Press Releases

04.24.18

Hatch, Whitehouse Introduce Legislation to Empower DEA’s Regulation of SARMs

Washington, DC- US Senators Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the SARMs Control Act of 2018. Selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs, are synthetic drugs designed to mimic the effects of testosterone. This bipartisan bill builds on the success of the Designer Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 2014 by extending the Drug Enforcement Administration's authority to regulate anabolic steroids to include SARMs. SARMs are associated with serious safety concerns, includ… Continue Reading


04.23.18

Concordia Fibers’ Randal Spencer to Join Whitehouse for Macron Address

Washington, DC - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that Randal Spencer, President and CEO of Coventry-based Concordia Fibers, will join him for French President Emmanuel Macron's address to a joint session of Congress tomorrow morning. Concordia Fibers, which manufactures sophisticated yarns and fibers that are incorporated into composite materials and a diverse range of products, recently expanded its operations with a new plant in Commercy, France. "I'm pleased that Randal will… Continue Reading


04.23.18

Whitehouse Kicks Off Democrats’ Push to Reveal Koch Brothers and Front Groups’ Infiltration of Trump Administration

Washington, DC - Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) kicked off a series of speeches on the Senate floor to shine a light on the Koch brothers' network of front groups pushing policies in Washington to enrich special interests and sowing doubt in the public debate on issues vital to the American people. Throughout the week, Whitehouse and Democratic colleagues are outlining how this #WebofDeceit has infiltrated the Trump administration and is swamping the interests of everyday Americans. … Continue Reading


04.23.18

Whitehouse Marks Earth Day with Call to End Plastic Pollution

Middletown, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined leading local environmental advocates to mark Earth Day with a call to end the plastic pollution filling the oceans, washing up on the shoreline, clogging nets of Rhode Island fishermen, and starving wildlife. The event took place on the grounds of Clean Ocean Access, a Middletown nonprofit focused on eliminating marine debris and improving the health of the coastline. "This Earth Day, it is more important than ever that all of us i… Continue Reading


04.20.18

Senate Democrats Call on President, Cabinet to Reveal Koch Infiltration of Trump Administration

Washington, DC - In a series of letters, Senate Democrats are demanding answers from President Donald Trump and cabinet officials about the Koch brothers' sweeping infiltration of the Trump administration. The Senators' demands are based on a December report to the wealthy donors of the Kochs' Seminar Network detailing a series of policy wins benefitting Koch businesses and the billionaires themselves. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), … Continue Reading


04.19.18

Inspector General to Investigate Pruitt’s Unprecedented Use of EPA Security Detail on Personal Travel

Washington, DC - The EPA Inspector General will investigate Administrator Scott Pruitt's use of his official security detail on personal trips to Disneyland, the Rose Bowl, and college basketball games. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) requested the investigation in a March 20 letter after obtaining six weeks of schedules and other documents providing snapshots of Pruitt's unprecedented use of his taxpayer-funded security detail. Whitehouse's request also noted that multiple sources have indi… Continue Reading


04.18.18

Whitehouse Signals Opposition to Pompeo Nomination

Washington, DC - Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement opposing the nomination of CIA Director Mike Pompeo to serve as Secretary of State: "The Secretary of State has a much broader policy portfolio than the CIA Director. In that portfolio, Mr. Pompeo's record as a member of Congress is alarming. He denied human beings' role in driving climate change. He vilified people based on their faith, and attacked women's essential reproductive rights. And he pushe… Continue Reading


04.17.18

Whitehouse Statement on the Passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush

Washington, D.C. - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse this evening issued the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Barbara Bush: "Mrs. Bush will be remembered for the strength and dignity she brought to serving as First Lady. My family has known the Bush family since my father was in college with President Bush and they both served as pilots in the Pacific during World War II. We join the nation tonight in sending our deepest condolences to Mrs. Bush's family, who have always been … Continue Reading


04.16.18

Whitehouse, Langevin, Cicilline Call for Fairer Tax Code Ahead of Tax Day

Pawtucket, RI - On the eve of Tax Day, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman Jim Langevin, and Congressman David Cicilline today called on Congress to make the federal tax code fairer. Members of Rhode Island's congressional delegation gathered at Woodlawn Community Center, where the Blackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP) Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has helped about five hundred Rhode Islanders prepare their returns free of charge this tax season. "With to… Continue Reading


04.14.18

Whitehouse Statement on Air Strikes in Syria

Washington, DC - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statement regarding the air strikes in Syria: "The Assad regime's use of chemical weapons against its own civilian population is an atrocity. Given the information we have, this joint strike seems to satisfy the test for responding: it is limited, the goal is clear, and it does not commit us to deeper involvement or American boots on the ground. The administration needs to swiftly clarify its goals and authorities for … Continue Reading


04.12.18

Whitehouse Denounces Confirmation of Wheeler for EPA Deputy

Washington, DC - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, released the following statement on the confirmation of coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler to be Deputy Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today: "A fossil fuel flunky and a coal baron lobbyist are a dangerous duo to lead the EPA. Like his boss Administrator Scott Pruitt, Andrew Wheeler spent years fighting against the EPA's environmental protections. When coal … Continue Reading


04.11.18

Whitehouse Introduces Innovative Natural Gas Demand Response Legislation

Washington, DC - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced legislation today to encourage natural gas demand response programs, which reward reducing energy use, a model well established for electricity customers. Whitehouse's bill is one of the first pieces of federal legislation that leverages states' success in implementing demand response pilot programs, which can guard against price spikes for natural gas consumers and reduce the need to expand natural gas infrastructure. "Incentives t… Continue Reading


04.11.18

BLUMENTHAL, MARKEY & WHITEHOUSE INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO MODERNIZE FOOD LABELING

[WASHINGTON, DC] - Today U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Food Labeling Modernization Act to minimize confusing and misleading information that consumers encounter on food packages. Companion legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives last week by U.S. Representatives Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) and Rosa DeLauro (D-CT). "Consumers deserve clear, accurate information about the food they eat - but instead o… Continue Reading


04.10.18

Reed & Whitehouse Statement on Trump Nomination of Mary McElroy to the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island

WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today issued the following joint statement after President Trump nominated Rhode Island Public Defender Mary McElroy to the U.S. District Court for Rhode Island. Reed and Whitehouse originally recommended Ms. McElroy for this seat on the federal bench nearly three years ago. Her nomination was put forward by President Obama in September of 2015 and she was unanimously approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee in January of 2016, … Continue Reading


04.02.18

Whitehouse Calls Out Automakers, Pruitt for Rollback of Vital Fuel Economy Standards

Washington, DC - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) slammed Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt's decision today to begin unraveling important vehicle fuel efficiency standards that protect the health and safety of all Americans: "Fuel efficiency saves drivers money, lessens our reliance on foreign oil, and cuts carbon pollution. The auto industry agreed, adding that strong standards help them plan and invest wisely. They gave their word. "Automakers have the technology… Continue Reading


04.02.18

Whitehouse & Aquidneck Island Business Owners Highlight $30 Million in New Funding for Coastal Improvements Nationwide

Portsmouth, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with area small business owners and local officials in the flood-prone Island Park neighborhood of Portsmouth to highlight the newly funded National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund, which can help coastal businesses weather rising seas and worsening storms. Congress approved $30 million in funding for the National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund, which will be awarded through a nationwide competitive grant process, in the omnibus s… Continue Reading


03.30.18

Whitehouse, Kaine, Duckworth, Hassan Push DeVos to Put New Public Service Student Debt Relief into Action

Washington, DC - Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are calling for swift action from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to implement legislation to bring recently passed student debt relief to borrowers in public service. The provisions, which passed as part of the omnibus spending bill last week, are based on a bill authored by Whitehouse and Kaine to fix a glitch in the Department of Education's Public Service Loan Forgiveness … Continue Reading


03.30.18

Whitehouse Passes Law to Help Forgive Student Loans for Rhode Islanders in Public Service Professions

Providence, RI - A version of the bill introduced by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) to fix a glitch in a federal loan forgiveness program was included in the omnibus federal spending bill that was signed into law last week. The provision will help relieve the financial burden for eligible Rhode Islanders working in public service fields, like teachers, social workers, and military personnel, who sought to use the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program but were n… Continue Reading


03.28.18

Whitehouse Statement on Delay in Termination of Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberian Refugees

Providence, RI - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today issued the following statement regarding President Trump's decision to terminate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberia, with an effective date of March 31, 2019 for Liberians living in the United States. "President Trump's decision to terminate the protected status for Liberians living in the United States will needlessly split apart families and send people who came here seeking safety back to a country that still faces serious challeng… Continue Reading


03.26.18

Whitehouse & Reed Announce Progress Protecting Funding for Bradley Hospital

Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that a provision they fought for to protect funding for children's psychiatric teaching hospitals, including Bradley Hospital in East Providence, is included in the bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Children's Hospital Graduate Medical Education (CHGME) Program. Whitehouse and Reed joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) to introduce the CHGME Support Reauthorization Act of 2… Continue Reading

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