Press Releases
Language authored by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) to prevent the outbreak of future pandemics was included in the America COMPETES Act, H.R. 4521, and passed by the House of Representatives. COVID-19 is just the latest in a long line of zoonotic epidemics, joining SARS, MERS, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and many others as pathogens that initially emerged from wildlife, making the jump to people directly or indirectly through activities such as the butchering or eating of wildlife.
Today U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), the lead sponsor of the Willie O'Ree Congressional Gold Medal Act, released a statement after President Joe Biden signed the bill into law:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer announced his retirement:
Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD), released the following statement reiterating their unconditional support for Ukraine in the face of continued Russian aggression:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released a statement following the House passage of legislation to honor hockey legend Willie O'Ree with the Congressional Gold Medal. O'Ree was the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL) and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. Yesterday, the Boston Bruins' held a special ceremony to retire O'Ree's #22 jersey.
Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) released the following statement regarding reports that Russia is preparing a false flag operation to justify invading Ukraine.
"The Congressional Ukraine Caucus stands with Ukraine against Russia's brutal aggression and destabilization of the region and condemns any attempt by Russia to fabricate a pretext to justify the invasion of Ukraine.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley's legislation to honor hockey legend Willie O'Ree with the Congressional Gold Medal officially reached the threshold of 290 cosponsors, which allows the legislation to receive a vote in the House of Representatives. O'Ree was the first black player in the National Hockey League (NHL) and was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2018. The legislation is co-led by Representatives Brian Higgins (NY-26), Tom Emmer (MN-06), John Katko (NY-24), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and passed the Senate in July.
Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) released the following statement regarding the diplomatic talks taking place this week in Geneva between the United States and Russia.
"The Congressional Ukraine Caucus remains dedicated to the mission of ensuring a safe, prosperous, and independent Ukraine.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released a statement on the one-year anniversary of the January 6 insurrection and attack on the Capitol. Quigley will attend and participate in commemorative events at the Capitol today.
Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Mike Quigley (D-IL), and Andy Harris (R-MD) released the following statement after meeting virtually with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to convey the Congress' strong support for Ukraine as Russian aggression increases.