News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in introducing the Close Big Oil Tax Loopholes Act, a bill to eliminate taxpayer handouts to the five largest oil companies making windfall profits, and divert... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - As Congress debates a plan to strengthen the economy and address the national debt, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) will travel to the White House tomorrow to meet with President Obama and fellow lawmakers to discuss a range of... Read More

WARWICK, RI --In an effort to inform Rhode Island students about opportunities to attend our nation's military service academies, requirements for admission, and the appointment process, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate today voted 63-33 to advance the nomination of attorney John J. "Jack" McConnell toward an open seat on the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island.  After he is confirmed and sworn in as Rhode Island's newest... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI- In response to the U.S. Navy's release today of $1.2 billion for the construction of the 14th Virginia-class submarine, SSN-787, to General Dynamics Electric Boat, Senator Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee... Read More

WARWICK, RI --U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced the winners of his 2011 High School Arts Competition, which he has held annually since 1991 to celebrate the artistic and creative talents of young people across Rhode Island.    ... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With gas prices continuing to rise, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Carl Levin (D-MI) today welcomed the Obama Administration response to their request to create a new federal task force to investigate whether speculators are... Read More

April 14, 2011 U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today discussed Rhode Island fisheries with Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke at the Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science Hearing.  Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the Federal Reserve, and other regulators announced they have entered into consent orders with several large banks over questionable foreclosure practices, U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In honor of Equal Pay Day, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today joined with Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) in introducing the Paycheck Fairness Act.  This legislation will help strengthen federal... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- With one week to go until tax filing day, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that there is nearly $3.4 million in unclaimed tax refunds waiting for more than 3,100 Rhode Islanders to claim it before April 18, or else the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - With a potential federal government shutdown looming, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced he will forgo his salary if the government shuts down.  As he did during the Gingrich-led shutdown of 1996, Reed plans to donate... Read More

WARWICK, RI -Due to the potential government shutdown, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are postponing the United States Service Academy Day at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in Warwick on Saturday, April... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC-- In an effort to prevent youth suicide and reach out to young people who need mental health services, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Tom Udall (D-NM) today introduced the Garrett Lee... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - With a government shutdown looming if Congress fails to reach a budget deal by midnight on Friday, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today warned that shutting down the federal government would be "irresponsible, needlessly disruptive,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -In an effort to prevent thousands of Liberians living legally in the United States from being deported, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) reintroduced the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness Act (S. 656).  This legislation would... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded the White House for sending an economic development and assessment team next month to Point Judith to help develop proactive strategies for addressing... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - During a hearing today before the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor-HHS-Education, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) took on the Obama Administration's proposed cuts to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the... Read More

PAWTUCKET, RI -- In an effort to help boost the economy and get more fresh, local foods on Rhode Islanders' plates, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined with local farmers, chefs, and grocers for a tour of Farm Fresh Rhode Island's Wintertime... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - After supporting efforts to invest $10.5 million in creating jobs and transforming the Port of Providence into a modern marine cargo center that will diversify shipping options in the region, Rhode Island's Congressional delegation... Read More