Press Releases
In all my years as a member of the Appropriations Committee, never before have I witnessed such blatant attacks on the LGBTQI+ community. Over the past year, I’ve sat through bill markups where my colleagues across the aisle have demonized these individuals simply for who they love or how they identify. MAGA Republicans have put dangerous policy riders in our funding bills – using LGBTQI+ individuals as pawns in their political games. It’s unsettling at best, dangerous at worst.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after reports of Antisemitic messages left on parked cars on the Northwest Side, including in Quigley’s district:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement after voting against a stand-alone Israel aid package that would cut $14.3 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates this bill would add $12.5 billion to the deficit through 2033 and would result in $26.8 billion in lost tax revenue.
“During all my years in Congress, support for Israel has never been a partisan issue. Until extremists took the gavel.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the House floor during debate on H.R. 6126, Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, a $14.3 billion emergency funding bill. Quigley criticized Republicans for making the aid for Israel contingent on the exclusion of aid for Ukraine.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, returned from a visit to Ukraine where he met with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The trip comes at a critical time as Congress considers additional aid for Ukraine and other global crises. Quigley’s visit showcased the importance of U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine and emphasized the additional resources needed to ensure Ukraine’s victory. Quigley was part of a bipartisan CODEL with Representatives French Hill (AR-02) and Stephen Lynch (MA-08).
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement on Representative Mike Johnson (LA-02) being voted as Speaker of the House:
“Today, House Republicans elected one of their most extreme members as Speaker of the House. Representative Mike Johnson played a leading role in trying to overturn the 2020 election results. He celebrated the end of reproductive rights when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. He has introduced harmful anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement on the death of 6-year old Palestinian-American boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume. Wadea and his mother were stabbed by their landlord who targeted them for being Muslim.
“Just a few weeks ago, Wadea celebrated his 6th birthday. Today, he will be laid to rest. Wadea was an innocent child whose life was cut short because of bigotry.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement on the state of the Republican House Majority and its adverse impacts on our global influence:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement in response to the ongoing situation in Israel.
“I strongly condemn Hamas’ assault on Israeli citizens and I unwaveringly maintain Israel’s right to defend itself. It is critical that all civilian and military hostages be immediately returned by Hamas and attacks in Israel must cease immediately. I will continue to closely monitor the developing situation. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones in the unacceptable attacks on civilians.”
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement after voting no on a Republican short-term spending bill that fails to fund the government for a full fiscal year or provide Ukraine with the funding they need: