News Releases

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), today announced $8,040,000 in federal funding for the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Armed Services Committee chairman and ranking member Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) today released the following statement in response to a report from Reuters and CBS News alleging the Balfour... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In a show of support for Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters, the United States Senate unanimously passed a bill cosponsored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed to evaluate the status of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong;... Read More

WESTERLY, RI – As local merchants prepare to roll out the welcome mat for “Small Business Saturday,” taking place nationwide on Saturday, November 30, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is once again encouraging Rhode Islanders to support local... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The expanded capacity of the Fifth Generation (5G) wireless communications network is critical to America’s economy and national security.  5G is the communications infrastructure that will help power our digital future... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the passing of Louis A. Fazzano, 98, a prominent business leader and civic-minded citizen, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “I am deeply saddened by the passing of Louis A. Fazzano.... Read More

CRANSTON, RI -- In an effort to sustainably grow the state’s next generation of farmers and producers and enhance Rhode Island’s agricultural and food economy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today joined Southside Community Land Trust (SCLT) and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, as the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments against on President Trump’s 2017 decision to end deportation protections for nearly 800,000 young immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR); Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee; Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee; and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today introduced... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In advance of Veterans Day, President Trump has signed into law the National POW/MIA Flag Act.  Cosponsored by U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tom Cotton (D-AR), Jack Reed (D-RI), and several others, the law will... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Seeking to allow the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (the Council) to further build upon its success in helping to prevent and end homelessness, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Susan Collins R-ME), the Ranking... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI — The projected $70 million project to rehabilitate the Washington Bridge’s westbound span is getting a major boost thanks to a new $25 million federal BUILD grant, announced today by U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, after the Trump White House announced it has officially filed paperwork to begin the yearlong process of withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris climate accord, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: "This is... Read More

CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed presented 100-year-old World War II veteran and North Scituate resident Everett Edgar Grist with medals he earned for his courageous service during World War II.  A veteran of the United States... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the Trump Administration is releasing $21,566,217 through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Rhode Island families and seniors keep warm this... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In a long overdue vote, and with federal agencies currently operating under a short-term continuing resolution that expires on November 21st, the U.S. Senate finally passed the first package of fiscal 2020 spending... Read More

NEWPORT, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed welcomed Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz to Rhode Island to tour the Ocean State’s Coast Guard assets and facilities. Senator Reed and four-star Admiral Schultz travelled around the... Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, as open enrollment begins for consumers to sign up for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is encouraging Rhode Islanders to understand their options and select a plan that... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect people with preexisting conditions from the Trump Administration’s unrelenting attacks on the Affordable Care Act (ACA), U.S. Senator Jack Reed is joining with colleagues to force a floor vote this... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, sent a letter to U.S. Secretary... Read More