Press Releases

A man in a grey suit in a darkened room with a somber look on his face and his hand to his mouth. The man is Representative Mike Quigley.

Quigley Delivers Floor Speech Urging Justice, Accountability for January 6 Insurrection and Supporting Commemoration of Police Who Defended the Capitol

January 15, 2025

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We need a clear accounting of what happened and clear accountability to ensure this never happens again. Unfortunately, under this incoming President and Congress, it appears we will get neither.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable

Quigley Delivers Floor Speech Reiterating Call for Arab-led Peacekeeping Force in Gaza

January 14, 2025

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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke from the floor of the House of Representatives to reiterate his call for an Arab-led peacekeeping force to help restore order in the Gaza Strip. The remarks followed a statement released by Quigley last week, in which he initially called for the establishment of a peacekeeping force in Gaza, composed of Arab states.

Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

Co-Chairs Kaptur, Fitzpatrick, Quigley, Wilson Reestablish Congressional Ukraine Caucus for 119th Congress

January 14, 2025

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We are proud to reestablish the bipartisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus for the 119th Congress and reaffirm our enduring commitment to the vital US-Ukraine partnership.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs

Quigley Statement on Establishing an Arab-led Peacekeeping Force in Gaza to Ensure Food and Medical Aid

January 9, 2025

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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement calling for an Arab-led peacekeeping force in Gaza:

Issues: Defense and Foreign Affairs

SEEC Elects Leadership for the 119th Congress

January 8, 2025

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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. Don Beyer (VA-08), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) were reelected as Vice Chairs and will be joined by 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