Press Releases

SEEC Elects Leadership for the 119th Congress

January 8, 2025

Today, the members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) voted on its leadership for the 119^th Congress. Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) were reelected as Co-Chairs. Reps.

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Quigley Statement on Meta Ending Fact Checking

January 8, 2025

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Today’s announcement is a clear effort by Mark Zuckerberg and Meta to appease Trump before he has even taken office. Trump and Republicans have routinely complained about fact-checking on social media because the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theories have usually worked to their advantage.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable

Quigley Statement on the Passing of President Jimmy Carter

December 29, 2024

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Jimmy Carter was a good president but, more importantly, a good man. During his time in office, he championed environmental justice and helped orchestrate the Camp David Accords, brokering a peace between Israel and Egypt that endures to his day and helping ensure the survival of the state of Israel.

Quigley Statement on Opposition to NDAA

December 11, 2024

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I have always believed that some legislation should be above partisan politics regardless of who holds the majority. This includes the National Defense Authorization Act, which I have consistently supported throughout my time in Congress.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Statement on End of Assad Regime in Syria

December 9, 2024

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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the capture of Damascus by rebels and Bashar al-Assad’s departure from Syria:

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Statement on Biden Pardon Decision

December 2, 2024

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I would not approve of this use of presidential power by Donald Trump and I will not withhold my criticism just because Joe Biden is a member of my own party.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable

DURBIN, QUIGLEY, & DUCKWORTH REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO MAP URBAN FLOODING & HELP FEMA BETTER ASSESS RISKS

November 21, 2024

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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and U.S.

Issues: Energy and Environment

QUIGLEY, SORENSEN, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH, ANNOUNCE $33.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR PEORIA AND CHICAGO AIRPORTS

October 23, 2024

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Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced $33,510,000 in federal funding from the Department of Transportation’s Airport Terminal Program.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure

QUIGLEY, DURBIN, DUCKWORTH ANNOUNCE MORE THAN $81 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE CREATE PROGRAM

October 21, 2024

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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced $81,301,065 in federal funding through the U.S.

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Quigley Statement on Tenth Anniversary of Laquan McDonald Shooting

October 20, 2024

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Ten years ago today, 17-year-old Laquan McDonald was shot and killed by a Chicago police officer. Laquan’s death shocked our city and led to Chicagoans demanding change from law enforcement and accountability from Chicago’s leaders. Today, I join all those still mourning Laquan’s death and still demanding change.

Issues: Racial Justice