Press Releases
May 29, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) called on President Barack Obama to support a critical ally in Europe and Polish-Americans everywhere by including Poland in the Visa Waiver Program.
May 22, 2009
Three weeks from today, on June 12th, all full-power broadcast television stations in the United States will stop broadcasting on analog airwaves and begin broadcasting only in digital.Will you be ready?Click here to find out more on the transition, and how you can save money converting to digital.
May 20, 2009
Congressman Mike Quigley submitted his list of high priority projects (HPP's) to the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. These requests, part of the reauthorization of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, and Efficient Transportation Equity Act, will help provide much needed transportation funding to the 5th District.
Issues:
Energy / Environment
Transportation
May 19, 2009
Madam Speaker, I wish to thank President Obama for announcing new mileage standards which will reduce carbon emissions 30% by 2016 and reduce our dependence on foreign oil.
May 19, 2009
"After eight years of inaction, this significant step shows a true commitment to addressing a significant problem: global warming. President Obama's common-sense initiative will increase gas mileage while at the same time decreasing greenhouse gas emissions."
Issues:
May 14, 2009
Rep. Quigley votes for passage of supplemental defense appropriations bill. Additional funds will refocus mission, provide needed resources to troops.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
May 12, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) joined fellow co-sponsors in the White House Rose Garden as President Barack Obama signed the Civil Rights Oral History Project into law.
Issues:
Education
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 1, 2009
On Wednesday, April 29, 2009, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced that the House Democratic Steering Committee has approved recommendations for committee appointments for Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL).
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 1, 2009
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives in support of the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (LLEHCPA).
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) announced his decision to co-sponsor the Development, Relief and Education of Alien Minors Act (DREAM).
Issues:
Education
Immigration