What Mike Quigley said, and what was done

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from Colorado for her kind remarks. Mr. Speaker, several years ago, a Chicagoan named Brian Wallach came to my office and shared the fact that he was just diagnosed with ALS, a devastating disease that steals a person's ability to move or speak.”

“Like too many families across the country, my family has been touched by neurodegenerative disease. I lost my father to Parkinson's. However, since I started working on the first Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act, there hasn't been one Member of Congress whom I talked to who didn't have a personal story or know the impact of one of these diseases.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who are traveling to Washington, D.C. on June 24, 2026, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and honor Dr. Allison Arwady on her exceptional leadership and service as the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.”

“Mr. Speaker, I have some questions. My first question is: If my friends across the aisle don't like this bill, why don't they draft their own? Why did this bill have to be forced on them?”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who will travel to Washington, D.C. on May 20, 2026, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate Michael Herman on his work with Chicago House as acting Chief Executive Officer for seven years, serving communities impacted by HIV/AIDS in Chicago.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate John Peller's 12 years of service as CEO of the AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC). As he transitions to the next step in his career, we look back at a career of committed service to AFC.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the Chicago Cubs' 150th anniversary and their enduring contributions to the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago. Since joining the National League as a charter member in 1876 under the leadership of William and Albert Spalding, the Cubs have remained an influential team in Major League Baseball.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on April 15, 2026, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Theodore Wrobleski on his retirement from the Sheffield Neighbors Association after 50 years of dedicated service to his community.”

“Mr. Speaker, in 1848, a freshman Congressman from Illinois wrote that the Constitution gives war-making powers to Congress, and the ability of one man to initiate a war places our President where kings have always stood.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Imelda Salazar, community organizer and champion of economic justice. Imelda has been organizing communities in Chicago for twenty years. Fueled by her faith and dedication to service, I was privileged to meet her while handing out food during the pandemic.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to join the International River Foundation in honoring the Friends of the Chicago River, the 2025 recipient of the Thiess International River Prize. The Thiess International River Prize, established in 1999, is the world's most esteemed award for river restoration and management, honoring trailblazing organizations that advance lasting ecological, social, and economic benefits worldwide.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Chester Robert Kropidlowski of Chicago. Chester was a veteran, a man of public service, and above all, a devoted brother, uncle, great uncle, and friend.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Sarah Adams Elementary School on their designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1982, the Blue-Ribbon School Award has recognized the most exemplary public and private schools for outstanding academic performance and significant progress in closing achievement gaps among students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Matthias Catholic School on their designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1982, the Blue-Ribbon School Award has recognized the most exemplary public and private schools for outstanding academic performance and significant progress in closing achievement gaps among students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Fremd High School on their designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1982, the Blue-Ribbon School Award has recognized the most exemplary public and private schools for outstanding academic performance and significant progress in closing achievement gaps among students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy (OLMCA) on their designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1982, the Blue-Ribbon School Award has recognized the most exemplary public and private schools for outstanding academic performance and significant progress in closing achievement gaps among students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate St. Anne Catholic School on their designation as a 2025 National Blue Ribbon School. Since 1982, the Blue-Ribbon School Award has recognized the most exemplary public and private schools for outstanding academic performance and significant progress in closing achievement gaps among students.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues for considering this bill, the Great Lakes Fishery Research Reauthorization Act. This bill would reauthorize critical Great Lakes research programs at $15 million per year for 5 years.”

“Research into the Great Lakes fishery provides us with the data and information necessary to manage fish populations, conduct habitat maintenance, roll out educational programs, and more. For the last 5 years, this program has provided funds for the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Sunday, December 21, 2025, as World Meditation Day, which is designated by the United Nations to celebrate the growing recognition of meditation as a practical tool for mental well-being and peace.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Patrick Gleason on his retirement after a remarkable 26-year career with the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. Patrick started as a Canteen chief before moving over to voluntary services.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Daniel James Sullivan of Chicago--a veteran, a man of deep faith, and above all, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and legacy of Daniel James Sullivan of Chicago, a veteran, a man of deep faith, and, above all, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to commemorate the Irving Park YMCA's 100 years of service and support in Chicago's Northwest side. Since its construction in 1925, the Irving Park YMCA has averaged 10,000 members per year assisting in youth development and serving Chicago's adult populations.”

“Mr. Speaker, last weekend, I visited Saint Sabina Church in Chicago for emergency food distribution. There, I talked to a single mother with a young child with disabilities.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Jane L. Campbell on her retirement after an extraordinary career as the U.S. Capitol Historical Society CEO, former Mayor of Cleveland, and influential staffer in the Senate.”

“Campbell made history as the first and still only woman to serve as Mayor of Cleveland. Her impact went beyond City Hall. She held six terms in the Ohio House of Representatives and served as a Chief Staff and Staff Director at the U.S.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who will travel to Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2025, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on his receipt of the Templeton Prize this September. The Templeton Prize has been awarded to other prominent philanthropic figures including Jane Goodall, Desmond Tutu, and Mother Theresa.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on September 17, 2025, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Bob Newhart, TV star and comedian. In 1972, The Bob Newhart Show premiered and catapulted Bob into a new tier of critical acclaim, adoration, and commercial success.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of Chicago LGBTQ+ activist, Lori Cannon. For over four decades, Ms. Cannon--known as ``Chicago's AIDS Angel''--spearheaded some of the most important initiatives of Chicago's LGBTQ+ rights movement.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C, on July 23, 2025, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, ``diversity'' has become a bad word here in D.C., but diversity has never been a weakness. It has always been our greatest strength. Without the calculations of Katherine Johnson, a Black mathematician at NASA, American astronauts may never have successfully returned from space.”

“In 2015, Brad participated in the arsenal of democracy flyover to mark the 70th anniversary of victory in Europe. He flew a P-51C Mustang ``Tuskegee Airmen'' over the Capitol in a tribute to our Nation's first Black military pilots.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize E.J. Basler Co. in Schiller Park, Illinois. E.J. Basler Co., a family-owned manufacturing company, has been based in Schiller Park since 1957.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to demand the resignation of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Since taking office, RFK Jr. has failed to recommend the measles vaccine for children, even after the deaths of two children.”

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, for 1,176 days, people of Ukraine have lived under constant threat of attack and attack. As the war has dragged on for over 3 years, Ukrainians have refused to submit to Putin's violence.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the Vietnam and Korean War veterans who traveled to Washington, D.C. on May 14, 2025, with Honor Flight Chicago, a program that provides WWII, Vietnam, and Korean War veterans the opportunity to visit their memorials on The National Mall in Washington, D.C.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the life and legacy of David John Meyer, Chicago Fire Department Captain. In 1996, David joined the Chicago Fire Department and committed nearly three decades of his life to serving the city of Chicago.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Kevin C. Richardson upon his retirement as the Mayor of the Village of Lake Barrington, Illinois. Mayor Richardson has been a steadfast leader of Lake Barrington, since he was sworn into village office on May 4, 1999, both as a Village Trustee and as Mayor.”

“Mr. Speaker, we want peace. Ukraine desperately wants peace but not as a result of what would be in effect a Putin-Russia victory. We want peace and not appeasement that would reward a brutal Russian invasion with land gains that officially recognize Crimea as Russia, with land gains that give de facto recognition to four other large areas.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and congratulate Mr. Thomas Frisbie on his retirement, after an extraordinary career as an award-winning writer and editor. Since 1976 Mr.”

“Mr. Speaker, there is a national shortage of more than 7 million units of affordable housing across America and more than 771,000 people experiencing homelessness. This CR does nothing to lower the cost of housing.”

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Janet Martin on concluding an iconic career with the Chicago Transit Authority. For the last 29 years, Janet has worked for the CTA across the Red, Purple, Yellow, and Green lines.”

“Mr. Speaker, President Trump's first Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis, once said: If we don't fully fund the State Department and diplomacy abroad, I need to buy more ammunition.”

“Mr. Speaker, Officer Brian Sicknick, Officer Howard Liebengood, Officer Jeffrey Smith, Officer Kyle DeFreytag, and Officer Gunther Hashida. These are the names of the U.S. Capitol Police and D.C.”

“Madam Speaker, last week the House and Senate oversaw the certification of the 2024 election. It was a quick, smooth process. There were no riots, no violence. We completed the peaceful transfer of power as the Founding Fathers envisioned it.”

“Madam Speaker, on October 7, 2023, the people of Israel experienced the greatest terror attack in their nation's history. There were 1,200 people killed and 250 more were abducted in what was the most severe attack on the Jewish people since the Holocaust.”