Years in Office
16
Bills Sponsored
189
Bills Co-Sponsored
3583
Committees
2
Mike Quigley Biography
Before his election to Congress, Mike Quigley worked as a Cook County commissioner, gaining firsthand experience in local government and urban policy. Representing Illinois’s 5th District since 2009, Quigley has focused on government transparency, environmental protection, and gun violence prevention. He has authored legislation to strengthen the Freedom of Information Act and co-chairs the Congressional Transparency Caucus. As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, he has secured funding for public transit and community safety initiatives. Quigley is known for a pragmatic, detail-oriented approach in advocating for his district’s needs in Washington.
Education
- J.D., Loyola University, Chicago, IL(1989)
- M.P.P., University of Chicago, Chicago, IL(1985)
- B.A. in Political Science, Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL(1981)
Professional History
U.S. Representative
(2009-Present)Representing Illinois's 5th district
Attorney, Private Practice
(1990–2009)Commissioner of Cook County
(1998–2009)Adjunct Professor, Roosevelt University
(2006–07)Adjunct Professor, Loyola University
(2002–09)Chief Aide, Chicago Alderman Bernie Hansen
(1983–89)Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Mike Quigley's congressional service.
Great Lakes Restoration
Secured funding and advocated for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to protect and restore the Great Lakes ecosystem.
Transparency in Government
Introduced and supported the Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act to improve public access to government reports.
Public Transit Funding
Helped secure federal funding for Chicago-area public transit projects, including CTA modernization and infrastructure upgrades.
Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
Co-sponsored the END Wildlife Trafficking Act to strengthen U.S. efforts against global wildlife trafficking and poaching.
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