Videos
WGN discussed the dangers of used cars with open recalls, and efforts by myself, Congressman Krishnamoorthi and Senator Blumenthal to protect consumers. #autosafety #usedcars #consumerprotection #autorecalls #airbags
During debate on the House floor of the INVEST In America Act, I discussed the auto safety provisions in the bill, which I ushered through my subcommittee. The bill also includes funding to help remove dangerous lead service lines in our water system. Illinois has nearly 680,000 lead service lines.
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, a Senior Chief Deputy Whip and Chair of the Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee, hosted a press conference to highlight the auto safety provisions included in the INVEST In America Act, the infrastructure package the U.S. House will vote on this week.
I joined advocates from Illinois to talk about the Green New Deal and steps we are taking to act on climate change. While the climate corps piece was not included in the bipartisan infrastructure deal President Biden and a group of Senators came up with, House Democrats will include it in our reconciliation package.
Myself and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi joined Chicago Tonight to talk about the latest in Washington, DC, especially around voting rights and the For The People Act. #forthepeopleact #votingrights #HR1
In my weekly update, I discuss the Senate vote on the For The People Act, my committee work this week, the January 6th Special Committee, and several other topics.
I asked Defense Department officials about the use of private contractors and highlighted how much could be saved by reigning in the practice of using private military contractors.
Before the Supreme Court’s ruling in Gross v. FBL Financial Services Inc., older workers alleging age discrimination in the workplace had to prove that age was simply one of the motivating factors behind the discrimination. This is the same burden of proof faced by those alleging discrimination on the basis of race, sex, national origin or religion.
The Access to Counsel Act of 2021 would ensure that U.S. citizens, green card holders, and others coming to the United States with valid travel documents may contact a lawyer or a family member if held by CBP for more than an hour.
I spoke on the House floor today during the debate on H.R. 1333, the NO BAN Act. It prohibits discrimination in immigration matters on the basis of religion and limits the authority of the Executive Branch to issue overly broad travel bans in the future.