In the News
October 2, 2017
"I never thought I'd wake up this morning to the news of the deadliest shooting in U.S. history; but unfortunately, this devastation is all too familiar. I join the world in expressing my deepest sympathies for the victims and their families in last night's heartbreaking attack. Many have asked when is the time to discuss gun violence prevention. The answer is yesterday, today, and always. There is no doubt the absence of smart gun laws plays a leading role in these attacks. We can and must do better."
October 1, 2017
“There’s a threat to repeal the ACA, which funds a tremendous amount of healthcare within the HIV/AIDS health issues,” Rep. Quigley said.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
Health Care
September 29, 2017
In the end, as Democratic Rep. Mike Quigley puts it, Republicans are going to have to fill in the blanks, avoid the temptation to run up the deficit and involve Democrats if they want to get further than they have on health care. The North Side rep is right. We're about to find out just how real this proposal is.
September 27, 2017
Rep. Mike Quigley, introduced an act in Congress that would amend the PRA to include it — and no cases have been litigated about it because Barack Obama was the first President to use Twitter.
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 27, 2017
"I think it's a natural progression. Obviously we're talking about Russian influence in the democratic process and the Trump empire. it's not hard to imagine that there'd be delving into the economic aspects."
Washington Post: The National Park Service showed that its bottled water ban worked — then lifted it
September 26, 2017
Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) introduced legislation to reinstate the ban, citing the May report. “The Trump administration’s rationale for reversing the ban on water bottle sales in national parks is nonsensical and nonexistent, especially given the fact they actively ignored the Park Service’s own findings on the issue,” he said.
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 25, 2017
An internal report by the National Park Service (NPS) found that an initiative led by the Obama administration to prohibit the sale of bottled water at some parks have reaped “significant environmental benefits,” according to sources.
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 25, 2017
“This newly released report makes it clear as day that the Trump administration will continue to deny science, research, and facts in its efforts to prioritize big corporations at the expense of our wildlife and environment,” he said in a statement. “We know that this is an issue where a simple and reasonable solution would have a profound impact as we work to preserve our pristine natural places.”
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 20, 2017
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, D-Il., stopped by WGN Morning News Wednesday to respond to President Donald Trump's address to the United Nations. Quigley says he disagrees with Trump's call to be tougher on North Korea.
September 19, 2017
"He responds to carrots and hay," Quigley said. "I don't know if he'll come for his name."