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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.
Madam President, I would like to echo the comments of the Democratic leader. As of today, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action goes into effect. As the leader said, it is also my assessment that this agreement is an enduring agreement…
I have listened to this debate. I have read this agreement. I heard my colleague from Illinois say something that resonates with me. We should listen. First and foremost, we should listen to the American people. They are overwhelmingly…
Mr. President, the vote the Senate will soon take on a resolution to disapprove the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA, is both momentous and historic. I, along with my colleagues, have carefully and conscientiously reviewed this…
There are a lot of important issues before the House this week, but I wanted to take an opportunity to raise an issue that we have been working on in our office for quite some time. We, as a body, Mr. Speaker, will be faced with an…
Mr. President, today I am reintroducing legislation that extends the time period the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, would have to seek civil monetary penalties for securities law violations. This legislation continues to be…
Mr. President, today I am introducing the Layoff Prevention Extension Act. This bill would extend the financing and grant provisions for the successful work sharing legislation I authored and worked to include in the Middle Class Tax…
Mr. President, let me begin by commending Senator Collins and Senator Murray for their extraordinary leadership on this TIGER program in particular but in so many different aspects, particularly with respect to transportation policy. They…
Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senator Capito in the introduction of the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research, STAR, Act of 2015. This legislation is an extension of ongoing bipartisan efforts in the…
Mr. President, I urge all my colleagues to vote yes on the Kirk-Reed-Baldwin-Brown amendment. Essentially, in this legislation--and I commend the chairman and the ranking member for all the work they have done--they have established lofty…
Mr. President, I have a motion to instruct conferees which is at the desk, and I ask for its consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The senior assistant legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from…
Mr. President, the Stronger Enforcement of Civil Penalties Act, which I am pleased to be introducing today with Senator Grassley and Senator Leahy, will enhance the ability of securities regulators to protect investors and demand greater…
Mr. President, this motion represents what we have heard from the Secretary of Defense and all of our uniformed leaders in the military who are saying that we should budget appropriately, put long- term defense needs in the base…
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