News Releases

PROVIDENCE, RI – Standing on the front steps of Providence’s 100-year-old Knight Memorial Library, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today kicked off National Library Week (April 7-13) and partnered with the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to promote... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Thanks to a new federal law, Rhode Island is slated to receive $58.4 million in 2024 to help families with young children find quality child care they can afford and help child care providers retain qualified, experienced staff. ... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic... Read More

COVENTRY, RI – Modern police cars, radios, computers, and technology infrastructure are critical tools to help local police departments keep residents safe and communities secure during an emergency. The Coventry Police Department is slated to... Read More

JOHNSTON, RI – To kickoff World Autism Acceptance Month, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is partnering with The Autism Project (TAP) to screen a new educational video in partnership with local police and fire departments. This initiative will provide first... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Citing the importance of a strong public health infrastructure, including physical and digital infrastructure and a skilled health care workforce, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to better serve the unique and complex needs of children and families connected to foster care and adoption, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have partnered with Adoption Rhode Island (ARI) and the Rhode... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – In celebration of Women’s History Month and to highlight women who mentor and provide guidance, support, and community connections to fellow women and girls, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today teamed up with the Women’s Fund of Rhode Island... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – At about 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, Congress approved a $1.2 trillion Appropriations package to fund the federal government.  The bipartisan bundle of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills provides crucial funding for education,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- After an ISIS terrorist affiliate claimed responsibility for an attack at a popular concert venue complex near Moscow that left at least 60 dead and 145 hospitalized after assailants stormed the venue with guns and explosive... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – After the House Republican Study Committee (RSC), which includes Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), unveiled its budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, including plans that would make harsh changes to Social Security... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement ahead of the 14th anniversary of the signing of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, which Senator Reed voted for, and President Barack Obama signed into law... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Alzheimer’s Association released its 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report this week, highlighting that the burden and cost of Alzheimer’s disease continues to grow.  The report estimates that 6.9 million older... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help flood-stricken residents and communities that were damaged by major flooding in December and January, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The Senate Appropriations Committee unveiled a $1.2 trillion bipartisan bundle of six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills that provides crucial funding for education, defense, health care, homeland security, small business... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to promote economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and food producers, strengthen the nation’s food supply chain network, and increase access to locally-grown, nutritious food in underserved communities, U.S.... Read More

PAWTUCKET, RI – Four years after Senator Reed helped pass the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA), which helps preserve, protect, and make capital improvements to national parks and other public lands to make them more accessible, the National Park... Read More

WATCH WASHINGTON, DC – In the five months since Hamas launched a horrific terrorist attack against Israel, the United States has stood by its democratic friend and ally Israel as it has carried out a difficult military campaign to defend itself and... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Pete Buttigieg knows the importance of speed.  Just days after Rhode Island’s Governor and state transportation officials acknowledged the need to demolish and replace the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve and expand recycling service and increase composting programs, the U.S. Senate passed two bipartisan bills that seek to boost recycling and composting infrastructure in communities across the country. By... Read More