Press Releases
November 19, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) joined a Congressional Equality Caucus roundtable discussion with undocumented lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) advocates to emphasize the importance of including the LGBT immigrant community in the President’s upcoming executive actions on immigration.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
Immigration
November 14, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was re-elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to the leadership position of Regional Whip, after serving as Regional Whip for the first time in the 113th Congress.
November 14, 2014
U.S. Representatives Quigley, Gutiérrez and Schakowsky sent FHFA Director Mel Watt a letter asking that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac not sell foreclosed properties in specific Chicago neighborhoods until a meeting is held to ensure continued access to affordable housing in those neighborhoods.
November 14, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Blood Safety Advisory Committee’s recommendation to change the blood donor deferral policy for men who have sex with men (MSM) from lifetime deferral to one year deferral.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
Health Care
November 14, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement upon hearing the news of the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne.
November 10, 2014
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Tammy Duckworth (IL-08) and Jan Schakowksy (IL-09) called on the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to take immediate steps to improve the CDA’s noise complaint process at O’Hare International Airport.
Issues:
November 4, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on O’Hare International Airport being prepared and capable to take in and screen passengers from the Ebola affected African countries.
Issues:
Health Care
October 29, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) took his “Mike on the Move” transportation initiative from Chicago’s roads to its trails, highlighting improvements to some of Chicago’s busiest streets and highways and spotlighting Chicago’s new 2.7 mile, multi-use recreational 606
Trail along the elevated Bloomingdale Rail Line.
Issues:
Appropriations
Transportation
October 6, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court decision to deny review of circuit court rulings in favor of marriage equality in Indiana, Oklahoma, Utah, Virginia and Wisconsin, paving the way for marriage equality in 30 states and the District of Columbia.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
October 2, 2014
Rep. Quigley announced the creation of the Quiet Skies Caucus in Congress, which will raise awareness on the issue of aircraft noise and work to find meaningful solutions to the problem. The caucus consists of members from across the country whose constituents are adversely affected by incidents of airplane and helicopter noise.