Bills About Crime And Law Enforcement Sponsored by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

Sen. Durbin sponsored 54 bills about crime and law enforcement in the 117th Congress (2021-22).

Introduced	Number	Title	Cosponsors	Cosponsor Party	Latest Action
Sept. 9, 2020	S.4549	A bill to give Federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4549)
June 22, 2020	S.4034	A bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic, and make other technical corrections.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3127-3128)
May 20, 2020	S.RES.592	A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2020, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2020 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".	19	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2556)
Jan. 14, 2020	S.3190	A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.	20	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S195-197)
Dec. 12, 2019	S.3035	A bill to provide that the amount of time that an elderly offender must serve before being eligible for placement in home detention is to be reduced by the amount of good time credits earned by the prisoner, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7029)
Sept. 26, 2019	S.2566	A bill to amend section 3661 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of acquitted conduct at sentencing.	5	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5751)
July 31, 2019	S.2390	A bill to prohibit the imposition of the death penalty for any violation of Federal law, and for other purposes.	16	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5253)
May 21, 2019	S.RES.217	A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 7 through June 9, 2019, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and June 2019 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".	18	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3011)
March 27, 2019	S.894	A bill to authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.	22	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2046-2048)
March 7, 2019	S.719	A bill to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb. 28, 2019	S.RES.89	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the mass shooting in Aurora, Illinois, on February 15, 2019.	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1606; text: CR S1603)
Feb. 4, 2019	S.320	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.	7	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec. 11, 2018	S.RES.720	A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate and honoring the memory of the victims of the shooting at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, on November 19, 2018.	1	All Democrats	Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7453; text: CR S7436)
March 12, 2018	S.2535	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to strengthen Drug Enforcement Administration discretion in setting opioid quotas.	4	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 473.
May 24, 2018	S.RES.524	A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 1 through June 3, 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Weekend" and June 2018 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".	16	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2937-2938)
April 19, 2018	S.2724	A bill to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2324-2329)
Oct. 19, 2017	S.1992	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.	6	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6645)
May 25, 2017	S.RES.179	A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2017, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2017 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".	9	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Sept. 28, 2016	S.3432	A bill to reform the use of solitary confinement and other forms of restrictive housing in the Bureau of Prisons, and for other purposes.	4	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6231-6235; text of measure as introduced: CR S6232-6235)
May 25, 2016	S.RES.478	A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2, 2016, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2016 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".	18	All Democrats	Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3176-3177)
Nov. 19, 2015	S.2323	A bill to clarify the definition of nonimmigrant for purposes of chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code.	11	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8164)
June 9, 2015	S.1529	A bill to promote the tracing of firearms used in crimes, and for other purposes.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3928)
July 31, 2013	S.1410	A bill to focus limited Federal resources on the most serious offenders.	31	Bipartisan	Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights. Hearings held.
July 23, 2013	S.1337	A bill to promote the tracing of firearms used in crimes, and for other purposes.	7	All Democrats	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5962)
March 12, 2012	S.2183	A bill to provide funding for the Fugitive Extradition and Apprehension Trust Fund.	0		Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1578-1579)
Oct. 15, 2009	S.1789	A bill to restore fairness to Federal cocaine sentencing.	23	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 111-220.
June 24, 2009	S.1346	A bill to penalize crimes against humanity and for other purposes.	4	All Democrats	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 474.
March 25, 2010	S.3176	A bill to further the mission of the Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative Advisory Committee by continuing its development of policy recommendations and technical solutions on information sharing and interoperability, and enhancing its pursuit of benefits and cost savings for local, State, tribal, and Federal justice agencies.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2120-2121)
July 20, 2009	S.1472	A bill to establish a section within the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice to enforce human rights laws, to make technical and conforming amendments to criminal and immigration laws pertaining to human rights violations, and for other purposes.	3	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 111-122.
June 25, 2009	S.1383	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the abuse of dextromethorphan, and for other purposes.	1	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7098-7099)
Feb. 25, 2009	S.470	A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2476-2479)
May 3, 2007	S.1276	A bill to establish a grant program to facilitate the creation of methamphetamine precursor electronic logbook systems, and for other purposes.	14	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-415.
Oct. 3, 2007	S.2135	A bill to prohibit the recruitment or use of child soldiers, to designate persons who recruit or use child soldiers as inadmissible aliens, to allow the deportation of persons who recruit or use child soldiers, and for other purposes.	9	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-340.
June 27, 2007	S.1703	A bill to prevent and reduce trafficking in persons.	3	Bipartisan	Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 1, 2008	S.3434	A bill to combat organized crime involving the illegal acquisition of retail goods for the purpose of selling those illegally obtained goods through physical and online retail marketplaces.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8042-8044)
June 17, 2008	S.3143	A bill to assist law enforcement agencies in locating, arresting, and prosecuting fugitives from justice.	3	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
March 15, 2007	S.888	A bill to amend section 1091 of title 18, United States Code, to allow the prosecution of genocide in appropriate circumstances.	5	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 110-151.
Jan. 31, 2007	S.442	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	40	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 113.
Sept. 29, 2006	S.4042	A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit disruptions of funerals of members or former members of the Armed Forces.	5	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 109-464.
Nov. 17, 2005	S.2039	A bill to provide for loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders.	19	Bipartisan	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 451.
Jan. 18, 2006	S.2177	A bill to make the sale or fraudulent transfer of telephone records a criminal offense.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S15)
June 28, 2005	S.1322	A bill to allow for the prosecution of members of criminal street gangs, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov. 17, 2004	S.2989	A bill to amend the Controlled Substances Act to provide an affirmative defense for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States, and for other purposes.	2	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
June 22, 2004	S.2557	A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2004, to strike the restriction on use of funds that requires a 24-hour time limit for destroying identifying information submitted in relation to a firearm background check.	10	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
April 28, 2004	S.2358	A bill to allow for the prosecution of members of criminal street gangs, and for other purposes.	3	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct. 3, 2002	S.3044	A bill to authorize the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency of the District of Columbia to provide for the interstate supervision of offenders on parole, probation, and supervised release.	1	Bipartisan	Became Public Law No: 107-302.
Dec. 20, 2001	S.1862	A bill to provide for grants to assist States and communities in developing a comprehensive approach to helping children 5 and under who have been exposed to domestic violence or a violent act in the home or community.	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug. 3, 2001	S.1355	A bill to prevent children from having access to firearms.	5	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
July 16, 1998	S.2324	A bill to amend section 922(t) of title 18, United States Code, to require the reporting of information to the chief law enforcement officer of the buyer's residence and to require a minimum 72-hour waiting period before the purchase of a handgun, and for other purposes.	6	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
April 2, 1998	S.1917	A bill to prevent children from injuring themselves and others with firearms.	7	Bipartisan	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct. 29, 1997	S.1340	A bill entitled the "Telephone Consumer Fraud Protection Act of 1997."	0	All Democrats	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Feb. 27, 1997	S.380	A bill to prohibit foreign nationals admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa from possessing a firearm.	6	Bipartisan	Referred to Subcommittee on Technology, Terrorism, Government.
July 24, 1995	H.R.2101	To amend title 18, United States Code, to permanently prohibit the possession of firearms by persons who have been convicted of a violent felony, and for other purposes.	23	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
April 18, 1994	H.R.4237	To prohibit the possession in a public housing zone of a firearm the possession of which is otherwise unlawful, and to prohibit the discharge of a firearm in a public housing zone.	7	Bipartisan	Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime and Criminal Justice.

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