Statements and posts
96 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Discussed with National Guard general concerns about Springfield 183rd Wing facility deactivation.
“For over 16 years, the highly skilled airmen and women at the 183rd Wing have provided skilled jet engine maintenance for F-16s and other military aircraft. While we are concerned over the National Guard Bureau’s plan to deactivate this mission, we discussed with General Boyd suitable replacement missions being…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Applauded court ruling approving $11 billion in borrower defense claims for defrauded students.
“What you don’t know is that although only eight percent of [American college students] go to for-profit colleges and universities, 30 percent of all student loan defaults are the students from these same schools. What’s going on here? Such a low number, eight percent, going on to these schools, and such a high number…”
EducationAI-read
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Offered amendment providing $200 million annually for rural hospitals at closure risk.
“Let’s put farm families back in the Farm Bill. And what I’m talking about specifically are not only the profits and losses in farm operations, but the burdens that farm families are carrying. Twenty-seven percent of farm families have Obamacare, Affordable Care Act insurance policies. What has happened to those in the…”
Rural Health CareAI-read
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Durbin To Republican Colleagues: Oppose Todd Blanche’s Nomination To Be Attorney General
Led Senate Democrats in opposing Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General.
“If there is ever a moment in history when we need an Attorney General above reproach, who is clearly dedicated to ending corruption… it’s right now.”
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Praised appellate court ruling requiring $11 billion in borrower defense claims for defrauded students.
“Finally—after years of the Trump Administration making excuse after excuse in support of for-profit colleges—this court ruling is delivering justice to the hundreds of thousands of students who were left in the lurch.”
EducationAI-read
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Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees During Judiciary Committee Hearing
Questioned judicial nominee Anna St. John on her opposition to ending forced arbitration in sexual assault cases.
“Do you have any second thoughts about the position you’ve taken on this issue [forced arbitration]?”
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Durbin, Duckworth Join Call To Stop Red Tape Requirements In Medicaid
Called on Trump administration to withdraw Medicaid work reporting requirements rule.
“We urge CMS to withdraw this rule to ensure that Medicaid can continue its mission of providing health coverage to low-income Americans. Implementing this rule will worsen Americans’ overall quality of health, waste millions of dollars on administrative red tape, and cause preventable health emergencies for all…”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Criticized Trump administration for corruption and abuse of executive power.
“Federal judges rely on the Sentencing Guidelines, promulgated by the Sentencing Commission, for one of the most important aspects of their jobs—deciding on an appropriate penalty for a defendant. Thus, it is critical that members confirmed to the Commission have the technical expertise, experience, and understand the…”
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Questioned witnesses on Trump administration plans to relocate special education office.
“Breaking the Promise: How Relocating the IDEA Will Be Detrimental to Students and Families.”
EducationAI-read
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Criticized Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General over anti-weaponization fund deal.
“The parties could still sue to enforce the agreement and the cop-beaters fund can easily be revived with a new DOJ order the day after Mr. Blanche is confirmed.”
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Durbin, Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Proposed ATF Rule On Transporting Firearms
Led Senate Democrats opposing proposed ATF rule on interstate firearm transportation.
“The Rule exceeds ATF’s implementation authority, expands the reach of § 926A, and treats distinct firearm accessories as if they present identical legal and public safety issues. The Rule risks displacing legislation such as Illinois’s Protect Illinois Communities Act without adequate assessment of state firearm laws,…”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Questioned witnesses on consumer privacy and AI surveillance pricing practices.
“I don’t think we give consumers have a fighting chance. The information that is being gathered about us involuntarily is hard to describe in terms of any limitations…It’s all designed in terms of measuring and influencing consumer behavior. Does the consumer have a chance?”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Called for Congress to address Social Security solvency before 2032 insolvency deadline.
“What a treat it is to be on the floor of the Senate with a colleague on the Republican side of the aisle working together to try to solve a problem. It doesn’t happen much around here. You see these empty desks. They’re empty almost all of the days—week in, week out, month in, month out. We do important things like…”
Social WelfareAI-read
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Demanded Trump administration restore $583 million in canceled energy project grants.
“For the good of our country, the rule of law, and the American people, we demand that you change course and restore the previously awarded funding.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Advocated for consumer privacy protections and credit card competition in hearing.
“Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing.”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
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Praised Dr. Fauci on Senate floor for public health contributions and condemned Republican hearing treatment.
“By 1979, polio was eradicated in America [thanks to Dr. Jonas Salk]—a disease that struck fear in the hearts of everyone was a distant memory. There is a special place in history reserved for researchers and scientists—like Dr. Salk and Dr. Sabin—who devoted their lives to saving others—people like Norman Borlaug,…”
HealthAI-read