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U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, a member of the Congressional Pro-Choice Caucus, released the below statement on the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Roe v. Wade:
"Today's decision is a shocking reversal of a half century of settled law on women's rights. At least two Supreme Court judges lied to the Senate about their intention to keep Roe in place and have now ensured that Republican legislatures across the country have control over women's bodies.
Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley's (IL-05), legislation, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. The bill would ban the private ownership of big cats and bring an end to the harmful cub petting industry, in an effort to enhance the safety of our communities, protect first responders, and safeguard these wild animals. A bipartisan Senate companion bill is being led by Senator Richard Blumenthal.
The House Appropriations Committee today released the draft fiscal year 2023 Financial Services and General Government funding bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for the Department of the Treasury, the Judiciary, the Executive Office of the President, and other independent agencies, including the Small Business Administration.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, a member of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, released a statement applauding the decision by the Department of the Interior to ban the use of single-use plastics on public lands. After the Trump administration reversed Obama-era guidelines that allowed the National Park Service to ban the sale of single-use plastic water bottles in parks, Quigley tirelessly advocated for the restoration of these guidelines.
Over the past several weeks, our nation has been devastated by gun violence. While we were still reeling from the racially-motivated shooting in Buffalo, NY, a gunman massacred elementary school children in Uvalde, TX. This week alone we have seen shootings at a hospital in Tulsa, OK, a Walmart in Pittson, PA, and a high school in Los Angeles, CA.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley released the following statement after nineteen students and two adults were murdered in a mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas:
"This horror should be unimaginable but in the United States, this is the 212th mass shooting of the year. In Chicago, more than 200 people have died from gun violence so far in 2022.
"I am sick of hearing about thoughts and prayers from my Republican colleagues—the very same colleagues who claim to be ‘pro-life' then block legislation that could actually save lives. Our children deserve better."
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, unveiled the fifteen local community projects he has submitted for funding consideration in appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year. Quigley selected the fifteen projects based on strict Committee requirements and using his first-hand knowledge of the issues facing the Fifth District.
Every Congressional district is unique and each one has unique, specific needs that the Congressional funding process doesn't always address. That's why I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to champion fifteen local projects for funding consideration by the House of Representatives.
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner Chris Magnus about what policies and procedures are in place to ensure the safety and protection of trans individuals in their custody.
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, questioned Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge concerning the housing crisis among people living with HIV. Quigley expressed concern about the President's funding request for Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS, or HOPWA. Specifically, this year's budget proposal could leave many eligible households without access to HOPWA resources.