The Public Record
Jack Francis Reed is a United States Senator from Rhode Island, serving since January 7, 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Reed has been an influential figure in the Senate, particularly known for his work on the Armed Services Committee. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as national security, veterans' affairs, and economic development. Reed has also been involved in various legislative efforts aimed at improving education and healthcare access for Rhode Islanders.
I appreciate the gentleman from Georgia and my colleague from Texas and all of my colleagues for joining us. As we wrap up tonight, you're absolutely right. We can do better. Health care, obviously, needs to be reformed. The costs that we…
I appreciate the gentleman for joining us this evening. I know we have another freshman colleague from the great State of Georgia who has joined us this evening and who will bring us to a conclusion. Mr. Woodall, I am proud to yield to you.
I so appreciate my colleague from Tennessee offering her comments. And I know we're coming to the end of our hour with a few minutes left, but we have plenty of time for two more colleagues that have joined us this evening. I yield to a…
I so appreciate the gentleman from Colorado joining us tonight. When you talk about Dr. Washington, it is a great analogy. What we're really talking about--are we not?--is the Independent Payment Advisory Board as kind of the primary…
I appreciate the gentleman's comments. I think you're touching on something when we talk about the Senate and what we can control here in the House. And I think today's exercise of voting to repeal ObamaCare again was time well spent…
I thank the chairman for yielding 2 minutes to me to address this important topic. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stand strong for repeal of ObamaCare. I think at this point in time it is only right and just that we be open and honest with…
Mr. President, I commend the Senator from Colorado, Senator Udall, for his leadership on this very important issue. I also want to commend my colleague Senator Whitehouse, who has been extraordinarily effective as a national leader on…
Thank you, Mr. President. Today's Supreme Court ruling that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional and the law of the land is a victory, I believe, for Rhode Islanders and for all Americans. Families will no longer fear financial ruin…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that members of Senator Bingaman's staff--Lisa Peterkin, James Anderson, Bijan Peters, Kendra Doychak, and Eugenia Woods--be granted the privileges of the floor for the pendency of today, Thursday…
Mr. President, today I introduce the Zero Tolerance for Veteran Homelessness Act. This bill enhances and expands the assistance provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to homeless…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senators Durbin, Tim Johnson, Whitehouse, and Blumenthal in the introduction of the Immunization Improvements Act. This legislation builds on my longstanding work, including several provisions I…
Madam President, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, also known as the farm bill, makes some strides in reforming agriculture policy and subsidies. However, in my view, these reforms are not sufficient. Moreover, the bill…
Politicians like Jack Reed
