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Quigley Statement on Government Shutdown
Quigley Statement on House Vote to Shutdown Government WASHINGTON – Tonight U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) issued the following statement: “In their refusal to separate a government spending bill from the health care law, my colleagues across the aisle have made it clear they are willing to bend to the tyranny of the minority and […]
Quigley Calls on Congress to Avert Sequester Citing Damaging Local Effects
WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) issued the following statement after speaking on the House floor regarding the damage sequestration will have to Illinois and the Chicago area: “For the dozens of groups I’ve met with over the last week, the sequester is not some abstract budgeting term but something that will have real, […]
USA WARRIORS ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM
Quigley Joins Disabled Veterans and Chicago Blackhawks Celebrities for Outdoor Hockey Game CHICAGO – U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) joined a team of Chicago Blackhawks alumni and local celebrities to play an outdoor hockey game against the USA Warriors, a team comprised of injured and disabled Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans. “Despite the challenges they […]
Quigley Statement on State of the Union Address
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement in response to the President’s State of the Union address: “The President has a 21st century vision for America that promotes economic prosperity and protects our citizens with sensible policies that a majority of Americans support. We can create jobs and increase our competitiveness […]
Quigley, Chaffetz Move to cut Wasteful Federal Property Spending
Bipartisan bill eases administrative burdens, provides financial incentives and increases transparency. WASHINGTON — Today, Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-Ill) and Jason Chaffetz (R-UT) reintroduced the Excess Building and Property Disposal Act (H.R. 328) to cut wasteful federal property spending that costs taxpayers $1.67 billion annually. The bill passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support in the […]
Congressman Quigley Goes “Undercover”
Quigley Goes “Undercover” at Dinkel’s Bakery U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) toured Dinkel’s Bakery and worked as a baking assistant during his first Undercover Congressman event of the new Congress.“Dinkel’s Bakery is a culinary icon and a prime example of American entrepreneurship in our District,” said Quigley. “As a family-owned and operated business for […]
Quigley Named to Powerful House Appropriations Committee
Committee approves spending for nearly all federal programs U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was appointed by the Democratic Caucus to the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, which is responsible for approving the federal government’s annual spending levels for nearly all federal programs. Rep. Quigley will be the only member from Illinois to serve on the […]
Quigley Announces Staff Changes
U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) named Mary Ann Levar as his new District Director and Laura Sisemore as his new Communications Director following the departure of District Director and longtime communications advisor Aviva Bowen. “Mary Ann has provided outstanding constituent services, and Laura has been instrumental promoting efforts at home and in DC. Our district […]
QUIGLEY INTRODUCES BILL TO COMBAT FLOW OF ILLEGAL GUNS
TRACE Act improves the ATF’s ability to identify the source of illicit guns and pursue gun traffickers. WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) will reintroduce the Trafficking Reduction and Criminal Enforcement (TRACE) Act, which cracks down on the illegal gun market by improving gun tracking data. The bill also repeals the Tiahrt Amendments, […]
Quigley Elected Regional Whip by Democratic Colleagues
New leadership role comes after just three years in Congress WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) was elected by members of the Democratic Caucus to the leadership position of Regional Whip, just three years after first being elected to Congress. He will be the only member of the Illinois delegation to serve in […]
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