Press Releases
July 14, 2011
After a full week of meeting constituents back home in the district, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spent the weekend touring neighborhood street festivals.
July 5, 2011
On June 29, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) presented several medals to World War II naval veteran Albert Kreitzer of Schiller Park, Illinois.
June 23, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced a package of transparency measures highlighted by a bill that will impose stricter disclosure rules and demand greater transparency from Washington lobbyists. The Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act calls for greater openness in the way lobbyists register, report their meetings, and file contributions.
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 22, 2011
Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unanimously passed a bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Elijah Cummings (MD-7) to make all reports written for Congress by federal agencies available to the public.
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 22, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to H.R. 2021 to allow the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to maintain its authority to remand or deny the issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore oil drilling.
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June 16, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley delivered the following remarks on the House floor in honor of LGBT Pride Month and next weekend's Gay Pride Parade in Chicago.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 15, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) reminded his colleagues on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee of the active role that Congress has played in limiting the effectiveness of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
June 9, 2011
Today Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bobby Rush (IL-01), and Danny Davis (IL-07) heard testimony from Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, patients, and providers about the negative impact on access to medical, long-term care and the economy caused by deep cuts to federal Medicaid funding.
Issues:
Health Care
June 2, 2011
"I applaud the decision by the Obama administration to empower students and bring much-needed transparency and accountability to the for-profit college industry. Thanks to the new rules, these colleges must now be up front about accreditation and provide detailed explanations of costs and success rates. This is an important step toward preserving opportunities for students. Too many have been led astray by empty promises."
Issues:
Education
Government Transparency
May 31, 2011
Today, while President Barack Obama traveled through Poland, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) applauded the President's strong support of his bill to ease restrictions for Polish citizens wanting to travel to the United States.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs