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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement on the exit of National Security Adviser John Bolton: “John Bolton was wrong for this job and I... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the Trump Administration announced plans to divert $3.6 billion from military construction projects to build a border wall along the Southwest border, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Senate Committee on Armed Services Ranking Member Jack Reed (D-RI), Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Ranking Member Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Senate Select Committee on... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome Admiral Gilday to this confirmation hearing regarding his nomination to be the Chief of Naval Operations.  I want to thank you for your many years of exemplary service to our nation, and for... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome General Hyten, his wife, Laura, and his children, Chris and Katie, to this morning’s hearing.  The purpose of this hearing is to focus on the duties of the Vice Chairman of the Joint... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee and an ex officio member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued the following statement after testimony from Special... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, on the floor of the U.S. Senate, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee and an ex officio member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, gave a speech regarding Russian... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, heralded a move by the U.S. Air Force to halt millions of dollars in bonus payments to landlord Balfour Beatty Communities following news... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I join you in welcoming Secretary Esper to this morning’s hearing.  I would also like to welcome Secretary Esper’s family, including his wife Leah, and their children, Luke, John, and Kate.  We are... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - Following reports that the Trump Administration is ending protections against the deportation of military families whose loved ones are deployed, U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Jack Reed... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I also want to welcome General Mark Milley this morning, and to thank him for his outstanding service to this nation.  I would also like to acknowledge his wife, Hollyanne, and to thank her for her sacrifice and... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – With deep gratitude for the sacrifices made by disabled servicemembers, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) have introduced S. 2049, a bill that would require the U.S. Department of Education to... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, despite the fact that he is a member of the minority party, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) presided over the Senate chamber as the U.S. Senate voted on an amendment to the national defense bill that would require... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after a grinning President Trump met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, and tried to make a joke out of Moscow’s interference in U.S. elections, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI),... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the U.S. Senate approved a national defense bill coauthored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) that will help strengthen and modernize our military and include needed reforms in multiple areas.  Reed included... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate today passed S.1790, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, with a bipartisan vote of 86-8. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Ranking Member Senator Jack Reed... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the U.S. Senate voted 86-8 to approve a national defense bill coauthored by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) that will help strengthen and modernize our military and includes needed reforms to hold private companies... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) met with President Trump and Congressional leaders in the White House Situation Room to discuss recent developments in Iran, Reed, the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee,... Read More

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed, (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Rand Paul (R-KY), Chris Murphy (D-CT),... Read More

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.  I would like to join you in welcoming our nominees and to thank them for their willingness to serve our country.  I would also like to thank the family members, many of whom are here today, for their support and... Read More