113th Congress
July 10, 2013
"So, with all due respect, the ban on D.C. abortion services is seriously harmful, all women regardless of their economic situation have a right to choose. By taking away this funding for services for those who can't afford it, we are in effect taking
July 10, 2013
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Jared Polis (CO-02) offered an amendment to cut $23.7 million above what the Department of Energy (DOE) requested for the B61 nuclear bomb and apply the savings toward deficit reduction.
Issues:
Appropriations
July 10, 2013
U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) fought against efforts to restrict the right to choose for women living in the District of Columbia during consideration of the FY14 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill.
July 9, 2013
"While we continue to spend billions of dollars on nuclear weapons, tanks and wars overseas, we are ignoring the gang war that is happening here at home." '
July 9, 2013
"The National Nuclear Security Administration requested a 45 percent increase for a gold-plated upgrade plan for the B61 nuclear bomb." '
July 9, 2013
"While we continue to spend billions in federal dollars on nuclear weapons, tanks and wars overseas, were ignoring the gang war that is happening here at home. Its time for the federal government to step up to the challenge by stopping gun violence where it starts." '
July 9, 2013
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) called on the federal government to take action against the growing epidemic of gun violence in Chicago, where more than 70 people were shot and 11 people were murdered over the past holiday weekend.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
July 1, 2013
"The bottom line is we do not know how the Speaker intends to address this issue." '
June 28, 2013
"The security HOPWA provides to vulnerable families is a proven and effective tool in the fight against HIV/AIDS." '
June 28, 2013
Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL), Adam Schiff (D-CA) and Barbara Lee (D-CA) announced that the Appropriations Committee passed their amendment to the annual Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Appropriations Bill which would increase funding for the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program by $3 million.
Issues:
Appropriations