
Senator · IL · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 1997
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507 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 434 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 5 through October 11, 2025, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR S6958)
S. 2966 · Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2964 · Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2963 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.J.Res. 84 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
S.Res. 420 · A resolution supporting the designation of September 19, 2025, as "National Concussion Awareness Day".
Introduced Sep 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6844; text: CR S6839)
S. 2928 · H–1B and L–1 Visa Reform Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2914 · Eastern Flank Strategic Partnership Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 19, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 7, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 410 · A resolution calling on the President to recognize a demilitarized State of Palestine, as consistent with international law and the principles of a two-state solution, alongside a secure State of Israel.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 19, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6740)
S.Res. 408 · A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
S.Res. 406 · A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/18/2025 S6737)
S.Res. 405 · A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 22, 2025, to September 28, 2025, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6737)
S.J.Res. 82 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
S. 2892 · Jumpstart on College Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 2886 · America’s CHILDREN Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2862 · CCAMPIS Reauthorization Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 400 · A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 14 through 20, 2025, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6700; text: CR S6698)
S.Res. 398 · A resolution condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release.
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6698)
S. 2837 · Protect America’s Workforce Act
Introduced Sep 17, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 17, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 394 · A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Literacy Month".
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6637; text: CR S6653)
S.Res. 390 · A resolution designating September 2025 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6651)
S.Res. 389 · A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6650)
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 2822 · Register America to Vote Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 16, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.