Mike Quigley (IL-5)

Biography

Mike Quigley has represented Illinois' 5th Congressional District since 2009. Born on October 17, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he grew up in Carol Stream, Illinois. Before his tenure in Congress, Quigley served as a Cook County Commissioner from 1998 to 2009, where he was recognized for his reform efforts and commitment to transparency. In Congress, he has been a vocal advocate for environmental protection, LGBTQ+ rights, healthcare access, and gun violence prevention. He co-founded the bipartisan Congressional Transparency Caucus and introduced significant legislation to enhance government oversight. Quigley also played a pivotal role in the Russia investigation and the first impeachment of President Donald Trump during his eight-year service on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. He is married to Barb, and they reside in Chicago with their two dogs, Maisy and Finneas.

Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Roosevelt University
• Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago
• Juris Doctor from Loyola University Chicago

Political Experience

• Cook County Commissioner : Advocated for transparency and efficiency in county government.
• U.S. Representative for Illinois' 5th District : Serving on the House Committee on Appropriations and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
• Co-founder and Co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Transparency Caucus: Introduced legislation to strengthen federal government oversight.
• Vice-Chair of the LGBT Equality Caucus: Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
• Co-chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus: Supports Ukraine's sovereignty and democratic development.
• Sponsor of the Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Act : Legislation signed into law in December 2021 to expedite treatment access for neurodegenerative diseases.