News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC  - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) is making up to $10.6 million in federal funding immediately available to Rhode Island to help communities... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse were awarded new committee responsibilities that will benefit Rhode Island’s families and the state’s economy. Reed will serve on the Appropriations Committee, which... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to bolster Rhode Island's emergency response capabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Warwick Fire Department will receive a $414,620 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). This... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today announced that the Providence Community Health Center (PCHC) will receive nearly $3 million in federal funding to build the nation’s first “green and... Read More

Washington, DC - Rhode Island is one of eight states set to receive federal support from the Multi-Payer Advanced Primary Care Practice (MAPCP) demonstration program. The state's congressional delegation announced today that the Rhode Island Chronic... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Providence will receive $910,000 in federal funding to develop corridor plans for the busiest transit routes that will help better connect neighborhoods to downtown and surrounding... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive a $149,880 federal grant to improve consumers' ability to get clear and accurate information and help them understand their... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - Rhode Island's Congressional delegation today announced that Providence will receive $10.5 million in federal funding to help create hundreds of jobs and transform the Port of Providence into a modern marine cargo center that will... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- The Women's Development Corporation (WDC), a non-profit developer and manager of over 1,000 housing units statewide, will receive a $1 million Capital Magnet Fund federal grant to leverage $24.5 million to develop 155 units of... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - In an effort to address pressing renovation needs in Community Health Centers, and expand access to quality health care, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representatives Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) and... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island is eligible for $13.1 million from the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) to help restore the flow of credit to small businesses and manufacturers so they... Read More

WESTERLY, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has awarded over $395,000 to the Westerly Police Department to help improve school safety and upgrade intrusion detection and security at Westerly... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Cranston Police Department will get 7 more officers to help patrol the streets thanks to a $1.49 million grant from the federal government. Administered by the U.S. Department of... Read More

CRANSTON, RI -- In an effort to remove sediment and debris that poured into Pawtuxet Cove during the March 2010 floods, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Representative Jim Langevin, and Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and Cranston Mayor... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today announced that Rhode Island will receive an additional $22.8 million in federal "Hardest Hit" funding to help protect neighborhood... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to reduce drinking and driving related crashes, injuries, and fatalities through enforcement and education initiatives, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced Rhode Island will receive a $972,000 federal grant to... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - In an effort to provide further relief to cities and towns in Rhode Island still trying to rebuild from the severe flooding last March, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian;... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced the Scituate Fire and Rescue Engineering Board (SFREB) will receive $1.56 million in federal funding to help recruit and retain firefighters. This direct federal assistance, provided... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to help revitalize local neighborhoods and provide more Rhode Islanders with quality, affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Providence will receive over $9.9 million in federal aid... Read More

CRANSTON, RI - In an effort to help revitalize neighborhoods and provide more Rhode Islanders with access to safe and affordable housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that Cranston, Pawtucket, Warwick and Woonsocket will receive over... Read More