Richard J. Durbin

Who funds the campaign

Top industries

• Unions$2,040
• Hospitals & health care$1,871
• Real estate$1,608
• Education$1,333
• Lawyers & law firms$720
• Tech$455

Top PACs

• National Education Association$2,000
• National Association Of Realtors$1,200
• Davita Inc.$1,000
• GE Healthcare Technologies Inc. PAC$1,000

Top employers of donors

• Northwestern University$325
• Uchicago Argonne$250
• Sandbox Industries$200
• Development Services$200
• Kyiv Mohyla Foundation$200
• US Dept Of Justice$150
• Purdue University$150
• Lurie Childrens$150

FEC reports through Jun 30, 2026. FEC filings

Recent votes

• Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
  On the Nomination · Sep 30, 2026 · Nomination ConfirmedMissed
• Keith Sonderling, of Florida, to be Secretary of Labor
  On the Cloture Motion · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture Motion Agreed toNo
• A bill to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to establish a Federal standard relating…
  On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedNo
• A bill to amend chapter 131 of title 5 to require certain restrictions on stocks for Members of Congress and…
  On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed · Sep 30, 2026 · Cloture on the Motion to Proceed RejectedNo
• A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the…
  On the Motion to Discharge · Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Discharge RejectedYes
• A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code…
  On the Motion to Proceed · Sep 29, 2026 · Motion to Proceed RejectedYes
• A bill to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of, and provide protections for, student athletes and…
  On Passage of the Bill · Sep 28, 2026 · Bill PassedYes
• To establish certain standards with respect to coaches of varsity sports teams.
  On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedYes
• To increase the limitation on funding for post-eligibility insurance and catastrophic injury for student…
  On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedYes
• To limit price increases for college athletics tickets.
  On the Amendment · Sep 28, 2026 · Amendment RejectedNo (broke with party)

Committees

• Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
• Senate Committee on Appropriations
• Senate Committee on the Judiciary · Ranking Member

Bills sponsored

Durbin has sponsored 1,089 bills, and 25 became law.

• S. 5632: National Archives Protection ActSep 30, 2026
• S. 5560: Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026Sep 24, 2026
• S. 5515: CARE for Moms ActSep 24, 2026
• S. 5455: Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2026Sep 22, 2026
• S.J.Res. 213: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United…Sep 14, 2026
• S. 5194: Judicial Space and Facilities Management Effectiveness Act of 2026Jul 30, 2026

2026 election

• Illinois Senate race

Former staff now lobbying

4 people who worked for Richard J. Durbin are now registered lobbyists.

• Josefina PrescottFULCRUM PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC
• Brian MclaughlinIMPERIUM GLOBAL ADVISORS
• Scott LeezerCURA STRATEGIES
• Elissa LevinCOPENHAGEN INFRASTRUCTURE PARTNERS INC.

Earmarks

Requested 66 earmarks worth $77.2M.

• Madison & St. Clair Counties (Cahokia Heights East Interceptor System)$7.3M
• Transit Improvements$3.7M
• Parkland College District 505, IL, for facilities and equipment to construct a dental clinic$3.5M
• Land Remediation$3M
• National Institute for Advanced Manufacturing Construction$2.5M
• Food Security Project$2.5M

Contact

• Office711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington DC 20510
• Phone202-224-2152
• Websitewww.durbin.senate.gov

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