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June 28, 2010
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the City of Chicago's handgun ban. Earlier this year, Quigley spearheaded the effort of 55 Members of Congress in filing a "friend of the court" amicus brief, urging the Court to allow Chicago's handgun ban to stand, and supporting the right of state and local governments to maintain sensible restrictions on gun possession and use.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
June 25, 2010
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) released the following statement after the overwhelming passage of H.R. 2194, the Conference Report on Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
June 16, 2010
"This legislation will help the small businesses in my district, such as Al and Joe's Deli." "
June 11, 2010
"Be it resolved that the House of Representatives congratulate the Blackhawks on amazing season and on winning the 2010 Stanley Cup Championship."
June 10, 2010
"Today, for all of us...Chicago is my kind of town."
June 9, 2010
Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Sam Farr (D-CA), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), and Anthony Weiner (D-NY) called for Health and Human Services (HHS) to revise the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) discriminatory blood donation policy. The current policy forbids men from donating life-saving blood if they have engaged in even a single sexual act with another man since 1977.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 9, 2010
I applaud the UN Security Council's decision and the Administration's priority to send a clear message that the development of nuclear weapons by Iran will not be tolerated by our global community. However, we must do more.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
June 9, 2010
"I oppose the compromise that would exempt the NRA from the disclosure and disclaimer requirements in the current bill."
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
June 3, 2010
On Monday, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) and - The Hearty Boys - Chicago restaurateurs and Food Network Stars Steve McDonagh and Dan Smith - will host a "Families Valued" dinner for same-sex parents and their children. In addition to several Chicago families, Quigley has invited former Arkansas Governor and Fox News host Mike Huckabee, who recently likened marriage equality to legalizing drug use, incest, and polygamy and stated that gay couples like McDonagh and Smith should not be allowed to adopt because "children are not puppies."
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 3, 2010
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (D-IL) issued the following statement after President Obama instructed federal agencies to provide certain benefits to same-sex partners of federal employees.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights