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June 6, 2025
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.

June 4, 2025
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.

June 2, 2025

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


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May 22, 2025

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

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May 9, 2025

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 week.

Issues: Animal Welfare

May 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, along with Representatives Wesley Bell (MO-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Hank Johnson (GA-04), sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi raising serious concerns over the nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.


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May 7, 2025

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mike Quigley (IL-5) announced they have introduced the Honoring Our K9 Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation establishing a first-of-its-kind federal grant program to expand access to critical veterinary care for retired federal and military working dogs.

Issues: Animal Welfare

May 5, 2025
It has been a privilege to serve in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Schakowsky for sixteen years. She has always been a relentless champion for Chicagoland, and it has been deeply gratifying to partner with her to serve our city and state. I have been particularly grateful to work alongside her on the ALS Better Care Act, an issue that is close to my heart.

April 23, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the announcement that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) will not seek re-election:

“After serving the people of Illinois for over 40 years in Congress, my colleague Senator Dick Durbin has shared that he plans to retire at the end of his term. 


April 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: