
Senator · IL · D
Current term Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the Senate since Jan 7, 1997
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139 sponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov.
S.Res. 677 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
S. 4307 · Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1786)
S. 4244 · Protect Your Points Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1672)
S.J.Res. 147 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices".
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2271-2272)
S. 4213 · Data Center Water and Energy Transparency Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1616-1617)
S. 4181 · Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1583)
S.Res. 658 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 6 through April 10, 2026, as "National Assistant Principals Week".
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1546)
S. 4157 · No Bailout for Crypto Act
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1380)
S. 4153 · Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 19, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S1370-1380)
S. 4139 · Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1207)
S. 4104 · Corporate Crime Database Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1057)
S.Res. 642 · A resolution celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1051; text: CR S1051)
S. 4092 · No Crypto in Social Security Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1049)
S. 4056 · Proprietary Education Oversight Task Force Act
Introduced Mar 11, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1011-1015)
S.Res. 629 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.
Introduced Mar 9, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 16, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1058)
S. 4008 · Promoting Dental Health Act
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S887)
S.Res. 624 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 2 through March 6, 2026, as "National Social and Emotional Learning Week" to recognize the critical role social and emotional learning plays in supporting the academic success and overall well-being of students, educators, and families.
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Mar 2, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S734-735)
S. 3960 · Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 2, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)
S. 3959 · Smarter Sentencing Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 2, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 2, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S733-734)
S.Res. 614 · A resolution designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month".
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 25, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S689; text: CR S687)
S. 3925 · Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act
Introduced Feb 25, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
S. 3895 · Fairness in Federal Disaster Declarations Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 24, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (Feb 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S652-653)
S. 3877 · Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S611-612)
S. 3847 · Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 11, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 11, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)
S. 3811 · American Business for American Companies Act of 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 9, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)