News Releases

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve the safety of Rhode Island’s bridges and relieve traffic congestion, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative David Cicilline today announced over $3.34 million in... Read More

BRISTOL, RI – In an effort to protect Bristol from flooding, encourage economic growth, and create jobs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today joined federal and local officials to celebrate construction of the new Tanyard Brook culvert in Bristol,... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S Senator Jack Reed today announced the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will receive $1.22 million in federal transit improvement grants.  RIPTA was awarded $820,000 from the Federal Transit... Read More

WOONSOCKET, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) is awarding a $50,000 “Our Town” grant to help boost Woonsocket’s Main Street and Arts District and bolster economic development... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate is poised to approve a transportation bill that will help create and protect construction jobs and give Rhode Island greater surety over federal investment in highway and transit in the state.  U.S. Senator Jack... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - A new $1 million federal grant is coming to Rhode Island through the U.S. Department of Labor’s Workforce Data Quality Initiative (WDQI).  The funding, which comes through the FY 2011 Appropriations bill, will be used by... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve wellness and promote healthy communities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is encouraging eligible Rhode Island organizations to apply for a portion of $70 million in federal funding for community-based... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced seven local nonprofit organizations are the beneficiaries of over $1.48 million in federal AmeriCorps grants. The AmeriCorps grants are the result of the 2012 AmeriCorps State and National... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to maintain the readiness and strength of the Armed Forces and remain within budget constraints, the Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan $631.4 billion Defense Authorization bill, which is... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation continues working to make college more affordable, prevent student loan rates from doubling, and protect Pell grants from looming budget cuts, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help protect Rhode Island's costal habitats and estuarine ecosystems, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced over $1.9 million in federal funding through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve patient care and help Rhode Island hospital workers and hospitals, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the recently released Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to promote community arts programs and arts education throughout Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island arts organizations will receive $762,800 in federal grants through the... Read More

NORTH KINGSTON, RI – When the first commuter rail train makes its inaugural run on April 23rd between Wickford and Providence, U.S. Senator Jack Reed plans to be among the first to climb aboard. For years, Reed has worked on a plan to ease... Read More

NORTH KINGSTON, RI – The long-awaited Wickford Junction Train Station is on track to begin commuter rail service starting April 23. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who over the years secured nearly $33 million in federal funding for the new... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - With the current federal highway transportation bill set to expire in just 3 days, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the U.S. House of Representatives to get moving and pass the bipartisan Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive an additional $634,342 in federal funding to continue providing housing counseling to struggling Rhode Islanders through NeighborWorks America’s... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to reduce health care costs and expand access for mental health services to Medicaid patients, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced that... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders find suitable housing and avoid foreclosure scams, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island is receiving $239,813 in federal housing counseling funds.  ... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the U.S. Senate voted 74 to 22 to approve a two-year, $109 billion transportation authorization bill, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) praised bipartisan passage of the bill, which will provide Rhode Island with $515... Read More