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February 2021
Reed Announces $64.9M in New FEMA Funds to Aid RI Vaccine Distribution
Reed Backs Deployment of 1,100 U.S. Troops to Help States Combat COVID-19
Reed’s Push for FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off for RI: Ocean State to Get $33 Million Reimbursement for Combatting COVID-19
January 2021
To Help States Combat COVID-19, Reed Leads 34 U.S. Senators in Calling for FEMA Cost-Sharing Waiver
January 2020
RI Native Peter Gaynor Confirmed as FEMA Administrator
September 2017
Reed Condemns Trump’s Insults to People of Puerto Rico
Reed Urges Trump to Increase Emergency Aid to Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
RI Gets Nearly $8 Million in Federal Funds to Improve Security & Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Response Capabilities
May 2017
Reed to Help Dedicate Station Fire Memorial Park
April 2016
Reed, Fire Academy Leaders Dedicate New Truck to Help Train Next Generation of RI Firefighters
March 2016
Reed Seeks to Improve Disclosure About Climate Change Risks in SEC Filings
Reed Highlights Over $7M in Federal Preparedness Grants Available for RI
February 2016
Reed Questions Federal Health Officials on Zika Preparedness & Response
Reed Urges Obama Administration to Aggressively Combat Spread of Zika Virus
January 2016
Reed, Health, & Water Infrastructure Officials Taking Steps to Protect RIers & Prevent Drinking Water Problems Like Those in Flint, Michigan
Reed Encourages RI Fire Departments, Emergency Services to Apply for Federal Grants
December 2015
Reed Boosts Transportation & Housing Resources for RI in Omnibus Appropriations Bill
November 2015
Delegation Announces Additional $2.4 Million to Reimburse RI for Snow Removal Costs
October 2015
Reed, Schatz, & Cartwright Lead Bicameral Letter Urging SEC to Enforce Climate Change Guidance
August 2015
Northern RI Fire Departments to Get New Mobile Training Simulator