Senator Dick Durbin criticizes a proposed rescissions bill that would cut $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin delivered a speech opposing a rescissions bill proposed by President Trump, which aims to cut $9 billion from foreign aid and public broadcasting. Durbin warned that these cuts threaten U.S. leadership and have devastating impacts on developing nations relying on foreign aid for essential services.
Durbin highlighted the importance of public broadcasting services for rural communities, stressing that these programs provide critical information and emergency alerts. He called upon his colleagues to reject the bill, emphasizing that U.S. foreign aid has historically received bipartisan support and is vital for global stability.
In concluding his remarks, he urged senators to consider the humanitarian implications of these funding cuts, imploring them to protect vital programs that bolster America's reputation and influence worldwide, stating, "Our reputation in the world is at stake."
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Richard J. Durbin Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Richard J. Durbin:
- S.2171: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking on the premises of any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.
- S.2107: POST Act of 2025
- S.2093: Bicycles for Rural African Transport Act
- S.2026: Court Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025
- S.1837: DEFIANCE Act of 2025
- S.1749: No United States Recognition of Russian Sovereignty Over Crimea or Any Other Forcibly Seized Ukrainian Territory
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Richard J. Durbin Fundraising
Richard J. Durbin recently disclosed $6.6K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 933rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 69.5% came from individual donors.
Durbin disclosed $414.7K of spending. This was the 112th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Durbin disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 240th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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