U.S. Senator · D · Illinois
Tammy Duckworth
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 524 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 149
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Duckworth puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Veterans
Extensive record
Duckworth's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
Go deeper on veterans
Their stated view
- Support for Veterans and Military Families — Senator Duckworth consistently advocates for comprehensive support, healthcare, and benefits for veterans, service members, and their families, acknowledging their sacrifices.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
- Enhancing Veteran Healthcare and Reducing Copays
The record (39)
- Bill cosponsoredMolly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredMaternal Health for Veterans ActLatest action 2026-06-04
- Bill authoredCopay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredNo Coronavirus Copays for Veterans ActLatest action 2021-02-23
- Bill authoredImproving Access to Care for Rural Veterans ActLatest action 2026-03-18
- Bill cosponsoredCarlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill authoredExpanding On-Campus Child Care to Help Student Parents Succeed ActLatest action 2019-05-09
Health care
Extensive record
Duckworth's work here shows up as 40 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
40 bills
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Their stated view
- Accessible Healthcare for All — She champions legislation aimed at expanding access to healthcare services, including reproductive care, mental health, and services for disabled individuals.
Commitments tracked here
- Protect access to IVF and fertility treatment
- Make air travel accessible for disabled passengers
The record (49)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredModernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredSupportive Living Food Access Protection Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-16
- Bill authoredPublic Health Air Quality Act of 2022Latest action 2022-07-12
- Bill authoredAccess to Healthcare for Reservists ActLatest action 2022-06-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.Latest action 2025-12-17
Immigration & border
Extensive record
Duckworth's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Supporting Military Families and Immigration
The record (26)
- Bill authoredStrengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans ActLatest action 2021-11-17
- Bill authoredPROTECT Military Families ActLatest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-09
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-24
- Bill authoredACE Veterans ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Bill authoredI–VETS ActLatest action 2021-06-24
- Bill authoredVeterans Preventive Health Coverage Fairness ActLatest action 2021-10-20
Housing
Extensive record
Duckworth's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Infrastructure and Public Works — Duckworth focuses on improving the nation's transportation infrastructure, including roads, rail, and aviation, to enhance safety and efficiency.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernizing Transportation Infrastructure and Aviation Safety
The record (26)
- Bill authoredTransportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for AirportsLatest action 2021-05-19
- Bill authoredAviation Workforce Development Enhancement ActLatest action 2022-12-12
- Bill authoredPrioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredSustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-13
- Bill authoredPassenger Rail Crew Protection ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredAviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredMoving Transit Forward Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredExperienced Pilots Save Lives Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-18
Justice & civil rights
Substantial record
Duckworth's work here shows up as 9 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
9 bills
Go deeper on justice & civil rights
Their stated view
- Ensuring Public Safety — The Senator works on initiatives to enhance public safety, including addressing firearm violence, supporting law enforcement, and improving emergency preparedness.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Digital Accessibility Legislation
The record (9)
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-03
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility ActLatest action 2022-09-28
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-28
- Bill authoredInspector General Accessibility Reporting ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredPrioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredEleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recommitting the United States to the promotion of disability rights and to the values enshrined in the Prologue Room of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in the District of Columbia, and recognizing the enduring contributions that individuals with disabilities have made throughout the history of the United States and the role of the disability community in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2021-03-02
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
Democracy & ethics
No records matched yet
Duckworth has stated a position on promoting international human rights, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on democracy & ethics
Their stated view
- Promoting International Human Rights — She supports policies that defend democratic values and human rights globally, particularly in areas facing aggression or challenges to self-determination.
What Duckworth stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Veterans
Support for Veterans and Military Families
Senator Duckworth consistently advocates for comprehensive support, healthcare, and benefits for veterans, service members, and their families, acknowledging their sacrifices.
- 02Health
Accessible Healthcare for All
She champions legislation aimed at expanding access to healthcare services, including reproductive care, mental health, and services for disabled individuals.
- 03Housing
Infrastructure and Public Works
Duckworth focuses on improving the nation's transportation infrastructure, including roads, rail, and aviation, to enhance safety and efficiency.
- 04Democracy
Promoting International Human Rights
She supports policies that defend democratic values and human rights globally, particularly in areas facing aggression or challenges to self-determination.
- 05Justice
Ensuring Public Safety
The Senator works on initiatives to enhance public safety, including addressing firearm violence, supporting law enforcement, and improving emergency preparedness.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Health care
Protect access to IVF and fertility treatment
Has repeatedly promised to guarantee federal protection for IVF access.
Where it stands: Introduced the Access to Family Building Act; Senate floor votes on it have been blocked.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027; and Basic Health Program".Latest action 2026-07-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science.Latest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
- Bill cosponsoredModernizing Opioid Treatment Access Act 2.0 of 2026Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill authoredSupportive Living Food Access Protection Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-16
- Bill authoredPublic Health Air Quality Act of 2022Latest action 2022-07-12
- Bill authoredAccess to Healthcare for Reservists ActLatest action 2022-06-14
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.Latest action 2025-12-17
- Accessibility
Make air travel accessible for disabled passengers
Promised enforceable accessibility standards for travelers with disabilities.
Where it stands: Her accessible air travel provisions were enacted as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024.
On the record: 15 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredPrioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility ActLatest action 2022-09-28
- Bill authoredEntrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024Latest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredInspector General Accessibility Reporting ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-28
- Bill authoredA resolution recommitting the United States to the promotion of disability rights and to the values enshrined in the Prologue Room of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in the District of Columbia, and recognizing the enduring contributions that individuals with disabilities have made throughout the history of the United States and the role of the disability community in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2021-03-02
- Veterans
Expand care for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits
Promised comprehensive care and benefits for toxic-exposed veterans.
Where it stands: The PACT Act, which she cosponsored and championed, was signed into law in August 2022.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredMolly R. Loomis Research for Descendants of Toxic Exposed Veterans Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredImproving Access to Care for Rural Veterans ActLatest action 2026-03-18
- Bill cosponsoredCarlton H. Ingram Veterans’ Benefits Protection ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.Latest action 2025-07-24
- Bill authoredExpanding On-Campus Child Care to Help Student Parents Succeed ActLatest action 2019-05-09
- Bill cosponsoredHealth Care for Homeless Veterans ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredMedicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care ActLatest action 2025-07-17
- Bill cosponsoredSeniors Deserve SMARTER Care Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
- Immigration
Supporting Military Families and Immigration
Through bills like the PROTECT Military Families Act and Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025, she endeavors to streamline immigration processes for military families and veterans.
Where it stands: Senator Duckworth has sponsored the PROTECT Military Families Act (2026) and the Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025, both of which are currently pending in the Committee on the Judiciary.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStrengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans ActLatest action 2021-11-17
- Bill authoredStrengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans ActLatest action 2024-05-21
- Bill authoredStrengthening Citizenship Services for Veterans ActLatest action 2020-02-13
- Bill authoredPROTECT Military Families ActLatest action 2026-01-07
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-09
- Bill authoredVeterans Visa and Protection Act of 2021Latest action 2021-06-24
- Bill authoredACE Veterans ActLatest action 2025-09-30
- Veterans
Enhancing Veteran Healthcare and Reducing Copays
Senator Duckworth has sponsored legislation, including the Maternal Health for Veterans Act and the Copay Fairness for Veterans Act, aimed at improving healthcare quality and affordability for veterans.
Where it stands: Senator Duckworth has sponsored the 'Maternal Health for Veterans Act' (S.4475) and the 'Copay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026' (S.4042) in the current 119th Congress, both of which are still pending in committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredMaternal Health for Veterans ActLatest action 2026-06-04
- Bill authoredCopay Fairness for Veterans Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredMaternal Health for Veterans ActLatest action 2023-06-15
- Bill authoredNo Coronavirus Copays for Veterans ActLatest action 2021-02-23
- Bill authoredNo Coronavirus Copays for Veterans ActLatest action 2020-05-13
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 12, 2025, through May 16, 2025 as "Veterans Affairs Research Week" to celebrate the research, innovation, and significant contributions of the Department of Veterans Affairs to improving the lives of countless veterans, people in the United States, and individuals around the world.Latest action 2025-05-12
- Bill authoredVA Employee Fairness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-07
- Bill authoredProtecting Veterans in Crisis ActLatest action 2025-05-07
- Housing
Modernizing Transportation Infrastructure and Aviation Safety
Senator Duckworth has sponsored legislation to improve various aspects of national transportation networks, including aviation safety, infrastructure funding, and rail worker protection. While the 'BRIDGE Act' is not found, she sponsored the 'Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025' and other related bills.
Where it stands: Senator Duckworth has sponsored multiple active bills related to aviation safety and infrastructure, including the 'Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025' which was ordered to be reported favorably, and the 'Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act' from 2026.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredTransportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act for AirportsLatest action 2021-05-19
- Bill authoredAviation Workforce Development Enhancement ActLatest action 2022-12-12
- Bill authoredPrioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredSustainable Aviation Fuels Accuracy Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-13
- Bill authoredPassenger Rail Crew Protection ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredAviation Medication Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2026-07-22
- Bill cosponsoredMoving Transit Forward Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredExperienced Pilots Save Lives Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-18
- Justice
Support Digital Accessibility Legislation
Senator Duckworth has consistently sponsored versions of the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act. While the promise mentions a 2026 version of this bill, the Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act is not associated with her in the provided records.
Where it stands: Senator Duckworth sponsored the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026, which is currently referred to committee.
On the record: 9 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-03
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility ActLatest action 2022-09-28
- Bill authoredWebsites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023Latest action 2023-09-28
- Bill authoredInspector General Accessibility Reporting ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Bill authoredPrioritizing Accountability and Accessibility for Aviation Consumers Act of 2023Latest action 2023-02-14
- Bill authoredEleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-22
- Bill authoredA resolution recommitting the United States to the promotion of disability rights and to the values enshrined in the Prologue Room of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial in the District of Columbia, and recognizing the enduring contributions that individuals with disabilities have made throughout the history of the United States and the role of the disability community in the ongoing struggle for civil rights in the United States, and for other purposes.Latest action 2021-03-02
- Bill cosponsoredReproductive Health Care Accessibility ActLatest action 2026-05-14
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