In the News
January 5, 2016
Local, state and federal officials held a press conference focused on LGBT Chicagoans and the Affordable Care Act ( ACA ) Jan. 5 at the Howard Brown Health Center. Among the speakers were David Ernesto Munar ( president and CEO of Howard Brown Health ), U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley ( vice-chair of the Congressional LGBT Caucus ), Kathleen Falk ( region V director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ), Ald. Tom Tunney and Molly Malone, who recently received assistance from Howard Brown in getting ACA coverage.
December 21, 2015
While key limitations still apply, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Dec. 21 that it was easing some restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men.
December 8, 2015
Wednesday afternoon, Americans witnessed the aftermath of yet another mass shooting, this time in San Bernardino, California. It happened to be the second mass shooting of the day and the 355th of the year – equating to more mass shootings than days in the year.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
December 2, 2015
The rampant murders, attacks and discrimination against transgender people was finally addressed on Capitol Hill Nov. 17 as U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley ( IL-05 ), who serves as vice chair of the Equality Caucus, announced the formation of a Transgender Equality Task Force. According to a press release from Quigley's office, the task force is designed to "analyze current barriers to full legal and societal equality for transgender people, and will develop legislation and other initiatives to ensure the transgender community has equal access to the American Dream."
December 2, 2015
The rampant murders, attacks and discrimination against transgender people was finally addressed on Capitol Hill Nov. 17 as U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, who serves as vice chair of the Equality Caucus, announced the formation of a Transgender Equality Task Force.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
November 23, 2015
PORTAGE PARK — North and Northwest Side residents looking for help from the federal government will have to head a bit farther west. U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley, who represents Illinois' Fifth Congressional District, will open a new office Dec. 1 at 4345 N. Milwaukee Ave., near the Six Corners Shopping District.
November 18, 2015
Illinois Congressman Mike Quigley says he’s joined other Democrats in creating a task force to help ensure equal rights for transgender people. The Democrat from Chicago said Tuesday the Transgender Equality Task Force will analyze some of the challenges facing the transgender community, including violence, homelessness, housing discrimination and unemployment.
November 9, 2015
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) late last week introduced the FAA Community Accountability Act, which aims to provide local communities with a voice in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision-making process regarding flight paths.
November 9, 2015
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) late last week introduced the FAA Community Accountability Act, which aims to provide local communities with a voice in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision-making process regarding flight paths.
November 3, 2015
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) joined 109 fellow Democratic House members recently in urging House leaders to discontinue the longtime de facto ban on federal funding for research related to U.S. gun violence.