News Releases

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to support the health and development of our children and our economy, Congress recently passed the American Rescue Plan.  This new law will help the nation recover from the dual COVID-19 health and economic crises.  It... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Noting that public libraries provide essential services and are trusted pillars of our democracy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is seeking to invest $5 billion nationwide to build and modernize public libraries to better serve... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – With the COVID-19 pandemic still in full throttle, millions of students being forced to learn remotely, and school districts nationwide facing budget uncertainty, Congress approved an infusion of $82 billion in financial support for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, after President-elect Joe Biden nominated Dr. Miguel A. Cardona, the Education Commissioner for Connecticut and a former public school teacher and principal, to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education, U.S. Senator Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has increased the financial strain on millions of families and caused many more American college students to seek financial aid. In an effort to ensure Rhode Island students and their families... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Outdated school buildings in poor condition are barriers to a good education and a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) shows that over half (54 percent) of school districts nationwide need to update or... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), along with 27 Senate colleagues, today urged U.S. Senate leadership to reject the Trump Administration’s desire to condition education funds... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – In an effort to showcase the artistic talent of students across Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today unveiled a new virtual art gallery highlighting works of art from high school students across the Ocean... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help libraries nationwide respond to and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and continue providing communities with needed services, resources, technology, and broadband access, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – As health and education officials develop novel coronavirus (COVID-19) guidelines, precautions, and restrictions for reopening schools this fall, Senate Democrats are urging Congress and the Trump Administration to act with the... Read More