113th Congress
June 3, 2014
When it comes to our children’s health, the Sun-Times is right that Congress shouldn’t abandon the healthier nutrition standards we instituted for school lunch programs in 2010.
June 3, 2014
"People say, the President is taking such a bold step; this isn’t something he should do. Let me tell you something, if he doesn’t do it, this House isn’t going to do it."
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 29, 2014
Under current law, licensed gun dealers are required to run potential weapons buyers through NICS to screen out felons, illegal immigrants, spousal abusers, the severely mentally ill, or another category that would bar them from buying or owning weapons. The system, however, is largely voluntary: States are encouraged, but not required, to report information to NICS.
Issues:
Gun Violence Prevention
May 29, 2014
An amendment offered by U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) to strengthen the National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS) passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 260-145-1, making it the first gun violence related legislation to pass this Congress.
May 29, 2014
House lawmakers advanced legislation Thursday that boosts funding for the federal system of background checks for gun purchases, less than a week after a gunman’s rampage in a California college town reignited debate over gun control.
May 28, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) announced a $600,000 grant to Cook County from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help clean up contaminated areas in seven west suburban municipalities.
Issues:
Energy / Environment
May 22, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) voted to restore Americans’ privacy rights and pass H.R. 3361, the USA FREEDOM Act: United and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet Collection, and Online Monitoring Act. Rep. Quigley is an original cosponsor the bill, which ends the government’s bulk collection of phone records and requires increased government oversight and public scrutiny of domestic surveillance programs.
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 22, 2014
Whether you are in Washington or Chicago, you can watch Congress and the executive branch in action on C-SPAN
Issues:
Government Transparency
May 21, 2014
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) fought to expand federal housing assistance and protect funding and eligibility for vital infrastructure programs that improve the economy and support local communities, including projects in Chicago and Cook County.
May 20, 2014
"Congress must come together and pass meaningful policy to understand this condition and find a cure. I am committed to supporting federal funding for autism research and helping families obtain appropriate therapies for children living with autism."
Issues:
Health Care