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January 31, 2025
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Dear Friend,

My thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the tragic accident at Ronald Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C. this week. As a member of the Subcommittee that funds the Federal Aviation Administration, know that I am following this story closely and will be working diligently to find out what went wrong and make sure it never happens again.

1. Saw the Real-World Impacts of Trump's Funding Grab

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations LGBTQI+ Rights Immigration

January 29, 2025

Today, Members of the Illinois Democratic congressional delegation, Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Sean Casten (IL-06), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jesús G. "Chuy" García (IL-04), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), released the following statement condemning the Trump administration’s illegal actions to steal federal funds from the people of Illinois:

Issues: Appropriations

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January 28, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to ban transgender Americans from serving in the U.S. Military:


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January 24, 2025
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Dear Friend,

I hope you had a good Martin Luther King Jr. Day week. I wanted to send you an update on the work I did this week both in the district and in Congress.

1. Helped Out at Nourishing Hope on MLK Jr. Day

 

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Reproductive Rights Economy and Jobs

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January 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s decision to pardon more than 1,500 people charged with crimes in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, including people convicted of assaulting police officers:


January 19, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the ceasefire and hostage release agreement reached by Israel and Hamas:


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January 17, 2025
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Dear Friend,

I hope you had a good week. I wanted to let you know about some of the work I did this week defending vulnerable populations and standing up for the truth.

Issues: Holding the White House Accountable LGBTQI+ Rights

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January 17, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was appointed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Quigley previously served on the Committee for eight years, from 2015 through 2022, including during the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and during the first impeachment investigation of Donald Trump.


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January 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a Vice-Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, spoke on the floor in opposition to H.R. 28, Republican legislation designed to harm trans youth. Following a vote on the bill, Quigley released the following statement:

“Instead of focusing on lowering prices for American families or addressing the growing natural disaster in California, Republicans are using the first weeks of the new Congress to attack vulnerable populations. This time, they’ve chosen to target kids.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights

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January 15, 2025
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.