News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s retaliation against Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Outdated school buildings in poor condition are barriers to a good education.  It will take significant public investment and bipartisan commitment to improving education to fix public schools in need of repair and build... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on his vote to impeach President Donald John Trump: “Today the U.S. Senate is called upon to uphold our oath of office and our duty to the Constitution because... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his State of the Union Address: “President Trump’s speech was misleading, polarizing, and divisive. “President Trump... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after Senate Republicans voted down an effort to subpoena witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald John Trump, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “The Republican vote... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced his guest for the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4: Rebekah Ham, of Providence, a mother and childhood cancer advocate. “I’m pleased Rebekah Ham will be joining... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in extending my condolences to the families of the brave Americans who were killed in the attack on a Kenyan airbase earlier this month, as well as to those recovering from the attack.  Also, I extend my... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging U.S. health officials to be transparent and forthcoming with the American people about the risks and scope of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus.  Senator Reed says the U.S. must... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- President Trump recently dismissed head trauma suffered by servicemembers in Iraq who came under heavy missile fire, by saying: "I heard that they had headaches.  And a couple of other things – but I would say and I can... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Rhode Islanders wishing to attend the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump may request a ticket through U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s office by submitting their information here. Senator Reed plans to make all three of the... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in welcoming our nominees to this morning’s hearing.  Mr. McPherson is joined by his wife, Jennifer, and his children Amanda and Philip.  Likewise, Mr. Williams is joined by his family... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the Washington Post reported that President Trump is planning to divert $7.2 billion from national defense because he failed to get Mexico to pay for his wasteful and ineffective border wall, U.S. Senator Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to transmit two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for “abuse of power” and “obstruction of Congress,” formally setting the stage for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to save lives and help people in crisis, U.S. Senator Reed today announced over $3.6 million in federal funding for Rhode Island through the Garrett Lee Smith Suicide Prevention Grant and introduced new legislation... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate voted 81-8 to confirm Rhode Island native Peter T. Gaynor to be the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  Before taking over as FEMA Deputy Administrator in 2018 and... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help coordinate housing and supportive services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on... Read More

WARWICK, RI – A $5.5 federal reimbursement to help T.F. Green pay for improved baggage screening systems is on its way to Rhode Island, thanks to a provision U.S. Senator Jack Reed authored in the recently passed appropriations law. Today,... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – With the 2020 Census fast approaching, the U.S. Census Bureau is looking to hire a few thousand Rhode Islanders to help, and U.S. Senator Jack Reed is encouraging Rhode Islanders to apply for census jobs to help ensure... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - After President Trump repeated a threat to target Iranian cultural sites if Iran retaliates for the killing of an Iranian general, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the... Read More

PASCOAG, RI – In an effort to ensure access to clean water for residents of Pascoag, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today joined officials from the Pascoag Utility District (PUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and fellow members of the... Read More