U.S. Senator Richard J. Durbin

Dick Durbin - U.S. Senator from Illinois - Assistant Majoirty Leader






	A New Direction in Iraq
	Supporting Our Veterans and Troops
	Affordable, Quality Health Care
	Building Illinois' Infrastructure
	Stopping Darfur's Genocide

health and wellness

The health and wellness of the American people reflects the health of our nation, physically but also financially. Health care costs are increasing at a rate that is making it hard for families and businesses to keep up. And it's getting in the way of our ability to compete as a nation in an increasingly global economy. Prescription drug costs and insurance premiums are squeezing families and leaving more Americans without adequate health coverage. I am committed to improving the health of our country now, and in the years to come.

Priorities

progress

affordable, accessible, quality healthcare

mental health and substance abuse

prevention

healthcare workforce

stem cell research

Authored the original language that passed in the U.S. House of Representatives to ban smoking on short-distance airline flights and worked with Senator Frank Lautenberg to enact the ban and extend it to all flights. Successfully extended the ban to international flights.

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News Releases

Durbin Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Affordable Health Insurance Plan for Small Businesses - 8/4/2008

Durbin and Obama Introduce Resolution Honoring Disability Pride Day - 7/25/2008

Durbin Introduces Legislation to Provide Medical Treatment for Disaster Victims - 7/23/2008

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Statements & Commentary

FLOOR STATEMENT: Flood Damage Support - 6/17/2008

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD STATEMENT: Introduction of the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) Act - 4/3/2008

CONGRESSIONAL RESOLUTION: Declaring March 2008 as MRSA Awareness Month - 2/14/2008

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: SCHIP Bill Accomplishes Biggert's Goals - 10/16/2007