Press Releases

Washington, DC – In case you missed it, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) published a column in The Contrarian on Friday detailing the Department of Justice and FBI’s politically-motivated, improper investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).  Whitehouse lays out... Continue Reading

In new letter, Whitehouse shines light on how social media and organized provocations magnify growing threats against the judiciary Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal... Continue Reading

As Trump Admin. cancels deliveries to food banks, U.S. Senators press for answers and more resources to prevent Americans from going hungry WASHINGTON, DC — As grocery prices rise and more families struggle to afford basic staples, the Trump Administration... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo announced significant progress to unfreeze federal funding for reconstruction of the westbound Washington Bridge as the state gained access to the first $30... Continue Reading

Reed, Whitehouse, Magaziner, & Amo say Trump’s short-sighted move will cost RI over $30M, jeopardizes preparedness for future public health emergencies, and needlessly puts lives at risk WASHINGTON, DC – As the Trump Administration announces that it will claw back $11.4... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, just published an op-ed on FoxNews.com slamming the Environmental Protection Agency’s giveaways to polluters, which prop up the fossil fuel industry at the expense of the... Continue Reading

Senate Dems press Sec. McMahon for urgent answers about when the U.S. Department of Education will implement court orders to restore federal grants provided to help address staff shortages and educator training PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to ensure... Continue Reading

In new letter to DOJ, Whitehouse sounds the alarm on the Trump administration’s weakening of anti-corruption efforts Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights,... Continue Reading

Republican budget proposal would enact devastating cuts to Medicaid for Rhode Islanders PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo at Butler Hospital along with key medical professionals and advocacy groups to emphasize how Republican-proposed cuts to Medicaid will harm Rhode Islanders seeking behavioral and... Continue Reading

At RI Community Food Bank & EPI’s virtual town hall, RI delegation hears how harmful Republican cuts would negatively impact food pantries, schools, and local farmers and strategizes with nutrition assistance advocates to put food on the table, help the... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today issued the following statement about his vote against cloture on the MAGA continuing resolution: “Republicans out to maximize Trump/Musk executive power left Democrats no good road on funding the government.  They forced... Continue Reading

Whitehouse joined by former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration for second Virtual Assembly Washington, DC – On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse held his second Virtual Assembly with Rhode Islanders.  Whitehouse was joined by Governor Martin O’Malley, former Commissioner of the... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect veterans and prevent a decline in veterans’ health care and other critical services, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and... Continue Reading

In new letter, Whitehouse questions AG Bondi and FBI Director Patel about misusing law enforcement ‘to humor President Trump’s vindictive political whims’ Washington, DC – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Ranking... Continue Reading

Whitehouse and Grassley were the original sponsors of the TITLE Act, the precursor to the Corporate Transparency Act Washington, DC – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a letter today to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting an explanation for the... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today called on Congress to defend Medicaid against ongoing Republican efforts to take health insurance away from millions of Americans.  With Women & Infants Hospital as the... Continue Reading

Latest episode of Making the Case available now on Spotify and Apple Podcasts Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, is renewing his push to bring much-needed disclosure to judicial lobbying.... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to introduce the Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act, which would allow Americans to safely import prescription drugs from Canada, lowering costs,... Continue Reading

With tax filing season underway, Trump cuts have already hampered tax filing assistance programs; Democrats warn further cuts could hurt families waiting for refunds Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee,... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – Days after the third anniversary of Vladimir Putin’s murderous invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with a bipartisan group of senators, just ahead of Zelenskyy’s midday summit at the White... Continue Reading