112th Congress
June 23, 2011
Today, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced a package of transparency measures highlighted by a bill that will impose stricter disclosure rules and demand greater transparency from Washington lobbyists. The Lobbyist Disclosure Enhancement Act calls for greater openness in the way lobbyists register, report their meetings, and file contributions.
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 22, 2011
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) introduced an amendment to H.R. 2021 to allow the Environmental Appeals Board (EAB) to maintain its authority to remand or deny the issuance of Clean Air Act permits for offshore oil drilling.
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June 22, 2011
Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unanimously passed a bill introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Elijah Cummings (MD-7) to make all reports written for Congress by federal agencies available to the public.
Issues:
Government Transparency
June 20, 2011
Could someone please remind us which constitutional amendment says, "The right of terrorists to buy arms shall not be infringed"? "
June 16, 2011
At its core, this month stands to recognize a fundamental belief upon which this country is founded: equality. "
June 16, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley delivered the following remarks on the House floor in honor of LGBT Pride Month and next weekend's Gay Pride Parade in Chicago.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights
June 15, 2011
My colleagues in Congress are faced with a critical opportunity to do the right thing and pass the most common sense of common sense policies by closing the terror gap. "
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
June 15, 2011
Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) reminded his colleagues on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee of the active role that Congress has played in limiting the effectiveness of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF)
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
June 9, 2011
Today Reps. Mike Quigley (IL-05), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Bobby Rush (IL-01), and Danny Davis (IL-07) heard testimony from Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle, patients, and providers about the negative impact on access to medical, long-term care and the economy caused by deep cuts to federal Medicaid funding.
Issues:
Health Care
June 8, 2011
Maddow: "If you pinch yourself, you will find that this is real. You are not dreaming." "