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March 27, 2025
Editorials

There’s an old saying about America’s transportation system, “if it rolls, floats, or flies, it comes through Chicago.” As a member of Congress on the congressional committee that funds transportation and housing infrastructure, I’m proud that the city I represent is so integral to our nation’s transportation system.

Issues: Energy and Environment Transportation and Infrastructure Economy and Jobs

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March 27, 2025
Secretary Hegseth must be removed from his position for recklessly sharing target and weapons information outside of secure channels and endangering the lives of our men and women in uniform.

March 21, 2025
This week, Prime Minister Netanyahu resumed airstrikes in Gaza, shattering the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Nearly 600 Palestinians were reportedly killed over 72 hours, with hundreds more injured.

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March 20, 2025

Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) along with members of the Illinois Congressional delegation, sent a letter to the General Services Administration (GSA) Acting Administrator Stephen Ehikian requesting answers in regard to GSA’s recent termination of federal government leases across Illinois.


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March 14, 2025
E-Newsletters
Today, Republicans pushed through a dangerous government funding bill that further empowers Elon Musk and DOGE. While I did not want a shutdown, I do want the Republican majority and Donald Trump to start making decisions that help my constituents instead of hurting them. Here's what I did this week to try to make that a reality.
Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Appropriations Defense and Foreign Affairs Government Transparency

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March 11, 2025

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, released a statement on his intention to vote against House Republicans’ year-long continuing resolution unless certain conditions are met.


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March 7, 2025
E-Newsletters
While in Washington, D.C. this week, I held the first of what I intend to be several town hall opportunities to speak with my constituents. Keep reading to learn how you can watch a recap and learn how I responded to the President's joint address.
Issues: Holding the White House Accountable Defense and Foreign Affairs Government Transparency

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March 4, 2025
This president has set flame to every democratic norm and principle of our government. I cannot in good conscience adhere to the norm of attending his joint address.

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March 3, 2025
This news is no surprise coming from a President who has moved beyond appeasement and into aiding and abetting the war criminal Vladimir Putin.