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How often we called Mike Quigley's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
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119-hr-2913·Consistent
Ukraine Support Act
92/100
What they said
Sep 23, 2026
Representative Quigley expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls for continued unwavering U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Quigley's statement calls for unwavering U.S. support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the Ukraine Support Act authorizes lend-lease, loans, military financing, sanctions on Russia, and NATO reaffirmation. His yes vote on passage matches that stated position on the shared question of U.S. support for Ukraine. The bill's reconstruction fund and technology/disinformation provisions go beyond what the statement addresses, which is why the score is not higher.
Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024
92/100
What they said
Sep 23, 2026
Representative Quigley expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls for continued unwavering U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Quigley's statement strongly supports Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and continued unwavering U.S. support against Russian aggression. The bill provides DOD supplemental funding for Ukraine security assistance and establishes an oversight office, and Quigley voted yes on passage, which matches the directional support expressed in the statement.
Representative Quigley expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls for continued unwavering U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Quigley's statement strongly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and calls for unwavering U.S. support against Russia, and he voted yes on passage of a bill providing emergency supplemental appropriations for the conflict in Ukraine, including military and economic assistance. Both the stated position and the vote point in the same direction on the core question of U.S. support for Ukraine, though the bill also contains provisions the statement does not address.
Representative Quigley expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls for continued unwavering U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Quigley's statement strongly supports Ukraine's sovereignty and calls for unwavering U.S. support against Russia, and the bill authorizes seizing and transferring Russian sovereign assets to fund Ukrainian reconstruction, which aligns with that position. He voted yes on passage, which is directionally consistent, though the bill also contains many provisions (TikTok, Iran sanctions, data brokers) that his statement does not address.
Congressman Quigley voted yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and supports pressuring Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. He calls for additional weapons and economic support for Ukraine beyond the bill.
The statement says Quigley supports pressuring Russia and backing Ukraine, including weapons and economic support, and he voted yes on a bill that provides economic support and defense assistance for Ukraine. The statement's shared question (support for Ukraine against Russia) aligns with the bill's appropriations, though the statement focuses on a 2026 Russia sanctions bill while the matched bill is a 2024 Ukraine supplemental appropriations act, a different measure.
Congressman Quigley voted yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and supports pressuring Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. He calls for additional weapons and economic support for Ukraine beyond the bill.
The statement describes Quigley's yes vote on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act and his support for pressuring Russia toward a peace agreement, while the matched bill is the Ukraine Support Act, which includes sanctions on Russian entities alongside broader aid. Both are directionally aligned on pressuring Russia and supporting Ukraine, but they are different bills, and the statement does not address the Ukraine Support Act's lend-lease, loan, or reconstruction provisions specifically, so the match is generally but not precisely consistent.
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Passage votes where Mike Quigley broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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119-s-1318·Apr 29, 2026·80% of D voted NO
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Quigley Statement on Environmental Review Announcement for Amtrak Relocation
Position: The release supports the Federal Railroad Administration's decision to conduct a full environmental assessment of Amtrak's proposed relocation of its 14th Street maintenance facility, including review of alternative sites and community input. It also calls for greater transparency and open communication from Amtrak with residents.
Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)’s announcement that it will conduct an environmental assessment of Amtrak’s proposed relocation of its 14th Street maintenance facility to Union Pacific’s Canal Street Yard:
“After weeks of raising concerns with Amtrak about the rollout and decision making behind their relocation of the 14th street maintenance facility, I am pleased to hear that FRA has responded to the community and will conduct a full environmental assessment, including a thorough analysis of the potential impacts and a review of alternative sites. This decision will give the community a long-overdue opportunity to provide input on the project. I am glad that Amtrak is taking this step. However, it must be the first of many efforts to provide transparency and establish open communication with residents to ensure their concerns are addressed moving forward. I will continue advocating for the needs of residents throughout this process.”
Issues:
Transportation and Infrastructure
Economy and Jobs
Government Transparency
Quigley, Kelly, Tillis, Slotkin, Fitzpatrick, Kaptur, Costa, and Panetta Urge Pentagon to Restore and Expand Starshield Access for Ukraine
Position: The lawmakers urge the Department of Defense to expand its Starshield contract, restore Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications with unlimited-speed service, maintain geographic coverage including over Russian territory, and evaluate Defense Production Act Title I authorities to guarantee reliable access for Ukrainian military operations.
Chicago Congressman and Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chair Mike Quigley (IL-05), U.S. Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), and Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Jim Costa (D-CA- 21), and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) urged Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the Department of Defense (DoD) to expand its Starshield contract and restore Ukraine's access to Starlink and Starshield satellite communications following recent disruptions. They specifically called for renewing unlimited-speed service to ensure Ukraine has the capacity it needs. The lawmakers also pressed the DoD to evaluate its authorities under the Defense Production Act to guarantee continued, reliable access.
“Ukrainian forces depend on these services for command and control, intelligence sharing, battlefield communications, and the operation of unmanned systems," the lawmakers wrote. “Any degradation in service, including reduced connection speeds, restricted geographic coverage, or interruptions in access, undermines Ukraine's military effectiveness and provides Russian forces with an operational advantage that will extend the conflict and put more civilians in harm's way.”
The lawmakers called on DoD to maintain the geographic coverage Ukraine needs for its lawful military operations, including over Russian territory, and to ensure any transition from commercial Starlink to government-contracted Starshield happens without interruption: “Decisions regarding service availability, coverage, and performance should not be left solely to the discretion of a private provider when they have direct consequences for Ukraine's ability to defend itself.”
In addition, the lawmakers urged DoD to evaluate its authorities under Title I of the Defense Production Act, which allows the federal government to require companies to give priority to government orders: “These authorities should be considered alongside existing contractual mechanisms to ensure that Ukraine maintains reliable access to the bandwidth, service levels, and geographic coverage required for its lawful military operations.”
“The United States and Europe have made significant investments in Ukraine's defense because of how a Russian victory would put our security at risk. Those investments should not be undermined by preventable disruptions to the communications infrastructure on which Ukrainian forces depend,” the lawmakers concluded.
Click here to read the full text of the letter.
Issues:
Holding the White House Accountable
Defense and Foreign Affairs
Quigley, Costa Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Defense Innovation Through Partnership with Ukraine
Position: Supports authorizing the Department of Defense's Defense Innovation Unit to evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies through the bipartisan Frontline Innovation Act (H.R. 10772), and to strengthen U.S.-Ukraine defense innovation cooperation.
Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Representative Jim Costa (CA-21), and members of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus introduced the bipartisan H.R. 10772 Frontline Innovation Act. This legislation will authorize the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies, allowing the United States to benefit directly from innovations developed and refined on the battlefield in Ukraine.
"When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the entire world expected Kyiv to fall within days. Instead, the strength, resilience, and innovation of Ukrainians and the Ukrainian military have kept the capital free for over four years. The United States should learn from Ukraine's battlefield innovation to strengthen and modernize our own military to ensure our forces are prepared for a new generation of threats," said Representative Mike Quigley, a Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus. "The Frontline Innovation Act would enable the U.S. military to accelerate defense innovation while continuing to support Ukraine as a critical ally."
Ukraine has emerged as a leader in developing modern defense technologies as it continues to defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Ukrainian companies are developing advanced drones, unmanned systems, and electronic warfare tools that are being tested and improved under real combat conditions against a determined adversary. These innovations offer valuable opportunities to strengthen U.S. defense capabilities while supporting Ukraine’s ongoing efforts to defend its sovereignty.
However, existing U.S. defense cooperation agreements have not kept pace with these technological advancements. The last U.S.-Ukraine agreement on exchanging military research and development information dates back to 2001. Although the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) has worked with the Ukrainian government and firms since 2023, legal barriers currently limit its ability to expand these partnerships and invest directly in Ukrainian defense technologies
“Ukraine has demonstrated extraordinary resilience in the face of Russia’s aggression, and Ukrainians are innovating and developing new defense technologies under some of the most challenging conditions imaginable,” said Congressman Costa. “This bipartisan bill will help strengthen our national security by investing in technologies that have been tested on the battlefield, while continuing to support Ukraine’s fight to defend its sovereignty."
“Ukraine is fighting for its survival against Putin’s illegal invasion, and its forces have been forced to innovate at an extraordinary pace,” said Rep. Bacon. “They are proving new drones, unmanned systems and electronic warfare capabilities against Russia in real combat, and our military should be learning from that experience. I’m joining Rep. Costa in introducing the bipartisan Frontline Innovation Act to help bring battlefield-proven technologies into our own defense innovation system and strengthen our military while continuing to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom.”
"Standing with Ukraine is in America’s own interest, and the Frontline Innovation Act is a smart, practical way to do it. Every day, Ukrainian forces are developing and testing new technologies on the battlefield, providing valuable lessons that can help make our own service members safer and prepared for the challenges of tomorrow,” said Rep. Bell. "As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I know our military must have the best tools and technology, and after my recent trip to Ukraine, I can see how much Ukrainian battlefield innovation has to offer. I’m proud to cosponsor this bipartisan legislation to learn from our partners’ battlefield experience and help them continue defending their freedom.”
The Frontline Innovation Act would:
Expand defense cooperation by authorizing the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) to evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies, notwithstanding any other provision of law.
Strengthen U.S. defense capabilities by directing DIU to ensure the United States benefits from technologies developed and refined through Ukraine’s defense against Russia’s invasion.
Allow technology proven in combat to reach the U.S. military faster while creating new opportunities for the American defense industrial base to gain new partners and a larger market.
Support Ukraine through increased investment and cooperation, allowing both countries to collaborate on developing the next generation of defense capabilities.
To read the full bill, click HERE.
Quigley's Bill Reauthorizing the ACT for ALS Passes the Senate
Position: The release supports passage and reauthorization of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026 to continue federal funding for ALS and neurodegenerative disease research, expand access to treatments, codify HHS Expanded Access eligibility interpretation, and require an FDA five-year action plan for rare neurodegenerative diseases.
Yesterday, the Senate passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41) in the House and Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Chris Coons (D-DE) in the Senate, the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will renew programs from the 2021 ACT for ALS, which advanced scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and helped people living with ALS access promising new treatments.
“Since 2021, the ACT for ALS has helped thousands of Americans access the promising treatments and research they need,” said Rep. Mike Quigley (IL-05), lead sponsor of the bill. “But there is still no cure for ALS, making it a 100% fatal disease. We need the federal government to reauthorize the ACT for ALS immediately to continue funding ALS research. I’m proud of my colleagues in the Senate for passing this bill and continuing our work."
The ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will also codify the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines and require the FDA to create a new 5-year Action Plan for rare neurodegenerative diseases.
This legislation has been endorsed by I AM ALS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the ALS Association, and the ALS Network.
“Since my diagnosis almost nine years ago, our community has fought fiercely for change,” said I AM ALS co-founder Brian Wallach. “Thanks to the leadership of the I AM ALS movement, federal research funding has grown exponentially, helping us get closer to a cure. We’re deeply grateful to our champions in Congress—including cosponsors Senators Coons (D-DE) and Murkowski (R-AK) and Representatives Quigley (D-IL-05) and Calvert (R-CA-41)—and all the tireless advocates who made sure this vital bill was renewed.”
“ACT for ALS Act was built on a simple but powerful idea: that patients, clinicians, researchers, industry, academia, and government can accomplish more together than any could alone,” said Troy Fields, volunteer co-chair of the I AM ALS legislative affairs team, and person living with ALS. “The campaign to reauthorize the Act embodied that same spirit. It brought together an entire community—united by one purpose, driven by one mission, and determined to ensure that hope continues to reach every person living with ALS.”
Issues:
Health Care
Quigley Accepts Ukrainian Order of Merit from President Zelenskyy
Position: Representative Quigley expresses support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity and calls for continued unwavering U.S. and NATO support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, received the Ukrainian Order of Merit, Second Class, from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations in Manhattan. Zelenskyy selected Quigley for the award in August of 2025 for “a significant personal contribution to strengthening interstate cooperation, supporting the state sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, charitable activities, and popularizing the Ukrainian state in the world.” After the presentation of the medal, Quigley released the following statement:
“I was honored to receive the Order of Merit from President Zelenskyy today. I have had the pleasure of meeting with Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans for many years who have displayed incredible resilience and devotion to a democratic Ukraine. That dedication, Ukraine's critical role in Europe, and the importance of defending free nations everywhere have inspired my work to protect Ukraine's sovereignty and self-determination.
“As I have long said, Ukraine is on the front line of the fight to save democracy worldwide. The freedoms and values they are fighting for today are the same ones we defended in World War II. Despite nearly five years of relentless attacks by the Russian military and the horrific acts committed in previously occupied areas, Ukrainians have persevered. If Ukraine falls, other nations will follow. They deserve the unwavering support of the United States and all NATO member nations.
“Receiving this award and meeting with President Zelenskyy has strengthened my resolve to continue standing with the people of Ukraine. Slava Ukraini.”
Quigley has served as Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus since 2015, and has been a diligent supporter of Ukraine and defender of Ukrainian sovereignty. He has visited Ukraine seven times, both twice before and five times since the current Russian invasion started and has met with President Zelenskyy and other Ukrainian officials countless times. During the 118th Congress, Quigley introduced the RIDE for Ukraine Act to grant Ukrainian refugees REAL ID eligibility and the Ukrainian Adjustment Act to provide permanent residency status to Ukrainians who reside in the U.S. on humanitarian parole. Additionally, Quigley’s fifth district previously included Ukrainian Village, home to one of the largest Ukrainian populations outside Ukraine, for over a decade.
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
Position: Congressman Quigley voted yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and supports pressuring Russia to reach a peace agreement with Ukraine. He calls for additional weapons and economic support for Ukraine beyond the bill.
Today, Chicago Congressman and Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus Mike Quigley (IL-05) released the following statement after voting yes on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to pressure Russia into reaching a peace agreement with Ukraine. The bill passed on a bipartisan basis by a vote of 262-159.
“As Ukrainian and Russian officials continue to work toward a peace agreement, the United States must do everything in its power to back Ukraine and pressure Russia to end its invasion. I have said again and again that Vladimir Putin will not end his war until he is forced to feel the pain of his invasion.
“Chicago is home to one of the largest Ukrainian American populations in the nation, and I have met with hundreds of people who have lost loved ones to Russia’s invasion or been forced to flee their homeland. I have seen the mass graves from Russian massacres and hidden in bunkers as Russian bombs rained on Kyiv. I am deeply dedicated to helping the people of Ukraine, defending Ukrainian sovereignty, and blocking Putin’s expansionist goals.
“I supported this bill to further those aims and bring us closer to the end of Russia’s war. This was an important first step, but what Ukraine needs now is more than just symbolic support. They need weapons and economic support, and Trump needs to put the full support of the United States government behind Ukraine. Next year, I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that happens.”
Issues:
Defense and Foreign Affairs
Quigley Attends Child Deportation Hearings, Calls for End to Cruel Trump Immigration Practices
Position: Representatives Quigley and Durbin object to removal proceedings involving unaccompanied children at Chicago Immigration Court, citing due process concerns including lack of counsel and language barriers, and call for an end to the administration's immigration practices affecting children.
Today, Chicago Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-05) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) observed the removal proceedings of unaccompanied children (UACs) appearing on the “mega masters” court docket at the Chicago Immigration Court. Together, they raised concerns about severe due process violations targeting unaccompanied children due to the Trump Administration’s cruel immigration policies. Quigley and Durbin were joined by the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC), the Children’s Legal Center (CLC), and community partners.
Following the observation, Quigley and Durbin attended a press conference to speak about what they saw.
“The children I saw today are being put through hell. The Trump administration isn’t going after ‘the worst of the worst.’ They’re deporting kids. Children are being seen in immigration court without lawyers, without parents, and facing a language barrier, and being asked to explain why they deserve to stay in this country. These are kids young enough to be playing with toys while they wait for their turn in front of a judge. A judge who couldn't even show up to the courtroom to look these children in the eye. As always, the cruelty is the point,” said Quigley. “Using children to instill fear and intimidate immigrant communities is beyond the pale. I’m going to keep working with the National Immigrant Justice Center, the Children’s Legal Center, and Senator Durbin to protect immigrant kids and families.”
“What I witnessed today illustrated President Trump and Stephen Miller’s ruthless agenda: they will go so far with their cruel immigration operation to target terrified children, forcing them to articulate their fears in front of a judge and explain why they must remain in this country,” said Durbin. “As a father and grandfather, I cannot fathom the cruelty this Administration has inflicted on immigrants—including children across the country. I will continue to work with NIJC and CLC to end this Administration’s disgusting attacks on children and relegate their actions to the dustbin of history where they belong.”
Issues:
Holding the White House Accountable
Immigration
Quigley, Durbin, Duckworth, Davis Announce More than $696 Million for Amtrak Upgrades in Chicago
Position: The release announces $696,250,000 in federal Fed-State Partnership grant funding to Amtrak projects in Chicago, including the South Bridge Rehabilitation, and expresses support for rail infrastructure investment and upgrades.
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and U.S. Representatives Mike Quigley (D-IL-05) and Danny Davis (D-IL-07) today announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded $696,250,000 in federal funding to Amtrak projects based in Chicago. One of the three projects receiving funding—the South Bridge Rehabilitation—is part of the Chicago Hub Improvement project (CHIP), a multi-phased project to revitalize Chicago Union Station and its surrounding infrastructure, as well as revolutionize Midwest passenger rail.
The funding was awarded through the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (Fed-State) grant program, which supports capital projects that repair, improve, or expand intercity passenger rail service.
“Our state’s top-notch rail system keeps our economy moving while allowing Illinoisans to travel from Chicago to Carbondale. This latest federal investment into Chicago’s Amtrak facilities and infrastructure reflects the city’s status as a thriving transportation hub,” Durbin said. “I look forward to seeing this funding turn into concrete improvements to our rail infrastructure, and in turn, delivering an even better experience to Amtrak riders.”
“Investments in our rail infrastructure are investments in our economy, making sure our rail network is safer, faster and more efficient for people and goods to get where they need to go,” said Duckworth. “This funding will help support critical upgrades to our rail infrastructure and strengthen our city’s role as a national hub for Amtrak. I will continue working alongside Senator Durbin, Congressman Quigley, Amtrak leadership and our local leaders to ensure our communities have the support they need to modernize our rail network, improve reliability and keep trains moving safely and efficiently for generations to come.”
“Safe, affordable, and accessible rail travel is critical to the success of Chicago and the Illinois region. This grant will make improvements and repairs that will modernize passenger rail service in our area for the millions of people who utilize these services. I have talked about the dangers of disrepair in our rail system for many years, and I have particularly called out the damaged bridges in the region that are long past the need for repair. I am pleased that this grant will help address these issues and improve access to safe and efficient rail services for Chicagoland residents for many years to come. I will continue working with my colleagues in the House and Senate to bring home more funding to achieve these goals,” said Quigley.
“The 7th District has long felt the impact of aging infrastructure, and our residents deserve a rail system that is safe, reliable, and built to last. This funding is not just an investment in steel and concrete — it is an investment in the working families who depend on Amtrak to get to their jobs, their schools, and their loved ones every day. I am proud to have fought alongside my colleagues to secure these resources, and I will keep pushing to ensure Chicago's West Side and communities across our region benefit from the good-paying jobs and safer travel this project will bring,” said Davis.
The three Amtrak projects receiving a portion of the announced $696,250,000 are:
Midwest Maintenance Facilities Modernization P3 ($572,000,000). The proposed project was selected for Right of Way Acquisition and includes activities to improve efficiency and safety at Amtrak’s Chicago-area Midwest Maintenance Facilities by relocating certain maintenance facilities from Amtrak’s 14th St. Yard to the to-be-acquired Canal St. Yard to support ongoing operations. The project will improve service and system performance because it will provide a modern, efficient maintenance and inspection facility and increase the ability to meet anticipated demand. The project will benefit Blue Water, Borealis, Hiawatha, Illini/Saluki, Illinois Zephyr, Lincoln, Pere Marquette, Wolverine routes.
Chicago Rail Bridge Renewal P3 ($87,000,000). The proposed project was selected for Project Development, Final Design, and Construction to rehabilitate or replace approximately 17 aging viaducts, bridges, and ancillary structures at Chicago’s Canal Street Yard as part of Amtrak’s Chicago Rail Bridge Renewal P3 Project. The project will enhance safety and improve system and service performance because it will correct critical structural deficiencies and eliminate hazards for rail operations, drivers, and pedestrians. The project will benefit Blue Water, Borealis, Hiawatha, Illini/Saluki, Illinois Zephyr, Lincoln, Pere Marquette, Wolverine routes.
South Branch Bridge Rehabilitation ($37,250,000). The proposed project will rehabilitate the existing South Branch Bridge and Project Development activities for a future bridge replacement. Activities will support the immediate state of good repair including the replacement of missing fasteners, defective hardware, and replacement parts to balance, support machinery and plan for a future replacement. The project will enhance safety and increase reliability by bringing the over-110-year-old South Branch Bridge into a state of good repair. The project will benefit Amtrak’s Blue Water, Lincoln, Pere Marquette, River Runner, and Wolverine routes.
In 2023, Durbin and Duckworth announced $93.6 million in secured federal funding for CHIP through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal-State Partnerships for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program, which received funding through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Durbin worked to bring parties together—local officials, the State, Amtrak, and other stakeholders including labor, environmental groups, and businesses—to ensure there was a unified push for the project. In September 2023, Durbin, Duckworth, and Quigley (D-IL-05) led 29 Midwest colleagues in a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Federal Railroad Administration Administrator Amit Bose expressing their support for Amtrak’s Fed-State grant application for CHIP.
In May 2025, Durbin raised the issue of CHIP funding with Transportation Secretary Duffy, urging the DOT to obligate the remaining funds for the $93.6 million grant awarded in 2023. The Members also sent a letter of support to Secretary Duffy for this round of Fed-State grant applications.
Durbin, Duckworth, Quigley, and Davis will continue to build upon previous investments in the CHIP and lead stakeholders in advocating to advance the improvement of Chicago Union Station, cementing its critical importance to both Illinois and the Midwest.
Issues:
Transportation and Infrastructure
Quigley, Fitzpatrick Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop Trump Rollback of Endangered Species Protections
Position: Representatives Quigley and Fitzpatrick introduced the Safeguarding Endangered Species Act to nullify a recently finalized administration rule that narrows the Endangered Species Act's definition of "harm" to exclude certain habitat destruction, arguing that habitat protection is essential to preventing species loss.
Today, Co-Chairs of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus Congressman Mike Quigley (IL-5) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) introduced the Safeguarding Endangered Species Act, bipartisan legislation to nullify the Trump administration’s recently finalized rule weakening the Endangered Species Act’s protections against destructive habitat loss.
For more than five decades, the Endangered Species Act has prohibited the unlawful “take” of threatened and endangered wildlife. Since 1975, federal regulations have recognized that “harm” can include significant habitat destruction or degradation that actually kills or injures wildlife by disrupting essential activities such as breeding, feeding, and sheltering.
The Administration’s final rule rescinds that definition, narrowing how “harm” will be interpreted and weakening the law’s ability to address habitat destruction that results in the actual injury or death of threatened and endangered wildlife.
The Fitzpatrick-Quigley legislation would nullify the rule and preserve the longstanding, science-based principle that protecting an imperiled species requires protecting the habitat essential to its survival and recovery.
“I’m proud to join Congressman Fitzpatrick in leading the bipartisan Safeguarding Endangered Species Act. This essential legislation will reverse the Trump administration’s recent rule eliminating habitat protections outlined in the 1975 Endangered Species Act,” said Quigley. “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I’m honored to continue fighting for our wildlife and the endangered species around us.”
“Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act to prevent extinction—not to document it after the damage has already been done,” said Fitzpatrick. “For more than fifty years, our nation’s protections have reflected a basic legal, scientific, and commonsense truth: when habitat destruction actually kills or injures protected wildlife, that destruction is harm. The Administration’s rule would erase that longstanding safeguard through regulatory action and leave vulnerable species exposed at the precise moment the law is intended to protect them.”
“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I am leading this bipartisan effort to stop that rollback and draw a clear line: no Administration—Republican or Democratic—should be permitted to hollow out a landmark law enacted by Congress,” Fitzpatrick continued. “We must, and will, act to preserve the full force of the Endangered Species Act, protect the habitats wildlife need to survive, and uphold our responsibility to the generations that will inherit America’s natural legacy.”
This legislation has also been endorsed by Humane World Action Fund, PennEnvironment, Endangered Species Coalition, Defenders of Wildlife, Oceana, and Save the Manatees Club.
“We cannot effectively protect vulnerable species without considering one of the top reasons these animals are disappearing—habitat degradation. Yet that is the reality of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s attempt to abandon a definition of ‘harm’ that has stood for decades. In a time of increasing biodiversity loss, we should not be intentionally weakening our strongest tool to combat this growing crisis. We urge Congress to pass this bill ensuring safeguards remain in place for wildlife and their habitats,” said Sara Amundson, President, Humane World Action Fund.
“There’s no way around it: Taking away an animal’s home or source of food is causing harm. Habitat loss and degradation are the top threats to wildlife," said Stephanie Wein, Clean Water & Conservation Advocate for PennEnvironment. “Preventing the Endangered Species Act from protecting a species’ habitat eliminates our most valuable tool to conserve America’s wildlife for generations to come. That betrays the entire reason for having an Endangered Species Act.”
“The attempt to strip habitat destruction from the Endangered Species Act’s definition of ‘harm’ is one of the most reckless rollbacks of wildlife protections in decades," said Susan Holmes, Executive Director, Endangered Species Coalition. "We are grateful to Representatives Fitzpatrick and Quigley for introducing a life-saving correction that restores the law’s longstanding safeguards. When nesting beaches disappear, sea turtles are harmed. When rivers are degraded, sturgeon are harmed. When habitat is destroyed, species like Monarch butterflies, manatees, and countless others are harmed. This bill recognizes that reality and puts endangered species protections back on solid scientific footing.”
“Defenders of Wildlife applauds this quick action by Reps. Fitzpatrick and Quigley to reverse this blatant attack on our nation’s cherished wildlife by the Trump administration,” said Mary Beth Beetham, Director of Legislative Affairs, Defenders of Wildlife. “This important legislation to overturn the administration’s elimination of habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act rightly recognizes that, to save imperiled wildlife and address the extinction crisis, we must protect the places where they live.”
“To protect at-risk wildlife, you must protect their homes,” said Oceana Campaign Manager Julia Singer. “Following the Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track extinctions by removing protections for habitat that endangered species need to survive, this bill would reverse this horrendous habitat decision. The Endangered Species Act is one of the nation's most effective conservation laws, saving 99% of species under its care. Oceana applauds Representative Fitzpatrick and Representative Quigley for their bipartisan leadership in upholding and defending this landmark law and urges other members of Congress to follow suit.”
"Save the Manatee Club strongly supports this important bill. Imperiled manatees' greatest long-term threat is habitat loss, particularly loss of warm-water and seagrass habitats that manatees require to survive. Restoring the 40-year-old regulatory definition of 'harm' will ensure that unwarranted and unsustainable habitat destruction will remain prohibited by the Endangered Species Act, consistent with the letter of the law and the drafters' original intent,” said Patrick Rose, Aquatic Biologist and Certified Public Manager, Executive Director, Save the Manatee Club.
Read the full bill text here.
Issues:
Animal Welfare
Quigley, Calvert Legislation To Reauthorize ALS Research Funding Program Passes the House
Position: The release supports reauthorizing for five years the federal programs created by the 2021 ACT for ALS law, which fund ALS and rare neurodegenerative disease research and expanded access to treatments, and codifying HHS's interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines.
On Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted on and passed the Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act (ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act) of 2026 with bipartisan support. Led by Representatives Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Ken Calvert (CA-41), the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act will further advance the scientific understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and help people living with ALS continue to access promising treatments. The bill previously passed through the Energy and Commerce Committee in May with zero ‘No’ votes.
“Over the past five years, the programs created by the ACT for ALS have helped thousands of people living with ALS and other rare neurodegenerative diseases access promising treatments and research. Today, the House of Representatives showed overwhelming support to continue funding those treatments and the vital research that makes them possible,” said Rep. Quigley. “I'm proud of my colleagues for supporting ALS research, and I want to thank Representative Calvert, Senator Murkowski, and Senator Coons for leading this fight with me.”
“As a Co-Chair of the bipartisan ALS Caucus, the effort to get the landmark ACT for ALS law across the finish line in 2021 was the result of the passion and determination of the ALS advocacy community,” said Rep. Calvert. “Working with my Appropriations Committee colleagues, the ALS Caucus, and ALS advocates, we have been successful at making historic investments into these programs. As families impacted by ALS know all too well, we have more work to do. That is why taking this step today, and reauthorizing the ACT for ALS Act, is essential. I want to thank Members of the ALS Caucus, including the bill’s sponsor Congressman Quigley, for their work. And I want to give my heartfelt appreciation, once again, to the ALS advocacy community and the families who have been forever changed by ALS.”
Quigley and Calvert’s legislation will reauthorize the programs started by the 2021 ACT for ALS Law for another five years. The bill will also codify the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interpretation of Expanded Access Program eligibility guidelines and require the FDA to create a new 5-year Action Plan for rare neurodegenerative diseases.
The bill now awaits a vote in the Senate, where it is led by Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK) and Chris Coons (DE).
“It is great to see this legislation pass the House with strong bipartisan support, bringing this investment and resources one step closer to helping those impacted by ALS,” said Senator Murkowski. “Removing barriers to treatment, investing in resources, and working to develop therapies are critical as we work to understand this unforgiving disease. I look forward to working with my colleagues to get this bill across the finish line in the Senate and signed into law to deliver meaningful support to families as we continue the fight against ALS.”
“ALS is a disease that takes from us: it steals movement, communication, and tomorrows,” said Senator Coons. “ACT for ALS funds research to stop ALS from claiming more lives and futures, and to give hope and new treatments to those already fighting its cruelty. I am grateful to Senator Murkowski and Representatives Quigley and Calvert for their partnership on getting this bill through the House. I hope the Senate takes it up quickly.”
This legislation has been endorsed by I AM ALS, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the ALS Association, and the ALS Network.
“Today's news is a lifeline for those living with ALS, for whom every day matters,” said I AM ALS CEO Andrea Goodman. “This community is counting on this funding for research and access to promising therapies. ACT for ALS has already built a system for research, provided access to promising treatments for almost 1,000 patients who wouldn’t have otherwise qualified, brought hope and attention to this devastating disease, and brought us closer than ever to a cure. We are so grateful to Rep. Mike Quigley for his unwavering support for the ALS community, from co-writing the original ACT for ALS Act to leading the charge to get this reauthorization to the House floor. We also thank Representative Ken Calvert and Representatives Morgan Griffith, Diana DeGette, Brett Guthrie, and Frank Pallone for their partnership, and Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise for prioritizing this vote. We're urging every member of the House to vote yes, and we won't stop pushing until this bill is signed into law.”
“Today's House passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act shows that the House of Representatives stands with the ALS and rare neurodegenerative disease communities in striving for better treatments and care. We are grateful to our champions Congressmen Quigley and Calvert, Congressmen Guthrie and Pallone for bringing the bill to the House floor, and every member of Congress who voted today for a brighter future for our community. MDA will not rest until this bill becomes law,” said Sharon Hesterlee, Ph.D., President and CEO of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
“Today’s reauthorization of ACT for ALS keeps the momentum going toward defeating ALS. This is an investment in hope, innovation, and in the very people impacted by this disease. By extending these programs, Congress is reaffirming that people living with ALS cannot wait. This action will help drive the next generation of science, expand opportunities for participation in research, and bring us closer to making ALS livable until it is cured,” said Calaneet Balas, President and CEO, ALS Association.
“Today’s passage of the ACT for ALS Reauthorization Act is an important milestone for people living with ALS and their families,” said Sheri Strahl, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of ALS Network. “ACT for ALS has opened new pathways for research and access to investigational therapies, and this vote brings us one step closer to ensuring this important work can continue. We are deeply grateful to Representatives Quigley and Calvert for their bipartisan leadership and to the House for its continued support of the ALS community as we work toward final passage.”
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