
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.
Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 1516 · Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 478.
S. 1469 · Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 10, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2568)
S. 1381 · Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 9, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 9, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2523-2527)
S.Res. 161 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week".
Introduced Apr 7, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Apr 7, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2459)
S. 1294 · Federal Firearm Licensee Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2175-2181)
S. 1276 · American Innovation Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2174-2175)
S. 1233 · Keep STEM Talent Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2095-2096)
S. 1211 · AID Youth Employment Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1926-1930)
S. 1210 · Helping to Encourage Real Opportunities (HERO) for Youth Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1926)
S. 1193 · America’s Red Rock Wilderness Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S1908-1912)
S. 1146 · Cameras in the Courtroom Act
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 445.
S.Res. 136 · A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1837-1838)
S. 1097 · Interagency Patent Coordination and Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 10, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 41.
S. 994 · PROTECT Students Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1706-1715)
S. 1009 · Baltic Security Initiative Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 12, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1715-1716)
S. 905 · Arsenal Workload Sustainment Act
Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
S.Res. 110 · A resolution condemning Russia's illegal abduction of Ukrainian children.
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1583-1584)
S.Res. 108 · A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.
Introduced Mar 5, 2025 · Law
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1583)
S.Res. 107 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of March 3 through March 7, 2025, 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 5, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Mar 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1583)
S. 835 · Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 4, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1498-1499)
S. 819 · End Tobacco Loopholes Act
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1462-1463)
S. 816 · Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Mar 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S1461-1462)
S. 804 · Accountability for Endless Wars Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 27, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1431)
S. 740 · Affordable College Textbook Act
Introduced Feb 26, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Feb 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1398-1399)