Mike Quigley

Democrat Representative of Illinois's 5th district

Representative
Illinois, district 5
April 7, 2009 - January 3, 2011
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 5, 2011 - January 3, 2013
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
Illinois, district 5
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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October 17, 1958 (66 years old)

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Serving as U.S. representative for Illinois’s 5th congressional district since April 7, 2009
Former member of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
Taught environmental policy and Chicago politics as an adjunct professor at Loyola University Chicago
Described as a political centrist with a progressive bent
Raised in Carol Stream, Illinois, and has degrees from Roosevelt University, Loyola University Chicago School of Law, and the University of Chicago
Started political career as a chief aide to a Chicago Alderman
Gained a reputation as a reformer on the Cook County Board, opposing tax hikes and challenging job placements for Democratic officials
Endorsed by major publications for his fiscal responsibility and watchdog efforts against waste and corruption
Introduced the COVFEFE Act to require preservation of social media posts by the President of the United States
Voted against legislation lacking aid to Ukraine, showing support for military aid packages
Sponsored an amendment to the Patriot Act prohibiting weapon sales to those on the FBI’s Terrorist Watch List
Received a 100 rating from the American Public Health Association for strong support of healthcare legislation
Member of the Sierra Club since high school, introduced legislation aimed at environmental protection
Worked to improve healthcare and education opportunities for veterans
Supports reproductive rights and LGBTQ rights, including revoking the FDA’s ban on blood donations from gay and bisexual men
Holds committee assignments in the 118th Congress, including the Committee on Appropriations
Considered running for mayor of Chicago but ultimately did not enter the race
Inducted into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame as a Friend of the Community in 2009
Married with two daughters