113th Congress
December 12, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) took to the floor of the House of Representatives to highlight the growing concerns from communities surrounding Chicago O’Hare Airport that are experiencing a severe increase in noise pollution and air traffic stemming from the O’Hare Modernization Program.
Issues:
Transportation
December 12, 2013
"It is also a fact that neighborhoods–not noisy aircraft–make life in Chicago and its suburbs special. We all need to work together to ensure the vitality of our neighborhoods isn't drowned out in the roar of aircraft overhead."
December 6, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced the introduction of the Silent Skies Act (H.R. 3650), legislation to reduce noise pollution and improve the quality of life for those who live near airports.
Issues:
Transportation
December 5, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the death of civil rights leader and former South African President Nelson Mandela.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
December 4, 2013
"It's a job where you continue to learn every day and while it sounds corny, you get to help a lot of people." And that's what really makes the job worth doing, he said.
December 4, 2013
"This Thanksgiving, while thousands of Illinois families gather to celebrate over an abundance of turkey and stuffing, thousands more will struggle to just put food on the table. That's because millions of hardworking Americans who rely on SNAP to provide for their families during tough times had their benefits ct by an average of $36 per month," said Quigley.
December 3, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement on the Ukrainian government’s use of violence in response to demonstrators in Kyiv.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
November 27, 2013
"The pervasive and systematic abuse of detainees held in immigration detention facilities, essentially at the hands of the government, is unconscionable. This urgent matter must be addressed quickly and at the highest possible level."
Issues:
Immigration
Government Transparency
November 27, 2013
This Thanksgiving, while thousands of Illinois families gather to celebrate over an abundance of turkey and stuffing, thousands more will struggle to just put food on the table.
November 26, 2013
Following a GAO report released last week, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress have called on the Obama Administration to put strong regulations in place to prevent sexual abuse and assault against immigrants in federal custody.
Issues:
Immigration