Press Releases
October 7, 2011
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Luis V. Gutierrez (IL-04), and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) held a congressional field forum to investigate the impact of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), specifically the denial of federal benefits to same-sex couples and their families in Illinois and around the country, and to review DOMA's constitutionality and current court cases.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
October 4, 2011
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced The Mortgage Credit Availability Act of 2011 (H.R. 3084), which authorizes the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to temporarily increase the conforming loan limits for mortgages that originated in high-cost areas.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
October 4, 2011
Quigley, Gutierrez, Schakowsky Hold Hearing on Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
September 29, 2011
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), Carolyn Maloney (NY-14), John Carney (DE-01), and 56 other members of Congress have sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lisa Jackson to express their support for the EPA's final Cross-State Air Pollution Control Rule.
Issues:
Health Care
September 21, 2011
"Our soldiers fight for whats right, whats fair and whats just," Quigley said. "Finally, we have managed to provide the same to them."
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
September 16, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) helped introduce legislation written by Representative Sander M. Levin (MI-12) observing the 20th anniversary of Ukrainian independence and expressing strong and continued support to the Ukrainian people for their efforts toward ensuring democratic principles.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
September 13, 2011
"These measures will ensure the committees process and final product is free from the question of undue influence and special interest intervention."
Issues:
Government Transparency
September 6, 2011
"Hockey is for everyone, and its important that we give kids of all backgrounds the opportunity to play sports," said Congressman Quigley.
August 29, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in support of Mayor Rahm Emanuel's Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reform Task Force's recommendations.
Issues:
Government Transparency
August 25, 2011
Congressman Quigley hosted a Jobs Resource Fair and "Congress on Your Corner" to help constituents looking for work and to hear their thoughts on local and national issues.