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Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

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11,330 records where Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] is listed as a sponsor, author, or other actor. Search with topics and years

Bill· SS. 5041 (118th)referred

Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 2024

Smaller Class Sizes for Students and Educators Act of 2024 This bill directs the Department of Education to award grants for local educational agencies to reduce class sizes in the early elementary grades (grades K-3) in targeted public elementary schools by recruiting, hiring, and supporting qualified teachers.

Bill· SS. 4932 (118th)open

Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024 This bill modifies and reauthorizes various Department of Energy (DOE) programs related to quantum research and development and establishes several new, related research programs. Specifically, the bill expands the scope of DOE’s quantum information science research program to include research, development, and demonstration on quantum information science, engineering, and technology. Among other requirements, DOE must (1) establish an early-stage research and development program in high-performance quantum computing; (2) study quantum science, engineering, and technology supply chain needs; and (3) establish a university-led trainee program to address quantum workforce development needs. The bill also reauthorizes the National Quantum Information Science Research Centers through FY2029 and the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology program through FY2028. Further, the bill modifies DOE’s quantum network infrastructure program to require research related to the development of (1) quantum network and entanglement distribution protocols or applications, and (2) high-efficiency room-temperature photon detectors for quantum photonic applications. Finally, the bill establishes an instrumentation and infrastructure program to maintain U.S. leadership in quantum information science, engineering, and technology; develop domestic quantum supply chains; and provide resources for the broader scientific community. In carrying out the program, DOE must develop, design, build, purchase, and commercialize specialized equipment, laboratory infrastructure, and state-of-the-art instrumentation. In coordination with industry and institutions of higher education, DOE must support the development of quantum foundries focused on meeting the device, hardware, software, and materials needs of the scientific community and the quantum supply chain.

Bill· SS. 4973 (118th)open

No Kings Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Bill· SS. 4961 (118th)referred

NO BAN Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 800 (118th)passed

A resolution condemning the attempted assassination of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, honoring the victims who were killed and injured at the rally, and calling for unity and civility in the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 2024

This resolution condemns the assassination attempt of former President Donald J. Trump during a political rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.  The resolution also honors (1) Corey D. Comperatore, who died while protecting his family from the gunfire at the rally; and (2) David Dutch and James Copenhaver, who were critically injured.

Bill· SS. 4875 (118th)referred

NO FAKES Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4878 (118th)referred

REMEDY Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4879 (118th)referred

American Cures Act

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2024

American Cures Act This bill permanently funds several federal agencies and programs that perform biomedical research. The bill provides specified funding for the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Defense health program, and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical and prosthetics research program. The bill exempts the funding from sequestration, which is a process of automatic, usually across-the-board spending reductions under which budgetary resources are permanently cancelled to enforce specific budget policy goals. It also exempts the budgetary effects of the funding from the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Act of 2010 and the Senate PAYGO rule.

Bill· SS. 4713 (118th)open

IDEA Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4691 (118th)referred

No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

No Tax Breaks for Drug Ads Act This bill disallows any tax deduction for expenses relating to direct-to-consumer advertising of prescription drugs.

Bill· SS. 4701 (118th)referred

POST Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 2024

Bill· SS. 4647 (118th)referred

ARMAS Act of 2024

United States · United States Congress · 9 July 2024

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 752 (118th)passed

A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims on the second anniversary of the mass shooting at the Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022.

United States · United States Congress · 8 July 2024

This resolution expresses sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of Katie Goldstein, Irina McCarthy, Kevin McCarthy, Stephen Strauss, Jacquelyn Sundheim, Nicolas Toledo-Zaragoza, and Eduardo Uvaldo, who were the victims of the tragic shooting along the parade route on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois. The resolution also honors the memory and the lives of the victims.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 749 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing June 2024, as "LGBTQ Pride Month".

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 2024

This resolution expresses support for the rights, freedoms, and equal treatment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) individuals. The resolution r ecognizes that LGBTQ rights are human rights and protected by the laws of the United States and international treaties. Additionally, the resolution encourages the celebration of LGBTQ Pride Month in June.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 740 (118th)referred

A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Services, and the Federal civil service.

United States · United States Congress · 18 June 2024

This resolution acknowledges and condemns the discrimination against, wrongful termination of, and exclusion from the federal civil service, the Foreign Service, and the uniformed services of the thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals who were affected by the anti-LGBT policies of the federal government. The resolution expresses that the Senate, on behalf of the United States, apologizes to the affected LGBT military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and their families. Finally, the resolution reaffirms the commitment of the federal government to treat all military service members, Foreign Service members, veterans, and federal civil service employees and retirees, including LGBT individuals, with equal respect and fairness.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 729 (118th)referred

A resolution recognizing the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and the need for greater access to music education for African-American students and designating June 2024 as "African-American Music Appreciation Month".

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 2024

This resolution designates June 2024 as African American Music Appreciation Month and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States.