
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. 5632 · National Archives Protection Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S5264)
S. 5560 · Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4998-5003)
S. 5455 · Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S4861)
S.J.Res. 213 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement of the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Establishing a Fixed Time Period of Admission and an Extension of Stay Procedure for Nonimmigrant Academic Students, Exchange Visitors, and Representatives of Foreign Information Media".
Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 668.
S. 5194 · Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jul 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4385-4390)
S.Res. 815 · A resolution commending the Chicago Cubs baseball teams as it celebrates its 150th anniversary on August 29, 2026.
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Aug 7, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S4552-4553)
S. 5060 · Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 21, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4190-4194)
Introduced Jul 14, 2026 · Social Welfare
Latest action (Jul 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3942-3946; text: CR S3943-3946)
S. 4955 · Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S.Res. 799 · A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the fourth anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jul 15, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4117)
S.Res. 756 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 8, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 8, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2665-2666)
S.Res. 748 · A resolution condemning the Department of Justice and Internal Revenue Service settlement agreement in Trump v. Internal Revenue Service, under which $1,776,000,000 in taxpayer money may be used to financially benefit individuals who assaulted law enforcement officers on January 6, 2021, and President Trump, his family, and his political allies.
Introduced May 21, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2445-2446)
S. 4608 · Federal Death Penalty Prohibition Act
Introduced May 20, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2417-2418; text: CR S2418)
S. 4566 · Increasing Access to Lung Cancer Screening Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2377-2379)
S. 4541 · Senator Paul Simon Study Abroad Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 14, 2026 · Education
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2307-2308)
S.Res. 728 · 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, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Introduced May 13, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
S. 4515 · Flood Mapping Modernization and Homeowner Empowerment Pilot Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · Emergency Management
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S2280-2281)
Introduced May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
S.Res. 721 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert S. Mueller III and commending him for a life dedicated to public service and the defense of the democracy of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2181-2182)
S. 4449 · Strengthening Educator Workforce Data Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · Education
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2173-2174)
S. 4438 · Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S2131-2132)
S. 4437 · Puppy Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Animals
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.J.Res. 186 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
S. 4347 · America Grows Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S1841-1842)