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Quigley Pledges Support for the National Gay Blood Drive

July 11, 2014

U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL) spoke out in support of the National Gay Blood Drive happening in 61 cities across America tomorrow, including at the Howard Brown Health Center in Chicago.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights Health Care

Reducing Nuclear Warhead Funding

July 10, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) moved to cut $7.6 million above what the National Nuclear Security Administration has requested for the next generation long-range cruise missile's nuclear warhead by offering an amendment to the FY15 Energy & Water Appropriations Bill.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

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Roll Call: We Need Affordable Child Care for Working Families

July 10, 2014

Editorials

Our children deserve the best care and education possible, but working parents in Chicago and across the country face a frustrating lack of access to affordable, quality child care.

Issues: Health Care

Urging Support for the National Gay Blood Drive

July 10, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke out against the blood ban against gay donors and to urge support for the National Gay Blood Drive.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the National Gay Blood Drive, because I know that that being gay does not implicitly make someone an unsafe blood donor.

Issues: LGBTQI+ Rights Health Care

Quigley Urges $7.6 Million Cut to Nuclear Warhead Funding

July 10, 2014

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) pushed the House to cut $7.6 million in excessive funding for next generation long-range cruise missile nuclear warheads.

Issues: Appropriations

Quigley Announces Winner of Congressional STEM App Contest

July 3, 2014

Press Release

U. S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced Trushitha Narla as the winner of the House Student App Challenge for Illinois’ 5th Congressional District. Narla’s app, Sign It!, translates numbers in sign language to a text format using leap motion technology that captures data from the user’s finger motions.

Issues: Education

CNN: House ethics change on travel reporting sparks controversy

July 2, 2014

In the News

"Both the change to our financial disclosure forms and the fact it was done so quietly are extremely troubling for those of us who believe in transparency and accountability."

Quigley Statement on Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Decision

June 30, 2014

Press Release

U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby to exempt closely held companies from providing contraception coverage to their employees.

Issues: Reproductive Rights

Ensuring Natural Gas Exports Are in Our National Interest

June 25, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on our nation's energy policy and ensuring the exportation of natural gas in our national interest.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Thank you for yielding. Mr. Speaker,

The debate about our nation's energy policy is happening here in Congress and around the country.

Celebrating LGBT Pride Month

June 25, 2014

Speeches

WASHINGTON--Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke on the celebration of LGBT Pride Month and the movement for equality.

Below is a video and transcript of the speech.

Thank you Madam Speaker.

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