Statements and posts
74 press releases and posts, newest first.
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In January of 2020, during President Trump’s first term, the U.S. Navy officially announced that the USS Doris Miller (CVN-81) would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black person and an enlisted sailor.
“And if a name change is announced, I will do everything in my power between now and 2034 to reverse it and ensure this future aircraft carrier is rightfully commissioned as the USS Doris Miller.”
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Due to President Trump’s ill-conceived war with Iran and strategic incoherence, gasoline, heating oil, jet fuel, and diesel costs have all surged, putting more upward pressure on prices for everyday products that American consumers and…
“Donald Trump is driving gas prices to record highs this summer. Americans continue to pay more at the pump because President Trump recklessly launched a war with no clear strategy, and, six months later, he has failed to accomplish any of the key goals he used as a pretext for his war. He has no coherent strategy or…”
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In an effort to help more of Rhode Island’s small and emerging farms, fishers, and food businesses reach new customers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government…
“Farm Fresh RI has a proven track record of sustainably growing our state’s local food system. Strengthening that work is critical for helping our new and emerging farmers, fishers, and food producers expand their markets, unlock growth opportunities, and connect more Rhode Islanders with fresh, local, nutritious and…”
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Reed Welcomes $2.37M for RI Energy Savings Programs
President Trump’s misguided policies have caused a surge in electricity and utility prices.
“Too many Americans are struggling under the Trump affordability crisis, especially when it comes to high energy costs. While the Trump Administration’s misguided policies are driving up energy costs, this federal funding offers some much needed assistance to help families lower their utility bills, now and in the…”
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Alarmed by the fact that President Donald Trump continues to pressure the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates for political reasons, and given the confusion caused by President Trump and White House and Fed officials offering differing…
“a perception that the White House is shaping monetary policy.”
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Reed Helps Cut Ribbon at New Lincoln Centralized Rescue and Learning Center
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed visited the new centralized rescue station and adjoining Lincoln Learning Center for a special ribbon cutting ceremony.
“This is a terrific community asset for the Town of Lincoln. It’s a safe, modern, welcoming space that will hopefully bring people together and offer new opportunities for learning, community programming, and neighborhood events.”
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There is a new 600-horsepower state-of-the-art public safety vessel patrolling South Kingstown’s pristine waterways and it is fully equipped with the latest emergency response and search and rescue tools and capabilities.
“This new boat is a terrific community asset. It’s a federal investment in public safety and boater safety, in particular. The folks here in South Kingstown do an incredible job keeping people safe on land and in the water. This new boat is a critical tool that will help them respond to all sorts of emergencies, from…”
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Reed Rallies to Stop Trump from Cutting Services for Kids & Dismantling Head Start
First, President Trump tried to eliminate federal funding for Head Start, a federal program that provides early education and other services to 700,000 children of impoverished families nationwide.
“pre-K quality is higher, and children are safer, and develop more when there are reasonable limits to the number of young children per staffer in the classroom.”
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Reed, Democrats Urge Trump to Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order
Pointing to rising measles outbreaks, which have already surged to a 35-year high, and a spike in non-medical vaccine exemption requests in K-12 schools, U.S. Senator Jack Reed teamed up with 90 Congressional colleagues in urging President…
“Every day this Executive Order remains in effect, more children go without the vaccines that would protect them, additional outbreaks become more likely, and lives are put at risk. We urge you to rescind this Executive Order immediately and restore evidence-based decision-making to federal public health policy.”
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Reed & Whitehouse Deliver $3 Million to Upgrade Pawtucket Housing Authority High-Rise Elevators
When high-rise elevators go down or are chronically inoperable in public housing, it makes life difficult for upper floor apartment residents with mobility issues, as well as those carrying small children or heavy groceries up multiple…
“With upgraded elevators, hundreds of affordable apartments in Pawtucket will be able to remain in use.”
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Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined federal, state, local, and military officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Army Aviation Readiness Center at Quonset Point.
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RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal
Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes.
“This is a win for Rhode Island and a smart investment in improving operational efficiency of the Providence Ferry Terminal and building modern, new amenities. It will make ferry service more accessible and family-friendly -- attracting more passengers and providing them with a first-class experience that connects them…”
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Reed Condemns Trump’s Appeasement of Kim Jong Un
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, rebuked President Donald Trump for his last minute decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea.
“This is another inane, haphazard decision by President Trump and his chaotic administration. America’s alliances are built on trust and strength. When President Trump cuts military exercises to flatter a dictator or punishes South Korea for declining to join a war he started, all of our allies – and adversaries – think…”
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With college students heading back to campus in the coming weeks for the start of a new academic year, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are pressing the Trump Administration to process international student and scholar visas…
“The decrease at URI follows a broader national trend that has hit many schools harder. The U.S. government issued 36% fewer visas of the kind most commonly used by international students just before the fall 2025 semester, according to a New York Times analysis of State Department data.”
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Today, all thirteen members of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) minority, as well as the Democratic leaders of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Subcommittee on Defense, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth…
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To Fight Corruption, Reed-Backed TABOO Act Seeks to Close Ethics Loopholes for ‘Special Envoys’
In an effort to fight corruption and ensure that the people who represent the U.S. government overseas actually represent American interests -- not their own personal businesses, foreign governments, or potential future business deals –…
“We must prevent corruption, hold perpetrators accountable, and put a stop to the Trump Administration’s misuse of public office for private gain. Americans deserve leaders who will prioritize our country’s national security interests over their own personal financial interests. Unfortunately, under the Trump…”
Mentions S. 5357
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Reed Hosts Special Medal Ceremony for Local Korean War Veteran
The second oldest of four boys growing up in Providence in the midst of the Great Depression, Richard Mende, 94, had just completed high school when he was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 during the Korean War.
“These military honors are but a small token of our enduring gratitude and respect for the service Mr. Mende bravely gave to our nation. When he came home, Mr. Mende maintained a steadfast commitment to serving his community and fellow veterans, guiding young Rhode Islanders as a gymnastics coach with the Providence…”
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Reed & Whitehouse Seek Watchdog Audit of Trump’s Glitzy Ballroom Boondoggle
With cost estimates for a glitzy new White House ballroom surging and the Trump Administration putting taxpayers on the hook for hundreds of millions of dollars that Congress has not authorized, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon…
“serious concerns about transparency, accountability, and stewardship of this national landmark.”
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Reed Statement on DOD Civilian Casualty Report
This week, the Department of Defense submitted to Congress its Section 1057 report, an annual accounting of civilian harm connected to U.S. military operations.
“Accountability for these losses is required by law and basic decency. Secretary Hegseth owes the families of these victims, our service members, and the American people a direct and honest reckoning.”
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Reed & Amo Visit RI Builders Assoc. to Celebrate Housing Affordability Reform Law
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Congressman Gabe Amo visited the Rhode Island Builders Association for a tour of its Residential Construction Training Facility and to celebrate passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L.…
“President Trump’s tariffs have increased housing construction costs. Reversing them is one needed step. The ROAD Act also includes several bipartisan provisions I supported to expand housing supply, modernize the housing finance system, make homeownership more attainable, and limit the corporate buy-up of single-family…”
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WALK THIS WAY: Reed Delivers $800,000 Boost for Pedestrian Safety Along Massasoit Avenue
Massasoit Avenue is a favorite route for Barrington students walking or riding their bikes to and from three local schools each day.
“Sidewalks help keep pedestrians safe and roads clear for all road users. Upgrading our roads with safe, continuous sidewalks helps give a significant boost to public safety. I am pleased to deliver this $800,000 federal earmark for Barrington to help make this important thoroughfare safer, more accessible, and better…”
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Reed Statement on Netanyahu Rejecting Trump’s Gaza Plan
They are both impediments to lasting, durable peace.
“This is yet more failed leadership from both Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. They are both impediments to lasting, durable peace. It is time for a drastically new approach in Gaza that significantly boosts humanitarian aid as well as a recommitment to a two-state solution by all parties.”
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Reed Strongly Opposes Todd Blanche for U.S. Attorney General
He has also shielded President Trump personally from scrutiny over his taxes.
“The Attorney General is supposed to be the nation’s top law enforcement officer, not the President’s personal legal enforcer. But that is what Donald Trump wants: a hyper-partisan protector who will target the president’s critics and shield him from legal accountability. It’s clear from Mr. Blanche’s record and…”
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Reed Stumps for Bill to Better Protect Kids Online
In an effort to protect kids from the risks posed by the internet and social media and to hold Big Tech accountable for harming a generation of young Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Kids Online…
“Americans are over Big Tech companies knowingly putting their profits ahead of children’s safety. I support this comprehensive, bipartisan proposal to increase transparency, strengthen online safeguards, and ensure that tech companies and social media companies are more accountable.”
Mentions S. 1748
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Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud
In an effort to effectively counter insider trading, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Insider Trading Prohibition Act (S.5320) to establish a clear statutory prohibition against insider…
“Insider trading puts the average investor at a disadvantage and reduces both public trust and confidence in our markets. Cracking down on unlawful insider trading should be a bipartisan priority.”
Mentions S. 5320
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Reed Helps Pass Tick Research Bill to Combat Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses
The U.S. Senate passed the Kay Hagan Tick Act (S.2398), reauthorizing through 2030 the nation’s existing framework for tick-borne disease to ensure the program to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne…
“This bill is a tribute to our former colleague, Kay Hagan, and to families everywhere impacted by tick bites. The federal government must invest in research to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses and help researchers diagnose people quickly and accurately and connect them to effective treatments that can…”
Mentions S. 2398
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New Studies Show Trump’s Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11%
President Trump’s tariffs and economic policies are raising prices, dragging down economic growth, eliminating thousands of good-paying jobs, and driving up inflation.
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Ahead of the final confirmation vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to become the next U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is reminding lawmakers that Mr. Blanche appears to be out of compliance with the law requiring…
“In August 2025, I wrote to the Bureau of Prisons seeking all records relating to Ghislaine Maxwell’s special treatment while incarcerated. Her highly unusual privileges, including a transfer from a Federal correctional institution to a prison camp, occurred just after she provided fawning testimony about President…”
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Ahead of the final confirmation vote on acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to become the next U.S. Attorney General, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is reminding lawmakers that Mr. Blanche continues to cover up the Epstein Files.
“In August 2025, I wrote to the Bureau of Prisons seeking all records relating to Ghislaine Maxwell’s special treatment while incarcerated. Her highly unusual privileges, including a transfer from a Federal correctional institution to a prison camp, occurred just after she provided fawning testimony about President…”
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U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) joined several of his colleagues on Tuesday for a bipartisan roundtable discussion looking at extreme weather, natural disasters, and federal disaster relief efforts.
“Rhode Islanders experienced a historic natural disaster in February, when the state was struck by a record-breaking blizzard. The storm hit Rhode Island with the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane, with over three feet of snow in a 24-hour period -- the highest one-day snowfall on record for Rhode Island. FEMA…”
Mentions S. 5018
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Reed & Hawley Roll Out Bipartisan Bill to Improve Bus Driver Safety
But since 2023, transit operators have experienced a 36 percent increase in assaults from passengers, according to data from the National Transit Database.
“Bus drivers do critical work under challenging circumstances and abuse against them should never be tolerated. These drivers are on the frontlines of helping people safely get where they need to go and we need to ensure their safety along with the safety and reliability of our transit system. One assault is one too…”
Mentions H.R. 6635
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U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored
Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to play partisan games and deny federal resources to so-called ‘Blue States.’
“For the good of our country, the rule of law, and the American people, we demand that you change course and restore the previously awarded funding.”
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As the scope of cyberattacks targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems widens and points to Iranian-backed hackers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the Trump Administration to boost U.S. cyber defenses and safeguard the nation’s…
“They like to say, ‘Oh, is Iran.’ Iran should be so lucky. Iran’s got bigger problems than worrying about Minnesota.”
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Reed Calls Out Trump for Inflicting Pain at the Pump
Over five months into President Trump’s war of choice with Iran, elevated gas prices are putting added financial pressure on American drivers and businesses alike.
“With no clear plan, objective, or exit strategy, President Trump chose to initiate two costly, destabilizing international conflicts: global trade tariffs and a war against Iran. In both cases, Trump turned his back on America’s allies and forced American consumers and businesses to bear higher costs and heavier…”