger. Secretary Noem’s ouster, public outrage towards ICE, and so many other instances prove the Trump Administration is out of step with the American people.
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Republicans are willing to let you wait for hours at the airport so immigration agents can continue to terrorize American citizens. It is clear what their priorities are.
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Today’s constituent coffee was extra special because it is also @duckworth.senate.gov's birthday! Tammy is a dear friend and a fierce advocate for Illinoisans. I am grateful to serve alongside her, and I am happy that I could join our constituents to celebrate her birthday today.
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Restaurants are the lifeblood of our communities, but they face serious challenges with the steep cost of credit card swipe fees. Today, I spoke with the National Restaurant Association about how my bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act would lower costs for businesses and consumers.
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This is great news. The right to counsel is a cornerstone of our judicial system.