118th Congress

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) introduced the National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center Establishment Act, legislation that would create and fund a National Interagency Seed and Restoration Center within the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to promote the conservation and restoration of native plant communities across the U.S.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, re-introduced the Transparency in Government Act to increase access, accountability, and transparency in every branch of the federal government. The legislation would expand financial disclosure requirements for both lawmakers and lobbyists; modernize how the public accesses federal spending information; and improve judicial transparency. Quigley has introduced this legislation each Congress since his first term.

Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) declared Chicago the home of the nation’s best pizza following a visit to one of Chicago’s iconic pizzerias. Quigley visited Pat’s Pizzeria on Lincoln Avenue where he met with staff and enjoyed a slice. To watch a video of Quigley’s visit, click HERE.

Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Michael McCaul (TX-10) introduced a resolution seeking recognition of May 2024 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month. Each year, tens of thousands of Americans receive a primary brain tumor diagnosis which carries a five-year survival rate of only 36 percent for malignant tumors. Today, more than one million people in the United States are estimated to be living with a primary brain tumor and approximately 94,000 more will be diagnosed in 2024.