Senator Dick Durbin meets with ATF Director nominee Robert Cekada, expressing concerns over ATF's role and funding.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Durbin meets with ATF director nominee: U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, the Senate Democratic Whip and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, recently met with Robert Cekada, who has been nominated to be the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
Concerns raised about ATF's role: Durbin expressed concerns over the current state of the Justice Department and its impact on the ATF, highlighting the need for the agency to address gun violence in the U.S. He mentioned that budget cuts and reorganizations threatened the ATF's effectiveness.
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Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 1869th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $57.7K of spending. This was the 960th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.1M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 346th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
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- 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
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2026 Illinois US Senate Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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