Richard Durbin

Richard Durbin

Legislative Focus

Key areas of legislative activity based on sponsored legislation.
Crime and Law Enforcement11%
Health8%
Education6%
International Affairs6%

Sponsored Legislation

Bills that Richard Durbin has sponsored from the most recent three Congresses (119th, 118th, and 117th).
BillTitleIntroducedStatusActions
S 3959
A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S733-734)

In Committee
SRES 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.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S734-735)

In Committee
S 3960
A bill to give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S735)

In Committee
SRES 614
A resolution designating February 2026 as "American Heart Month".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Active
S 3925
A bill to establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 3895
A bill to require rulemaking by the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to address considerations in evaluating the need for public and individual disaster assistance, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S652-653)

In Committee
S 3877
Investing in Tomorrow's Workforce Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S611-612)

In Committee
S 3847
Stop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S579-580)

In Committee
S 3811
American Business for American Companies Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S535-537)

In Committee
S 3797
Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S512)

In Committee
S 3768
ABODE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S472)

In Committee
S 3757
Foreign Medical School Accountability Fairness Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S443)

In Committee
S 3706
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)

In Committee
S 3707
Nurse Faculty Shortage Reduction Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S292-293)

In Committee
S 3677
Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S259-260)

In Committee
Amendment 4174
Senate Amendment 4174

Senate Amendment 4174 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4175
Senate Amendment 4175

Senate Amendment 4175 was filed.

Filed
SRES 568
A resolution recognizing the schools selected as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2025 and celebrating the history of the Blue Ribbon Schools Program.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8924)

In Committee
S 3569
S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8924)

In Committee
Amendment 4093
Senate Amendment 4093

Senate Amendment 4093 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4094
Senate Amendment 4094

Senate Amendment 4094 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4092
Senate Amendment 4092

Senate Amendment 4092 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4091
Senate Amendment 4091

Senate Amendment 4091 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4095
Senate Amendment 4095

Senate Amendment 4095 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 4049
Senate Amendment 4049

Senate Amendment 4049 was filed.

Filed
S 3484
A bill to amend section 3634 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period for First Step Act reports.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)

In Committee
S 3483
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of acquitted conduct at sentencing.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8737)

In Committee
S 3482
First Step Implementation Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8732-8737)

In Committee
S 3485
Safer Detention Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8738)

In Committee
S 3461
RISE from Trauma Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8672-8674)

In Committee
S 3444
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 1300 East Northwest Highway in Palatine, Illinois, as the "Bernie Bluestein Post Office Building".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S8672)

In Committee
S 3422
Federal Food Administration Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8626)

In Committee
S 3421
Medical Device Recall Improvement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8625)

In Committee
S 3348
Dream Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8509-8512)

In Committee
S 3324
FERC Greenhouse Gas and Environmental Justice Policy Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

In Committee
S 3307
Inspector General Access Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8451)

In Committee
S 3253
Servicemember Student Loan Affordability Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S8278)

In Committee
S 3252
FSMA Fee Technical Corrections Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S8277-8278)

In Committee
SRES 506
A resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8243)

In Committee
S 3192
REDUCE Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text: CR S8207)

In Committee
SRES 462
A resolution recognizing Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado and reaffirming support for democracy in Venezuela.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7700)

In Committee
SRES 442
A resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

In Committee
S 2937
AI LEAD Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6836-6838)

In Committee
S 2915
SPUR Housing Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6792-6793)

In Committee
S 2889
Protecting Student Athletes from Concussions Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6734)

In Committee
S 2781
Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text: CR S6577)

In Committee
S 2759
Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6539)

In Committee
Amendment 3825
Senate Amendment 3825

Amendment SA 3825 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.

Agreed to by Voice Vote
Amendment 3774
Senate Amendment 3774

Senate Amendment 3774 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3775
Senate Amendment 3775

Senate Amendment 3775 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3773
Senate Amendment 3773

Senate Amendment 3773 was filed.

Filed
S 2712
America's Clean Future Fund Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S6321-6329)

In Committee
Amendment 3689
Senate Amendment 3689

Senate Amendment 3689 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3597
Senate Amendment 3597

Senate Amendment 3597 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3596
Senate Amendment 3596

Senate Amendment 3596 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3282
Senate Amendment 3282

Senate Amendment 3282 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 3281
Senate Amendment 3281

Senate Amendment 3281 was filed.

Filed
S 2620
REMEDY Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5000)

In Committee
SRES 350
A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5002)

In Committee
Amendment 3118
Senate Amendment 3118

Senate Amendment 3118 was filed.

Filed
S 2548
Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 217.

Active
S 2523
John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4821)

In Committee
S 2485
Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4776)

In Committee
S 2457
Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 2994
Senate Amendment 2994

Senate Amendment 2994 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2992
Senate Amendment 2992

Senate Amendment 2992 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2990
Senate Amendment 2990

Senate Amendment 2990 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2991
Senate Amendment 2991

Senate Amendment 2991 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2993
Senate Amendment 2993

Senate Amendment 2993 was filed.

Filed
S 2374
Climate Change Resiliency Fund for America Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4529)

In Committee
Amendment 2883
Senate Amendment 2883

Senate Amendment 2883 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2882
Senate Amendment 2882

Senate Amendment 2882 was filed.

Filed
SRES 316
A resolution expressing condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the third anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

In Committee
Amendment 2743
Senate Amendment 2743

Senate Amendment 2743 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2586
Senate Amendment 2586

Senate Amendment 2586 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2588
Senate Amendment 2588

Senate Amendment 2588 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2589
Senate Amendment 2589

Senate Amendment 2589 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2587
Senate Amendment 2587

Senate Amendment 2587 was filed.

Filed
SRES 310
A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3566-3567)

In Committee
S 2171
A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S3534)

In Committee
S 2107
POST Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

In Committee
S 2093
Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3437)

In Committee
S 2026
Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S3348)

In Committee
SRES 260
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 6, 2025, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2025 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3172-3173)

In Committee
S 1837
DEFIANCE Act of 2025

Held at the desk.

Active
Amendment 2243
Senate Amendment 2243

Senate Amendment 2243 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2246
Senate Amendment 2246

Senate Amendment 2246 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2244
Senate Amendment 2244

Senate Amendment 2244 was filed.

Filed
Amendment 2245
Senate Amendment 2245

Senate Amendment 2245 was filed.

Filed
SRES 237
A resolution honoring the service and memory of Army Staff Sgt. Jose Duenez Jr., Army Staff Sgt. Edvin F. Franco, Army Staff Sgt. Troy S. Knutson-Collins, and Army Pfc. Dante D. Taitano of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, who died during a recovery mission in support of a regularly scheduled training exercise while serving in Lithuania.

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3003; text: CR S3012)

Active
S 1749
No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2930)

In Committee
S 1742
Children Don't Belong on Tobacco Farms Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2897)

In Committee
S 1676
RETAIN Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2839-2841)

In Committee
S 1528
CHILD Act of 2025

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 128.

Active
S 1516
Cahokia Mounds Mississippian Culture Study Act

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

In Committee
S 1469
Protecting Children with Food Allergies Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

In Committee
S 1381
Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2523-2527)

In Committee
SRES 161
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 7 through April 11, 2025, as "National Assistant Principals Week".

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2459)

In Committee
Amendment 1748
Senate Amendment 1748

Senate Amendment 1748 was filed.

Filed
S 1276
American Innovation Act

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2174-2175)

In Committee

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