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Congressman Mike Quigley

Representing the 5th District of Illinois

Press Releases

Quigley Calls for Increased Federal Resources to Combat Gun Violence

Press Release
“At a time when entire neighborhoods in Chicago are being torn apart by gun violence, now more than ever we need to increase federal resources to go after gun traffickers and put more cops on the street. Requiring gun dealers to conduct annual inventories will help law enforcement combat the flow of illegal weapons to our city streets. Funding COPS grants will give cities the resources to hire the police officers they need to fight crime. I offered these amendments today because it’s time for Congress to take a stand against violent crime and give law enforcement the tools they need to keep our communities safe.”
Issues:
Gun Control

Quigley Introduces Legislation to Improve Standards, Conditions at Immigration Detention Centers

Press Release
“The government has a moral responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of any person under its charge. Right now, immigration detention standards are loosely enforced across different facilities, often leading to inhumane and prolonged detentions, especially among vulnerable populations. This legislation will develop and enforce consistent standards for the treatment of detainees and provide much needed oversight and transparency of our immigration detention system.”
Issues:
Immigration

Quigley Joins Council for a Livable World to Promote Good Government Reform on Nuclear Weapons Spending

Press Release
“Over the next decade, the United States is set to spend hundreds of billions of dollars upgrading a nuclear weapons arsenal that matters less and less for our national security. Instead of directing our tax dollars to a nuclear weapon stockpile that no longer meets our security needs, we should make smart investments in our national defense that will meet our 21st century fiscal and strategic needs."
Issues:
Defense & National Security

Quigley Concludes Official Visit to Ukraine

Press Release
“I was proud to join my colleagues on this bipartisan delegation to send a clear message that the United States stands with the Ukrainian people in their efforts to preserve a free and unified Ukraine. Considering Russia’s actions in Crimea and its continuing interference in eastern Ukraine, we must continue to apply pressure to Russia through economic sanctions and encourage the international community to support Ukraine at this critical time. After seeing the situation firsthand, it’s clear that diplomacy is working, and I strongly support Ukraine’s efforts to hold free and fair elections to let the people of Ukraine determine their future.”
Issues:
Foreign Affairs

Quigley, University of Chicago Harris School Host Panel on Nuclear Weapons Policy

Press Release

CHICAGO—Friday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) joined the University of Chicago Harris School to host “The Future of U.S. Nuclear Weapons: Establishing Sustainable Security Policy,” a panel discussion on reforming U.S. nuclear weapons policy to fit our current budgetary and national security environment.

Issues:
Defense & National Security

Quigley Honored with American Bar Association Justice Award

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) received the American Bar Association’s ABA Justice Award for his leadership on criminal justice issues and promoting access to our justice system.

Issues:
Justice

Quigley Applauds Inclusion of Key Transparency Provision in Appropriations Bill

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year 2015 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill to the full House, which included language Rep. Quigley requested that would improve public access to legislative information:                            

Issues:
Reform

Quigley Presses FAA Administrator Huerta on Changing Outdated Noise Metric

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) questioned Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Huerta about the agency’s progress on updating the 65 Day-Night Average Sound Level (DNL) metric used to measure noise effects on individuals due to aviation activities.

Issues:
District, Transportation

Quigley Discusses MSM Donor Blood Ban with Students

Press Release

CHICAGO—Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) spoke to OutLaw, an organization for LGBT students at the University of Chicago Law School, highlighting the need to reevaluate the FDA’s blood donation criteria that unfairly discriminates against men who have sex with men (MSM).

Issues:
Equality

Congressman Quigley, Mayor Emanuel, Senator Kirk and Senator Durbin Announce Federal Funding for an Additional 110 New U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officers at Chicago’s Airports

Press Release

CHICAGO - Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Congressman Mike Quigley (IL - 5th), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Senator Kirk (IL-R) today announced the allocation of 110 new U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers for the Chicago area as a result of funding included in the omnibus appropriations bill earlier this year.

Issues:
District

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