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Mike Quigley is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Illinois's 5th congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Quigley has focused on issues such as environmental protection, healthcare, and government transparency. He has been an advocate for policies aimed at addressing climate change and has worked on initiatives to improve public health and safety in his district. Quigley has also served on various committees, contributing to discussions on national security and budgetary matters.
Mr. Speaker, last week, the President visited Asia for the first time as Commander in Chief, and took the opportunity, while on foreign soil, to reiterate his America First doctrine. I rise today because an America First doctrine mentality…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to shed light on the appalling state of our Nation's immigration detention centers. Devoid of health services and basic medical standards, these ICE facilities are cruel and inhumane. Suicide rates are high…
Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, 26 small children and teachers were massacred at Sandy Hook Elementary, and Congress lacked the courage to act. Two years ago, the Emanuel 9 were murdered by a White supremacist, and Congress did nothing. Last…
Mr. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Michigan will be postponed. Amendment No. 205 Offered by Mr. Jenkins of West…
Mr. Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 218 printed in House Report 115-297. Amendment No. 221 Offered by Mr. Amodei The Acting CHAIR. It is now in order to consider…
Mr. Chair, just across-the-board cuts are an abdication of responsibility. It is up to us as appropriators to determine exactly what needs funding and at what levels. For those reasons, I ask my colleagues to oppose this amendment. Mr…
Mr. Chairman, this type of amendment bluntly imposes cuts to government function without regard to merit or consequence. Indiscriminate cuts to the administration accounts in this bill would lead to weakened cybersecurity and increased…
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.
This is an interesting debate, Mr. Chairman. Normally it would be heard for the would-be candidates for the District of Columbia City Council, but the issues remain far more important. This amendment would, once again, overreach by…
Mr. Chairman, there have been extraordinary attacks on the IRS Commissioner in a wide variety of ranges, but an amendment similar to this failed last year, which meant there were Republicans who opposed it as well as Democrats. There were…
Mr. Chairman, I claim the time in opposition. The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman from Illinois is recognized for 5 minutes.
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