Jun 21, 2017
Mr. President, today, along with Senators Brown, Tester, Blumenthal, Kaine, Duckworth, Warren, Baldwin, Franken, Klobuchar, Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, and Menendez, I am reintroducing the Military Consumer Enforcement Act to further…
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.
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Jun 21, 2017
As a proud resident of Rhode Island and proud resident of Providence Plantations, I thank the Chair for the recognition. Mr. President, I want to join my colleagues in expressing strong opposition to the Republican efforts to repeal the…
Jun 20, 2017
Well, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the gentlemen, Mr. Faso and Mr. Collins, for their leadership on this issue. Mr. Speaker, in my district, the 23rd Congressional District, where we sit on the border of the State of…
Jun 15, 2017
On Thursday, June 15, 2017, I was unable to vote on rollcall No. 308: Passage of H.R. 2579, ``Broader Options for Americans Act.'' Had I been present, I would have voted ``yes.''
Jun 13, 2017
Mr. President, today Senator Blunt and I are reintroducing the Family Self-Sufficiency Act, and we are pleased to be joined in this effort in this Congress by our colleagues, Senators Scott and Menendez. The Family Self Sufficient, FSS…
May 25, 2017
Madam President, let me thank my colleague, Senator Manchin, for arranging the time to talk about the ongoing opioid epidemic across the country. I know his home State of West Virginia-- much like my home State of Rhode Island--has been…
May 22, 2017
Mr. President, I would like to recognize GEN Daniel B. Allyn for his exemplary dedication to duty and service to the U.S. Army and to our Nation. For the last 3 years, he has served as the 35th Vice Chief of Staff of the Army and is…
May 8, 2017
Madam President, I rise today to discuss the nomination of Dr. Heather Wilson to be Secretary of the Air Force. The Secretary of the Air Force is an important and influential position within our national security structure. As the head of…
May 8, 2017
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent to use 10 minutes of the Republicans' allotted time because my side has used all of our time. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection? Without objection, it is so ordered.
May 3, 2017
Mr. President, today I pay tribute to a great Rhode Islander and patriot, BG Amedeo ``Armie'' C. Merolla, Rhode Island Army National Guard, RIARNG, retired, who passed away last week at the age of 88. Mr. Merolla was born in Providence and…
May 2, 2017
Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the nomination of Jay Clayton to be Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC. Mr. Clayton has achieved great personal success as a corporate attorney, where for years he represented…
Apr 24, 2017
Mr. President, last Thursday I had the honor of joining my friends from the Armenian National Committee of Rhode Island in my hometown of Cranston, RI, to raise the flag of Armenia in remembrance of the 102nd anniversary of the Armenian…
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