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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.
I call for the regular order with respect to the conference report to accompany H.R. 2670. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The committee on conference on the disagreeing votes of the two…
I rise to express my support for the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act. I am glad that we have just brought the NDAA conference report to the floor. First, I would like to acknowledge Senator Roger Wicker, Chairman Mike…
just a few minutes ago, my Republican colleagues voted down the National Security and Border Act. In doing so, they essentially said no to supporting Israel, no to supporting Ukraine, no to supporting Taiwan, no to humanitarian assistance…
Thank you, Senator Murray. Mr. President? The PRESIDING OFFICER. Does the Senator reserve the right to object?
I would like to be recognized and reserve the right to object. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Rhode Island.
I am rejoicing in the orders that Senator Schumer read. The first thing I would like to do is apologize to the hundreds of officers--men and women who dedicated themselves to their country--and also to their families for this unusual…
I rise today to recognize one of the hardest working public servants in my State--indeed, in any State--Mark Hayward. Mark will be retiring at the end of the year as the District Director of the Small Business Administration in the State…
next week, the Naval War College in Newport, RI, will host the unveiling of the keel plate for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer DDG-138, which will be named for an extraordinary American and an extraordinary Rhode Islander…
I rise to honor William Patrick ``Pat'' Towell, Ph.D., for his more than 17 years of service to Congress and the American people as a specialist in U.S. Defense Policy and Budget at the Congressional Research Service, CRS. Dr. Towell is…
today I pay tribute to a dear friend and one of Rhode Island's most thoughtful and visionary civic leaders, Jonathan ``Jon'' Houston. After 45 years of tireless advocacy, Jon will be relinquishing his role as executive chairman of Justice…
for the Committee on Armed Services I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that…
on behalf of Senator Hickenlooper, I call up his motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for Mr…
on behalf of Senator Manchin, I call up his motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for Mr. Manchin, moves…
I move that the Senate insist on its amendment, agree to the conference with the House, and authorize the Presiding Officer to appoint conferees, as provided under the previous order. I know of no further debate on the compound motion, and…
I know of no further debate on the motion. Vote on Motion to Instruct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Hearing none, the question is on agreeing to the motion. The motion was agreed to. Appointment of Conferees The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the…
on behalf of Senator Klobuchar, I call up her motion to instruct the conferees. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the motion. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from Rhode Island [Mr. Reed], for Ms. Klobuchar…
I know of no further debate on the motion. Vote on Motion to Instruct The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there further debate? Hearing none, the question is on the motion. The motion was agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from…
reserving my right to object, I believe we must move forward with emergency funding for our allies--all of our allies, not just the State of Israel but also Ukraine. We are in a situation where both of these countries are under tremendous…
We provided additional resources at ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) to do that, and those resources have been exhausted.
Our local organizations calculated that child care in my State is unaffordable for 90 percent of families.
We provided additional resources at ARPA (The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) to do that, and those resources have been exhausted.
Our local organizations calculated that child care in my State is unaffordable for 90 percent of families.
Our local organizations calculated that child care in my State is unaffordable for 90 percent of families.
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