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Reed, one of a dozen Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Chairmen, successfully includes Congressionally-directed spending for dozens of key Rhode Island projects in bill making its way through Congress;New federal funding for local projects includes... Read More

Reed, Collins lead 36 Senators in urging Biden Administration to swiftly make LIHEAP funds available to statesWASHINGTON, DC – With colder weather around the corner and energy costs projected to precipitously increase this winter, U.S. Senators Jack... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Today, following the passing of Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “This is a great loss.  Brian was a dynamic business leader, a difference maker, and a pillar of the community. ... Read More

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that eight community health centers have received a total of more than $6.1 million from the American Rescue Plan to... Read More

Rhode Island’s senators recommended Cunha to the White House in May Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today applauded President Joe Biden’s decision to nominate current Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha, chief... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure that elderly and disabled residents receive quality health care and other critical supportive services, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced $855,000 in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced that the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) has awarded grants from the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) worth $4.2 million to enhance State... Read More

 PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to prevent and end youth homelessness, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $3,243,754 to help RIHousing provide housing stability for young people across the state.  The federal funds are administered by... Read More

NEWPORT, RI — Today, following the passing of legendary music producer George Wein, the founder of two iconic Newport music festivals, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “George Wein was a gifted musician, producer, and creator. ... Read More

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – Members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today joined with state officials and labor leaders in North Kingstown to call for passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a bipartisan infrastructure bill that... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- On the 20th anniversary of 9/11, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:“Twenty years ago, America watched in horror as the World Trade Center fell,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) are leading a group of Senators in calling on Congressional leadership to provide at least $2.5 billion in funding to address port... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) responded to an invitation to comment on the draft plan authored by Senate Finance Committee... Read More

Fire Departments receiving new federal grants include Bristol; Central Falls; East Greenwich; East Providence; Johnston; Lincoln; Narragansett; Newport; North Kingstown; Pascoag; Portsmouth; Providence; Prudence Island; Rhode Island Firefighting... Read More

Investing in America’s care economy workforce and infrastructure will boost U.S. economy & improve access to essential health, education, childcare and elder care services PAWTUCKET, RI – In an effort to boost economic recovery, deliver critical... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the terror attacks in Afghanistan:“I am angered by the despicable terrorist attacks at Hamid Karzai airport.... Read More

New law passed with bipartisan support will strengthen Victims of Crime Act by fixing how the Crime Victims Fund is fundedVOCA victim assistance grant awards in RI reduced from more than $11 million in FY2018 to $5.6 million in FY2020 Warwick, RI –... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: “I am deeply concerned about the evolving humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, including Afghans that are being... Read More

RI would net billions of dollars for transportation, energy, clean water, broadband & moreWASHINGTON, DC – For years, U.S. Senator Jack Reed has been advocating for giving America’s lagging infrastructure a major new shot in the arm in the form of... Read More

Bicameral letter requests at least $100B in federal funding be included in $3.5 trillion reconciliation package for local school construction, renovation, and repairsWASHINGTON, DC -- Outdated school buildings in poor condition are barriers to a good... Read More