Ukraine has waited long enough for additional aid and they are paying the price.

We must do what is right for the fate of Ukraine and for the fate of the free world for generations to come.

No one wants American troops on the ground in yet another foreign war.

It is vital that we focus on stability in the Middle East, not escalation.

The Affordable Connectivity Program helps Illinoisans in the 5th district get affordable internet access, but it runs out of funding at the end of the month.

I joined my New Democrat Coalition (NDC) colleagues today to call to extend this program.

I joined three Gold Star mothers in calling for additional aid for Ukraine. Their sons, American veterans, were killed while fighting in Ukraine.

They gave the ultimate sacrifice to fight for Ukraine's freedom.

We must honor their service and help Ukraine end this war 🇺🇸🇺🇦

The U.S. economy has gained over 15 million jobs under President Biden.

That is the fastest job growth in HISTORY.

Another amazing group of Chicago students visiting DC!

The students of St. Josaphat School were eager to be in Washington and excited to ask all sorts of questions about the state of our world.

With public trust in our government nearing a record low, conversations about government transparency are more important than ever.

I was proud to host a panel of experts to discuss how to boost transparency and ultimately enhance public confidence in our governmental systems.

The Mayorkas impeachment trial sets a dangerous precedent by Republicans who think they can get rid of someone because they disagree with their policies.

That may be how things work in an autocracy, but not in a democracy.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has played a critical role in clearing the wreckage following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. We must continue to support these efforts & restore port operations.

Today my House Appropriations Democrats colleagues and I met to discuss this goal.

My message to Speaker Johnson is simple:

The Speakers who think the most extreme members of their caucus can be appeased are now former Speakers. Let's do our jobs.

Little is more important to the health and safety of Americans than safe water and a clean planet. We must push back against any funding cuts that would threaten the progress we have made in these critical areas.

More on this now with House Appropriations Democrats youtu.be/XjyLmrIpsf8

I’ll be LIVE on CNN MAX with Jim Sciutto to discuss the House of Representative’s plan to pass foreign aid this week.

Stay tuned 📺

Great job moderating, FOIA Nate📄! Thanks to Mike Quigley's office, the American public & press can watch this conversation on transparency & accountability on YouTube already: youtube.com/watch?v=ctYicG…

🚨RIGHT NOW 🚨

The Transparency Caucus is hosting a panel of experts to discuss collaboration between government and civil society to identify actionable commitments that advance transparency and bring sunshine to our government.

Click below to watch! youtube.com/watch?v=ctYicG…

Trans and nonbinary youth are 2 to 2.5 times as likely to experience depressive symptoms, seriously consider suicide, and attempt suicide.

Gender affirming care can be LIFESAVING.

This ruling fails to recognize this fact and severely harms trans youth. #ProtectTransKids

Today marks 17 years since the Virginia Tech shooting that killed 32 people.

17 years and these senseless mass killings are still happening in America.

Our gun laws must change if we are to end this epidemic and keep people safe.

TOMORROW at 1:30 PM ET the Transparency Caucus will host a roundtable with experts on the importance of transparency in government. youtube.com/watch?v=ctYicG…

Welcoming young students from Illinois is one of the best parts of my time in Washington, DC.

This group from Ole A. Thorp Elementary came prepared with great questions and a genuine interest in what it means to be a public servant.

Speaker Johnson should have learned from his predecessor that caving to the far right never ends well.

He should tune out the extremists who want to see Putin win and put aid for Ukraine on the floor.

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Speaker Johnson needs to ask himself what is more important—saving democracy or appeasing the extremists in his party.