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Government Transparency

October 28, 2015
Rep. Quigley introduced the bipartisan Taxpayer Receipt Act, legislation that would provide each American with an itemized tax receipt showing how taxpayer dollars are spent, as well as how much the federal government is borrowing in their name.

October 22, 2015
Reps. Quigley and Lance held a bipartisan briefing to discuss the distribution of non-confidential Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports to the public during International Open Access Week.

October 8, 2015
Reps. Quigley, Connolly, Nadler, and Poe called for greater public access to our federal court deliberations with a rally outside of the U.S. Supreme Court Building.

August 31, 2015
Speeches
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke to the City Club of Chicago on the need for Congress to come together and work in a bipartisan nature to pass legislation that the majority of Americans support.
Issues: Economy and Jobs Government Transparency

August 27, 2015
In the News
Quigley’s “Reinventing Cook County” highlights more than 40 potential efficiencies, including consolidating departments, tapping new revenue streams, eliminating programs, transferring services and cutting expenses.
Issues: Government Transparency

June 24, 2015
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Transparency Caucus, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), author of the bipartisan Cameras in the Courtroom Act, led a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Chief Justice John Roberts urging the Supreme Court to allow live audio in the chamber in light of the historic nature of the upcoming rulings on same-sex marriage and the Affordable Care Act.

June 4, 2015
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Darrell Issa (CA-49), Co-Chairs of the Transparency Caucus, held a briefing on the importance of Supreme Court justices disclosing to the public their financial interests in a more open, consistent and timely manner.

May 13, 2015
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and Chair of the Transparency Caucus, released the following statement on the House passage of the USA FREEDOM Act.

April 20, 2015
Editorials
Corporations and wealthy donors have gained increased influence due to two recent, high-profile Supreme Court decisions.
Issues: Government Transparency

April 17, 2015
Editorials
The American public is best served when all three branches of government are transparent and accessible, but one branch remains shrouded in secrecy: the U.S. Supreme Court.
Issues: Government Transparency