Chicago City Wire

Mike Quigley, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 5th district, shared his thoughts on various pressing issues through a series of tweets on October 25, 2024. Quigley has been in office since 2009 and has focused on matters ranging from gun control to immigration policy and environmental protection.

On October 25, 2024, Quigley reflected on the anniversary of a tragic mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. He stated: "One year ago today, a mass shooter in Lewiston, Maine used an assault rifle to murder 18 innocent people and injure 13 others. This is not normal." He advocated for solutions such as an Assault Weapons Ban to prevent future incidents and enhance public safety.

Later that day, at 13:35 UTC, Quigley addressed economic growth and labor demands in the United States. He emphasized the importance of immigration policy by stating: "As our economy grows, we need to supercharge our workforce to meet labor demands. This starts with immigration policy." He mentioned his collaboration with the New Democrat Coalition to expand visa programs and pathways to citizenship.

In another tweet posted at 14:47 UTC on the same day, Quigley commented on recent environmental regulatory developments. He noted that "The EPA just finalized a rule to protect children from exposure to dust from lead paint in older homes and childcare facilities." According to him, this new regulation could significantly reduce lead exposure for up to nearly 1.2 million people annually.