Representative Mike Quigley, Democratic from Illinois

Mike Quigley

Representative Mike Quigley

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)

Policy Focus Areas

Government Operations and Politics18%
Public Lands and Natural Resources11%
Health11%
Crime and Law Enforcement9%

Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Mike Quigley's record in Congress.

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.

Committee Assignments

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  • House Committee on Appropriations
  • House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence

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