Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) had an amendment signed into law that will provide greater fairness and transparency to homeowners who may have been improperly denied a loan modification on their mortgage without any explanation

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) delivered the following remarks on the House floor in response to the announcement of a rule that prohibits women in the new high-risk health insurance pools from purchasing full reproductive coverage with their own money.

"I come home to Chicago with a newfound respect for Poland's commitment to democratic ideals and a closer understanding of the culture of my Polish constituents."

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced a bill to reform federal budgeting practices to improve fiscal responsibility and put the country back on the path toward financial sustainability. The Transparent and Sustainable Budget Act of 2010 would force the federal budget to accurately account for all money spent, set attainable goals for reducing spending, and convene a joint session of Congress to hear the President deliver an address on the fiscal state of the union each year.

"Hearing the concerns of my constituents is the most important thing I can do as a Congressman."

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) co-hosted a Judiciary Committee forum on closing the gun show loophole. The discussion focused on The Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2009, which would eliminate a gap in federal law that allows private gun dealers to sell weapons to anyone - including terrorists, felons, and the mentally disabled - without performing background checks.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced a bill to overhaul the federal contracting system by drastically improving oversight procedures. The Federal Contracting Oversight and Reform Act of 2010 aims to repair an ineffective contracting system that allows millions of taxpayer dollars to go to companies with histories of poor performance and misconduct.

"I agree that the Defense of Marriage Act is an unconstitutional intrusion into state and individual rights, and I will continue to push for its repeal. These decisions affirm Lincoln's statement at Gettysburg that this nation is always moving towards freedom and equality for all."