Press Releases

CENTRAL FALLS, RI – In an effort to assist immigrants on their path to citizenship, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Progreso Latino is receiving a $293,888 federal... Continue Reading

Grants from Whitehouse-created NCRF were made possible with additional funding from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced $2,480,539 in federal funding to improve the resiliency of Rhode Island communities.  The two grants for the... Continue Reading

Whitehouse has long championed legislation to tackle the medical debt crisis and help Americans burdened by health-related costs Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), and... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced a new $31,933,577 Low-Carbon Transportation Materials grant for the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to allow the State to incorporate... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led the Senate delegation to Baku, Azerbaijan last weekend for the U.N.’s 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP)—the largest and most important venue for world governments to gather to... Continue Reading

Ahead of INC-5, 9 members of Congress and European Parliament urge international leaders to restrict industry influence on negotiations Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Peter Welch (D-VT), along with U.S. Representative Jared Huffman... Continue Reading

Whitehouse to be joined by fellow Senate climate hawk Markey Senate climate leaders to reassure the international community that large swaths of the U.S. remain committed to climate action Washington, DC – This evening, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) will... Continue Reading

Federal PIDP funds will improve terminal access, facilitate greater transport of large cargo, enhance security, & free up land for future port expansion projects NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Highlighting the importance of well-maintained port infrastructure, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement on the results of the 2024 presidential election: “This election result has changed the job description I was expecting.  We know Trump’s character, so the next Congress will... Continue Reading

New savings for seniors in 2025 as Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act continues lowering drug costs East Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today visited PACE Organization of Rhode Island to highlight additional... Continue Reading

$2.3 million federal grant comes from Whitehouse’s bipartisan Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo joined with Mayor Brett Smiley and SAMHSA Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and... Continue Reading

PAWTUCKET, RI – Highlighting the importance of well-maintained rail networks, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation will award $19,524,497 to upgrade key segments of... Continue Reading

After delivering over $2.2 million in federal NSGP funds for RI earlier this year, Congressional delegation announces additional funding available for physical security enhancements to better protect faith-based institutions and nonprofits PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve public... Continue Reading

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attention passengers in the terminal, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is getting some new interior upgrades and gates. In an effort to improve operational efficiency, deliver a unified and modern design, and enhance passenger flow... Continue Reading

Whitehouse’s bipartisan REPO for Ukrainians Act prompted this use of frozen Russian sovereign assets to assist Ukraine’s reconstruction Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a leading Senate champion for Ukrainian victory against Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion, cheered the... Continue Reading

PROVIDENCE, RI – Ahead of the 25th annual National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which starts October 20 and runs through the 26th, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo are delivering $6.5 million... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement applauding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) “click-to-cancel” rule, which will make it easier for Rhode Islanders to end recurring monthly subscriptions and memberships.  The FTC passed the final... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs has awarded $600,000 in funding to the Rhode Island Department of... Continue Reading

Building on previous Mega award, new $95.5 million INFRA grant is second significant pledge of federal aid totaling $220.98 million Providence, RI – The effort to replace the westbound Washington Bridge got a major boost today as U.S. Senators Jack... Continue Reading

Senators’ TREATS Act would make permanent the telehealth flexibilities for substance use disorder treatment Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) on Friday led a group of 11 senators in sending... Continue Reading