Senator
Richard J. Durbin
Illinois · In office since 1997
Committees3
- Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on the JudiciaryRanking Member
Also serves on 9 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored2187
- National Archives Protection Act (opens in new tab)
S 5632 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264) (Sep 30, 2026)
- Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5560 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005) (Sep 24, 2026)
- CARE for Moms Act (opens in new tab)
S 5515 · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4998-5003) (Sep 24, 2026)
- Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5455 · Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861) (Sep 22, 2026)
- A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media". (opens in new tab)
SJRES 213 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Immigration
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668. (Sep 17, 2026)
- A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026. (opens in new tab)
SRES 815 · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4552-4553) (Aug 7, 2026)
- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building". (opens in new tab)
S 3444 · Introduced Dec 11, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 583. (Sep 14, 2026)
- Puppy Protection Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 4437 · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Animals
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (Apr 29, 2026)
- Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5194 · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Law
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4385-4390) (Jul 30, 2026)
- Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5060 · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Families
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194) (Jul 21, 2026)
Bills cosponsored10560
- American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2025 (opens in new tab)
S 3524 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. (Sep 30, 2026)
- SUCCESS Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5660 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- America’s College Promise Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5665 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5614 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. (opens in new tab)
SRES 924 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month". (opens in new tab)
SRES 926 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Education
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 920 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 923 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States. (opens in new tab)
SJRES 218 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 29, 2026)
- Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5568 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 28, 2026)
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