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August 26, 2026

Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) observed the removal proceedings of unaccompanied children (UACs) appearing on the “mega masters” court docket at the Chicago Immigration Court. Together, they raised concerns about severe due process violations targeting unaccompanied children due to the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies. Quigley and Durbin were joined by the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), the Children’s Legal Center (CLC), and community partners.


August 14, 2026

U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S.


July 24, 2026

Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-5) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced the Safeguarding Endangered Species Act, bipartisan legislation to nullify the Trump administration’s recently finalized rule weakening the Endangered Species Act’s protections against destructive habitat loss.

Issues: Animal Welfare

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July 22, 2026

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on and passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will further advance the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments.

Issues: Health Care

July 10, 2026
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This week, I spent time in our district sharing resources with our community

1. Visited the Irving Park YMCA

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Education Gun Violence Prevention Immigration

July 2, 2026
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As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, I'm committed to building a future rooted in freedom, opportunity, and justice for all Americans. Here are three things I did this week to represent you. 

1. Called Out Trump for Getting Nothing from Iran

 

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

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June 30, 2026
This bipartisan legislation will create a working group between the Department of Defense, the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and other relevant stakeholders to enable the US to co-develop, co-produce, and rapidly acquire cost-effective Ukrainian-designed unmanned systems such as drones and surface vehicles, as well as the capabilities to counter unmanned systems.

June 26, 2026
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This week in Washington, I fought to bring housing costs down, keep our troops protected, and support our students and teachers. 

1. Voted for Historic Housing Solution Only for Trump to Walk Away From Signing

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Education Defense and Foreign Affairs Government Transparency

June 18, 2026
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This week's Catching Up with Quigley is coming to you a day early in anticipation of my office's closure on Friday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth. I hope all of you have a safe and celebratory Juneteenth

1. Visited the LES Turner ALS Clinic

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Economy and Jobs Health Care Immigration

June 12, 2026
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Here are three things I did as your Representative this week:

1. Decried Cross Burning in Grant Park

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Racial Justice Education Gun Violence Prevention Government Transparency