Press Releases

Over the July 4 weekend, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) traveled to Poland and attended a conference in Krakow commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Community of Democracies. He also paid his respects at the grave of former President Lech Kaczynski, and delivered a resolution on behalf of Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the entire House of Representatives expressing condolences for his passing.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) will travel to Poland to attend a conference in Krakow commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Community of Democracies, an organization of 106 democratic nations which serves to promote democracy and strengthen democratic principles throughout the world. In addition to the Community of Democracies event, Quigley plans to pay his respects at the German concentration camp Auschwitz and meet with officials to discuss issues relevant to his Polish constituency.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) introduced a bill demanding stronger consideration of environmental impact and protection while drilling for oil and gas in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). The Protecting our Oceans Act amends current policy to clarify that the protection of ocean ecosystems is of primary importance and also limits drilling in areas that are home to endangered species.

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) urged 5th District residents to renew expiring passports before fee increases go into effect July 13, 2010.

"We can stop stripping our land, polluting our air and waters and do whats right."

Today, Congressman and die-hard Blackhawks fan Mike Quigley (D-IL) announced the House passage of H. Res. 1439, a resolution he introduced immediately after the Chicago Blackhawks won the Stanley Cup Championship.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the City of Chicago's handgun ban. Earlier this year, Quigley spearheaded the effort of 55 Members of Congress in filing a "friend of the court" amicus brief, urging the Court to allow Chicago's handgun ban to stand, and supporting the right of state and local governments to maintain sensible restrictions on gun possession and use.

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statement after the overwhelming passage of H.R. 2194, the Conference Report on Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act.