Government Transparency

Quigley Secures Nearly $18 Million for 15 Local Projects in FY26 Community Project Funding

February 12, 2026

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that he secured $17,816,80 for his constituents and the greater city of Chicago through Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026. Quigley successfully advocated for all 15 of his funding requests to be included in the final government funding legislation, which has now been signed into law.

Issues: Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Economy and Jobs Education Gun Violence Prevention Health Care Government Transparency

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Quigley Calls for Dismantling of ICE

January 29, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman and former defense attorney Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on DHS’s killing of Alex Pretti and called for the dismantling of ICE in its current form:

“The murder of VA nurse Alex Pretti has shocked and horrified all Americans. It is now abundantly clear that, under Trump, ICE and CBP cannot function as intended. ICE has been co-opted by Trump into a secret police bent on frightening, intimidating, and harming Americans. As the saying goes, the fish rots from the head.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Appropriations Economy and Jobs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

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Catching Up with Quigley: Week of January 19

January 23, 2026

E-Newsletters

This week, I voted against the DHS Appropriations bill and fought to secure other vital funds for our district.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley Demands Changes to ICE and CBP Conduct or Face Funding Cuts

January 21, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to the FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations bill that would cut funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), unless major changes are made to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conduct.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley Secures $4 Million for Safety, Public Health, and Flood Mitigation in FY26 Community Project Funding

January 21, 2026

Press Release

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that he secured over $4 million for his constituents and the greater city of Chicago in Community Project Funding for Fiscal Year 2026, following the passage of the Commerce, Justice and Science and Interior appropriations bills. These two appropriations bills contained four of Quigley’s 15 Community Project Funding requests for FY2026.

Issues: Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure Appropriations Economy and Jobs Health Care Government Transparency

Catching Up with Quigley: Week of January 12

January 16, 2026

E-Newsletters

This week in DC, I fought to end ICE violence and protect your workplace rights.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Economy and Jobs Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley, Jayapal, McBride, Foushee Lead Legislation to End Trump Use of Police for Immigration Enforcement

December 18, 2025

Press Release

The PROTECT Immigration Act would rescind the statutory authority for the federal government's 287(g) Program, which allows the Department of Homeland Security to enter into agreements with state and local law enforcement agencies to enforce federal immigration law.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Economy and Jobs Education Defense and Foreign Affairs Gun Violence Prevention Immigration Government Transparency

Quigley Statement in Honor of Hanukkah, Calls for Action Against Antisemitism

December 12, 2025

Press Release

This weekend, Jewish families across Chicago, the country, and the world, are celebrating Hanukkah. The Festival of Lights is a time for reflection and celebration – a time to find gratitude for life’s blessings. As we celebrate the resilience of the Jewish people, we must also recognize the struggles the community continues to face.

Issues: Government Transparency

Catching Up with Quigley: Week of November 24

November 28, 2025

E-Newsletters

To celebrate Small Business Saturday coming up this weekend, I joined dozens of local business owners at a Small Business Roundtable in Wicker Park. We discussed the impacts of Trump's tariffs and ICE raids, as well as other issues facing our community.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Economy and Jobs Immigration Government Transparency

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