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H.R. 9385 · HOUSE1d
To prohibit entities integral to the national interests of the United States from participating in any foreign sustainability due diligence regulation, including the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive of the European Union, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9382 · HOUSE1d
To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
H.R. 9387 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure consumer choice by requiring truthful labeling of lab-created butter, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9384 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Stephen Beck, Jr., ABLE Act of 2014 to adjust the amounts in ABLE accounts excluded from consideration with respect to the Supplemental Security Income Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9381 · HOUSE1d
AWARE Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9383 · HOUSE1d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules with respect to the net operating losses of certain financial institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9386 · HOUSE1d
To establish the United States Commission on an Open Society with Security.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be…
S. 4844 · SENATE5d
A bill to drive innovation in developing next-generation protection for firefighters by accelerating the development of PFAS-free turnout gear, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4831 · SENATE5d
A bill to prohibit, or require disclosure of, the surveillance, monitoring, and collection of certain worker data by employers, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4823 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to include quantum information science and technology in the areas covered by the Program on China and Transformational Exports.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 779 · SENATE5d
A resolution recognizing the contributions of Black people to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for Black students and designating June 2026 as "Black Music Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2938-2939)
S. 4825 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on systemically important AI activity, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 4834 · SENATE5d
A bill to limit expenditures for foreign student work authorizations, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 780 · SENATE5d
A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2026, as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in order to increase public awareness across the United States and global community about sickle cell disease and the continued need for empirical research, early detection screenings, novel effective treatments leading to a cure, and preventative care programs with respect to complications from sickle cell anemia and conditions relating to sickle cell disease.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2939)
S. 4832 · SENATE5d
A bill to amend the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into self-determination contracts with Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to carry out supplemental nutrition assistance programs.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs.
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119th Congress · S.Res. 677 · Introduced

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, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Latest action Apr 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)

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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, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Sponsor

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · [D-IL] · D000563
    Dem-IL current · 12 terms · @SenatorDurbin · 4 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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Richard J. Durbin
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Richard
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Durbin
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1944-11-21
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Current term (12 total)

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IL
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2
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Democrat
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2021-01-03
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2027-01-03
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null
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711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
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711 Hart Senate Office Building
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202-224-2152
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Leadership roles (12)

  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2005-01-04 – 2007-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2007-01-04 – 2009-01-06
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2009-01-06 – 2011-01-05
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2011-01-05 – 2013-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2013-01-03 – 2015-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2015-01-03 – 2017-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2017-01-03 – 2019-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2019-01-03 – 2021-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2021-01-03 – 2021-01-20
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2021-01-20 – 2023-01-03
  • Senate Majority Whip · senate · 2023-01-03 – 2025-01-03
  • Senate Minority Whip · senate · 2025-01-03 – present

Committee memberships (12)

  • Commodities, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Trade (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Crime and Counterterrorism (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1
  • Department of Defense (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 3
  • Energy and Water Development (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Financial Services and General Government (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety (senate) · senate · rank 4
  • Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (senate) · senate · rank 4 · site
  • Senate Committee on Appropriations (senate) · senate · rank 2 · site
  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary (senate) · senate · Ranking Member · rank 1 · site
  • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (senate) · senate · rank 2
  • Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (senate) · senate · rank 3

Social media

District offices (4)

  • 250 W. Cherry St., Suite 115-D, Carbondale, IL, 62901 · 618-351-1122 · fax 618-351-1124 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 37.7233822,-89.21730319999999
  • 230 S. Dearborn St., Suite 3892, Chicago, IL, 60604 · 312-353-4952 · fax 312-353-0150 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 41.8784454,-87.63
  • 1504 Third Ave., Suite 227, Rock Island, IL, 61201 · 309-786-5173 · fax 309-786-5404 · 8:30 am to 4:30 pm · 41.5090535,-90.5782533
  • 525 S. 8th St., Springfield, IL, 62703 · 217-492-4062 · fax 217-492-4382 · 8:30 am to 5:00 pm · 39.7965137,-89.6451404

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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S6IL00151
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2026
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DURBIN, RICHARD J.
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DEMOCRATIC PARTY
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Senate
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IL
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00
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Incumbent
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C
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2026
election_year
null
first_file_date
1995-06-19
last_file_date
2025-07-29
last_f2_date
2025-07-29
address
null

Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
total_receipts
$2,376,775.51
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$2,476,789.10
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$976,472.97
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$0.00
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2021-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (13)

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · [R-TX] · C001098 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-TX current · 3 terms · @SenTedCruz · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] · [D-VA] · K000384 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Dem-VA current · 3 terms · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · [R-IA] · G000386 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-IA current · 11 terms · @ChuckGrassley · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] · [D-HI] · S001194 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Dem-HI current · 4 terms · @SenBrianSchatz · 1 district office
  • Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY] · [R-KY] · M000355 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-KY current · 7 terms · @McConnellPress · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] · [D-OR] · M001176 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Dem-OR current · 3 terms · @SenJeffMerkley · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV] · [R-WV] · C001047 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-WV current · 9 terms · @SenCapito · 3 district offices
  • Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD] · [D-MD] · A000382 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Dem-MD current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE] · [R-NE] · R000618 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-NE current · 2 terms · @SenatorRicketts · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] · [D-MD] · V000128 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Dem-MD current · 9 terms · @ChrisVanHollen · 6 district offices
  • Sen. Budd, Ted [R-NC] · [R-NC] · B001305 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-NC current · 4 terms · @RepTedBudd · 4 district offices
  • Sen. Curtis, John R. [R-UT] · [R-UT] · C001114 · Co-sponsored 2026-04-16 · original
    Rep-UT current · 5 terms · @RepJohnCurtis · 1 district office
  • Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · [D-DE] · C001088 · Co-sponsored 2026-05-13
    Dem-DE current · 3 terms · @ChrisCoons · 2 district offices

Committees (1)

  • Foreign Relations Committee [Senate Standing]
    2026-04-16T17:52:40ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (2)

  • 2026-04-16IntroReferralvia Senate
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
  • 2026-04-16IntroReferral10025via Library of Congress
    Submitted in Senate

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  • Display Title2026-04-23T10:56:30Z
    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, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
  • Official Title as IntroducedIS2026-04-23T10:56:30Z
    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, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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