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Dan Lipinski

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Dan Lipinski is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Illinois's 3rd congressional district from 2005 to 2021. He is known for his centrist positions and focus on issues such as transportation, healthcare, and education. Lipinski served on several committees during his tenure, including the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he played a role in shaping transportation policy. He was also involved in various bipartisan efforts, particularly in areas affecting his constituents in Illinois. In 2020, Lipinski faced a significant primary challenge from progressive candidate Marie Newman, which he ultimately lost, leading to his departure from Congress in January 2021.

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of this en bloc amendment which is comprised of 34 individual amendments touching upon various areas of rail, aviation, water, and FEMA policy…

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Mar 3, 2020

I actually put a bill in requiring railroads and rail transit to take the safest route.

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Mar 3, 2020

The CREATE program, which Congressman Lipinski supports and has gotten funding for, is a perfect example of a public-private partnership which benefits everyone.

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Mar 3, 2020

Better rail infrastructure is urgently needed to expand service.

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Mar 3, 2020

Please fund the infrastructure that supports commuter rail.

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Mar 3, 2020

Thank you, Congressman Lipinski and the Subcommittee again for the opportunity to testify.

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Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Speaker, we will soon be voting on H.J. Res. 79, which attempts to remove the deadline for ratification contained in the equal rights amendment, which passed Congress in 1972. Over the decades, we have made great strides in our Nation…

Congressional Record · 2020-02-12
Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Chairman, I thank Chairman Scott. I am a proud supporter of the hardworking men and women of our Nation, and no one does more for American workers than organized labor. Workers standing together and bargaining collectively have been…

Congressional Record · 2020-02-06
Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Speaker, this is National Catholic Schools Week. Every year, I introduce a resolution to recognize the outstanding contributions that Catholic schools make to our Nation. My own education at Saint Symphorosa and Saint Ignatius provided…

Congressional Record · 2020-01-29
Dec 10, 2019

Madam Chair, I thank the gentleman from Hawaii for yielding and for his work on this bill. Madam Chair, I rise in support of my amendment to ensure that Great Lakes States have access to the resources in this bill, so they can address…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-10
Dec 9, 2019

Madam Speaker, today, the House passed a bipartisan bill that Mr. Moolenaar joined me in introducing, H.R. 2051, the Sustainable Chemistry Research and Development Act. Chemical products are part of our everyday lives, from toothpaste, to…

Congressional Record · 2019-12-09

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