Catching Up With Quigley: Week in Review

Dear John,

Congress has a lot to get done in the final weeks of 2024. Here's what I worked on for you this week in Washington, D.C.

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1. Defended Trans Youth

Rep Mike Quigley speaks to a woman on the streets of Northalsted. Behind him are the painted pride crosswalks of Northalsted.

I've always believed that some legislation should be above partisan politics regardless of who holds the majority, including the National Defense Authorization Act. Unfortunately, this year, Speaker Johnson decided at the last minute to use this must-pass legislation as an opportunity to attack trans kids. I voted against this year's NDAA because Republicans have decided to prioritize denying families the ability to make their own private healthcare decisions over improving the lies of American families. I sincerely hope that in the new year, when Republicans assume control of the levers of power, they remember who it is we are meant to serve. If they do not, I stand ready to defend our most vulnerable communities from their attacks

2. Celebrated the Holiday Season in IL-05

Rep Quigley speaks at a neighborhood Tree Lighting

This weekend, I was happy to be home in Chicago to help kick off the holiday season. I shopped small with visits to Two Hearted Queen and Unabridged Books, attended the Ravenswood Neighbors Association Tree Lighting, and helped open Winterland at Gallagher Way! The next few weeks have so many opportunities to get out and enjoy our vibrant neighborhoods. I hope you'll take the opportunity to support local businesses and enjoy what our communities has to offer.

3. Recognized the End of the Assad Regime in Syria

The people of Syria are celebrating the end of Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year brutal dictatorship and 50 years of autocracy. Propped up by Russia and Iran for decades, Assad jailed, tortured, and caused the deaths of hundreds of thousands of his own people. While the road to a united, peaceful Syria is just beginning, I join the Syrian people in celebrating the end of the Assad regime. We must also recognize the challenges that lie ahead in Syria and ensure that minorities and vulnerable populations are protected.

Read my full statement HERE or watch my interview on this topic with Fox-32 HERE.

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Sincerely,

Mike Quigley