Press Releases
May 12, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released a detailed deficit reduction report to aggressively rein in federal spending by targeting all parts of the budget including defense, the tax code, and health care.
May 9, 2011
Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) and U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) launched a bipartisan, bicameral effort to fight corruption at all levels of government by introducing two bills that target political clout and unethical conduct by public servants.
Issues:Government Transparency
May 5, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to H.R. 1229 – the Putting the Gulf of Mexico Back to Work Act – that would ensure any new off-shore drilling prioritizes environmental protection over speedy and dangerous extraction.
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May 4, 2011
"H.R. 3 erases decades of progress for women and turns back the clock to a time when women could not make their own life decisions."
Issues:Choice
May 3, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), along with Reps. Tim Walz (MN-1) and Gary Peters (MI-9), introduced legislation to eliminate taxpayer subsidies for yachts. The Ending Taxpayer Subsidies for Yachts Act will amend a tax provision that allows boat owners to write off their mortgage interest payments if they classify their boats as second homes.
Issues:Government Transparency
April 28, 2011
This Saturday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) will host a Housing Information Fair for constituents to answer questions and assist local families with housing issues including loan modifications, mortgage fraud, and the foreclosure process.
April 27, 2011
"I applaud the Administration's proposed guidance that would restore and protect our nations vulnerable wetlands, streams, and lakes."
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April 25, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) traded in his suit for scrubs and joined the staff at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for an afternoon.
April 25, 2011
Today, while meeting with constituents across the 5th District, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that his office has returned over $1 million to 5th District taxpayers who were owed Social Security checks, veterans benefits, tax refunds and other payments from the federal government.
April 22, 2011
Back home in Chicago to meet with constituents in the district, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) traded in his suit for scrubs and joined the staff at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center for an afternoon. Quigley worked in the hospital as part of his "Undercover Congressman" program.