News Releases

Washington, DC -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) have asked Portuguese Prime Minister Jose Socrates to reconsider the potential closing of Portugal's consulate in Providence. The full text of the letter is below. January... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that he will serve on seven subcommittees on the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee. The Appropriations Committee, which is made up of twelve individual subcommittees, has broad... Read More

CRANSTON, RI Cranston residents will have improved access to books, research materials, and community programs and classes as U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Cranston Public Library will receive over $544,500 to create a new... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to help protect New Englands scallop fishery and ensure that stocks remain available for Rhode Island fishermen, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) will support the request... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to help low-income families in Woonsocket clean up and prevent lead hazards within their homes, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the city of Woonsocket will receive $2,816,074 in federal funding through... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, following President Bushs announcement that he plans to expand the overall size of the U.S. military, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a West Point graduate and a member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI In an effort to help Rhode Island Hospital expand its critical care services to more Rhode Islanders, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) and Rep. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) today presented an $800,000 check to Rhode Island Hospital president and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to ensure that Kingston and Westerly first responders have access to the latest equipment and technology, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is awarding the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Rhode Island Jump$tart Coalition will receive $10,000 through the U.S. Department of Education's Excellence in Economic Education (EEE) program to engage high school aged peer... Read More

NARRAGANSETT, RI The New England Lobster Research Initiative has pulled together some of the most prominent lobster researchers in the country to address lobster shell disease.Shell disease disfigures shells, prompts egg-bearing lobsters to molt... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With hundreds of thousands of low-income children in 14 states at risk of losing their health insurance, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) scored a major victory for families in Rhode Island by providing emergency budget relief to the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI In an effort to promote education and job opportunities for young adults, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded the Providence Plan $700,000 through the... Read More

CRANSTON, RI In an effort to help more Rhode Island students and parents prepare for the cost of college and learn about financial aid opportunities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), in conjunction with Rhode Island General Treasurer Paul Tavares and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In a letter to Rob Portman, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan M. Collins (R-ME) have requested $5.1 billion for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) be included... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to help homeless veterans transition from homelessness to supportive housing and jobs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Nickerson House Community Center in Providence will receive $614,882 in federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to help improve Jamestowns emergency response capabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is awarding the Jamestown Fire Department $71,255 in federal funds for... Read More

THE PROVIDENCE JOURNALFour-point plan for IraqBy U.S. Sen. Jack Reed THE AMERICAN PEOPLE have sent Congress and the White House a strong and unequivocal message: We need to change course in Iraq. To date, the Bush administration's strategy has been:... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- With Democrats taking control of the United States Senate, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced he will regain his seat on the powerful Appropriations Committee, which controls the purse strings of Congress. Reeds seat on... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, following reports that Saddam Hussein was found guilty, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:Any time a tyrant is found guilty, it is good news. But despite... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, following reports that Sergeant Michael R. Weidemann, 23, of Newport, Rhode Island, was killed while serving in Iraq on October 31, 2006, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement:This is a moment to reflect on... Read More