Press Releases

11.07.16

Whitehouse Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno

Providence, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today released the following statement on the passing of former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno: "Janet Reno blazed a trail as the first woman to serve as Attorney General of the United States, and I was fortunate to work for her as Rhode Island's U.S Attorney. On the eve of an election that promises to shatter the highest glass ceiling, I'll be thinking of Janet's legacy and of the Reno family."… Continue Reading


11.03.16

Whitehouse Statement on the Appointment of Colonel Ann Assumpico

Providence, RI - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today released the following statement regarding the appointment of Colonel Ann Assumpico as Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police: "Congratulations to Colonel Ann Assumpico on being selected to lead the Rhode Island State Police. She joins a long tradition of leaders who have helped shape the Rhode Island State Police into one of the most well-respected police forces in the nation. Rhode Island has a superb law enforcement community,… Continue Reading


11.02.16

Reed, Whitehouse Have New Questions for Mylan About EpiPen Price Hike, Pricing Strategy

Providence, RI - In a letter sent yesterday to the CEO of pharmaceutical company Mylan, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined 14 of their colleagues requesting additional information about the company's recent EpiPen Auto-Injector (EpiPen) price increases and how Mylan's pricing strategy affects consumers, taxpayers, and insurance premiums. The letter follows a previous request for information made in August about the EpiPen price hike. The letter was also signed by Senators El… Continue Reading


10.24.16

Casey Welcomes Whitehouse to Pennsylvania to Highlight Effects of Climate Change on the Keystone State

Philadelphia, PA - Today, U.S. Senators Robert Casey (D-PA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) toured southeastern Pennsylvania to learn about the effects of climate change on Pennsylvanians' health, economy, and environment. Pennsylvania is the 15th state Whitehouse has visited in recent years to better understand how a changing climate affects state economies, disrupts local ecosystems, and alters the way of life in American communities. Whitehouse and Casey issued the following statements after … Continue Reading


10.21.16

Whitehouse Lauds RI’s Growing Aquaculture Industry at Matunuck Oyster Farm

East Matunuck, RI - Ocean and environmental champion U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse this morning toured the Matunuck Oyster Farm by boat, guided by sustainable aquaculture expert and restaurateur Perry Raso. Whitehouse waded into Potter Pond for a hands-on lesson in oyster farming. "The word is out across the country that Rhode Island has some of the world's best oysters," said Whitehouse. "Our growing aquaculture industry, including the thriving Matunuck Oyster Farm and Matunuck Oyster Bar,… Continue Reading


10.18.16

Whitehouse Statement on Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment

Washington, DC - The Social Security Administration announced today that monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will rise by 0.3 percent in 2017. The small increase follows no cost of living adjustment (COLA) at all in 2016. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse responded to the announcement with the following statement: "This is an insult to our seniors. For the fifth year in a row, Washington's outdated formula has resulted in zero or next to zero cost of living adjus… Continue Reading


10.17.16

Whitehouse, URI Business Engagement Center Convene RI Textile Innovation Network

Pawtucket, RI - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and the University of Rhode Island Business Engagement Center today convened the inaugural meeting of the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network, a trade group formed with support from Whitehouse and the University of Rhode Island Business Engagement Center to guide growth of the state's textile industry in the twenty-first century. "Drawing on Rhode Island's long history as a textile powerhouse, we already have many of the elements in place to lead t… Continue Reading


10.10.16

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse Discusses Climate Change in Lone Star State with Leading Texas Scientists

Austin, TX - Today, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) led a panel discussion with leading scientists from Texas universities on their research into climate change and its effects in Texas, and the need for swift action to address the carbon pollution driving climate change. Held at the Capitol in Austin, the panel included researchers from Rice University, Texas A&M University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Texas Tech University. "Experts from Texas's top universities have a … Continue Reading


10.10.16

Senators Urge U.S. Climate Negotiators to Push for Significant Phase Down of Harmful Greenhouse Gas

WASHINGTON, D.C. [10/07/16]-Today, Sen. Whitehouse joined a group of U.S. Senators urged Secretary of State John Kerry and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy to take a strong position to rapidly phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in the upcoming negotiations at the 28th Meeting of the Parties to the Montreal Protocol in Kigali, Rwanda. HFCs-which are chemicals commonly used for refrigeration, air conditioning, and aerosol propellants-are hundreds to t… Continue Reading


09.28.16

GAO Releases Reports Requested by Whitehouse, Merkley, Menendez on Climate Change & Oceans

Washington, D.C. - This afternoon, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued two reports requested by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and Robert Menendez (D-NJ) on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) efforts to promote states' coastal resiliency work and to incorporate climate information into its fisheries management decisions. The reports' findings underscore the need for additional funding for projects that help safeguard coastal area… Continue Reading


09.27.16

Whitehouse, Warren, Durbin Introduce Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act

Washington, DC - Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) have introduced legislation to help Americans burdened by the costs of illness or injury. The Medical Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2016 (S. 3385) would make the bankruptcy process more forgiving for those driven to insolvency by health care-related debt or loss of income. "With so many Americans living paycheck to paycheck, unexpected medical costs can quickly spiral into financial emergency. U… Continue Reading


09.27.16

Federal Delegation Applauds Grant to Purchase 250 Body Cameras for Providence Police

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, today applauded the Department of Justice's $375,000 award to the Providence Police Department for the purchase of 250 body cameras. The cameras will be worn by Providence officers to augment the Police Department's community policing strategy. "This is a smart investment in providing our police officers an additional resource. I am proud of the work our police officers do and this new funding wi… Continue Reading


09.26.16

Whitehouse Joins Providence Police on Patrol in South Providence

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on Friday evening joined a Providence Police patrolman for part of the officer's neighborhood policing shift in South Providence. "I'm grateful to the Providence Police Department for helping to inform my work in Washington by allowing me to ride along," said Whitehouse. "I've done this before in other roles, and it's still important to me to understand the connection local police have with the neighborhoods they serve. I have a longstanding respect for the wo… Continue Reading


09.26.16

Senators Issue Report Revealing Special Interests Behind Challenge to Obama Climate Plan

Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Harry Reid (D-NV), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), and Edward Markey (D-MA) released a report today entitled, "The Brief No One Filed," highlighting the real forces behind the legal challenge to President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The report - which is structured as an amicus curiae or "friend of the court" brief but was not filed with the court - demonstrates that the state officials, trade associations… Continue Reading


09.23.16

Whitehouse Statement on the Passing of Henry Shelton

U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today released the following statement on the passing of Henry Shelton, the founder of the George Wiley Center: "I am saddened to hear of the passing of Henry Shelton, whose unfailing kindness and commitment to lifting up others are legendary. Henry poured his whole heart into making sure no family returned to a home without heat or to a bare pantry. From his years spent as a Catholic priest, to establishing the George Wiley Center, Henry energetically served h… Continue Reading


09.21.16

Whitehouse Introduces Bill to Check Corporations’ Ability to Hide Public Health & Safety Risks

Washington, DC - Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) reintroduced legislation to help protect public health and safety by limiting the use of confidentiality agreements in lawsuits involving health hazards. The Safety Over Secrecy Act would curtail the ability of big corporations to demand as a condition of settlements that plaintiffs never disclose their experiences. "While confidentiality agreements can serve perfectly legitimate purposes, they can also hide information needed to keep t… Continue Reading


09.16.16

RI Delegation Statement on President Obama’s Proposed Marine National Monument

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, with the Obama Administration expected to announce a plan to designate the nation's first marine national monument in the Atlantic Ocean, comprised of two areas encompassing three canyons and four seamounts around 150 miles off the New England coast, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representatives James Langevin (D-RI) and David Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement (embargoed until midnight tonight): "This decision will cr… Continue Reading


09.15.16

Senate Clears Water Resources Bill with Rhode Island Priorities

Washington, D.C. - By a vote of 95-3 today, the Senate passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, which will promote improvements to our waterways, harbors, and drinking water infrastructure and support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Rhode Island championed by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Whitehouse, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, helped to draft the bill, which contains a provision he authored to expand the Army Corps' authority to clean up pil… Continue Reading


09.14.16

Whitehouse, Warren, Reed, Sanders & Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Abusive Lending

Washington, DC - Today, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced the Empowering States' Rights to Protect Consumers Act (S. 3321), which would protect consumers by restoring the ability of states to limit credit card and other consumer loan interest rates for their residents. "When Wall Street banks and their credit card subsidiaries take advantage of consumers through astronomically high interest r… Continue Reading


09.09.16

Reed & Whitehouse Press Speaker Ryan for Zika Funding

Washington, D.C. - In a letter sent today, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse urged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) to bring the $1.1 billion Zika funding legislation passed by the Senate to the House floor for a vote. As of today, there are more than 18,000 cases of Zika reported in the United States and its territories. "Zika is now well established in the United States with cases of local transmission by mosquitoes being reported in multiple areas of Florida, as well as the U.S. terr… Continue Reading

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