News Releases

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are teaming up with Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) to close a gap in existing federal law and prevent terrorists and criminals from purchasing guns. The Preserving Records... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congress passed the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) Technical Corrections Act of 2008, which includes $1.6 million U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) secured to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Armed Services Committee today passed legislation to authorize $196 million in defense and military construction funding for Rhode Island that U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) requested as part of the Department of Defense... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—The U.S. Senate today passed legislation ensuring that a steady supply of cash will be available to help college students pay their tuition bills during a time when a weakening economy has left many lenders unwilling to take... Read More

NEWPORT, RI -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined leaders of the state's marine industry at the International Yacht Restoration School (IYRS) to announce new federal funding they secured to strengthen Rhode Island's marine heritage and... Read More

WASHINGTON DC - After U.S. Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-ME) and Jack Reed (D-RI) asked big oil companies reaping windfall profits to voluntarily contribute to a fund that would help low-income consumers deal with record high oil costs, the American... Read More

Dawn is yet to break when Senator Jack Reed awakens on this morning not so long ago. He goes into the kitchen of his small townhouse near Washington, D.C., makes tea, reads the newspapers, and puts away dishes left to dry after last night’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to prevent discrimination in the workplace and promote equal pay for equal work, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today voted for the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which would reverse a controversial 5-4 Supreme Court... Read More

WICKFORD, RI - In an effort to help bolster Rhode Island's shellfish aquaculture industry and preserve coastal resources, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined Robert Rheault, President of Moonstone Oysters, and Peter August, Director of the URI... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to help strengthen Lincoln's emergency response capabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Saylesville Fire District is receiving over $105,425 in federal funds to help cover the cost of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In celebration of National Environmental Education Week, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and U.S. Representative John Sarbanes (D-MD) today joined with local school children, animal ambassadors from the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help female ex-offenders find jobs and transition back into the community, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) will... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced the release of the Pocasset River Floodplain Management Study. Sedimentation, erosion, and lack of basic floodwater prevention infrastructure have resulted in persistent flooding along... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to expand quality health care services to the Providence community, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined Merrill Thomas, CEO and Executive Director of Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC), and PCHC patients... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help more families who are adversely affected by airport noise, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) will receive $5 million from the Federal Aviation... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In a step to help stem the tide of foreclosures and prevent future housing crises, the U.S. Senate today voted 84-12 to pass the Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, which contains a key provision authored by Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to give more Rhode Islanders access to safe and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Banking Committee, which oversees federal housing policy, today announced that the state will receive a... Read More

Washington DC—U.S. Senators Jack Reed and John Kerry joined national security expert Rand Beers today to preview this week's testimonies by General David Petraeus, Commander of the Multi-National Force in Iraq, and Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—In an effort to help Rhode Islanders with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) live longer, healthier lives, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Health will receive $3,356,867 to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to protect the health and well being of Rhode Islanders and redevelop former industrial sites, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced $1.6 million to help clean up brownfields in communities... Read More