Durbin, Duckworth, Sorensen Call On DOT, FRA To Extend Federal Funding For Chicago-Quad Cities Passenger Rail Project
transit bill, the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act (Public Act 104-0457), along with other state funding sources
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $22 Million for Cleaner Water in Chicago
level, is a threat to our public health, particularly to children. And the lead pipes in Chicago
Duckworth, Durbin Join Senate Democrats in Pressing Trump on Legal Basis for Justifying Claim that Hostilities in Iran Have Terminated
both parties. We also request that you make public the OLC opinion justifying the administration’s claim that … Americans. On May 8, 2026, Central Command publicly confirmed that over 15,000 troops are forward deployed
Duckworth Joins Markey, Senate Democrats in Calling for Affordability, Safety, Worker Priorities in Surface Transportation Bill
Senate Committees on Environment and Public Works; Commerce, Science and Transportation; Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; and Appropriations … class jobs. Address the climate crisis and protect public health — The next surface transportation bill must protect
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly To Introduce "Wear Orange" Resolution To Honor Hadiya Pendleton, Gun Violence Survivors
dedication to finally putting an end to this public health crisis.” “I refuse to let our children grow
Durbin, Duckworth, Rep. Kelly To Introduce “Wear Orange” Resolution To Honor Hadiya Pendleton, Gun Violence Survivors
dedication to finally putting an end to this public health crisis.” “I refuse to let our children grow
On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, Durbin Meets With Organizations Addressing Root Causes
violence while forging closer partnerships with public agencies and law enforcement. “On this day, we wear orange
Durbin Touts Rock Island Arsenal’s High-Quality Manufacturing In Meeting With Army Secretary Driscoll
Workload Sustainment Act to give contracting preference to public-private partnerships between industry and Army arsenals such
In Senate Floor Speech, Durbin Calls For Opposition To FISA Section 702 Reauthorization Without Serious Reforms
Board…and fired career law-enforcement officials and public servants at the FBI and Department of Justice. They
Durbin Denounces Trump’s Nearly $2 Billion Slush Fund For January 6 Insurrectionists & Political Allies
Senate Republicans fled Washington last month to avoid publicly taking a stance through anticipated votes on the fund
Durbin Condemns Authorization Of Fruit-Flavored Vapes Fueling Youth E-Cigarette Addiction
just a school issue. It is a growing public health crisis impacting an entire generation of young people … they are “appropriate for the protection of the public health” prior to selling their products
As Trump’s Illegal War Rages On, Duckworth Demands Inspector General Community Do Its Job and Conduct Oversight Over Ongoing Military Operations Against Iran
plans to secure the material were “more for public relations than it is for anything else”—even though … Commander in Chief publicly issuing a threat to carry out a “full, large-scale assault of Iran
Durbin Gives Special Address To Joint Session Of The Illinois General Assembly
counsel to the Illinois State Senate Judiciary Committee. “Public service for me has been an opportunity to meet … Assembly—coming back to where my time in public service all began.” “Throughout Senator Durbin’s decades
Durbin, Grassley Urge Defense Secretary Hegseth To Immediately Release Congressionally Approved Funding To The Baltic Security Initiative, Ukraine
obligate Congressionally appropriated FY26 funds in Public Law 119-75 for Ukraine and the Baltic Security Initiative … codified in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act (Public Law 119-60), funds we similarly expect
Durbin, Hirono Call On Department Of Education To Strengthen Proposed Gainful Employment Rule
Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) submitted a public comment in response to the U.S. Department of Education … metric, removing an essential component in ensuring public transparency and preventing for-profit colleges from siphoning federal dollars
Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $316 Million for Cleaner Water in Illinois
PFAS and lead in our drinking water are public health threats to Illinoisans, especially with the recent proposal
Durbin Calls For An End To The Federal Death Penalty
good company. I was not the first public official whose thinking about this issue changed. Supreme Court Justices … order entitled “Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety,” directing the Attorney General to pursue the death
Durbin Urges HHS Secretary Kennedy To Intervene And Push Back On FDA Allowing Flavored Vapes That Harm Our Children
they are “appropriate for the protection of the public health”—this grants a free pass to Big Tobacco … sweet-flavored e-cigarette products pose a ‘substantial public health risk’ due to their ‘greater appeal to youth
Durbin, Pressley Reintroduce Bill To End Federal Death Penalty
order entitled “Restoring the Death Penalty and Protecting Public Safety,” directing the Attorney General to pursue the death
Durbin Secures Promise From Secretary Of The Army To Protect Rock Island Arsenal From Drastic Job Cuts
before, the Lithuanian people came out and publicly mourned with us as these soldiers were returned home. This … Workload Sustainment Act to give contracting preference to public-private partnerships between industry and Army arsenals such
Durbin, Duckworth Demand FDA Reverse Dangerous Authorization Of Flavored E-Cigarettes
former FDA Commissioner Makary had concerns about the public health risks of authorizing flavored products that appeal … these dangerous products rather than impartial science and public health considerations, as required by the law. Trust
Durbin, Duckworth Join Letter Raising Concerns About Reorganization Of USDA’s Research, Education, And Economics Mission Area
America Grows Act to boost U.S. commitment to publicly funded agriculture research at USDA WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic … that would restore the United States’ commitment to publicly funded agriculture research at USDA. Increasing research at USDA
Duckworth and Baldwin Urge FAA to Review How Reduced Crew Size Impacts Emergency Evacuation Standards and Passenger Safety
aircraft, the FAA could potentially put the flying public’s safety at needless risk by weakening flight crews … changing attributes of the modern-day flying public, including age, height, weight, ability level, language skills, carry
Durbin Pays Tribute To Fallen Chicago Police Officer During National Police Week
Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion
Duckworth Underscores How the Trump Administration’s Incoherent Tactics and Lack of Strategy in Iran is a Recipe for a Forever War
state, especially not with new public reporting that U.S. intelligence officials believe Iran has operational access to most