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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

I think if we can move this legislation it will make immense progress in terms of helping those who really do need help to access credit at a reasonable rate.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

The EO doesn't seek a neutral inquiry. Instead, it presupposes the conclusion that there is, in fact, climate-related financial stability risk.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

Would you consider that an abusive and deceptive practice?

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

Our legislation would very simply extend the existing Military Lending Act's 36 percent annual percentage rate cap to all consumers.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

I'm concerned the Biden administration is seeking to use financial regulation to advance social goals unrelated to banking.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Aug 2, 2021

The Comptroller must be nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 30, 2021

first let me thank Senator Stabenow and Senator Peters for bringing us together to recognize an extraordinary gentleman, an extraordinary friend, and, for me, an extraordinary mentor, Senator Carl Levin. I want to begin by offering my…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

with the permission of both sides, may I ask unanimous consent that the vote scheduled to start in 3 minutes start now? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

my home State of Rhode Island was home to the Nation's first offshore wind farm, helping to really diversify Rhode Island's energy grid and providing Rhode Islanders with clean and reliable electricity.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

I ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The clerk will call the roll. The senior assistant legislative clerk called the roll. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

I hope you will be able to follow the example that Rhode Island set in the way to balance the importance of renewable energy and wind with protecting the rights of our fishing industry to continue to thrive.

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Jack Reed
@jackreed· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

today I am reintroducing the Veterans and Consumers Fair Credit Act (VCFCA) along with Senator Merkley, Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown, and many of my colleagues. This important legislation would extend the bipartisan Military…

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Jim Langevin
@jimlangevin· Democratic · RI· Jul 28, 2021

I applaud those efforts. That is why I am also a big fan of the cyber core program.

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2021

if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that it stand adjourned under the previous order, following the aforementioned remarks of our distinguished friend Senator Inhofe. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

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Sheldon Whitehouse
@sheldonwhitehouse· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2021

I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to legislative session and be in a period of morning business with Senators permitted to speak therein for up to 10 minutes each. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered…

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2021

We have a drug war that is raging on... and yet people like the Sacklers have caused countless deaths in the United States and are walking away, not only without time behind bars, but with the riches that they made as a result of it.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2021

The civil justice system will work to prevent another serial pedophile from infiltrating these organizations because these organizations like the Olympic Committee will learn to Act more responsibly.

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David Cicilline
@davidcicilline· Democratic · RI· Jul 27, 2021

The powerful are exploiting the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Bankruptcy law is complicated, but their playbook is simple.

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