News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and 21 of their Senate colleagues sent a simple message to members of the new Deficit Reduction Committee: Put jobs first.  In a letter to Senate Minority Leader Mitch... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to boost the economy, create jobs, and protect more neighborhoods from being blighted by vacant homes, the Obama Administration today announced it is considering U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s (D-RI) proposal to... Read More

Washington, DC – Continuing their efforts to boost manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island and across America, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) recently met with representatives from the Alliance for American... Read More

Mr. President, these are challenging economic times and Republicans have taken us to the edge of the cliff. In the limited time left to prevent government default for the first time in our Nation's history, I think we can all agree on at least one... Read More

WASHINGTON- In an effort to help stabilize the housing market,  provide relief to those hit hardest by the housing crisis, and boost the economy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) urged the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to come up with a... Read More

Mr. President, these are challenging economic times and Republicans have taken us to the edge of the cliff. In the limited time left to prevent government default for the first time in our Nation's history, I think we can all agree on at least one... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives finally voted on their debt ceiling proposal, just four days before a threatened U.S. default could push the nation into economic chaos.  Despite having a 48... Read More

Mr. President, Senator Whitehouse and I have come to the floor today to pay tribute to Governor Bruce Sundlun. He passed away last Thursday. He was an extraordinary gentleman.    I think it is particularly appropriate that my colleague is... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- The non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) today reported that the Senate Democratic bill to prevent default and cut spending will reduce the budget deficit by about $2.2 trillion over the next ten years, nearly three times... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With one week remaining before the United States hits an August 2nd deadline when the government runs out of money to pay its bills unless Congress acts, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today warned that the Republican-created impasse... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As Republicans continue to block a clean extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) operating authority, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today called on the U.S. House of Representatives to quickly approve a... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced the Central Coventry Fire District will receive $629,452 in federal funding to help fill vacancies in the ranks. This... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is pushing legislation that for the first time would give Rhode Island fishermen a seat at the table of the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC), a government board that establishes... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after news organizations reported that the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are set to officially certify to Congress that the repeal of “Don’t Ask,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, following the passing of former Governor Bruce Sundlund, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “Bruce Sundlun lived a remarkable life.  A decorated World War II fighter pilot and a... Read More

Mr. REED. Mr. President, these are challenging and daunting times. While we are coming out of the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression, with continued high unemployment, our economy remains fragile.    The fragility is not... Read More

Mr. President, today I pay tribute to an exceptional U.S. Sailor, HM2 Jacob Emmott, known as ``Doc Emmott'' to the marines with whom he serves. ``Doc'' was awarded the Silver Star medal on July 14, 2011, for his extraordinary bravery and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help prevent youth suicide, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project (RIYSPP) will receive $480,000 to implement evidence-based suicide prevention education... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to provide critical assistance to struggling families, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced $616,716 in federal funding to supplement emergency food and shelter programs.  The Federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to upgrade parks, preserve open spaces, and create public outdoor recreation opportunities for more Rhode Islanders, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David... Read More