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January 23, 2013
Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-Ill) and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) reintroduced the Federal Building and Property Disposal Act (H.R. 328) to cut wasteful federal property spending that costs taxpayers $1.67 billion annually.
Issues:
Economy and Jobs
January 21, 2013
Mr. Quigley...has earned a reputation as a thoughtful, hardworking pragmatist, which should fit well with the largely collegial, highly detail-oriented appropriations process. "
January 18, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the start of the National Hockey League season, which begins Saturday after a three month delay when players and team owners failed to reach a collective bargaining agreement.
January 16, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was in attendance at the White House when President Obama announced proposals to reduce and prevent gun violence.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
January 15, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Congressman Ted Deutch (FL-21), and Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced the Buyback our Safety Act, legislation establishing a new matching grant at the Department of Justice aimed at bolstering local gun buyback initiatives nationwide.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
January 14, 2013
I'm honored to serve the people of the 5th District and I'm excited about the role I can play on Appropriations to serve my city, my district, my county - to make sure everybody is happy - my region, my state, all of you. I will be there fighting
January 11, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) named Mary Ann Levar as his new District Director and Laura Sisemore as his new Communications Director following the departure of District Director and longtime communications advisor Aviva Bowen.
January 4, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was appointed by the Democratic Caucus to the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, which is responsible for approving the federal government’s annual spending levels for nearly all federal programs.
Issues:
Appropriations
December 18, 2012
"I think people should go back and read what the justices wrote when they ruled on the Chicago gun case, when they allowed the second amendment to stand. They said the right to bear arms is not a right to keep and carry any weapon, whatsoever, in any manner, whatsoever, and for whatever purpose."
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
December 18, 2012
"This crisis demands our action. The time has come for us to stop listening to the gun lobby, and start listening to the American people. The fact is a majority of Americans, gun owning and not, desire common sense, reasonable gun regulations. Congress must no longer stand in the way of reasonable regulation. Instead, we must champion it," said Quigley. "
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention