
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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 28 · A resolution honoring the service of women in combat roles in the Armed Forces.
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 16, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Armed Services. (text: CR S232)
S. 134 · Saving the Civil Service Act
Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 21, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 16, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 94 · Miracle on Ice Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 28, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jan 15, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 19 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter and commending President Jimmy Carter for his life-long career of public service, humanitarian leadership, diplomacy, and courageous advocacy.
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S76; text: CR S81)
S. 51 · Washington, D.C. Admission Act
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 46 · Health Care Affordability Act of 2025
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 40 · Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act
Introduced Jan 9, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jan 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.