News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – As the Trump Administration continues to weigh military action against Iran, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says going to war with Iran could be a strategic misstep and is... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Who are the beneficial owners of World Liberty Financial (WLF) and who profits when investor cash is funneled to the firm? It is a straightforward question and U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Andy Kim (D-NJ), two leading U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Last year, Congress passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act to place the government’s stamp of approval on “stablecoins,” digital assets designed to maintain a stable value of $1. For... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address: “The President’s speech was a much like his presidency – all about him and largely ignored the needs and... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – As an historic blizzard slams the northeast and has already caused severe power outages for tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders, and with high winds and a significant amount of snow forecast in the hours ahead, U.S. Senators Jack... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Reports this week indicate that President Trump is considering major, sustained U.S. military action against Iran. The administration has accelerated the deployment of substantial military assets to the region, including two aircraft... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With President Donald Trump threatening to “nationalize” the 2026 elections, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that his guest at the 2026 State of the Union will be Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. A lifelong East... Read More

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI -- After years of federal investment to boost submarine construction, the United States is ramping up production of nuclear-powered submarines like the ones built at shipyards in Quonset Point in Rhode Island; Groton, Connecticut;... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Learning Resources v. Trump and Trump v. V.O.S. Selections, Inc. that the Trump Administration abused its authorities under emergency economic power legislation to impose broad-based... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following the passing of longtime civil rights leader and former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who was recently diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed released the following statement on the shooting at a high school hockey game at Lynch Arena in Pawtucket: “This is a horrific tragedy. Children and families should be safe at a youth sporting event, not... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, after a federal grand jury refused to indict a group of Democratic lawmakers -- all of whom had served in the military or in intelligence roles – who called on members of the military and intelligence community not to comply... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to provide clarity to the American people, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a member of the Appropriations Subcommittee overseeing the Federal Aviation... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With the nation experiencing a deficit of affordable homes and home prices and rents increasing to historic levels, Senate Democrats are offering a legislative solution to provide tens of billions of dollars to help create millions... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—Tomorrow, President Trump will host Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, days after the Israeli Security Cabinet advanced a policy to dramatically expand Israeli control and settlements in the West Bank. Ahead... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to uphold our constitutional principles and protect the rights of all Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed called on Congressional Republicans to join Democrats in passing a series of commonsense reforms to rein in the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – With U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth scheduled to stop at Quonset today as part of his “Arsenal of Freedom Tour,” where he will learn more about America’s shipyards and defense manufacturing facilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Donald Trump shared a video on social media that sought to promote falsehoods about the 2020 election and featured a racist depiction of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, U.S. Senator... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent the Epstein files from being wrongfully withheld from the American people, Senate Minority Leader Schumer Chuck Schumer (D-NY) today asked for unanimous consent on legislation that would allow the U.S. Senate... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – School infrastructure has an outsized impact on learning. To ensure more schools are in good condition, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA) proposed a bicameral bill today that would target new... Read More