Richard J. Durbin
Senator · IL · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 1997
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Senator · IL · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 1997
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
507 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 1686 · Neighborhood Homes Investment Act
Introduced May 8, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 11, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1668 · End Crypto Corruption Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 8, 2025): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 71.
S. 1663 · Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2025
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced May 7, 2025 · cosponsored May 7, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (May 7, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 204 · A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2025.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 6, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2759-2760)
S.Res. 202 · A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758-2759)
S.Res. 201 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 5, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
S. 1595 · Improving Police CARE Act
Introduced May 5, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Aug 1, 2025): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 195 · A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 15, 2025): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 50. Record Vote Number: 259. (consideration: CR S2941-2947)
S. 1585 · Reduction in Force Review Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1563 · Retired Law Enforcement Officers Continuing Service Act
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 83.
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1552 · Living Donor Protection Act of 2025
Introduced May 1, 2025 · cosponsored May 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 352.
S.Res. 193 · A resolution designating April 2025 as "Financial Literacy Month".
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2710; text: CR S2718-2719)
S.Res. 189 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718)
S. 1538 · Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 18, 2025 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 1534 · Women and Underrepresented Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1531 · Assault Weapons Ban of 2025
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1519 · Arctic Refuge Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 180 · A resolution designating the week of April 19 through April 27, 2025, as "National Park Week".
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2577; text: CR S2575)
S.Res. 172 · A resolution supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2025, as the eighth annual "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc., to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2570-2571)
S.Res. 169 · A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2568-2569)
S. 1467 · Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Held at the desk.
S. 1466 · Resources for Victims of Gun Violence Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.