Press Releases

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

Pawtucket, RI – When high-rise elevators go down or are chronically inoperable in public housing, it makes life difficult for upper floor apartment residents with mobility issues, as well as those carrying small children or heavy groceries up multiple flights... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – In a world of evolving cyber threats and escalating digital challenges – including the increased adoption of AI technologies – there is a growing need to strengthen America’s cybersecurity workforce. Today, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes. In an effort... Continue Reading

Providence, RI – With college students heading back to campus in the coming weeks for the start of a new academic year, U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pressing the Trump Administration to process international student and... Continue Reading

As price tag for gaudy project skyrockets, Democratic Senators who lead key committees with jurisdiction over Trump’s ballroom project call for GAO audit Washington, D.C. – With cost estimates for a glitzy new White House ballroom surging and the Trump... Continue Reading

Whitehouse & Grassley helped pass groundbreaking law to prevent abuse of U.S. incorporation laws Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) today released the following statement on the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN’s) decision to... Continue Reading

Promoting Police Leadership Act will provide better training for the police leaders running day-to-day operations Barrington, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined RI Police Chiefs Association President Michael Correia, David Lambert, Director of the Roger Williams University Justice System... Continue Reading

The letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was “based solely” on politics Washington, D.C. – Instead of effectively governing and making energy... Continue Reading