Confident consumers are the engine of today's economy. By ensuring that consumers of all ages are protected from fraud and abuse, Sen. Durbin is ensuring a vibrant economy for the future. Through legislation that regulates unfair business practices or ensures the safety of the nation's food supply, Sen. Durbin is providing strong leadership for consumers nationwide. To learn more about Sen. Durbin's positions about consumer safety and protection, please click on one of the issues below. Dietary Supplements Dietary Supplement Myths and Facts Food Safety Mad Cow Disease Tobacco Date Title 10/31/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN UNIVERSITIES AND STUDENT LENDERS 09/22/2006  DURBIN PROPOSES REFORM OF NATION’S FOOD SAFETY SYSTEM TO PREVENT FUTURE E-COLI OUTBREAKS 09/20/2006  DURBIN LEADS CHARGE TO HOLD TOBACCO COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE AND MEETS WITH ILLINOIS ADVOCATES FROM AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 06/23/2006  DURBIN: SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE APPROVES NEARLY $18 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS AGRICULTURE PROJECTS 06/12/2006  DURBIN URGES FDA TO FIX IPLEDGE 06/08/2006  MINE SAFETY BILL INCLUDING DURBIN PROPOSAL HEADS TO PRESIDENT 05/22/2006  OBAMA, DURBIN ASK VA TO PROVIDE CREDIT MONITORING SERVICES TO VETERANS WHOSE CONFIDENTIAL DATA WAS STOLEN 05/17/2006  DEMOCRATS LEAD THE WAY TOWARD ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY 02/21/2006  DURBIN MEASURE WOULD HELP PROTECT ILLINOIS SENIORS FROM ID THEFT 02/10/2006  DURBIN CALLS FOR SENATE HEARING AND AGENCY INVESTIGATIONS ON FRAUDULENT SALE AND USE OF PRIVATE PHONE RECORDS 02/02/2006  DURBIN CALLS ON TUNA INDUSTRY TO ADDRESS MERCURY LEVELS 01/18/2006  DURBIN BILL WOULD STOP THE SALE OF CELL PHONE CALL LISTS 11/10/2005  DURBIN, WAXMAN URGE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE TO PROTECT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH FROM CRONYISM 10/27/2005  SENS. DURBIN, OBAMA & REP. LAHOOD: HOUSE-SENATE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE APPROVES MORE THAN $13 MILLION FOR ILLINOIS PROJECTS 10/25/2005  DURBIN MEASURE SHIELDS SENIORS FROM ID THEFT 09/23/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT ON THE RESIGNATION OF FDA COMMISSIONER CRAWFORD 07/21/2005  DURBIN AMENDMENT TO REPORT SERIOUS HEALTH EFFECTS OF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS DEBATED TODAY BY SENATE 06/24/2005  DURBIN SAYS USDA MUST BE VIGILANT IN PROTECTING NATION'S FOOD SUPPLY FROM MAD COW DISEASE 06/13/2005  DURBIN, DEMOCRATS SET NEW NATIONAL PRIORITY FOR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE TO SECURE AMERICA 04/14/2005  STATEMENT BY SEN. DICK DURBIN REGARDING TODAY’S FEDERAL COURT RULING ON EPHEDRA 03/03/2005  SENATORS JEFF SESSIONS AND DICK DURBIN INTRODUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING LEGISLATION 03/03/2005  SENATORS JEFF SESSIONS AND DICK DURBIN INTRODUCE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING LEGISLATION 03/03/2005  DURBIN, HAGEL, REINTRODUCE BILL TO INCREASE PUBLIC HEALTH WORKFORCE 02/23/2005  DURBIN CALLS FOR RENEWED FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS 02/22/2005  DURBIN: GAO REPORT CONFIRMS NEED FOR SINGLE FOOD SAFETY AGENCY 02/15/2005  DURBIN STATEMENT REGARDING THE CONFIRMATION OF MICHAEL CHERTOFF AS HOMELAND SECURITY SECRETARY 01/12/2005  DURBIN CITES INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORT AS EVIDENCE DIETARY SUPPLEMENT LAW NEEDS TO BE CHANGED [ Return to Previous Page ]