News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Banking Committee, is strongly backing a new set of proposed federal regulations to govern short-term, high-interest loans that have been blamed for trapping some consumers... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve public safety and ease the strain on local budgets, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is encouraging local law enforcement departments in Rhode Island to apply for federal funding available under the Community... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent the trimming of Social Security and disabled veterans’ benefits, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined a number of his colleagues in introducing a resolution that would put the Senate on... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed is “pleased” the U.S. Department of Labor is officially ending its suspension on new enrollments in the nation’s federal Job Corps program, but the Senator remains “deeply... Read More

WEST WARWICK , RI – In an effort to support jobs in Rhode Island and create a level playing field for Rhode Island businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Governor Lincoln Chafee, and independent retailers today urged Congress to pass the... Read More

WARWICK, RI – On Saturday, April 20, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will host a U.S. Military Service Academy Day for high school students from schools across the state.  The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after a bipartisan group of U.S. senators released the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “The time for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and our heartfelt thanks go out to those first responders, medical personnel, volunteers, and citizens who... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen the economy and ease the burden of student debt on families nationwide, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Joe Courtney (D-CT) today joined with student advocacy groups Young... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee, today issued the following statement on the release of the President’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 budget request: “This budget is a mixed bag.  It... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to draw attention to wage discrimination and ongoing efforts to bridge the gender pay gap, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is renewing his push to help pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.  Earlier this year, Reed... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and today U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined with advocates from Day One to promote the need for communities to work together to prevent and respond to sexual... Read More

NARRAGANSETT, RI — Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed was joined by U.S. Representative Jim Langevin, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, and local fisherman in pushing for legislation to give Rhode Island a seat... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants Rhode Island kids to show off their culinary skills and win a trip to the second annual White House Kids’ “State Dinner.” First Lady Michelle Obama, in conjunction with the U.S.... Read More

WARWICK, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today joined with mental health and community leaders at the Kent Center in Warwick to discuss initiatives to improve mental health services and strengthen efforts to identify, treat, and care for people who... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to put federal dollars to good use making homes energy efficient and creating jobs, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are urging the U.S. Department of Energy... Read More

CRANSTON, RI -- In an effort to fund fish and wildlife conservation and recreation projects and preserve open spaces, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive $6.7 million for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration... Read More

Providence, RI – As the U.S. Senate prepares to debate legislation to combat gun violence, the Rhode Island Congressional delegation held a roundtable this morning to discuss the importance of enacting laws to keep our communities safe.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement after Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD) today announced he would not seek re-election: “Tim Johnson is a great friend, colleague, and Chairman.  He has dedicated... Read More

WARWICK, RI – Today at the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless annual awards luncheon, U.S. Senator Jack Reed presented Sue Bodington, Deputy Director for Programs at Rhode Island Housing, with the 2013 Jack Reed Advocacy Award for her deep... Read More