
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 1234 · SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1232 · Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Con.Res. 11 · A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931)
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 144 · A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1912)
S.J.Res. 43 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1198 · Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 1172 · Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 143 · A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 19, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2965-2966; text: 03/26/2025 CR S1877-1878)
S.Res. 141 · A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875-1876)
S.Res. 140 · A resolution designating the first week of April 2025 as "National Asbestos Awareness Week".
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875)
S. 1133 · Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 444.
S. 1115 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1102 · Quality Defense Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 133 · A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Mar 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
S. 1096 · Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 46.
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 45.
S. 1080 · Dental Loan Repayment Assistance Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1076 · Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 4, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1057 · A bill to modify the requirements for transfers of United States defense articles and defense services among the Baltic states.
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 1041 · Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 1040 · Drug Competition Enhancement Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 43.
S. 1032 · Major Richard Star Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S. 1025 · FCC Legal Enforcement Act
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.