Issues
Choice
Whether being in charge of their own private health decisions, having equal pay and access to quality child care, or being able to access critical services, it’s an honor to stand up for women in Congress.
Committees
Mike currently serves on the House Committee on Appropriations which is responsible for approving the federal government’s annual spending levels for nearly all federal programs.
Defense & National Security
Keeping America safe is key. Recent history has shown us that threats to our nation's safety can come in many forms, and our defense policy must be tailored accordingly.
Education
An investment in our children's education is an investment our country's future. The importance of providing our children the best possible education cannot be overstated, especially as so many Americans battle economic hardship. That's why Mike voted to help pass a bill infusing Illinois schools with $415 million, helping students and protecting teachers' jobs.
Energy/Environment
An innovative environmental and energy policy is necessary to combat the increasing carbon emissions that endanger our planet's environmental health. Mike has worked tirelessly to advocate for environmentally-conscious government.
Equality
Mike firmly believes in President Abraham Lincoln's vision, shared nearly 150 years ago – that our country is on an evolutionary path to full equality for all Americans and that the fight for human rights is an ongoing one.
Foreign Affairs
Mike is committed to providing the resources our soldiers need, and ensuring that our servicemen and women are not in harm's way one day more than necessary. Mike has taken trips to Iraq and Israel and Gaza reemphasizing his goals to establish sound Middle East policy.
Health Care
Since coming to Congress in 2009, I have been a strong supporter of policies that will improve the overall health of my constituents. This includes supporting the Affordable Care Act, advocating for robust biomedical research funding and protecting Medicare for seniors.Hockey
In April 2009, I was elected to represent Illinois’ 5th district in the U.S. Congress. For me, it was an opportunity to take my unique style of reform-minded politics and integrity from Cook County to Washington. It was also a chance to take my enthusiasm for the world’s greatest sport, hockey, to Capitol Hill. I'm an avid Chicago Blackhawks fan and play hockey both in Chicago and Washington.
Immigration
As globalization shrinks our world, establishing a fair system to account for the movement of people across and within our borders becomes increasingly important.
Justice
As a lawyer and a member of House Committee on the Judiciary, Mike's background gave him a unique perspective on judicial issues.
Reform
Mike believes the best form of government is an open and honest government that serves its people and not a special interest. As U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis famously stated, "sunlight is said to be the best of disinfectants." Open and transparent government will produce efficient and effective results, strengthening Congress' ability to serve our constituents' best interests.
Reinventing Government
Congressman Quigley has long believed government must be consolidated, streamlined, and made more applicable for the 21st century. The mission of government matters, and in order to create the most efficient system possible, we must ask ourselves how we would design government if we were to start over from scratch today: what services would government provide?
Transportation
Mike believes that rebuilding our infrastructure is tantamount to spurring economic growth. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act was a step in the right direction. It is most important to invest in long-term projects seeking to modernize our national infrastructure, providing efficient and safe transportation of goods and people, reducing congestion and pollution.
Veterans
All of us who enjoy the benefits of living in this, the greatest of countries, must always remember that there is a reason the United States stands as a beacon of freedom throughout the world. We owe a special debt to all of you.