No child should ever be put in a situation where they lose their life protecting a friend from gunfire.
Tammy Duckworth
The Public Record
Tammy Duckworth is a United States Senator from Illinois, serving since January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented Illinois's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2017. Duckworth is a veteran of the Iraq War, where she became the first female double amputee from the conflict, an experience that has shaped her advocacy for veterans and military families. She has been a strong proponent of healthcare reform, women's rights, and disability rights throughout her political career.
On the campaign trail, Trump repeatedly promised no more wars and lower costs—and instead, Illinoisans are getting the exact opposite.
The brave Artemis II crew broke new frontiers for space exploration and proved to the next generation of young scientists that anything is possible.
We write for a second time regarding the unconstitutional and illegal attempt to transform the United States Postal Service into an election administration agency controlled by the White House and President Trump.
But there can be no other interpretation: Iran won, Trump caved and the American people lost.
It’s one of the worst deals ever made—and I’ll use every tool at my disposal to ensure not another cent goes toward Trump’s failed war.
There’s nothing ‘pro-life’ about putting women in danger, undermining the right to contraception or denying IVF access to hopeful parents, including our nation’s servicemembers and Veterans.
Illinois is proud to be a safe haven for those seeking reproductive health care both inside and outside of our state—and Democrats will continue to work to restore reproductive rights for every American—no matter where they live.
Trump proudly proclaims himself as the ‘pro-life’ champion who struck down Roe v. Wade.
Accordingly, we insist that the Postal Service abandon this proposed regulation and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services to every American. The Constitution and federal law demand nothing less.
We cannot be a leader of the free world if we continue to segregate groups of people in our own country, whether it is through racism or through ableism.
The Trump Administration’s memo is an outrageous attack on the rights and independence of the disability community.
I am not going to let this administration move us back to a time when people were ripped out of their communities, ripped out of their homes against their wills, and forced into institutions.
This is clearly the ableism that exists in this administration that starts with Donald Trump, the president.
This is taking us back to a time when there were forced lobotomies in this country.
Four years later, my thoughts remain with my fellow Illinoisans who experienced unimaginable tragedy at the Highland Park parade, a time-honored tradition.
When families gathered in Highland Park to observe the Fourth of July four years ago, they were there to celebrate America at its best—and instead, they saw our country at its worst.
After all, it is Trump who is responsible for sending costs soaring across the board. And now, he is single-handedly blocking housing relief that families desperately need in attempt to steal the next election. It doesn’t get more corrupt…
How evil can Donald Trump get? Congress just passed the biggest housing bill in 30 years, and this President is stomping on the brakes and holding it hostage until we pass his voter suppression bill.
I’m grateful Senators Heinrich and Boozman worked in a bipartisan way to deliver this nearly $10 million investment to our state’s ecosystems.
I demand the immediate restoration of IMMVI to full capacity, along with a transparent and detailed explanation for why DHS and the VA betrayed their promises to the brave men and women who served our Nation in uniform.
We have a duty to honor and support the service of immigrant Veterans and their families, whether by the opportunity to earn citizenship, allowing them to remain with their families or ensuring they receive the care they’ve earned for…
“Trump proudly proclaims himself as the ‘pro-life’ champion who struck down Roe v. Wade,” said Duckworth. “There’s nothing ‘pro-life’ about putting women in danger, undermining the right to contraception or denying IVF access to hopeful…
“Chicago Abortion Fund is often people’s only hope to get the reproductive healthcare they need,” said Duckworth. “Illinois is proud to be a safe haven for those seeking reproductive health care both inside and outside of our state—and…





