{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-assists-riers-with-loved-ones-in-israel-provides-state-dept-resources-for-those-who-need-additional-help", "Reed Assists RIers with Loved Ones in Israel, Provides State Dept. Resources for Those Who Need Additional Help", "2023-10-11", "2023", "2023-10", "Democrat", "Senate", "RI", "Jack Reed", "R000122", "www.reed.senate.gov", "jackreed", "https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 In the wake of the October 7 attacks by militant Hamas terrorists on Israel, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and his constituent casework team are working to assist Rhode Islanders with relatives and loved ones in Israel and provide critical information and U.S. State Department resources to those seeking help.\n\n\u201cI make it my mission to assist Rhode Islanders traveling abroad. If any Rhode Islanders or their family members are in Israel and need emergency assistance, I am here to help,\u201d said Senator Reed. \u201cMy office has been in contact with several Rhode Islanders who traveled to Israel recently, and we\u2019re working to ensure they\u2019re connected with the State Department.\u201d\n\nRhode Islanders with family members in Israel who need assistance can reach Senator Reed\u2019s office at: (401) 943-3100.\n\nThe State Department has established a 24/7 coordinating group to help U.S. citizens or their family members in Israel. To connect to the coordinating group, please call: 1-833-890-9595 or 1-606-641-0131 or visit: https://www.state.gov/israel-under-attack-latest-updates/\n\nAmericans currently in Israel or planning to travel to Israel in the near future are encouraged to utilize the following resources to stay updated and safe:\n\nEnroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP);\n\nView the latest updates from the U.S. Embassy in Israel; and\n\nReview the latest travel advisory information from the State Department.\n\nAccording to the White House, at least 14 Americans were killed during the terrorist attacks by Hamas, and there are believed to be 20 or more Americans currently missing, including some believed to have been taken hostage by Hamas.\n\nReed condemned the attacks by Hamas and expressed his support for Israel in its efforts to defend itself.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T00:49:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-assists-riers-with-loved-ones-in-israel-provides-state-dept-resources-for-those-who-need-additional-help"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.914447009563446, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}