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May 15, 2017
This month, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, joined Rep. Leonard Lance (R-NJ) in re-introducing bipartisan legislation to open Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports to the public. Every year, thousands of non-confidential reports are compiled by CRS for use by Congressional offices.
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 11, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, joined Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) in a roundtable discussion at the Gateway Foundation treatment center with patients, doctors, advocates and other community leaders to discuss efforts to address the epidemic of opioid addiction afflicting Illinois and the country.
Issues:
Appropriations
Health Care
May 11, 2017
Rep. Quigley joins Hardball with Chris Matthews on MSNBC to discuss Trump's refusal to accept reality of Russian hacking into our democratic system.
May 10, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice Chair of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC), released the following statement on the Senate’s vote against proceeding with Congressional Review Act repeal of the Bureau of Land Management Methane Waste rule:
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May 10, 2017
Rep. Quigley joined ABC7 Nwes Chicago to discuss Trump's decision to fire Director James Comey amid the Russia Investigation.
May 9, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released the below statement after President Trump fired FBI Director James Comey following consultation from Attorney General Jeff Sessions:
May 5, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves on the Congressional Caucus on Poland, introduced legislation to include Poland in the in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 5, 2017
As we know, the majority of Americans want Congress to improve the Affordable Care Act, not destroy it. I continue to stand by my offer to work with Republicans on common-sense, bipartisan improvements to the ACA that will expand access to quality, affordable care for all.
Issues:
Health Care
May 5, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the New Democrat Coalition, visited Unabridged Bookstore in the Lakeview neighborhood to mark National Small Business Week. Rep. Quigley met with the store’s owners and staff to learn more about how they are empowering employees, contributing to the community, and growing the local economy.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
May 4, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), who serves as Vice Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus, released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order easing the ban on political endorsements by churches and religious groups:
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights