Press Releases
July 27, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) testified that his bill - the Federal Real Property Disposal Enhancement Act - would save the federal government billions of dollars simply by selling or disposing of unwanted government-owned property.
July 26, 2011
Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.) and Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) today applauded the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for outlining concrete steps towards ending the outdated, discriminatory lifetime ban on gay and bisexual men from donating blood.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
July 22, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement following President Obama's signing of a certification to end the ban on gays and lesbians serving openly in the military - known as 'Don't ask, Don't Tell' in 60 days.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
July 21, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) passed an amendment to require live online streaming of all Financial Stability Oversight Council hearings that are considering an override of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regulations.
Issues:
Government Transparency
July 20, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced a bill to combat gun trafficking by toughening penalties on straw purchasers and complicit dealers
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
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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