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November 23, 2016
U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley ( D-Ill. ) has been a fierce champion of LGBTQ rights on Capitol Hill. Vice-Chair of the Congressional LGBT Caucus and founding member of the Transgender Equality Taskforce created last year, Quigley has led the charge on issues ranging from lifting Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) prohibitions on gay and bisexual men donating blood to marriage equality and transgender rights.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
Health Care
November 17, 2016
November 14 marked Congress’s first day back in session following an extended recess period and the end of a divisive campaign season, culminating in an election night that many of my constituents and colleagues — myself included — found surprising.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
November 17, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in advance of his trip to Rome with Mayor Emanuel and other city leaders to support Archbishop Blase Cupich as he is elevated to Cardinal in the Catholic Church:
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
November 16, 2016
(CNSNews.com) - Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) says that Donald Trump’s policy ideas will expose “billions world-wide to loss of life” and will “imperil the unique and fragile ecosystems that make the United States a wonder of the world.”
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November 15, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Smart Climate Caucus and Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition (SEEC), applauded the Department of Interior’s announcement of the new Methane and Waste Prevention Rule – a final rule that will reduce the wasteful and unnecessary release of methane gas into the atmosphere as a byproduct of oil and gas operations on public and Indian lands.
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November 14, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the announcement that Steve Bannon will be Chief Strategist for President-elect Trump’s White House:
November 14, 2016
Democratic U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley worries President-elect Donald Trump could use Chicago's status as a sanctuary city for undocumented immigrants to cut off funding to the city.
Issues:
Immigration
November 14, 2016
Illinois legislators and transportation officials say they can't predict what transportation infrastructure policy will be like under the presidential administration of Donald Trump — the Republican said he is for rebuilding the nation's roads and bridges, but it is unclear how it would be funded.
Issues:
Transportation