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U.S. Senator from Illinois

Born

November 21, 1944

Age 81

Phone

(202) 224-2152

Office

711 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510, Washington 20515

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Richard J. Durbin

Richard Joseph Durbin is an American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States senator from the state of Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Durbin is in his fifth Senate term and has served since 2005 as the Senate Democratic Whip and since 2025 as the Senate minority whip. He is the longest-serving Democratic whip since the position was established in 1913. Durbin chaired the Senate Judiciary Committee from 2021 to 2025, and led the Ketanji Brown Jackson Supreme Court nomination hearings.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 13(source)

Sen. DURBIN: You walk into a patient’s room to say that *essential cancer therapy* is held up by a PBM. How do you explain that? Medical oncologist: We’re well-trained to tell a patient bad news. But since I’ve started, there are more conversations about affording medications.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 13(source)

While President Trump basks in the spotlight with Saudi royalty, I hope he will also urge them to release human rights lawyer Waleed Abu al-Khair and allow writer Raif Badawi to finally reunite with his family in Canada.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 13(source)

There’s more we can do to lower prescription drug prices. Tackle direct-to-consumer advertising. Pass PBM reform. Investigate abusive practices by Big Pharma. All should be bipartisan pushes.

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Senate Judiciary Democrats 🇺🇸@judiciarydems.senate.govMay 13(source)

Sen. DURBIN: If we want to deliver real relief at the pharmacy counter, it’s going to require Republicans and Democrats to stand up to Elon Musk and his chainsaw, looking to cut anything in sight.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 13(source)

Democrats capped the price of insulin at $35 per month, set a $2000 limit on seniors’ out-of-pocket prescription drug expenses, and allowed for price negotiation under Medicare. President Trump talks about it, but Democrats delivered. And not a single Republican voted for it.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 13(source)

Naturally, President Trump’s first trip abroad is not about the nation’s interests, but his dubious business interests. This week’s visit includes three countries—Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and UAE—where Trump has active business deals that benefit him and his family.

Trump’s Middle East trip marked by potential private business conflicts

The Trump Organization has entered into real estate deals in all three countries Trump plans to visit this week.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

Scott Air Force Base, including the 932nd Airlift Wing, is critical to our nation’s military readiness. I met with Lt. Gen. Healy, Chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, to discuss how Congress can best support our service members as they carry out their mission.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

This administration is setting new world records when it comes to corruption and bribery.

Here’s How Much Trump’s Shady Crypto Dinner Auction Raked In

This scheme was a massive success for Trump.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

The Admin must restore the refugee resettlement program, comply with court orders, and resettle ALL eligible refugees.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

The Trump Admin just fast-tracked one specific group for refugee resettlement, and there are many questions on if they were properly vetted. Meanwhile, they are actively fighting court orders to resettle thousands of already approved refugees who have been waiting for years.

White South Africans Granted Refugee Status by Trump Arrive in the U.S.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

Donald Trump is putting Wall Street first by gutting the CFPB. I joined House and Senate Democrats in filing an amicus brief to defend the CFPB and American consumers from predatory financial practices.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

I'm immensely grateful to see Edan Alexander finally reunited with his loved ones. But, there are still too many families suffering unimaginable grief. Hamas must release all hostages and we must continue to work towards a full ceasefire in Gaza, as well as much needed humanitarian aid.

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JUST IN: Hamas announces the imminent release of the last known living American hostage held in Gaza, Edan Alexander. cnn.it/43gcZDz

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

A Springfield, Illinois, native and diplomatic giant, Ambassador Luers represented the best of our country’s foreign service. I was pleased to have worked with him in his latter years to help advance the agreement to rein in Iran’s nuclear program. May he rest in peace.

William H. Luers, Diplomat Who Backed Czech Dissident Leader, Dies at 95

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 12(source)

Using a Qatar-gifted plane as Air Force One is a national security nightmare and utter embarrassment.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

Great to join @ramirez.house.gov , @reptedlieu.bsky.social & local leaders in Logan Square during #SmallBusinessWeek. Chicago’s small businesses are the heart of our neighborhoods—but Trump-era SBA cuts & harmful tariffs are putting them at risk. We’re fighting back to protect & empower them.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

Today at @NLEN_Jobs & @PAChicago , I heard firsthand how Trump’s AmeriCorps cuts are already hurting communities. These programs empower young leaders & deliver real impact. I’m fighting to restore this vital investment that has incredible, positive impacts in communities across our state.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

Justice Souter took a pragmatic approach to the law that respected precedent and protected individual freedoms like reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. May he rest in peace.

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Rest in peace, Justice Souter.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

To protect his fossil fuel donors, Donald Trump is eliminating NOAA’s billion-dollar natural disaster tracker. He will make it more difficult for the government to plan for natural disasters, and more communities will experience greater loss while his buddies profit hand over fist—at our expense.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

The Trump Administration's efforts to undermine access to safe and healthy foods won't "Make America Healthy Again." I sent a letter to the leaders of HHS and FDA urging them to end plans to weaken food oversight and invest in improving the health and well-being of Americans.

Senator Dick Durbin@durbin.senate.govMay 9(source)

The Trump Administration just rescinded several internal policies that work to protect the most vulnerable individuals in CBP custody. It’s unacceptable. We’re a nation of values—and they must be upheld in the care of people in government custody.

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