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Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement on Representative Mike Johnson (LA-02) being voted as Speaker of the House:
“Today, House Republicans elected one of their most extreme members as Speaker of the House. Representative Mike Johnson played a leading role in trying to overturn the 2020 election results. He celebrated the end of reproductive rights when the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. He has introduced harmful anti-LGBTQ legislation.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement on the death of 6-year old Palestinian-American boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume. Wadea and his mother were stabbed by their landlord who targeted them for being Muslim.
“Just a few weeks ago, Wadea celebrated his 6th birthday. Today, he will be laid to rest. Wadea was an innocent child whose life was cut short because of bigotry.
I have been closely following the events in Israel and in Congress over this past week. I want you to hear the latest straight from me.
First of all, I strongly and unequivocally condemn Hamas' assault on Israel and Israeli citizens and I unwaveringly affirm Israel's right to defend itself. There is never a justification for intentionally targeting civilians. The reports of brutal murders and kidnappings are horrifying, and Hamas must release all hostages immediately.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement on the state of the Republican House Majority and its adverse impacts on our global influence:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement in response to the ongoing situation in Israel.
“I strongly condemn Hamas’ assault on Israeli citizens and I unwaveringly maintain Israel’s right to defend itself. It is critical that all civilian and military hostages be immediately returned by Hamas and attacks in Israel must cease immediately. I will continue to closely monitor the developing situation. My thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones in the unacceptable attacks on civilians.”
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, released the following statement after voting no on a Republican short-term spending bill that fails to fund the government for a full fiscal year or provide Ukraine with the funding they need:
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), released the following statement on the passing of United States Senator Dianne Feinstein.
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the ALS Better Care Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure that ALS multidisciplinary clinics can provide quality, interdisciplinary care at no-cost for ALS patients.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the first Donald Trump impeachment panel, released a statement following Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s announcement of his intention to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden on allegations founded in conspiracy theories:
“Today, Speaker McCarthy once again caved to the demands of his most extreme members.
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), and U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Nuria Fernandez today to announce that the Red Line Extension (RLE) project has entered the engineering phase of FTA’s Capital Investment Grants program, with a $1.947 billion federal funding commitment from the FTA, which is roughly 50 percent of the project’s cost and one of the largest New Starts awards in the history of the program.