Press Releases
Duckworth Visits Ukraine-Poland Border Region to Reinforce Bipartisan Support for the People of Ukraine and NATO Allies
[JASIONKA, POLAND] - On her official visit to Poland and Portugal this week, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) traveled to Poland’s border with Ukraine where she visited sites of joint NATO military logistical efforts that support Ukraine. At the Jasionka military base cluster, Duckworth underscored America’s bipartisan support for Ukraine and NATO, in the midst of Donald Trump’s escalating and increasingly erratic threats against Greenland. During her visit in Rzeszów, Duckworth discussed … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
Duckworth Reiterates Call for Joint Investigation into ICE Violence in Chicago and Minneapolis
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Nearly 100 days after calling for an independent investigation into the outrageous use of force by ICE federal agents in Chicago, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reiterated and broadened her request to the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) Offices of Inspectors General (OIG) asking that the offices establish a joint task force to investigate the disturbing pattern of violent behavior by Trump’s agents in Chicago, Minneapolis and across the … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
Duckworth Joins Blumenthal, Colleagues to Demand Answers on Pentagon’s Efforts to Politicize Stars and Stripes Military Newspaper
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along with her colleagues in demanding answers on the Department of Defense’s (DOD) efforts to politicize Stars and Stripes, the military newspaper that has long maintained editorial independence. The letter follows recent reporting on how Stars and Stripes job applicants have been asked to explain how they would … Continue Reading
January 20, 2026
Duckworth Condemns Trump’s Increasingly Erratic Threats to Seize Greenland
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Committees on Foreign Relations (SFRC) and Armed Services (SASC)—today released the following statement as Donald Trump continues to escalate his outrageous threats to take over Greenland from NATO ally Denmark, including new tariffs on eight European allies: “Donald Trump’s escalating and increasingly erratic threats to take Greenland by force and economic coercion are as nonsensical as they are dangerous. … Continue Reading
January 19, 2026
In Chicago, Duckworth Honors King’s Legacy of Service and Commitment to Justice
[CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) commemorated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day today by joining local leaders and speaking about the value of service and the importance of community. Duckworth began her day at Rainbow PUSH’s annual breakfast, where she honored Dr. King’s words to Chicago 60 years ago and how his message is more pertinent than ever today. Photos from this event can be found on the Senator’s website. “Here in Illinois, Dr. King asked us to imagine a better, fairer … Continue Reading
January 18, 2026
As Housing Costs Continue to Soar, Duckworth Underscores Need for Veteran Affordable Housing
[CHICAGO, IL] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today visited Hope Manor II, one of the first large-scale supportive housing developments for Veterans and their families, highlighting her commitment to affordable housing and access to affordable housing for our Veterans. Duckworth also met with leaders from Volunteers of America and female Veteran residents of Hope Manor II to hear firsthand about the challenges Veterans face in securing safe, affordable housing. Photos … Continue Reading
January 18, 2026
As Trump Attempts to Block Billions in Funding for Child Care, Duckworth Meets with Illinois Care Providers
[CHICAGO, IL] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with Illinois child care providers and families to learn more about how Donald Trump’s attempt to block $1 billion in funding for Illinois would gravely impact child care in our state. Duckworth met with Illinois Action for Children leadership including Executive Director April Janney, as well as leaders from It Takes a Village, YMCA, Our Loving Arms, Cuddle Care Child Care Center and PAW Preschool. Photos from today’s meeting are … Continue Reading
January 16, 2026
Duckworth Introduces Bill to Maintain Integrity of Independent Government Watchdogs
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - One year after Donald Trump unlawfully fired 17 Inspectors General (IGs) just days into his second term, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation to help restore public trust in IGs as Trump has worked to replace them with loyalists tied to his Administration. The Inspectors General Independence Act would prevent Donald Trump and future Presidents from appointing their own political allies to serve in the Administration’s “independent” watchdog roles—a … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Duckworth Discusses Solutions to Address the National Housing Crisis at CAP Housing Summit
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today joined the Center for American Progress (CAP), U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) for a policy summit where they discussed common-sense solutions to address our nation’s housing shortage and lower housing costs for middle-class families. As the cost of housing continues to consistently increase more than the rate of wages, Duckworth underscored the urgent need to address issues … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Duckworth Pushes to Slash ICE Funding and Block GOP Cuts to Lead Removal Programs
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Law, today sought to block $125 million in Republican cuts to lead service line replacement projects by redirecting a portion of Trump’s exorbitant $2 billion U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) slush fund that the agency has shown time and again it does not deserve and cannot be trusted with. “ICE isn’t making our communities safer, but … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Duckworth, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Passenger Rail Crewmembers
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the bipartisan Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act to enhance public safety by ensuring passenger rail crew members are provided the legal protections that have been afforded to flight crew members and attendants for decades. Specifically, just as it is a federal crime to interfere with flight crews, the bipartisan Duckworth-Hoeven bill would prohibit interfering with intercity and passenger rail crew … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
Duckworth, Booker Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Disaster Response and Recovery Plans in Prisons
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced legislation that would ensure prison disaster plans protect the health, safety and rights of incarcerated individuals during emergencies. The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act would require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual damage reports after disasters, require the National Institute of Correction (NIC) to hold field hearings on how to better incorporate considerations … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan War Powers Resolution—which Duckworth cosponsored—that would have prevented the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. Last week, the same resolution advanced in the Senate by a vote of 52-47. “It is indisputable that Nicolás Maduro was a brutal dictator. But it is not … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Duckworth Meets with Growth Energy, Highlights Importance of U.S. Biofuels for Americans and the Economy
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today met with officials from Growth Energy, the nation’s leading biofuel trade association, to underscore her support for ethanol production, as well as her commitment to helping strengthen our national and energy security, expand year-round E15 sales, drive down gas prices, support our farmers, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and drive rural economic opportunity in Illinois and across the country. Photos from the meeting can be found … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin File Amendment to Appropriations Bill to Restore Funding for Chicago Harbor Lock
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, filed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act to restore to recent funding levels the Chicago Harbor Lock. Currently, the appropriations bill, as well as the President’s proposed budget, only allocates $298,000 for the operation and maintenance of the Chicago Harbor Lock, which is a … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Urging Administration to Restore Funding for Full-Service Community Schools
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined their colleagues in urging Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reverse the Department of Education’s decision to discontinue $168 million in Full-Service Community Schools grants across 12 states, including Illinois. In the letter led by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), the Senators expressed deep concern that the abrupt cuts to this funding in … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Duckworth, Cisneros, Colleagues Introduce the PROTECT Military Families Act
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), along with U.S. Representative Gil Cisneros (D-CA-31), introduced the PROTECT Military Families Act, a bicameral bill that aims to protect military families from deportation and forced separation detrimental to military morale and mission readiness. “There is no higher betrayal to our heroes than to have one of their family members deported by the same nation they sacrificed to defend,” said Senator Duckworth. “In … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
Duckworth Statement After Senate Advances Bipartisan War Powers Resolution to Block Further Military Action in Venezuela
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate advanced a bipartisan War Powers Resolution—which Duckworth cosponsored—that would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. “It is indisputable that Nicolás Maduro was a brutal dictator. But it is not America’s responsibility to go around the world using our military to push regime change … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
Duckworth Cosponsors Kaine’s Bipartisan War Powers Resolution on Venezuela
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is now cosponsoring a War Powers Resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Rand Paul (R-KY) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) as well as Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) that would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. “Our Constitution requires the American people, through their elected representatives in … Continue Reading
January 06, 2026
Duckworth, Durbin Join Gallego to Demand Answers on Harms of Diverting Federal Agents for Immigration Enforcement
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined U.S. Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in sending a letter to President Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and Attorney General Pam Bondi demanding answers on the impact of the Administration’s decision to pull thousands of federal law enforcement personnel away from their work keeping dangerous criminals off the streets … Continue Reading