Durbin, Pingree, and Buchanan introduced bipartisan legislation for a 'Produce Prescription' program aiding veterans' access to fresh fruits and vegetables.
Quiver AI Summary
New Legislation for Veterans' Health: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, along with Representatives Chellie Pingree and Vern Buchanan, has introduced the Produce Prescription for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to provide veterans with vouchers or debit cards to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, particularly benefiting those with diet-related chronic illnesses.
Context and Support: Durbin stated, "As food costs climb... veterans are struggling to eat enough fruits and vegetables." The Act follows successful pilot programs and aims to reduce chronic disease rates among veterans, who experience food insecurity at twice the national average, according to experts.
Potential Impact: The American Heart Association reports that participants in such produce prescription programs increase their fruit and vegetable intake by 30%, leading to improved health outcomes. The legislation seeks to establish produce prescriptions as a medical benefit within the Veterans Health Administration, improving access to nutritious food for veterans.
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Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1540th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $60.6K of spending. This was the 744th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 299th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard J. Durbin:
- S.3569: S.T.O.P. Illicit Vapes Act
- S.3485: Safer Detention Act of 2025
- S.3484: A bill to amend section 3634 of title 18, United States Code, to extend the period for First Step Act reports.
- S.3483: A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the consideration of acquitted conduct at sentencing.
- S.3482: First Step Implementation Act of 2025
- S.3461: RISE from Trauma Act
You can track bills proposed by Richard J. Durbin on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Durbin.
2026 Illinois US Senate Election
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Approximately $1,441,395 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- ILLINOIS FUTURE PAC ($1,366,318)
- UNITED BREAST CANCER SUPPORT PAC ($58,710)
- AMERICAN VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP PAC ($16,367)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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