About the League

Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL)
4th term Democrat from Illinois.
Bio
Residence: Springfield
Marital Status: Married (Loretta)
Prev. Occupation: Attorney
Prev. Political Exp.: US House, 1983-97
Education: BSFS Georgetown University, 1966; JD Georgetown University, 1969
Birthdate: 11/21/1944
Birthplace: East St. Louis, IL
Religion: Catholic
Percentage in Last Election: 54%
Major Opponent: Jim Oberweis (R)
Contact
Current Elected Office Contact Information
Contact Sen. Richard Durbin via Web Form.
Website: durbin.senate.gov
Washington, D.C. Office:
711 Hart Senate Office Building,District of Columbia 20510
Phone: (202) 224-2152
Fax: (202) 228-0400
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: (312) 353-4952
Fax: (312) 353-0150
Staff
Current Elected Office Staff Members:
- Chief of Staff: Pat Souders
- Scheduler: Claire Reuschel
- Legis. Dir.: Corey Tellez
- Comm. Dir.: Ben Marter
- Press Secy.: Vacant
- Energy LA: Jasmine Hunt
- Environment LA: Jasmine Hunt
- Transportation LA: Joseph Bushong
- Budget LA: Joseph Bushong
Bills
Current Elected Office Bills:
Here is Sen. Richard Durbin's cosponsorship status on our key legislation. Send Sen. Richard Durbin a message by clicking in the "Send Message" column.
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Bill Name | Cosponsor? | Send Message |
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S.1950 - Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Enhancement Act of 2011 | No | ![]() |
S.1648 - Emergency Transportation Safety Fund Act | No | ![]() |
S.1056 - A bill to ensure that all users of the transportation system, including pedestrians, bicyclists, ... | Yes | ![]() |
S.800 - A bill to amend the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy fo... | No | ![]() |
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