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WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to help strengthen local neighborhoods and support economic development and affordable housing programs throughout the state, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island will receive $29,826,863 in... Read More

Institutional Investor Activity in Housing Market Reaches New Highs, While First-Time Homeownership Rates DropText of Letter (PDF)WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Jack Reed (D-RI), members of the Senate Committee on Banking,... Read More

Public Housing Capital Fund will help 24 local housing authorities improve public housing and expand affordable housing opportunities for more RIersWASHINGTON DC – In an effort to make quality, affordable housing a reality for more Rhode Islanders,... 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, a senior member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation,... Read More

Reed Housing Trust Fund & Capital Magnet Fund Law delivers over $1.1 Billion in housing assistanceWASHINGTON, DC – Amidst a shortage of housing nationwide that is contributing to rising home prices and rents, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the Biden Administration announced a one month extension of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium to prevent the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments,... Read More

RI leaders urge eligible residents and landlords to apply for a share of $352 million in federal COVID-19 rent relief through RentReliefRIPROVIDENCE, RI – With an eviction moratorium set to expire at the end of the month, the clock is ticking to... Read More

New federal funds will provide 159 Emergency Housing Vouchers for Individuals & Families in RIPROVIDENCE, RI – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) eviction moratorium is scheduled to lift on June 30, and U.S. Senator Jack... Read More

PAWTUCKET, RI – As America faces an affordable housing crunch, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is working to deliver federal resources to help communities across Rhode Island prevent homelessness and boost the supply of safe, high-quality affordable housing. ... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, after the Biden Administration announced that the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is extending the eviction moratorium to prevent the eviction of tenants who are unable to make rental payments in the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – With the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) eviction moratorium set to expire March 31, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says it is critical for federal assistance to be made available to local families in need to prevent... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to deliver overdue financial relief to families, support small businesses, boost COVID-19 vaccinations, and safely reopen schools, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) helped pass the American Rescue Plan in the U.S. Senate. ... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI  – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced a new $5.5 million federal grant for RIHousing to finance the development, construction, and preservation of affordable housing.  These federal funds will help attract additional... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to help strengthen local neighborhoods and support economic development and affordable housing programs throughout the state, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island will receive $26,859,588 in new... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With a federal foreclosure moratorium set to expire next month and millions of families struggling to stay in their homes due to financial hardships caused by the COVID-19 crisis, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help more Rhode Islanders find a safe, affordable place to call home, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced today that three Rhode Island-based affiliates of NeighborWorks America (NeighborWorks) will receive a total of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- After securing the Chairmanship of the powerful Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced the rest of his committee and subcommittee assignments for the 117th Congress.With two new gavels,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help keep people in their homes and address the health and economic impact of COVID-19, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today reintroduced his $75 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund bill.  Reed, along with lead... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With temperatures dropping, gas and electricity bills mounting, and COVID-19 infection rates still out of control, leading U.S. Senators are seeking a significant boost for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in... 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