1. Hosted a Senior Fair and Vaccine Clinic

On Tuesday, my office hosted our second Senior Fair and Vaccine Clinic of 2024. We had an excellent turnout, with over 200 people attending from across the district. The fair helped connect seniors with services and resources from federal, state, and local agencies, while also offering free COVID-19 and flu vaccines. To watch a short video from the event, click HERE.

These fairs are a good chance to meet face-to-face with seniors in my district. Whether in-person or over the phone, my office is always here to help resolve a problem or get you the information you need. If you need assistance, visit our website HERE or call (773) 267-5926.

2. Discussed the Dangers of PFAS

As Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), I was pleased to invite two experts to discuss the subject of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS. Mary Gade, former EPA Region 5 Administrator, and Scott Faber, Vice President of Government Affairs for the Environmental Working Group, spoke to Members on the risks of PFAS and what the federal government must do to help.

PFAS are man-made chemicals used in everything from cooking pans to outdoor coats. As PFAS has infiltrated consumer products, studies have found it has penetrated well beyond the items we use or wear. Alarmingly, PFAS has been found in the blood of people around the world, including 99 percent of Americans. The EPA has made progress in recent months to address PFAS and the serious risks it poses. In April, they restricted six toxic PFAS chemicals found in drinking water. This marked the first enforceable drinking water standard for PFAS and the largest investment ever made in the fight against PFAS. However, more must be known and done if we are going to keep people safe.

3. Convened Inspector Generals from HUD, Amtrak, and DOT

As the Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, I have a responsibility to ensure the agencies we oversee are properly investing their resources. On Wednesday, we invited the Inspector Generals from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Amtrak to address questions before our subcommittee. To watch my opening remarks, click HERE.

Given my role as Co-Chair of the Quiet Skies Caucus, I took the opportunity to ask DOT Inspector General Soskin how they have reviewed the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) efforts to reduce airplane noise. Airplane noise is a top concern for many in my district living near O'Hare. It is urgent that the Inspector General's office act to ensure the FAA is making substantive progress in its airplane noise mitigation efforts.

BONUS: Anniversary of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” Repeal

In 1994, the U.S. adopted “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell" (DADT), prohibiting lesbian, gay, and bisexual people from serving openly in the military. I was proud to vote to repeal DADT and stand beside President Obama when he signed the repeal into law on December 22, 2010. The law was fully repealed on September 20, 2011—13 years ago today. On the anniversary of the repeal, we are reminded of how far we have come as we continue to fight for full equality under the law for LGBTQI+ people, our servicemembers, and their families. To watch my video commemorating the repeal of DADT, click HERE.

Don't forget, our office is always here to help.

You can call my DC office at (202) 225-4061 or my Chicago office at (773) 267-5926. You can also email me through my website at Quigley.house.gov/contact.