News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen the U.S. financial sector, protect the U.S. economy, and hold banks and private equity firms accountable, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the Federal Reserve to scrutinize the risks associated with... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that three Rhode Island organizations are set to receive $134,000 in federal grants from the Institute of Museum and Library... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to accelerate research and treatment advances for rare diseases that affect children, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) teamed up this week to introduce the Innovation in Pediatric Drugs Act... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after Russia freed 16 unjustly detained prisoners, including three American citizens and an American green card holder, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on the historic multinational agreement,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of a key procedural vote scheduled for tomorrow to provide tax relief to families and businesses, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging his colleagues in the U.S. Senate to support the bipartisan, House-passed Tax Relief for... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed welcomed a new infusion of federal funds to Rhode Island to expand job training, economic opportunities, and upward financial mobility for residents of public housing in Providence’s Wanskuck neighborhood. The... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Leading researchers from the University of Rhode Island (URI) and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) are rethinking approaches to climate change impacts, adaptation, and resilience.  Thanks to over $3.4 million in new federal... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today voted 91-3 to pass a pair of children’s online safety bills designed to hold technology platforms accountable for safeguarding children who use their services. U.S. Senator Jack Reed voted in favor of the bill,... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – The 11-story Pocasset Manor in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, which offers 82 affordable apartments for seniors and disabled individuals, is slated for some new money-saving and eco-friendly upgrades thanks to a $302,106... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to provide parents with tools to protect children online and hold big tech platforms accountable, the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote this week on a bipartisan pair of children’s online safety bills backed by U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In the nine months since Hamas launched a horrific terrorist attack against Israel, the United States has stood resolutely with Israel, providing billions of dollars of security assistance, providing humanitarian support to Gaza, and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) say taxpayers should not have to subsidize drug makers’ escalating advertising campaigns even as Big Pharma raises their prices and profits.  To prioritize patient... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Following the Biden-Harris Administration’s awarding of $4.3 billion in grants for Community-Driven Solutions to Cut Climate Pollution Across America this morning, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee along with U.S. Senators Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, after President Joe Biden announced he is ending his candidacy for a second term, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “Joe Biden is a remarkable president and a principled public servant.  He and the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI -- In an effort to boost public health and further medical research, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced $19,235,350 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced that Central Coventry Fire District and the Smithfield Fire Department will receive $669,038 in federal funding to enhance... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Strengthening Rhode Island’s economy requires investing in its future workforce, preparing diverse candidates for the jobs of tomorrow, and connecting them with employers. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined students, stakeholders,... Read More

NEW SHOREHAM, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today travelled to Block Island to tour and discuss several critical projects to enhance public health and safety for residents and visitors that were made possible by federal funding secured by Reed and his... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Saluting the hard work and dedication of Rhode Island’s firefighters, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today visited the Providence Fire Department (PFD) today at the Public Safety Complex on Washington Street to thank local firefighters and... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, after U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) was found guilty of taking bribes and other serious federal charges, U.S. Senator Jack Reed urged him to resign immediately, stating: “Senator Menendez was given a presumption of... Read More