News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – In a bipartisan rebuke of President Trump’s Iran policy, the U.S. Senate voted 55-45 today to rein in President Trump’s ability to take military action against Iran without Congressional approval.  The measure... Read More

Thank you, Senator Inhofe.  I want to join you in welcoming our witnesses, Admiral Richard and General O’Shaughnessy.  We thank you, your families, and the many men and women who serve under you, for their service and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after all four career prosecutors handling the federal case against Roger Stone, a campaign operative and Donald Trump confidante, withdrew from the legal proceedings just hours after President Trump tweeted about the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Islanders improve energy efficiency and save money on their utility bills, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today delivered $1,539,247 in federal funding for Rhode Island’s Weatherization Assistance... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I would like to take a moment to extend my condolences, on behalf of the Committee, to the U.S. and Afghan service members involved in the attack over the weekend, and to their families.  Our thoughts are with you,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the Trump Administration released its $4.8 trillion budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement on President Trump’s Fiscal Year 2021... Read More

WASHINGTON DC – Today, on the same day President Trump proposed eliminating the Public Housing Capital Fund in his fiscal year 2021 budget, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced that twenty-four Rhode Island cities and towns will receive a total of... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today in response to President Trump’s retaliation against Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman and U.S.... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Outdated school buildings in poor condition are barriers to a good education.  It will take significant public investment and bipartisan commitment to improving education to fix public schools in need of repair and build... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on his vote to impeach President Donald John Trump: “Today the U.S. Senate is called upon to uphold our oath of office and our duty to the Constitution because... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his State of the Union Address: “President Trump’s speech was misleading, polarizing, and divisive. “President Trump... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after Senate Republicans voted down an effort to subpoena witnesses and documents in the impeachment trial of President Donald John Trump, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “The Republican vote... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced his guest for the 2020 State of the Union address on February 4: Rebekah Ham, of Providence, a mother and childhood cancer advocate. “I’m pleased Rebekah Ham will be joining... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in extending my condolences to the families of the brave Americans who were killed in the attack on a Kenyan airbase earlier this month, as well as to those recovering from the attack.  Also, I extend my... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging U.S. health officials to be transparent and forthcoming with the American people about the risks and scope of the threat posed by the novel coronavirus.  Senator Reed says the U.S. must... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- President Trump recently dismissed head trauma suffered by servicemembers in Iraq who came under heavy missile fire, by saying: "I heard that they had headaches.  And a couple of other things – but I would say and I can... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Rhode Islanders wishing to attend the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump may request a ticket through U.S. Senator Jack Reed’s office by submitting their information here. Senator Reed plans to make all three of the... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in welcoming our nominees to this morning’s hearing.  Mr. McPherson is joined by his wife, Jennifer, and his children Amanda and Philip.  Likewise, Mr. Williams is joined by his family... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the Washington Post reported that President Trump is planning to divert $7.2 billion from national defense because he failed to get Mexico to pay for his wasteful and ineffective border wall, U.S. Senator Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to transmit two articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump for “abuse of power” and “obstruction of Congress,” formally setting the stage for... Read More