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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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. 5665 · America’s College Promise Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5614 · Beyond the Box for Higher Education Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 926 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 924 · A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S.Res. 923 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of October 4 through October 10, 2026, as "National 4-H Week".
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176)
S.Res. 920 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S.J.Res. 218 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 913 · A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 911 · A resolution expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5073-5074)
S. 5568 · Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5545 · Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5537 · Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 897 · A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5470 · Protecting our Students in Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 863 · A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5416 · A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 901 Lake Street in Oak Park, Illinois, as the "Detective Allan Reddins Post Office Building".
Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 854 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4737-4738)
S.J.Res. 214 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5403 · Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 15, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 852 · A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159)
S.Res. 851 · A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675)
S. 5389 · Ending Presidential Corruption in Banking Act
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 15, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.