Press Releases
Today, Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) joined Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and 5 members of Congress in introducing a House Resolution recognizing the sovereignty of Ukraine and the unbreakable spirit of the people of Ukraine. The resolution comes just over a year since Russia crossed into a sovereign country, unleashing a completely unprovoked war of aggression on Ukraine.
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the House floor in recognition of the recent anniversary of Putin's invasion of Ukraine and to urge his colleagues to continue their support for Ukraine. As part of his remarks, Quigley drew parallels between the Ukrainian war and the principles defended during World War II.
To view Quigley's floor speech, click HERE.
Below are Rep. Quigley's full remarks as delivered:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee's Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Subcommittee, and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, commended President Joe Biden's fiscal year 2024 discretionary funding request for including a request for $350 million for the 5.6 mile extension of the Chicago Transit Authority's Red Line. This is the first rail transit extension in Chicago in 30 years.
Today, Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement marking one year since the start of the Russian War in Ukraine.
"Today marks one year since Vladimir Putin began the brutal and illegal invasion of Ukraine. In that time, Ukrainians have bravely faced down the onslaught of unprovoked Russian aggression on their lives, their homes, and their country."
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement marking the one-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement on President Joe Biden's surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine:
"President Biden's visit to Kyiv ahead of the one-year anniversary of Putin's brutal invasion sends a clear message: The United States stands with Ukraine.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address:
Today, Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) and his fellow Co-Chairs, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Andy Harris (R-MD-01), assembled and distributed blue and yellow ribbons for Members of Congress and Senators to wear during President Joe Biden's State of the Union address. The effort is a bipartisan, bicameral show of ongoing support for the Ukrainian people.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced State Senator Sara Feigenholtz as his guest to President Joe Biden's State of the Union on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Feigenholtz has represented the 6th district in the Illinois Senate since 2020 and previously served in the Illinois House of Representatives.
Today, Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL). Bill Keating (D-MA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Jim McGovern (D-MA) reintroduced legislation calling on President Biden to support the establishment of an international tribunal for the punishment of the crime of aggression against Ukraine.