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May 9, 2025
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A few years ago, I was proud to pass the ACT for ALS, which authorized $100 million in annual research funding for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Wednesday, I met with Illinois advocates for people living with ALS. I learned about the impact the ACT for ALS programs are having on the state of ALS care and how the programs are supporting people currently living with this unrelenting disease.
Issues: Animal Welfare Holding the White House Accountable Economy and Jobs Health Care

May 7, 2025

Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, along with Representatives Wesley Bell (MO-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Hank Johnson (GA-04), sent a letter to President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi raising serious concerns over the nomination of Ed Martin to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia.


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May 7, 2025

Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Mike Quigley (IL-5) announced they have introduced the Honoring Our K9 Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation establishing a first-of-its-kind federal grant program to expand access to critical veterinary care for retired federal and military working dogs.

Issues: Animal Welfare

May 5, 2025
It has been a privilege to serve in the House of Representatives alongside Congresswoman Schakowsky for sixteen years. She has always been a relentless champion for Chicagoland, and it has been deeply gratifying to partner with her to serve our city and state. I have been particularly grateful to work alongside her on the ALS Better Care Act, an issue that is close to my heart.

April 23, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement regarding the announcement that U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (IL) will not seek re-election:

“After serving the people of Illinois for over 40 years in Congress, my colleague Senator Dick Durbin has shared that he plans to retire at the end of his term. 


April 21, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis:


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April 17, 2025

Yesterday, Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led a letter signed by 39 House Democrats to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem condemning the fear and confusion inflicted on Ukrainians living in the U.S. legally who received an erroneous email falsely revoking their protections under the Uniting for Ukraine (“U4U”) program. In light of this error, the letter demands answers from the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) as to the future of the U4U program. 


April 14, 2025
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It was another busy week in Washington, D.C., trying to hold the Trump administration accountable for its many failures. Here are three steps I took to speak for you:

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April 2, 2025

Today, the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs – Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), and Joe Wilson (SC-02) - introduced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia and any nation or actor complicit in sustaining its brutal war of aggression against Ukraine. Companion legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Lindsay Graham (R-SC) and 48 other Senators from both sides of the aisle.


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April 2, 2025

Today, Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05), Gabe Amo (RI-01), and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) led a letter signed by 20 colleagues to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing alarm at the decision to authorize agencies to bypass the public notice and comment period on “matters relating to agency management or personnel or to public property, loans, grants, benefits or contracts.”