News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to provide our nation’s combat veterans and their families with a broad range of counseling, outreach, and referral services, Congress established Vet Centers nationwide in 1979.  These facilities help guide eligible... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The White House today released its Defense Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2022.  U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement:“The defense budget must... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch, which oversees the U.S. Capitol Police, rebuked Senate Republicans for filibustering bipartisan legislation to establish... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the... Read More

Sen. Reed says a bipartisan group of Senate Democrats and Republicans has agreed on a plan to rescue the U.S. Postal Service, put it on path to financial sustainability, and ensure reliable mail service for RIPROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island citizens... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure the United States military more effectively prevents and responds to sexual assault and harassment in the military, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement praising President Biden for the key role he played, along with American and Egyptian diplomats, in... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment and address behavioral health challenges, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that Rhode Island will receive $11,453,580 to support mental health... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to help thousands of patients suffering from diseases requiring bone marrow and cord blood transplants, the U.S. Senate passed U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s (D-RI) Timely Reauthorization of Necessary Stem Cell Programs Lends... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined a group of 28 Senators in calling for an immediate ceasefire agreement in Israel and the Palestinian territories to prevent further loss of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement: “The loss of Israeli and Palestinian lives in this conflict is devastating. “The ongoing and escalating... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced they have recommended that President Joe Biden nominate current Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha, chief of the civil division for the United States Attorney’s... Read More

RI slated to get $1.67 billion that Sen. Reed helped secure for RI in the State & Local section of the American Rescue PlanReed encourages the state and communities to make strategic investments to help their residents, businesses and nonprofits... Read More

REED: Thank you, Roger, for that kind introduction.  It is a privilege to be able to join you today, and I thank the Reagan Institute for hosting this conversation.  On the Armed Services Committee, we are looking at a considerable... Read More

Sen. Reed, a national leader on mass-transit funding, seeks to triple the $25B that Biden’s infrastructure-focused American Jobs Plan would designate for zero-emissions buses PROVIDENCE, RI -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants more all-electric buses... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- Members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today joined with hospitality industry representatives to invite owners of local dining establishments to apply for aid from the newly opened Restaurant Revitalization Fund. ... Read More

Sen. Reed backs Biden Admin plan that would direct federal funds toward universal pre-K for all three- and four-year-olds through a national partnership with statesReed, a cosponsor of the Child Care for Working Families Act, which would ensure... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen America’s economy and ensure workers have a seat at the Federal Reserve’s decision-making table, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Respect for Workers Act (S. 1474).  This legislation would... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Tonight, after President Joe Biden delivered his first Presidential Address to a Joint Session of Congress, marking the first 100 days of the Biden Administration, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), who attended the speech in person,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden announced the nomination of Frank Kendall to be the next Secretary of the Air Force, as well as several other key nominations to senior U.S. Department of Defense posts, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI),... Read More