Accountability record
Where Richard J. Durbin stands on Gas prices
See what they have said and done—and where the information comes from.
Richard J. Durbin
IL · U.S. Senate
Where they stand
On the recordSupports crack down on gas price gouging and oil company windfalls; Supports reduce dependence on gasoline through cleaner transportation.
Position details
Crack down on gas price gouging and oil company windfalls
SupportsSupports crack down on gas price gouging and oil company windfalls.
Reduce dependence on gasoline through cleaner transportation
SupportsSupports reduce dependence on gasoline through cleaner transportation.
How we reached this answer
This answer uses the specific statements and actions below. We consider what each bill or vote actually did; a bill number by itself is not treated as a position.
What they said
“Increasing use of cleaner, more energy efficient vehicles in public transportation throughout Illinois improves the quality of life for all residents – even those that don’t rely on public transportation.”
Read the full statement (opens in a new tab)“Every year, the large oil companies take advantage of tax breaks and sweetheart deals on drilling rights that cost the federal government billions of dollars.”
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We checked 4 of 4 bills Modern Action tracks on this subject.
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What they have said and done
Newest records with confirmed dates appear first.
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Durbin announces more than 82 million in dot funding to reduce illinois reliance on foreign oil
“Increasing use of cleaner, more energy efficient vehicles in public transportation throughout Illinois improves the quality of life for all residents – even those that don’t rely on public transportation.”
- What they’ve said· Official congressional website
Durbin senate bill aims to end joyride for big oil companies as gas prices hover near record highs in chicago
“Every year, the large oil companies take advantage of tax breaks and sweetheart deals on drilling rights that cost the federal government billions of dollars.”