Durbin Statement On Senate Rejecting Republican Messaging Bills

September 30, 2026 Durbin Statement On Senate Rejecting Republican Messaging Bills WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement regarding the Senate rejecting Republicans’ Ratepayer Protection Act and Stop Insider Trading Act : “In a last-minute gasp before the midterm election, Senate Republicans were hoping to pass a meaningless bill that does nothing to rein in data centers and a voter suppression bill masquerading as an inadequate congressional stock trading ban. Americans need real action, not Republican messaging.” -30- Print Email Share Tweet