Jack Reed
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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.
Sep 12, 2023
Well, what more can we do? Because many times it is a capacity issue, technical-skilled personnel to redo your zoning code so that, one, you allow affordable housing, but two, you do maintain, in many respects, the character of the…
Sep 12, 2023
I think your approach is one that will meet this extreme demand in a shorter period of time than going out and building from scratch.
Sep 11, 2023
Mr. President, it is my privilege to honor a request from the former chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Sam Nunn. I request unanimous consent that the following statement by former Senator Sam Nunn regarding the…
Sep 6, 2023
Mr. President, I rise this morning to discuss the promotions of our military leaders. During the past month, I had the opportunity, as many of my colleagues did, to visit our troops overseas and around the country. As always, I was moved…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the amendment. An across-the-board cut of 10 percent makes no distinction between those programs that are actually vital and necessary for the defense of the country and those programs that may be…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the previous order be amended so that consideration of the Scott amendment No. 944 occur immediately, with all previous provisions remaining in effect. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that following the disposition of amendments under the previous order, that it be in order to call up the following amendments to S. 2226: Schatz No. 1078; Scott No. 944; further, that with respect to…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, I believe it is in order now to call up the managers' package. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, first, let me commend Senator Wicker, the ranking member, for his extraordinary cooperation, thoughtfulness, and insight throughout this entire process. As a result, this evening, we passed in an overwhelming vote a…
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the previous order be amended so that the consideration of the Kennedy amendment occur immediately preceding the Gillibrand amendment, with all previous provisions remaining in effect. The…
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