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PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined with Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and officials from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) to celebrate a newly completed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island will receive a $497,265 State Wildlife Grant (SWG) to protect and preserve the state’s wildlife and habitats. “Rhode Island’s natural resources and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement regarding the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium: “Our hearts go out to the victims and we stand in solidarity with the people of Belgium.  We will do... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect investors and improve corporate disclosure of material risks from climate change, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced legislation to modernize the Securities and Exchange Commission’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Obama announced he will nominate Merrick B. Garland to the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “Under our Constitution, the President is... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure that Rhode Island’s emergency responders and their federal partners are prepared to react to a range of crises and security challenges – from plane crashes to natural disasters to a... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate voted 94-1 to pass the Comprehensive Addiction & Recovery Act to help address the opioid abuse crisis.  U.S. Senator Jack Reed voted in favor of the bill, but lamented that Republicans blocked... Read More

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced bipartisan legislation today that would update and improve the outdated formula used to distribute funding for crucial housing programs that serve people with... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and 32 Senate Democrats in sending a letter to President Obama urging his Administration to protect students who... Read More

Opening Statement of Senator Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services Committee   SD-G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Wednesday, March 9, 2016   Hearing to consider the nominations of: General Joseph L. Votel, USA for reappointment... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island is receiving $7,739,248 this year to fund fish and wildlife conservation and recreation projects and preserve open spaces.  Senator Reed says the U.S. Fish and... Read More

OPENING STATEMENT OF U.S. SENATOR JACK REED RANKING MEMBER, SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE   ROOM SD-G50 DIRKSEN SENATE OFFICE BUILDING Tuesday, March 8, 2016   To receive testimony on United States Central Command, United States Africa... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed hosted a special medal ceremony in Cranston honoring the late Army Sgt. Michael Weidemann.  Senator Reed presented the family of Sgt. Michael Weidemann with the military awards he earned but... Read More

Opening Statement of U.S. Senator Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services Committee   Room SD-G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Tuesday, March 3, 2016   To receive testimony on the posture of the Department of the Air Force in... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hailed the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) final rule that explicitly bans the use of electronic cigarettes on commercial flights.  The final rule applies to all scheduled... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced $750,000 in federal funding to continue supporting the Polaris Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).  Based in Providence, Polaris MEP is a statewide... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help build stronger neighborhoods and create jobs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that three Rhode Island non-profit community development organizations in the NeighborWorks network will receive a total... Read More

Opening Statement of U.S. Senator Jack Reed Ranking Member, Senate Armed Services Committee   Room SDG-50 Dirksen Senate Office Building Tuesday, March 1, 2016   To receive testimony on United States European Command (As Prepared for... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hosted a special medal ceremony in honor of Vietnam veteran Robert Walter Edmands, 69, of Chepachet.  Reed presented the U.S. Army veteran with the prestigious Purple Heart medal and other... Read More

WOONSOCKET, RI – In an effort to strengthen child care for working families with young children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed increased federal funding for Rhode Island preschool and early childhood learning programs.  Today, Reed joined with... Read More