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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.
Mr. President, today I join with my colleague Senator Whitehouse, the city of Providence, and the State of Rhode Island in celebrating the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Congdon Street Baptist Church, Rhode Island's oldest Black…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be introducing the Investment in Tomorrow's Pediatric Workforce Act with Senator Cassidy. This critical legislation would provide funding for the Title VII pediatric subspecialty loan repayment program. The…
Mr. President, I am introducing the Stop Subsidizing Multimillion Dollar Corporate Bonuses Act with Senators Blumenthal, Whitehouse, Merkley, Baldwin, Warren, Van Hollen, and Brown. This legislation would end special tax deductions for…
In closing, I would just echo as we started. I thank my colleague from California (Ms. Judy Chu) for her efforts on this issue. I thank our chairman, Mr. Neal, who has artfully indicated his words on the Record in regard to this issue…
Mr. President, I come to the floor just the day before Robert Mueller is set to come before the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees to focus attention on some of the key findings of the special counsel's report on Russia's…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mueller Report
Mr. President, today I am reintroducing the State Flood Mitigation Revolving Fund Act of 2019 along with Senators Kennedy and Menendez. The purpose of our bill is to reduce flood risk and the costs associated with flooding by establishing…
Madam President, I rise today to salute a hometown hero, a dedicated journalist, and a trusted newsman, Jim Taricani, who sadly passed away last month after decades of contributions to Rhode Island and the field of journalism throughout…
Mr. President, today I want to discuss Russia's sustained campaign of attacks on our democracy and how the President's inability to take these threats seriously harms our national security and the integrity of our elections. In the run up…
Mr. President, veterans who have become disabled during their service to our Nation should have their student loans forgiven without delay, without cumbersome red tape. Unfortunately, that is not the case today, which is why I am…
Mr. President, I rise to join Chairman Inhofe in support of the fiscal year 2020 Defense authorization bill. I thank the chairman for his great bipartisan leadership, thoughtful, sensible, and delivering what I think is an excellent piece…
Mr. President, I rise today to discuss the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, my concern about the administration's current approach--a path that I am worried will lead us to war--and my support for the Udall amendment…
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