Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced legislation to require the Attorney General to conduct a study on the possible connection between domestic violence and mass shootings incidents of gun violence. Independent data has suggested that domestic violence is frequently a predictor of future violent behavior, including gun violence. Quigley's legislation would mandate a federal, public study exploring if domestic violence is a reliable indicator for mass shootings. Following the completion of the study, the Attorney General would provide a report to Congress.

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and a founding Member of the Transgender Equality Task Force, released the following statement in recognition of LGBTQ Pride Month, which is celebrated throughout June:

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after House Democrats passed H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, which provides vital protections to up to 2 million immigrants who have spent much of their lives in the United States:

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Housing, announced that two provisions to protect and advance LGBTQ+ rights were included in Fiscal Year 2020 appropriations bills. These provisions address LGBTQ+ discrimination in housing and blood donation practices.

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement on opening an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump:

"This week, Special Counsel Robert Mueller said two incredibly important things. First, he again emphasized that if he could have absolved the President of obstruction of justice, he would have done so. Second, he reminded us that our country's electoral process came under attack by a foreign power during the 2016 election.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after Special Counsel Robert Mueller delivered a press statement reiterating the findings of his investigation:

"I want to extend my sincere thanks to Special Counsel Robert Mueller and his team for their dedicated pursuit of the truth over the last two years. Their unwavering dedication has been a service to our nation.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus and is a founding member of the Transgender Equality Task Force, released the following statement after House Democrats passed H.R. 5, the Equality Act, to end discrimination against LGBT Americans:

Today, Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jesus "Chuy" García (IL-04) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) re-introduced legislation that seeks to remove the ability of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to contract with local law enforcement for the purposes of enforcing federal immigration law.