Press Releases

Quigley, Keating, & McGovern Reintroduce Bill To Provide War Risk Insurance To Commercial Vessels Trading With Ukraine

June 17, 2025

As part of broader efforts to support Ukraine, the Ukraine War Risk Insurance Act would help increase Ukrainian exports, ensure the Ukrainian agriculture sector can effectively deliver its products to the global market, and strengthen Ukraine’s economy as it defends itself from aggression.

Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Statement on Republican Rescission of Foreign Aid and Public Broadcasting Funding

June 13, 2025

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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations’ National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee, released the following statement after House Republicans voted to advance President Trump’s rescissions package, which would claw back $9.4 billion in funding:

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”

June 12, 2025

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On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts.

Issues: Government Transparency

Quigley Statement on Trump's Escalation of Violence in Los Angeles, ICE Raids in Chicago

June 10, 2025

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Donald Trump has deployed nearly 5,000 troops to Los Angeles in an alarming show of force. If it were Vladimir Putin deploying troops into Moscow, Congress would rightfully call it out. It can happen here, and it is.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Immigration

Rep. Quigley grills Secretary Turner on proposed housing cuts.

Quigley Hammers HUD Secretary on Trump Cutting Housing by 50%

June 10, 2025

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During a budget hearing for the House Appropriations Committee, Quigley pressed Turner to explain how HUD’s resources can be cut by 50%, without increasing homelessness and driving up housing costs.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Transportation and Infrastructure

Rep. Quigley honors Gun Violence Awareness Act by reintroducing the TRACEAct.

Quigley Reintroduces Bill to Stop Black Market Guns

June 6, 2025

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By repealing restrictions on gun trace data, the TRACE Act will enable the ATF to track the movement of illegal firearms across state lines and to share that data with state and local law enforcement.

Issues: Gun Violence Prevention

Quigley Questions Trump FAA Administrator on Plane Noise, Reduction of Safety Personnel

June 4, 2025

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During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Quigley asked Rocheleau how the FAA is reducing airplane noise and how the agency can function with Trump’s recent reduction in critical safety workers.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable

Quigley Statement on Recent Antisemitic Attacks

June 2, 2025

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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement on the recent antisemitic terrorist attacks in Washington, D.C. and Boulder, Colorado:

A seal swims in a tank with Mike Quigley and a young child watching in silhouette.

Quigley, Garbarino Introduce Bill to Combat Wildlife Trafficking

May 22, 2025

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On Wednesday, Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) and Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02) introduced the Wildlife Confiscations Network Act of 2025, legislation to support federal law enforcement in combating wildlife trafficking and ensure the proper placement and care of confiscated live animals.

Issues: Animal Welfare

Quigley looks at monkey enclosure with a rescued primate.

Quigley Concludes Trip to Texas Primate Facilities, Introduces Bipartisan "Captive Primate Safety Act"

May 9, 2025

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Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) concluded a trip to Texas to visit the Born Free USA Primate Sanctuary and the San Antonio Zoo, following his introduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act with Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Julia Brownley (CA-26), and Nancy Mace (SC-01) earlier this w

Issues: Animal Welfare