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WASHINGTON, DC – As negotiations over a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) resume today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined with 16 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to United States... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in welcoming our nominees and their families.  We have three well-qualified nominees, each of them with unique experiences that have prepared them for the positions for which they will assume.  I... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Trump said he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin’s insistence that Russia did not attempt to meddle in the 2016 U.S. presidential election by stating: “Every time he [Putin] sees... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and let me join you in welcoming the nominees and thank them for their willingness to serve in these important positions at the Department of Defense.  I would also like to recognize and thank the families of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the House-Senate conference committee reached bicameral agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018.  U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and let me join you in welcoming the nominees and thank them for their willingness to serve in these positions of great responsibility at the Department of Defense.  I would also like to thank the families of the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC –Today, after several people were killed in a New York City terrorist attack, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), issued the following statement: “Our hearts go out to the victims and the people of New York. “This was... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing, and I welcome our witnesses today.  The cyber threat facing our nation does not respect organizational nor jurisdictional boundaries in the government.  The Defense Department, the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to decertify the Iranian nuclear agreement known as the Joint... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With the Trump Administration, already struggling with an incoherent policy toward North Korea, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging President Trump not to further jeopardize national security by unilaterally dismantling the... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I would like to join you in welcoming Secretary Mattis and General Dunford.  Thank you both for being with us today to discuss this important topic. On August 21st President Trump announced that the United States... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome General Joseph Dunford this morning, and thank him for his outstanding service to this nation.  General Dunford is joined by his wife, Ellyn, and his son Patrick.  I would also like to... Read More

WOONSOCKET, RI – In an effort to bolster firefighter response capabilities and keep the community of Woonsocket safe, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman David Cicilline today joined Woonsocket Mayor Lisa... Read More

I want to join Senator McCain in welcoming Secretary Spencer, Admiral Richardson, and Mr. Pendleton to the Committee this morning to testify on the issues surrounding the recent accidents at sea, and the Department’s plans for determining what... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today voted 89-8 to approve the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018.  The NDAA authorizes funding to equip, supply, and train our troops and support military families. ... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate is set to consider the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018 as debate begins on the chamber floor today. U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman and Ranking... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC ­– U.S. Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, this week sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary James Mattis requesting specific... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the U.S. Navy announced it will turn its search and rescue mission to find missing sailors from the USS John S. McCain into a recovery operation 80 hours after the ship collided with an oil tanker off the coast of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, after President Trump’s speech on Afghanistan, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: “It has been over two months... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to questions about the President’s latest response to North Korea: “The... Read More