News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Last night the U.S. Senate approved comprehensive legislation to expand veterans’ health care and education programs, improve U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) efforts to help homeless veterans, and make more... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent veteran homelessness, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced grants for two veteran advocacy non-profits.  Operation Stand Down Rhode Island will receive $500,000 to serve... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect the financial well-being of thousands of U.S. troops and their families, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mark Begich (D-AK), and Delaware Attorney General... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - In an effort to help Rhode Islanders meet their housing needs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that three local Rhode Island homeless programs will receive $1.31 million in new federal Continuum of Care funding. ... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a graduate of West Point and former Army Ranger, presented the Distinguished Flying Cross to World War II veteran Bernard Creswick of Warwick.  Mr. Creswick, served as a Technical Sergeant in... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced an amendment to the 2012 Defense Authorization bill that would prevent lenders from charging excessive... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the U.S. Senate voted 94 to 1 to increase employment opportunities for veterans and help boost the economy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “Our veterans deserve our help as they... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today joined President Barack Obama and leading veterans’ organizations in the Rose Garden to unveil new programs to boost the economy and help create employment opportunities for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC- In an effort to provide essential housing and support to homeless veterans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive $167,503 in federal funding to provide housing assistance to homeless... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to reduce the backlog of veterans' disability claims, eliminate bureaucratic delays, and deliver benefits to veterans more quickly and efficiently, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The Veterans' Affairs Committee today approved U.S. Senator Jack Reed's Zero Tolerance for Veterans Homelessness Act, which will help prevent veterans from becoming homeless. Reed's legislation streamlines, enhances, and expands the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - After overcoming a Republican filibuster, the U.S. Senate today voted 98-0 to pass the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act of 2009, which includes a key provision championed by U.S. Senator Jack Reed that will provide... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help Rhode Island veterans who sacrificed for the nation but are now struggling with homelessness, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), today announced that the East Providence Housing Authority will receive $239,000 in... Read More

Washington, DC - Rhode Island's Congressional Delegation announced today that $1.4 billion in federal funds will be made available under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for veterans and veteran facilities. With these federal funds, the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help ensure that Rhode Island's struggling veterans have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), today announced that the Providence Housing Authority (PHA) will receive... Read More