Senator Reed is funding Rhode Island’s future and championing smart federal investments that promote job creation, expand economic growth, improve K-12 schools, enhance public safety, connect our communities, increase the supply of affordable housing, help safeguard our environment, and more.
He uses his seat on the powerful Appropriations Committee to deliver federal earmarks for the Ocean State.
Since 2020, Senator Reed has delivered billions of dollars in federal funding for Rhode Island, including:
Over $4 billion for transportation. This includes over $220 million to fix the Washington Bridge and more than $450 million for public transit.
Over $3.2 billion for affordable housing and homelessness prevention, including $230 million the state is now using to build and rehab housing.
Over $2 billion in state and local funds for all 39 cities and towns, including the $1.25 billion small state minimum in the CARES Act.
Over $1.5 billion for RI-based research, including studies by local universities and hospitals to help find better treatments, diagnostics, and cures.
Over $1 billion for public elementary and secondary public education to help every student succeed in the classroom and reach their full potential.
Over $1 billion for health care, including $81.7 million for a state-of-the-art, 7-story public health lab that opened in 2025.
Over $716 million for environmental protections, including clean water infrastructure, beach and waterway protections, and reducing air pollution.
Over $600 million for infrastructure upgrades to add new jobs and businesses and attract more private investment to Quonset Business Park.
Over $440 million for mental and behavioral health care, such as the 988 Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
Over $350 million to help RIers reduce energy costs and afford their utility bills through LIHEAP and the weatherization assistance program.
Over $250 million for public safety, including funding for state and local law enforcement, fire, and emergency response departments, as well as funding for important victim support programs.
