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PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island’s child care providers continue doing everything they can to safely provide a much-needed service for working parents and children -- including adhering to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – According to U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Rhode Island stands to receive about $200 million in extra federal Medicaid money thanks to a recent move by the Biden Administration to extend the pandemic public health emergency (PHE)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the deployment of approximately 1,100 active-duty troops to aid vaccination efforts in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Senator Jack... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Committee voted by voice late last night to advance the nomination of Dr. Kathleen H. Hicks to serve as... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – This morning at about 5:30 a.m., after an all-night vote-a-rama, the U.S. Senate passed S. Con. Res. 5 – a budget resolution that will provide the Senate with the legislative tools to expedite the overdue delivery of emergency... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Heeding the request of U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and 33 of his Senate colleagues, President Biden signed a memo this week directing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to reimburse state, tribal, and local governments... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help keep people in their homes and address the health and economic impact of COVID-19, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today reintroduced his $75 billion Homeowner Assistance Fund bill.  Reed, along with lead... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With new, more contagious variants of COVID-19 surfacing, Senator Reed says it is urgent that Congress swiftly pass a major COVID-19 relief package that includes key initiatives, such as funds to boost vaccine distribution and local... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – A West Point graduate who served 12 years as an Army officer, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is officially the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), after the U.S. Senate adopted by unanimous consent S. Res. 27:... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- In an effort to end wage discrimination and close the gender pay gap, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI)  is renewing the push to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act.  Senator Reed has once again cosponsored legislation to strengthen the... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the presidential nomination of Governor Gina M. Raimondo to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.  The nomination was approved by a roll call... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on the budget resolution clearing key procedural hurdles in the U.S. Senate: “The American people voted for change and expect the federal government to do a better... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Noting that public libraries provide essential services and are trusted pillars of our democracy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is seeking to invest $5 billion nationwide to build and modernize public libraries to better serve... Read More

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI – After working for years to ensure the U.S. Navy can ramp up submarine construction to help safeguard the nation and provide the U.S. Armed Forces with an unmatched advantage beneath the waves, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says... Read More

REED: Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in welcoming Dr. Hicks to this morning’s hearing, and on behalf of the committee, I want to thank you for your willingness to return to public service.  In addition, I want to welcome your husband, Tom, who... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With temperatures dropping, gas and electricity bills mounting, and COVID-19 infection rates still out of control, leading U.S. Senators are seeking a significant boost for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help coordinate housing and supportive services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness across Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of a volatile week on Wall Street that saw platforms, such as the trading app Robinhood, temporarily blocking further stock purchases, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs will hold an upcoming... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- After former Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney and Director Kathy Kraninger essentially halted the Bureau’s examination of financial firms for compliance with key aspects of the Military... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Outdated school buildings in poor condition are barriers to a good education.  With local school districts facing increased costs, aging school infrastructure, and an urgent need for schools and classrooms to alleviate crowded... Read More