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May 17, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) offered legislation to reduce the deficit and increase military safety by cutting $1.3 billion in funding for the Department of Defense's failed V-22 Osprey program and improving the DoD's hazardous material shipment program.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
May 16, 2012
"Discrimination is real. Violence is violence. Personal stories matter. But they should matter to everyone. Every one of these people are citizens of our country and deserve equal protection," said Rep. Quigley."
May 15, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, (IL-05) along with Reps. Joe Heck (NV-03) and Steve Chabot (OH-01), introduced the Jobs Originating through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, a bipartisan and bicameral effort to create jobs, reform outdated visa laws, and increase national security.
Issues:
Immigration
May 10, 2012
"We spend nearly as much on defense every year as the rest of the world combined. This includes billions maintaining a nuclear arsenal designed for the Cold War, and $500 million a year for military bands." said Rep. Quigley. "
May 9, 2012
"Lets allow the ATF to continue making progress against dangerous gun trafficking on our Southwest border. Lets make the choice thats best for our law enforcement, for our security, and for our common sense," said Rep. Quigley. "
May 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to President Obama's support for same-sex marriage.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to President Obama's support for same-sex marriage.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
May 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passage of U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act (H.R. 4133), a bill he co-sponsored.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 8, 2012
"Hundreds of service providers, law enforcement officers, and advocates from around the country have informed us that greater protections are needed for immigrants, tribal members and LGBT victims," said Rep. Quigley. "
May 8, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) offered an amendment to the Violence Against Women Act to provide protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who are victims of violent crime.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights