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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. Chairman, I rise in support of the Price-Aderholt amendment, which seeks to modernize the Housing for Persons with AIDS Program to better reflect the current case concentration and understanding of HIV/AIDS. This will help ensure that…
Mr. Speaker, given that small businesses have accounted for over 60 percent of the net new jobs created since the end of the recession, we should be doing more to simplify regulatory compliance so that small businesses can direct their…
Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize Cliff Koroll, a Chicago Blackhawks legend. After signing with the Blackhawks in 1969, Cliff enjoyed 11 seasons as their right winger, where he reached the 50-point mark during four different seasons. He…
Mr. Speaker, in these trying times, Congress needs to provide leadership and answer the question: What really keeps Americans safe? ISIS has directed U.S. and Western passport holders to launch attacks at home and abroad, and this threat…
Mr. Speaker, the Visa Waiver Program plays an absolutely essential role in growing the American economy. If we don't have foreign travel, it is just going to be Michigan competing against Wisconsin, Las Vegas competing against Orlando; and…
Mr. Speaker, last week's shooting in San Bernardino, California, happened to be the second shooting of the day and the 355th of the year, equating to more mass shootings than days in the year. The social media pages of some of the most…
Mr. Speaker, weeks ago, this body avoided a government shutdown by passing the Bipartisan Budget Act. Now we have to pass an omnibus. Unfortunately, many of our appropriations bills contain divisive policy riders that threaten to create…
Mr. Speaker, this week, more than 40,000 negotiators from 196 governments have descended on the French capital for the Paris climate summit. This summit provides the world with a critical opportunity to take a significant step toward…
Mr. Speaker, when the average American wants to learn about a policy, where do they turn for information? Often, the answer is the 24-hour news cycle, often filled by talking heads and sensationalism; or, to social media and message…
Mr. Speaker, John Muir, a naturalist, author, and environmental philosopher, once said, ``When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.'' This couldn't be truer when it comes to the…
Mr. Speaker, last week the House finally came to its senses and overwhelmingly passed the reauthorization of the Export- Import Bank. I am encouraged to see that it has been included in the long-term highway bill we will be considering…
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