112th Congress
May 22, 2012
Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05) met with Poland's President Bronislaw Komorowski during the President's visit in Chicago for the NATO summit.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 17, 2012
"Given its continued cost overruns, poor safety record, and the fact that it can be replaced with less expensive helicopters, I think it is clear the V-22 is not essential. At best its suboptimal it certainly not essential," said Rep. Mike Quigley. "
May 17, 2012
"Military spending has more than doubled in the last 10 years, and now comprises close to 20 percent of our overall budget. We spend almost 4 times more on defense than China, and more than the next ten largest military spenders combined," said Rep. Quigley. "
May 17, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) offered legislation to reduce the deficit and increase military safety by cutting $1.3 billion in funding for the Department of Defense's failed V-22 Osprey program and improving the DoD's hazardous material shipment program.
Issues:
Defense & National Security
May 16, 2012
"Discrimination is real. Violence is violence. Personal stories matter. But they should matter to everyone. Every one of these people are citizens of our country and deserve equal protection," said Rep. Quigley."
May 15, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley, (IL-05) along with Reps. Joe Heck (NV-03) and Steve Chabot (OH-01), introduced the Jobs Originating through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act, a bipartisan and bicameral effort to create jobs, reform outdated visa laws, and increase national security.
Issues:
Immigration
May 10, 2012
"We spend nearly as much on defense every year as the rest of the world combined. This includes billions maintaining a nuclear arsenal designed for the Cold War, and $500 million a year for military bands." said Rep. Quigley. "
May 9, 2012
"Lets allow the ATF to continue making progress against dangerous gun trafficking on our Southwest border. Lets make the choice thats best for our law enforcement, for our security, and for our common sense," said Rep. Quigley. "
May 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the passage of U.S.-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act (H.R. 4133), a bill he co-sponsored.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
May 9, 2012
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to President Obama's support for same-sex marriage.
Issues:
LGBTQI+ Rights