Press Releases

WRDA reauthorization strengthens RI’s environmental resiliency while spurring new water infrastructure projects Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, are applauding the Committee’s... Continue Reading

In 2024, CEOs made 285 times what the average worker earned Washington, DC – As executive pay reaches new heights, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is introducing the Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act to apply an excise tax on companies that... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement after President Trump’s primetime address to the nation: “Tonight seems to be the ceremonial kickoff of President Trump’s campaign to interfere in the November election.  Trump has badly lost independent... Continue Reading

Whitehouse has long championed legislation to help people burdened by medical debt Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Steve Cohen (D-TN) today introduced legislation to help families burdened by unforeseen medical expenses.  The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness... Continue Reading

Whitehouse’s letter from last month has yet to receive any response Unanswered questions relate to DOJ’s cushy treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell, Patel’s private jet use, changes to bend the justice system to Trump Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): “I am stunned and saddened to hear the news this morning.  Lindsey was a giant in the Senate. ... Continue Reading

Trump Admin’s proposed rule would place all federal grants under constant threat of penalty or termination, subject to hyper-partisan coercion Washington, D.C. — The Trump Administration’s latest attack on America’s scientific and educational research as well as health, transportation, and... Continue Reading

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Senate Ranking Member of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the “Helsinki Commission”), returned today to the United States after co-leading a bipartisan, bicameral congressional delegation to the Organization... Continue Reading

Providence, R.I. — Between February 22-23, 2026, Rhode Island was struck by a record-breaking blizzard that dumped 37.9 inches of snow in a 24-hour period and the state experienced wind gusts of 74 miles per hour.  The winter storm hit... Continue Reading

New letter questions why Civil Division was allowed to investigate its own lawyers – typically the role of the independent OPR Conflict arose after Rhode Island Hospital was subpoenaed for providing gender-affirming care Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI),... Continue Reading

Providence, RI — In an effort to upgrade Rhode Island’s transportation infrastructure and improve connectivity and mobility, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced $33 million in new federal funding is coming to the Ocean State in the form of Better... Continue Reading

Whitehouse demands answers ahead of nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, who greenlighted the purported settlement and whose DOJ is being scrutinized for potentially committing a “fraud on the court” in Florida Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking... Continue Reading

Captured Court decision in NRSC v. FECeliminated one of few remaining limits on corrupting big money influence in elections Whitehouse amicus brief urged Court to reconsider Citizens United, which unleashed corrupting dark money into elections based on foundation of false fact-finding Washington,... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, published a column in The Contrarianyesterday detailing the timeline of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s disgraceful tenure at the MAGA Department of Justice and arguing that... Continue Reading

Grant from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will improve travel for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists across the Island Newport, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, the top Democrat on the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed, U.S.... Continue Reading

Senators label SCOTUS decision epically bad Washington, D.C. — After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump Administration can move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack Reed (D-RI) denounced... Continue Reading

New episode of Making the Case available now on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, released the tenth episode of season two of his podcast, Making the Case.  In the... Continue Reading

Democrats declare Trump’s Postmaster General mail ballots threat to be blatantly illegal Washington, D.C. – As President Donald Trump continues to increase costs on working Americans and grows increasingly unpopular, he wants to put new, unprecedented restrictions on mail-in voting ahead... Continue Reading

Whitehouse’s previous letter to BOP – sent more than ten months ago – and FOIA request went unanswered ‘Ms. Maxwell’s abrupt transfer has the appearance of a political favor orchestrated by Acting Attorney General Blanche,’ writes Whitehouse Washington, D.C. – U.S.... Continue Reading

On 54th anniversary of the Pell Grant, Senators Whitehouse and Reed help colleagues reintroduce the Pell Grant Preservation & Expansion Act to expand financial aid for working students and families Washington, D.C. – Named in honor of former-U.S. Senator Claiborne... Continue Reading