Press Releases
Duckworth, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Modernize Nation’s Aging Water Infrastructure
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced legislation to bring our water infrastructure into the 21st century by investing in critical research to make our water infrastructure systems safer, more reliable and more efficient. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Plumbing Research Act would re-establish a laboratory within the National Institute of Standards and Technology to promote innovative technologies that … Continue Reading
June 07, 2018
Rush and Duckworth Introduce Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Today, U.S. Representative Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing and Record of Sale Act of 2018. This legislation would prohibit unlicensed gun-ownership and transferring or receiving firearms without a valid firearms license, as well as direct the Attorney General to establish and maintain a federal record of sale system. Rush first introduced this legislation in 2007 and subsequently reintroduced it … Continue Reading
June 07, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth, 38 Senators Call On Trump To End Policy Of Separating Children From Their Parents At The Border
WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA), and 38 of their Democratic colleagues to call on the Trump administration to stop further traumatizing children and end Trump's inhumane policy of separating innocent boys and girls from families who cross the Southwest border seeking asylum in the United States. Citing the American Academy of Pediatrics, the senators stressed the short- and long-term damage … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Duckworth to Host Mobile Office Hours in Waukegan Today
[WAUKEGAN, IL] – The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will host another “Mobile Office Hours” today at the Waukegan Public Library, where constituent service representatives will be onsite to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits they may be entitled to. Duckworth has previously hosted Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the state over the past several months, and her office will … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Duckworth to Host Mobile Office Hours in Mount Vernon Tomorrow
[MOUNT VERNON, IL] – The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will host another “Mobile Office Hours” tomorrow at the Mount Vernon American Legion Post 141, where constituent service representatives will be onsite to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits they may be entitled to. Duckworth has previously hosted Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the state over the past several months, … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Duckworth to Host Mobile Office Hours in Harrisburg Tomorrow
[HARRISBURG, IL] – The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will host another “Mobile Office Hours” tomorrow at the Harrisburg Public Library, where constituent service representatives will be onsite to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits they may be entitled to. Duckworth has previously hosted Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the state over the past several months, and her office … Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin and Illinois Congressional Delegation Help Secure $132 Million Federal Grant for 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Congressman Bobby Rush (IL-01), Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) and Congressman Danny Davis (IL-07) today announced $132 million in federal funding to the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) Program for the 75th Street Corridor Improvement Project (CIP). This investment from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) will help separate several freight and passenger … Continue Reading
June 01, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Announce $210,000 for Strategic Economic Planning in Southwestern Illinois
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) announced $210,000 in federal funding today to help create jobs and encourage economic development throughout Southwestern Illinois. This funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration's (EDA) Planning Program, which assists communities as they develop and implement plans to enhance their local economies. "It's important for local community and business leaders to … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
Duckworth to Host Mobile Office Hours in Harrisburg Next Week
[HARRISBURG, IL] – The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will host another “Mobile Office Hours” next week at the Harrisburg Public Library, where constituent service representatives will be onsite to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits they may be entitled to. Duckworth has previously hosted Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the state over the past several months, and her office … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
Duckworth to Host Mobile Office Hours in Mount Vernon Next Week
[MOUNT VERNON, IL] – The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) will host another “Mobile Office Hours” next week at the Mount Vernon American Legion Post 141, where constituent service representatives will be onsite to assist Illinoisans with receiving the Veterans Affairs, Social Security, Medicare and other federal benefits they may be entitled to. Duckworth has previously hosted Mobile Office Hours in communities throughout the state over the past several months, … Continue Reading
May 29, 2018
Duckworth Requests Trump Administration Explain How Census Citizenship Question Will Comply with Federal Law
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Tom Carper (D-DE) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), along with U.S. Congressman Elijah Cummings (MD-7) and 30 of their House and Senate Colleagues, are requesting the Trump Administration explain how the last-minute addition of a question on citizenship to the 2020 Census will comply with federal law. Duckworth and her colleagues questioned whether the Administration is complying with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), which requires federal … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "National Gun Violence Awareness Month"
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) led 14 other Senators and 25 other Representatives to introduce a resolution in the House and Senate establishing the weekend of June 1-3, 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and designating June as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month." Every day in America, an average of around 300 men, women, and children are shot, nearly one-third of them fatally. … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Duckworth Introduces Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers at Department of Energy & Nuclear Regulatory Commission
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation today to protect whistleblowers who are employed by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 would clarify a provision in the Energy Reorganization Act to ensure all DOE and NRC employees are guaranteed whistleblower protection rights. Currently, DOE and NRC whistleblowers are at risk … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Duckworth Statement on Cancellation of Singapore Summit Between Donald Trump & Kim Jong Un
Duckworth Statement on Cancellation of Singapore Summit Between Donald Trump & Kim Jong Un [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Following President Trump's letter cancelling the scheduled Singapore Summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement: "It's alarming to see Donald Trump so quickly discard diplomacy and revert back to his prior reckless bluster. His administration's erratic behavior, rhetorical missteps and … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Duckworth Hosts Federal Grants Workshop in Southern Illinois
[ULLIN, IL] - The Office of U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today hosted a federal grants workshop in partnership with Shawnee Community College and the Southern Five Regional Planning District and Development Commission in Ullin, Illinois. The workshop highlighted resources available to local governments, community organizations and individuals for transportation, infrastructure, flood mitigation and first responders. A photo of the grants workshop is available here. "Reaching as many … Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Duckworth Statement on VA Mission Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) released the following statement in support of the bipartisan John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka and Samuel R. Johnson VA MISSION Act of 2018, which the Senate is scheduled to vote on this afternoon: "This is a bipartisan, pragmatic compromise that ensures Veterans using the Choice program can continue to receive their medical care without fear of the program expiring this month, and it establishes the comprehensive Community Care … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin Highlight Illinois Priorities Included in Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW) and Ranking Member on the Fisheries, Wildlife and Water Senate Subcommittee, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) applauded the inclusion of several of their priorities that will help Illinois in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) that passed the EPW committee today and now heads to Senate floor for final consideration. The legislation includes provisions that … Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Duckworth Amendment to Promote Carbon Capture Technology Advances Through EPW Committee
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, announced that her amendment to support carbon storage was included in the bipartisan Utilizing Significant Emissions with Innovative Technology Act (USE IT) that passed the EPW committee today and is now set for consideration on the Senate Floor. Duckworth is a cosponsor of the USE IT Act, and her amendment would authorize the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and … Continue Reading
May 21, 2018
Duckworth, Murray Lead 18 Senators in Urging Education Department to Swiftly Implement Funding Increase to Affordable Child Care Program
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Patty Murray (D-WA), the ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with 16 of their colleagues sent a letter to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to urge her department to use funding Congress recently allocated to help thousands of student parents access affordable child care. Congress recently passed a significant funding increase for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) … Continue Reading
May 21, 2018
Duckworth, Durbin, 33 Senators: Preserve Public Access to CFPB Consumer Complaint Database
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and 30 of their colleagues in urging the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to preserve public access to the Bureau's Consumer Complaint Database. Last month, Office of Management and Budget Director Mick Mulvaney told the banking industry that he wants to eliminate the public's ability to access this important tool, which … Continue Reading
