News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will award Providence $486,515 to reduce and control crime. Providence will receive $388,104 in Byrne JAG funding and $98,411 for Project Safe... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC— In an effort to help reduce crime in Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will award several communities throughout Rhode Island with a total of $132,844 in Edward Byrne... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to help improve Johnston's and Exeter's emergency response capabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is awarding the Johnston Fire Department and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - By a vote of 79-12 the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan, landmark education bill this morning that halves interest rates on loans to college students, increases grant assistance, and makes it easier for more students to qualify for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help Rhode Island's buses run more efficiently and effectively, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will receive $1,943,557 to expand its statewide... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC —U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Patty Murray (D-WA), and Mary Landrieu (D-LA) of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies joined Iraq War veteran Peter Granato, Vice... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement in response to President Bush's proposals on the mortgage crisis. "It is deeply troublesome that the Administration waited until now to take action on behalf of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will award Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) $750,000 in federal funding to help implement Electronic Health Records... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - In an effort to promote childhood literacy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today visited Park Pediatrics in Cranston to unveil The Prescribe a Book Act, a new, five-year $85 million initiative to create a federal pediatric early... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will award the Rhode Island Justice Commission $1,460,026 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to enhance statewide criminal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice will award Pawtucket $79,538 in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to prevent and control crime. Byrne JAG funds are designed to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to eliminate the backlog of DNA crime scene evidence in Rhode Island and help law enforcement officials solve more crimes, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the United States Department of Justice... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help revitalize neighborhoods and provide more Rhode Islanders with access to safe and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Pawtucket will receive a total of $2,993,128 in federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Block Island State Airport will receive over $920,000 in federal funding to make more aircraft parking spaces available. Currently there is a shortage of parking spaces for planes... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to reconnect more children with nature and address critical environmental challenges, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) has introduced legislation to strengthen and expand environmental education in America's classrooms.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Late last night, the U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan plan to renew and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP provides health coverage to low-income, uninsured children whose parents do not qualify for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help reduce juvenile crime, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive a $600,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to help strengthen the juvenile justice system and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to increase investment in our nation's critical water infrastructure and spur job creation and economic development, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Clean and Safe Drinking Water Arbitrage Relief Act.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - A new bill before Congress seeks to ensure that children coming in for a health check-up will leave the doctor's office with more than the typical parting gift of a lollipop: they'll also get a free book too. Under a new, five-year... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help homeless Rhode Islanders with mental health or substance abuse issues transition to permanent, stable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services'... Read More