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January 6, 2017
An individual cannot be an effective leader without trust. Less than two months ago, Americans across the country exercised their most fundamental right in our democracy – the right to vote. They made their voices heard at the ballot box; casting their choice for the men and women they trust to represent and serve them in Congress. In order to honor this trust, Members must be held to the highest ethical standards.
Issues:
Government Transparency
January 5, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, released the following statement following Speaker Ryan’s pledge to defund Planned Parenthood as part of legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
Issues:
Reproductive Rights
January 4, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the House Floor about the importance of preserving the Affordable Care Act for Chicagoans and Americans that rely on the healthcare law for quality, affordable care.
Issues:
Health Care
January 3, 2017
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Transparency Caucus, released the following statement after House Republicans voted to cut powers of the independent Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE):
Issues:
Government Transparency
January 3, 2017
As Senate Republicans take steps to repeal Obamacare, one Illinois congressman hopes they won’t scrap the whole thing.
Issues:
Health Care
December 23, 2016
The holiday season is a joyous time filled with friends, family, and appreciation for the blessings in our lives. I have several things to be thankful for, including the opportunity to represent all of you in Congress.
December 21, 2016
O’Hare International Airport is a critical economic engine of the Chicago region, a hub of international commerce, and our city’s gateway to the world.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
December 19, 2016
The bipartisan SEC Small Business Advocate Act of 2015 introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the New Democrat Coalition, along with Reps. John Carney (DE), Sean Duffy (WI-07) and Ander Crenshaw (FL-04), was signed into law by President Barack Obama. This legislation establishes the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
December 16, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), released the following statement reiterating his invite to Scott Pruitt, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for EPA Administrator, to come to Chicago for a debate on the science of climate change:
Issues:
Government Transparency
December 13, 2016
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition, released the following statement on the announcement that Former Governor of Texas Rick Perry will be President-Elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of the Department of Energy:
Issues:
Government Transparency