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November 29, 2012
"I rise today to highlight the exceptional work of an organization operating in my district called Pits for Patriots. This innovative program strives to save not just one life, but two. The Chicagoland organization currently trains rescued pit bulls to become service dogs for veterans in need. In addition to helping our countrys patriots, the program is committed to educating the public about the loyalty, devotion, and commitment of the pit bull breed," said Rep. Quigley. '
November 29, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to the leadership position of Regional Whip, just three years after first being elected to Congress.
November 14, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was inducted into membership of the New Democrat Coalition, becoming the only currently seated Illinois representative to join the congressional organization.
November 14, 2012
"An estimated 50,000 people die every year as a result of seizures. Some of those victims are youngsters like Danny Stanton. Chicagoans Mike and Mariann Stanton founded the Danny Did Foundation after their four-year old son Danny died from a seizure while he was sleeping. The Foundation is dedicated to preventing deaths caused by seizures and raising epilepsy awareness among the public and medical community," said Rep. Quigley. "
October 24, 2012
In order to continue providing you with useful constituent services, I want to make you aware of several upcoming district events for seniors.
October 22, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced that the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012, which he introduced last month with Representatives Larry Bucshon (R-IN) and John Carney (D-DE), was signed into law by President Barack Obama.
October 11, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) reiterated support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and National Coming Out Day by participating in the NOH8 Campaign, which promotes equality through education, advocacy, and visual protest.
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LGBTQI+ Rights
October 1, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) praised the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for new, written guidance codifying that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) family ties would be recognized in immigration cases.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
Immigration
September 28, 2012
By unanimous consent, the House of Representatives today passed the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012 introduced by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05).
September 24, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) strongly spoke out against the House's passage of the deceptive Stop the War on Coal Act (H.R. 3409), a broadly reaching bill that guts critical environmental protections for clean air and water, while rolling back recent progress made on fuel efficiency standards.
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