Press Releases

Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act aims to unleash renewable energy, lower emissions and electricity costs, and fight climate change Pawtucket, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Jay... Continue Reading

Whitehouse asks DOJ to investigate possible fraud by Trump White House Border Czar Tom Homan for accepting a $50,000 cash bribe from undercover FBI agents Washington, D.C. – After the Trump administration launched an ostensible Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, U.S. Senator... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today joined Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), and several colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche demanding answers on the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) decision... 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 and Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee,... Continue Reading

Whitehouse calls out climate damage, insurance collapse, and corrupt fossil fuel influence Industry, front groups, Russia and far-right comprise Axis of Climate Evil Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Senate Ranking Member of the Commission on Security... Continue Reading

Bicameral Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act would help ensure domestic violence survivors are notified when an abusive partner is trying to obtain a firearm illegally Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has introduced the Domestic Violence Survivors Alerted... Continue Reading

Affordable Housing Construction Act would expand the supply of housing financed by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) has reintroduced the Affordable Housing Construction Act, legislation to address the housing affordability crisis that’s squeezing Rhode... Continue Reading

Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) sent two letters last week opposing the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to eliminate the 30-day mandatory public... Continue Reading

Bicameral Domestic Violence SAFE Notice Act would help ensure domestic violence survivors are notified when an abusive partner is trying to obtain a firearm illegally Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) have introduced the... Continue Reading

Treasury Department’s final rule that dismantled key element of bipartisan Corporate Transparency Act is blocking insight into beneficial owner information of companies applying for federal awards Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), co-chair of the Senate Caucus on International... Continue Reading

New federal funds will improve Tiverton’s water infrastructure & expand access to reliable water service for homes grappling with PFAS in private wells Tiverton, RI – In an effort to provide vital assistance to Tiverton residents affected by toxic “forever chemicals,”... Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to advance fire safety, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today welcomed $4,538,706 in federal grants for local firefighters to strengthen safety and training, upgrade equipment, and... Continue Reading

Bill would incentivize better environmental stewardship while protecting American manufacturers from unfair competition with polluters Countries would be held accountable to their existing environmental commitments Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) this week introduced... Continue Reading

Supreme Court Review Act would allow Congress to respond quickly to Court decisions and restore policymaking power of the legislative branch Americans’ approval of the Supreme Court is nearing a historic low Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Catherine... Continue Reading

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, sent a letter last week to the Federal Judicial Center (FJC), the research... Continue Reading

Pay PCPs Act gives providers greater flexibility to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) reintroduced their legislation to better support and improve pay for high-quality primary care providers (PCPs).  The... Continue Reading

PROVIDENCE, RI – Despite the fact that a historic February 2026 blizzard met and surpassed the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) threshold for federal assistance, the Trump Administration on Wednesday rejected appeals from Rhode Island and other ‘Blue states’ that requested... Continue Reading

Trump’s Beautiful-for-Billionaires Bill extended a major tax break for ultrarich private jet owners New letter denies Senators’ request to close loophole because doing so would be “burdensome” Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD),... Continue Reading

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program PROVIDENCE, RI — As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island’s advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth... Continue Reading

Rhode Island Congressional Delegation delivers federal funding to protect Rhode Islanders from acts of violence and hate.  Providence, RI –  Today, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse and Jack Reed and and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner announced $1,710,000 in federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)... Continue Reading