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http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-statement-russia-sanctions Cicilline Statement on Russia Sanctions 2016-12-30 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after President Obama announced a series of new sanctions and other punitive actions against Russia today: “Every American should be gravely concerned about Russia’s interference in our elections and attempts to undermine American interests across the world. The actions taken by President Obama today are both necessary and appropriate in order to compel Vladimir Putin and the Russian government to reassess the aggressive posture they have taken in recent years.” “In light of the FBI and Department of Homeland Security releasing a new Joint Analysis Report today that places the blame for this interference squarely on the doorstep of the Kremlin, it is critical that members of both parties in Congress accept the validity of these findings and begin working together to confront Russia’s unprecedented aggression here in the United States.” “That means starting with a thorough, independent review of Russia’s efforts to hack our democratic institutions over the past year. It means setting aside our political differences and taking a united, bipartisan approach to any further attempts to interfere in our elections. And although President-elect Trump has so far failed to acknowledge Russian culpability for these hacks, it is critical that he start to play a constructive role in holding Russia accountable for their egregious conduct.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-un-resolution-end-israeli-settlements Langevin Statement on UN Resolution to End Israeli Settlements 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Langevin Statement on UN Resolution to End Israeli Settlements Dec 29, 2016 Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, released the following statement in response to the United Nations Security Council resolution demanding an end to Israeli settlements: “Decades of turmoil, lives lost, and families destroyed remind us that there is no easy solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but peace in the Middle East will only be achieved through direct, good-faith negotiations between the two parties. Unilateral action by the United States or the United Nations will resolve nothing; rather, this UN resolution will only heighten tensions and push us further away from a peaceful solution. “The United States and Israel share a unique bond, and despite these challenging times, that relationship cannot and will not be broken. Our efforts to foster peace must continue, and so must our commitment to Israel as our friends look to build a safe and democratic Jewish state.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-white-house-response-russian-election-interference Langevin Statement on White House Response to Russian Election Interference 2016-12-29 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released the following statement on President Obama’s response to Russian attempts to interfere in the 2016 election: “Interference in our electoral processes cannot be tolerated, and I am encouraged that President Obama is taking steps to respond to Russian attempts to undermine faith in and influence the 2016 federal elections. In particular, I commend the President for using a full range of response options, including economic, diplomatic, and cybersecurity actions. As nations increasingly use hacking and other cyber operations to advance their objectives, it is imperative that the United States respond firmly to attacks targeting our interests. “The President’s actions are also notable because they have a deterrent effect beyond the punishment of Russians directly involved with or supporting the information warfare operation. By releasing formerly classified threat indicators, the Department of Homeland Security and FBI have exposed Russian hacking infrastructure and made it much easier for individuals and businesses around the world to protect themselves from Russian aggression. I strongly encourage network administrators to read the Joint Analysis Report hosted by the U.S. Computer Emergency Readiness Team and take action to protect their systems. “It is imperative that the community of nations understand that transgressions against the United States in cyberspace will be met with an appropriate response. Building strong cybersecurity norms – the rules of the road in cyberspace – depends on it. Russian interference with our elections was an unprecedented attack on our interests, and the actions taken by the Administration today represent a needed first step in response. However, we must continue to investigate ways to improve our resiliency and protect ourselves from future such operations, which is why I again call on Speaker… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-spends-holiday-season-troops Cicilline Spends Holiday Season with Troops 2016-12-28 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy KABUL – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) left Afghanistan a few moments ago after visiting Rhode Islanders who are serving at Bagram Airfield and Camp Resolute Support. Cicilline’s visit to Afghanistan comes just days after meeting with members of the Armed Forces who are serving at United States Forces Korea headquarters and Camp Humphreys in Seoul, Korea; Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan; and Yokota Airbase in Tokyo, Japan. “I was honored to spend time over the holidays with so many brave men and women who are serving our country overseas,” said Cicilline. “Every day, our troops demonstrate the very best of our American values. Their incredible courage, tremendous sacrifice, and unwavering service are an inspiration to us all. I’m extraordinarily grateful that I had the opportunity to thank some of our bravest this week, and I want to wish all those who are serving in uniform, their families, and their loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.” Cicilline traveled to Afghanistan yesterday as part of a Congressional Delegation that included Congressmen Mike Coffman (R-CO), Lee Zeldin (R-NY), and David Valadao (R-CA). The Rhode Island Congressman had the opportunity to thank members of the Armed Forces at Bagram Airfield before traveling to Camp Resolute Support for dinner with soldiers there. During this visit, Cicilline, who serves on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, also met with General John W. Nicholson, Jr., who is overseeing the NATO-led Operation Resolute Support mission in Afghanistan, as well as Major General John C. Thomson III, who serves as commanding general for the 1st Calvary Division and as Bagram Airfield commander. Cicilline also participated in briefings with U.S. Embassy personnel in Kabul. While in Afghanistan, Cicilline had the opportunity to thank: Staff Sergeant Burt Comfort of Providence Command Sergeant Major Stephen Bodwell of Johnston The past day's visit marks the end of a weeklong, holiday season effort Cicilline has undertaken to thank American troops serving thou… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/epw-members-call-on-pruitt-to-reveal-connections-to-secretive-group-coordinating-epa-challenges EPW Members Call on Pruitt to Reveal Connections to Secretive Group Coordinating EPA Challenges 2016-12-28 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.28.16 EPW Members Call on Pruitt to Reveal Connections to Secretive Group Coordinating EPA Challenges Trump’s EPA nominee should explain his role in Koch-linked group, Senators write Washington, DC – Members of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee have sent a letter to president-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator, Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, requesting information on his involvement with the Rule of Law Defense Fund, a secretive tax-exempt group that has helped to coordinate challenges to the EPA.  While the Fund has been linked to the Koch brothers’ network of conservative organizations, most of its activities and backers remain a secret; the New York Times has reported the Fund is a “legal entity that allows companies benefiting from the actions of Mr. Pruitt and other Republican attorneys general to make anonymous donations, in unlimited amounts.”  Pruitt played a central role in launching the Fund, serves on its board, and has attended Fund-sponsored events as recently as this year.  In their letter, EPW members Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Edward Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Ben Cardin (D-MD) request a response from Pruitt prior to the Committee’s confirmation hearing on his nomination, consistent with Committee precedent. Full text of the letter is below and a PDF copy is available here.                                                             December 27, 2016 The Honorable Scott Pruitt Attorney General of Oklahoma Oklahoma Attorney General's Office 313 NE 21st Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Dear Mr. Pruitt, As members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, we look forward to discussing with you your nomination to be Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).   Since its inception in 1970, EPA has played an integral role in… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-appointment-thomas-bossert Langevin Statement on Appointment of Thomas Bossert 2016-12-27 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committees on Homeland Security and Armed Services, released a statement following President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Thomas P. Bossert as Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism: “I congratulate Tom on his appointment as the President-elect’s chief homeland security advisor. I have called on President-elect Trump to appoint a senior cybersecurity advisor since his election, and I am glad that he has finally done so. I believe that cybersecurity is the signature national security issue of our time, and it is imperative that the President-elect make it a top priority when he assumes office. “Tom brings important experience to this role, particularly his work with the National Security Council during President George W. Bush’s administration. He has been a strong advocate for public-private partnerships in cybersecurity and for an increased role for the White House in setting federal cybersecurity policy. I hope he will continue to chart this centrist, bipartisan course in his new role. I also hope that he will impress upon the President-elect the vital national security concerns tied to Russian information warfare activities, and I encourage him to work closely with Congress in attempting to build our resilience and our defenses to forestall such operations in the future.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-statement-unsc-vote-today-regarding-israel Cicilline Statement on UNSC Vote Today Regarding Israel 2016-12-23 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today: “Lasting peace in the Middle East can only be achieved through a two-state solution arrived at by direct, bilateral negotiations between the Israelis and Palestinians. The leadership of the United States is critical in achieving a lasting peace in this region and actions such as the passage of a one-sided resolution at the United Nations Security Council directly undermine the prospects for peace. I am disappointed that the United States failed to veto this resolution today.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/following-cicilline-request-president-bars-offshore-oil-and-gas-drilling Following Cicilline Request, President Bars Offshore Oil and Gas Drilling 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who in September asked President Obama to use the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act of 1953 to withdraw both the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans from any future offshore oil and gas leasing, today applauded the President for following this course to permanently preserve critical natural resources just one month before he leaves office. “Protecting our coastlines sends a powerful signal about America’s commitment to protect our environment and address the urgent challenges of climate change,” said Cicilline, who – along with more than 70 of his House Democratic colleagues – urged the President to take action in a letter last September. “All of us have a responsibility to be good stewards of this planet. We do not need, and we cannot afford, the risks that additional offshore drilling presents to our environment. I am grateful that the President listened to our request and has taken this critical action.” As requested by Cicilline and his colleagues, the President invoked section 12(a) of the 63-year old Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to unilaterally and indefinitely preserve coastline stretching from Virginia to Maine, as well as in Alaska. The move, which coincided with the Canadian government’s announcement that it will also halt drilling in the Arctic Ocean, is expected to prevent the incoming Trump administration from opening the shores of Rhode Island and other coastal states to drilling. President-elect Trump, who has openly mocked climate change as a hoax and recently tapped Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State, has already indicated his willingness to make fossil fuel expansion an important element of his domestic agenda. Unlike an executive order, which the incoming President could reverse, Tuesday’s announcement exerts an authority that was expressly granted to the President by Congress in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. This week’s announcement by the President builds on Cicilline’s record as one of the leading champion… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-democrats-call-for-more-vetting-of-trump-nominees-before-confirmation-hearings Reed, Democrats Call for More Vetting of Trump Nominees Before Confirmation Hearings 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/22/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Following reports that President-elect Trump’s Cabinet nominees have not yet provided the relevant Senate Committees with important documentation, such as a completed financial disclosure statement, ethics agreement signed by the Office of Government Ethics, and more ahead of their confirmation hearings, the Democratic Ranking Members of 16 Committees in the United States Senate today issued the following joint statement of principles for vetting the President-elect’s nominees: Statement of Principles for Vetting Cabinet Nominees of President-elect Donald J. Trump “The United States Senate has a rich, bipartisan tradition of vetting nominees to the President’s Cabinet. We hope to continue that tradition with our colleagues in the Republican Majority because the American people are entitled to a fair and open consideration process for all executive nominations. Therefore, a Cabinet nomination should only proceed to a mark-up in Committee if: The nominee has cleared an FBI background check The nominee provides a completed financial disclosure statement and ethics agreement signed by the Office of Government Ethics The nominee has satisfied reasonable requests for additional information and Members have time to review that material.” U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources U.S. Senator Ben Cardin Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations U.S. Senator Tom Carper Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein Ranking Member, Senate Committee on the Judiciary U.S. Senator Claire McCaskill Ranking Member, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee U.S. Senator Patty Murray Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions U.S. Senator Bill Nelson Ranking Member, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, &a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-discusses-select-committee-on-cyber-security-cnn Reed discusses select committee on cyber security - CNN 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed discusses the establishment of a special select committee to investigate Russian influence on the 2016 presidential election and other cyber security threats. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-discusses-world-events-msnbc Reed discusses world events - MSNBC 2016-12-22 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss recent world events including Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and the recent truck attack in a Berlin Christmas market. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-announces-almost-6-million-for-ri-homeless-programs Reed Announces Almost $6 Million for RI Homeless Programs 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/20/2016 — PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding a total of $5.9 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) grants for Rhode Island homeless assistance programs.  This federal funding will support more than 40 homeless assistance projects that enable providers throughout the state to deliver safe, affordable housing and supportive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island. “This federal funding helps people in need find a safe place to call home and access supportive services.  Our goal is to help displaced people or people experiencing chronic homelessness to secure a roof over their heads and help them become self-sufficient again. Whether it’s helping a homeless veteran who is struggling with PTSD or a family that is facing an eviction, these grants help stabilize vulnerable individuals and families.  We are committed to preventing and ending homelessness throughout the state, and these federal funds are vital to keeping that commitment,” said Senator Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD), who helped provide nearly $2 billion for the CoC program in the fiscal year 2016 appropriations bill. The federal grants are distributed by HUD and jointly administered by non-profits throughout the state.  These funds offer a variety of housing and services, including transitional and permanent supportive housing, rapid re-housing, street outreach, client assessments, and other services.  Grants will also support several new projects that will provide additional supportive housing and rapid rehousing services, and statewide tenant-based rental assistance vouchers. According to HUD’s 2016 Annual Homeless Assessment Report to Congress, a total of 1,160 people across Rhode Island were experiencing homelessness on a single night in late January 2016.    Senator Reed has been a strong supporter of housing assistance and ho… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/reed-whitehouse-call-on-trump-to-help-congress-bring-down-drug-prices Reed, Whitehouse Call on Trump to Help Congress Bring Down Drug Prices 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.16 Reed, Whitehouse Call on Trump to Help Congress Bring Down Drug Prices Washington, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today joined 18 Senate colleagues in sending a letter to President-elect Donald Trump outlining specific steps his Administration should take to help Congress bring down the cost of prescription drugs. “It is undeniable that more and more families are struggling to access medications, and in many cases, are forced to choose between paying for prescription drugs and other necessities, like food and shelter. The American public is fed up, with roughly 8-in-10 Americans reporting that drug prices are unreasonable, and that we must take action to lower costs,” said the Senators in the letter. “You now have the authority to push for a future that prioritizes patients. We are ready to advance measures to achieve this goal and we urge you to partner with Republicans and Democrats alike to take meaningful steps to address the high cost of prescription drugs through bold administrative and legislative actions.” In the letter sent to Trump today, the Senators expressed their shared frustration over the cost of drugs and outlined several ways Trump can make good on his promise to lower the rising cost of prescription drugs for consumers including: allowing the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to negotiate better prices for Medicare recipients; requiring drug companies to disclose costs associated with creating drugs so prices are more transparent; putting an end to abusive price gouging; and ensuring competition and innovation that will lead to greater competition and more affordable, effective drugs. The letter was cosigned by U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Al Franken (D-MN), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ti… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-discusses-trump-nominee-for-us-attorney-general- Whitehouse Discusses Trump Nominee for U.S. Attorney General 2016-12-20 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.20.16 Whitehouse Discusses Trump Nominee for U.S. Attorney General Rhode Islanders raise questions about Senator Sessions’ record on civil rights, immigration Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse yesterday brought together more than a dozen Rhode Islanders representing civil rights organizations, the legal community, government, and other constituencies to hear Rhode Islanders’ thoughts about President-elect Trump’s nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) for United States Attorney General.  Whitehouse is a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, which has scheduled a nomination hearing for Sessions on January 10 and 11. “The United States Attorney General is entrusted with protecting the civil liberties of every single American, regardless of race, religion, or sexual orientation.  The Attorney General must set aside personal beliefs to enforce the nation’s laws, upholding all of the values enshrined in our Constitution that for centuries have made our country the beacon of the free world,” said Whitehouse.  “Having heard concerns about the President-elect’s nominee for Attorney General from constituents of many backgrounds, I’ll be looking to Senator Sessions to provide evidence he will protect the fundamental rights of all Rhode Islanders.” Participants raised questions about Sessions’ record on civil rights, voting access, immigration, and criminal justice reform.  Some around the table expressed concern about whether a Justice Department led by Sessions would be willing to remain independent from the Trump White House, as the Department is currently instructed to do.‎ “Senator Sessions’ signature issue during his time in the Senate has been immigration, and it is an area where the Department of Justice has a great deal of enforcement discretion.  We have every reason to believe that as Attorney General he will try to put into action the anti-immigrant agenda of the radical right,… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-ratcliffe-us-israel-cybersecurity-legislation-signed-law Langevin, Ratcliffe U.S.-Israel cybersecurity legislation signed into law 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Legislation introduced by Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-TX) was signed into law Friday to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. The pair of lawmakers introduced the United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 (H.R. 5877) after returning from a congressional delegation trip to Israel in July that focused on addressing key cybersecurity issues facing both countries. “Cybersecurity is the national and economic security challenge of our time, and we must use every resource at our disposal to support research, foster innovation, and fortify our cyber defenses. This must include a collaborative approach that allows us to work with our leading partners, like Israel, to develop new technologies for our cyber incident responders,” Langevin said. “Passage of this law will enhance cybersecurity for the United States and Israel, putting us on a shared path toward innovative solutions to the threats we face. I look forward to continuing to work with Chairman Ratcliffe to strengthen our relationship with Israel, including by passage of the United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act next Congress.” “My work as a cybersecurity subcommittee chairman over the past two years has focused on ensuring American citizens are protected from the growing national security threats posed by malicious cyber actors who intend to do our nation harm. I’m glad I was able to work closely with Rep. Langevin to craft legislation to advance this important fight that is now the law of the land,” Ratcliffe said. The lawmakers said their meetings with top Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Minister of Defense Moshe Ya’alon, laid a critical foundation for their U.S.-Israel cybersecurity legislation. “When Rep. Langevin and I traveled to Israel earlier this year, our discussions with Israeli national security and cybersecurity leaders revealed the immense wealth of untapped potential we can le… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-wassenaar-arrangement-plenary-session Langevin Statement on Wassenaar Arrangement Plenary Session 2016-12-19 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released a statement in response to changes made to intrusion software export controls at the recent Wassenaar Arrangement plenary session: “I am deeply disappointed that Wassenaar member states declined to make needed updates to the intrusion software controls, particularly those related to technologies necessary for their development. For over a year, I have led my colleagues in Congress in calling for a careful review of these controls, which could harm our nation’s cybersecurity by making it more difficult to quickly share defensive tools and close vulnerabilities. The small changes clarifying the role of ‘command and control’ functionality that were made at the annual meeting, while needed, are simply insufficient to address the broader flaws in the language. “That said, I am grateful to Ambassador Rice and her team for their work in formulating the U.S. position on the needed language changes and to the Department of State for their strong advocacy at the Plenary. I also commend the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security for their outreach to cybersecurity practitioners throughout the process and for the inclusion of representatives from industry, Katie Moussouris (CEO, Luta Security) and Iain Mulholland (CTO, Security, VMware), as expert advisers to the delegation. I am hopeful that the incoming Administration will continue to press the case for sensible language changes during negotiations next year and continue to forbear exercising rulemaking authority on these controls until such changes are made.” View the letter by Congressman Langevin and 124 other Representatives to Ambassador Rice. View the comments by Congressman Langevin on the Department of Commerce’s original proposed rule. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/schumer-mccain-reed-graham Schumer, McCain, Reed, Graham Request Support For New Senate Select Committee on Cyber Security 2016-12-18 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/18/2016 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader-elect, John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services today released a new letter sent to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell requesting support for a new Senate Select Committee on Cyber to investigate the recent reports of Russian interference in the 2016 election and develop a comprehensive legislative package to address gaps in current cyber laws to better deter and defend against further cyberattacks. The Senators note in the letter to Leader McConnell that, currently, the Senate Armed Service Committee, Intelligence Committee, Judiciary Committee, Commerce Committee, and Homeland Security Committee all have jurisdiction over various aspects of cyber security so if each committee were to conduct its own investigation, there is a risk that important issues will be missed. The Senators recognize the Leader's respect for regular order of the Senate, but say such an extraordinary request is justified given the scope and scale of cyber threats. The full text of the Senators’ letter can be found below: Dear Leader McConnell: For years, foreign adversaries have directed cyberattacks at America's physical, economic, and military infrastructure, while stealing our intellectual property. Now our democratic institutions and processes have been targeted. Recent reports of Russian interference in our election should alarm every American. Cybersecurity is the ultimate cross-jurisdictional challenge, and we must take a comprehensive approach to meet this challenge effectively. We therefore would ask for your support in establishing a temporary Select Committee on Cyber.  The Congress’s oversight committees have worked diligently to address the complex challenge of cybersecurity, but recent events show that more must be done. Cyber cuts across and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-calls-speaker-ryan-create-select-committee-cybersecurity Langevin Calls on Speaker Ryan to Create Select Committee on Cybersecurity 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, today sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan calling for the creation of a Select Committee on Cybersecurity. Currently, at least 80 committees and subcommittees claim some jurisdiction over cybersecurity, and Langevin called for a Select Committee that could cut across jurisdictional lines to “investigate pressing cybersecurity matters, starting with Russian interference with the election.” “Speaker Ryan said himself that ‘any foreign intervention in our election is entirely unacceptable.’ We must now back up those words with action, and I believe a Select Committee on Cybersecurity is the best way to streamline oversight and ensure a thorough, fair investigation into this disturbing attack on our democracy,” said Langevin, a senior member of the House Armed Services and Homeland Security Committees, and a veteran of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The Department of Homeland Security and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a joint statement in October indicating Russian interference with the 2016 election. Additional intelligence since then has provided mounting evidence of Russian involvement, including reports of the direct involvement of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Langevin noted that this incident is indicative of the breadth of challenges we face in cyberspace, and suggested that a select committee could also provide recommendations on removing barriers to effective oversight of cybersecurity issues going forward. “I have been studying cybersecurity for nearly a decade, and while the awareness of this issue as a critical national and economic security challenge continues to grow, our nation remains grossly unprepared for the cyber threats of today and the new attack vectors of tomorrow,” Langevin continued. “I hope that this incident can be a call to action for my colleagues in Congress, so that we can sufficiently address this attack in the short-term, and… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-report-of-abusive-practices-in-on-campus-student-banking Reed Statement on Report of Abusive Practices in On-Campus Student Banking 2016-12-16 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/16/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement after the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report finding that some marketing deals between big banks and institutions of higher learning have led to costly fees and financial risks for students: “College students are being taken advantage of and it’s got to stop.  Despite Department of Education regulations to curb abusive practices in student banking on campus, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s latest report shows that some college administrators are not putting students’ financial interests first when negotating deals with banks.  “Last month, I sent a letter to the Secretary of Education asking for information about enforcement of the cash management rules that require colleges and universities to put students first in negotiating college-sponsored banking products.  We invest billions of dollars in student financial aid so that talented students can afford college.  We expect that colleges will safeguard this investment and put students first.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-calls-on-us-education-secretary-to-issue-guidance-to-help-support-middle-school-students Whitehouse Calls on U.S. Education Secretary to Issue Guidance to Help Support Middle School Students 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.15.16 Whitehouse Calls on U.S. Education Secretary to Issue Guidance to Help Support Middle School Students Rhode Island middle schools inspire Senator’s work to build success for students in middle grades Providence, RI – On the heels of a visit to West Broadway Middle School in Providence this week, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse wrote to Secretary of Education John King requesting that the U.S. Department of Education build on the parts of the federal education reform law that focus on middle schools, which Whitehouse authored as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee.  Specifically, Whitehouse requests in the letter that the Department provide clear, ready-to-use written guidance for states and school districts on how to support middle school students as required under the new law.  The new requirements for states and school districts are designed to ensure that students successfully transition into and out of middle grades. “My interest in middle schools stems from my time as Rhode Island’s Attorney General,” writes Whitehouse, who served in that post from 1999 through 2002.  “There I saw a significant number of juvenile cases which shared the common thread of extreme absenteeism in middle school.  Again and again I saw students falling off track in the middle grades.  It was such a compelling situation that my office actually adopted a middle school—Oliver Hazard Perry Middle School in Providence.  I saw first-hand how the middle grades are a tipping point.  The observation that the middle grades are a critical time in a child’s development—academically, socially, and emotionally—is an intuitive one that parents, teachers, and school administrators understand.” In the letter, Whitehouse cites a Johns Hopkins University study that showed 60 percent of highly impoverished sixth graders who were reported as having either poor attendance or behavior, or had failed mat… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-gathers-ri-feedback-on-education-secretary-nominee Whitehouse Gathers RI Feedback on Education Secretary Nominee 2016-12-15 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.15.16 Whitehouse Gathers RI Feedback on Education Secretary Nominee Rhode Islanders raise questions about Betsy DeVos’ record on public education Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse yesterday convened more than a dozen Rhode Islanders who have a stake in public education to gather feedback on the President-elect’s nomination of Betsy DeVos to lead the U.S. Department of Education.  Whitehouse is a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, which is expected to hold a confirmation hearing for DeVos in January. “I’m grateful to all those who joined me to discuss the qualities Rhode Islanders are looking for in a Secretary of Education who will position our children for success,” said Whitehouse.  “President-elect Trump has nominated Betsy DeVos, a billionaire whose views on education seem to be out of line with many Rhode Islanders’ values, to set federal education policy.  The President-elect seems to fill his cabinet with ultra-wealthy individuals with ties to political special interests.  The needs of Rhode Island students, parents, and educators will be front and center as I prepare for the hearing on this nomination.” Rhode Islanders who took part in the discussion at the University of Rhode Island’s Feinstein Providence Campus included teachers, administrators, charter school advocates, and representatives from organizations, including the RI Middle Level Educators, Providence Student Union, College Crusade, RI Kids Count, RIFTHP, NEARI, and the Providence After School Alliance.  Participants raised questions about DeVos’ qualifications, her support for deregulated low-performing charter schools, her advocacy for private school vouchers, and her stance on the role of teacher unions, among other topics. “Betsy DeVos does not have the qualifications to lead our nation's schools having never attended or been employed in a public school or district,” said Barbar… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/on-4th-anniversary-of-sandy-hook-shooting-reed-calls-on-congress-to-take-action-to-prevent-gun-violence On 4th Anniversary of Sandy Hook Shooting, Reed Calls on Congress to Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/14/2016 — PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement on the fourth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut: “The Sandy Hook massacre is an unfathomable tragedy.  Today, we remember the innocent victims we lost and the brave teachers, administrators, and first responders who tried to save them.  We as a nation must do more to prevent gun violence.   Too many families have suffered tragic losses and hardships as a result of unnecessary gun deaths and injuries.  “It is also unfathomable that Congress hasn’t done more to help prevent these types of tragedies from recurring.  We need bipartisan, commonsense action.  Congress must work together to pass new federal gun safety laws aimed at making current background checks universal, closing loopholes to prevent unsuitable persons from acquiring firearms, and shutting down the pipeline of illegal guns.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/ri-receives-115k-to-support-arts-projects-and-community-enrichment RI Receives $115K to Support Arts Projects and Community Enrichment 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/14/2016 — PROVIDENCE, RI -- In an effort to support community arts programs and enhance the state’s creative and cultural assets, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that AS220; Alliance of Artists Communities; Downcity Design; Everett: Company Stage and School; New Urban Arts; and Trinity Repertory Company will receive a total of $115,000 in federal grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support various programs relating to arts education, production, and community development. AS220 will receive $10,000 to support opportunities for artists to connect with underserved populations; Alliance of Artists Communities will receive $35,000 for several professional development programs; DownCity Design will receive $25,000 to support design education throughout Rhode Island; Everett: Company Stage and School will receive $10,000 to support the production of a performance about the justice system and mass incarceration; New Urban Arts will receive $15,000 to support the Youth Mentorship in the Arts program and the Summer Arts Internship program for teens; and Trinity Repertory Company will receive $20,000 to support a production of the Spanish Golden Age drama “Fuente Ovejuna” by Lope de Vega. “These federal grants will provide new opportunities for cultural enrichment in Rhode Island by strengthening arts education, bringing the arts to underserved populations, and supporting new programs that will help our state further assert itself as a national leader in the arts,” said Senator Reed, a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that oversees NEA funding. These federal grants form part of the NEA’s first major round of grant funding for fiscal year 2017, in which over $30 million is being provided to non-profits and individuals nationwide through the NEA’s Art Works; Art Works: Creativity Connects; Challenge America; and Creative Writing Fellowships grant programs.  Grants are being awarded to 48 states, Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands, and will cross all artistic discip… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-on-russian-interference-in-election-and-rex-tillerson Reed on Russian Interference in Election and Rex Tillerson 2016-12-14 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed joined Bianna Golodryga on Yahoo News live to discuss the alleged interference of Russia in the 2016 presidential election and the appointment of Exxon Mobil Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State under Donald Trump. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-slams-trump%E2%80%99s-selection-exxon-ceo-run-state-department Cicilline Slams Trumps Selection of Exxon CEO to Run State Department 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement today on President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex W. Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State: “Once again, Donald Trump is revealing that his campaign for the presidency was nothing more than a long con of the American people. Rather than ‘draining the swamp,’ he is stocking his Cabinet with the same Wall Street billionaires and wealthy special interests he condemned over the last two years.” “What’s worse is that, just days after it was revealed that Russian intelligence operatives are apparently still in possession of stolen Republican campaign emails, President-elect Trump has selected a Secretary of State with deep ties to Vladimir Putin’s regime and zero foreign policy experience.” “Rex Tillerson advanced Exxon business interests in Russia, he opposed President Obama’s sanctions after Russia invaded Crimea, and Putin personally awarded him one of Russia’s highest honors for foreigners – the Order of Friendship.” “We are in uncharted waters. The American people have a right to be deeply concerned about potential Russian influence over the decision-making of the incoming administration.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-tillerson-nomination Reed Statement on Tillerson Nomination 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/13/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement today on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be the next U.S. Secretary of State: “I have serious concerns about Mr. Tillerson’s nomination, and it serves as a reminder of the need to quickly and thoroughly investigate Russia’s campaign to subvert our election and our country’s interests. “Our nation’s top diplomat should be someone who stands up for America’s best interests, but Mr. Tillerson’s profession has been putting Exxon Mobil’s bottom line above all else.  He even opposed U.S. sanctions against Russia after the country’s illegal annexation of Crimea in 2014 because his multinational oil company stood to lose Russian contracts. “It is troubling that the President-elect continues to fill his cabinet with people who will blur the lines between corporate interests and America’s national interests, and put profits ahead of people. “Mr. Tillerson deserves a fair confirmation process and I am sure he’ll face some tough questions from both Democrats and Republicans.  I look forward to learning more about his views, background, and plans to prevent his personal conflicts of interest from interfering with his role as Secretary of State.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-discusses-russian-involvement-in-us-presidential-election Reed Discusses Russian Involvement in U.S. Presidential Election 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed joined PBS NEWSHOUR's Judy Woodruff for a discussion of the allegations of a Russian cyber attack influencing the 2016 presidential election and President-elect Trump's response. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-nomination-of-rex-tillerson-for-secretary-of-state Whitehouse Statement on Nomination of Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State 2016-12-13 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.15.16 Whitehouse Statement on Nomination of Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State Providence, RI – Today, it was announced that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen ExxonMobil chief executive Rex W. Tillerson to serve as Secretary of State.  Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement on the selection: “Donald Trump pledged to ‘drain the swamp’ of corporate insiders in Washington to ensure that our government serves the American people, not massive corporations like ExxonMobil.  That’s why it’s disturbing to see operatives of the Koch brothers, Exxon, and other special interests fill the ranks of the transition team, and the biggest swamp alligators floated as nominees to run federal agencies.  I also have deep concerns about this nominee’s ties with Russia at a time when our allies in Europe depend upon international economic sanctions to deter Russia’s further violations of international law.” ‎  ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-discusses-presidential-election-at-providence-assisted-living-facility Reed Discusses Presidential Election at Providence Assisted Living Facility 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Discusses Presidential Election at Providence Assisted Living Facility … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/senator-reed-reviews-students-projects-for-civics-day-event Senator Reed Reviews Students' Projects for Civics Day Event 2016-12-12 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed Reviews Students' Projects for Civics Day Event … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/schumer-mccain-reed-graham-joint-statement-on-reports-that-russia-interfered-with-2016-election Schumer, McCain, Reed, Graham Joint Statement on Reports that Russia Interfered with 2016 Election 2016-12-11 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/11/2016 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Senate Democratic Leader-elect, Jack Reed (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services released the following joint statement today in response to news reports on the CIA’s analysis of Russian interference with the 2016 election: “For years, foreign adversaries have directed cyberattacks at America's physical, economic, and military infrastructure, while stealing our intellectual property. Now our democratic institutions have been targeted. Recent reports of Russian interference in our election should alarm every American. “Congress's national security committees have worked diligently to address the complex challenge of cybersecurity, but recent events show that more must be done.  While protecting classified material, we have an obligation to inform the public about recent cyberattacks that have cut to the heart of our free society. Democrats and Republicans must work together, and across the jurisdictional lines of the Congress, to examine these recent incidents thoroughly and devise comprehensive solutions to deter and defend against further cyber-attacks. “This cannot become a partisan issue. The stakes are too high for our country. We are committed to working in this bipartisan manner, and we will seek to unify our colleagues around the goal of investigating and stopping the grave threats that cyberattacks conducted by foreign governments pose to our national security.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-intelligence-community-analysis-russian-election-interference Langevin Statement on Intelligence Community Analysis of Russian Election Interference 2016-12-10 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, issued the following statement in response to media reports that Russian interference in the 2016 election was intended to help President-elect Donald J. Trump: “I am deeply disturbed by recent media reports that Russian attempts to influence the US election may have been intended to support President-elect Trump. It is imperative that our intelligence agencies conduct a thorough review of Russian information warfare activity to confirm the extent of the operation and the motives of those involved. This incident continues to underscore the immediate need to improve our nation’s cybersecurity, as it represents a new front in nation-state conflicts. Finally, I strongly encourage the President-elect to respectfully consider the guidance of the fine men and women serving our nation in the intelligence community, rather than undermining them.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-backs-bipartisan-probe-into-russian-cyberthreats Reed Backs Bipartisan Probe into Russian Cyberthreats 2016-12-09 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/09/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after the White House announced that President Barack Obama has ordered a full review into Russian hacking to potentially influence the 2016 U.S. election, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says the committee plans to hold a bipartisan inquiry next year into Russia’s cyberthreats to the military and other institutions and could help shed light on suspected Russia interference in the 2016 U.S. election cycle. “I am pleased the President is carefully reviewing this matter.  We shouldn’t allow any attack on our democratic system to go unchecked.  The American people deserve to know whether outside forces were working to undermine our electoral system or influence voters, and I hope the results of this review may be made public without jeopardizing intelligence sources or methods,” said Reed, who sent a letter to President Obama last month calling for the President to declassify and release more information about Russia’s involvement in the U.S. election.  In addition to Reed, the letter was signed by six other U.S. Senators who serve on the Intelligence Committee. “Cyber security is critical to national security and there are a range of serious cyber challenges that must be addressed,” said Reed, who commended Armed Services Committee Chairman John McCain (R-AZ) for his willingness to tackle the issue in a bipartisan manner. “I hope we can have a productive, bipartisan examination of cyberthreats to our military, and shed some light on what role outside forces may have played in terms of interfering with the American political process.” Other Senate committees, including the Foreign Relations Committee, have also expressed interest in holding hearings next year into alleged Russian hacking.  Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-bids-farewell-to-departing-senate-colleagues Reed Bids Farewell to Departing Senate Colleagues 2016-12-09 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed speaks on the floor in recognition of the accomplishments of his departing colleagues in the U.S. Senate, including Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN), Sen. David Vitter (R-LA), Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), and Vice President Joe Biden. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-introduces-bill-requiring-release-president%E2%80%99s-tax-returns Cicilline Introduces Bill Requiring Release of Presidents Tax Returns 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – As President-elect Donald Trump continues to refuse to release his tax returns, raising questions regarding conflicts of interest and breaking with nearly four decades of precedent, U.S. Congressman and incoming Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today introduced legislation requiring the public disclosure of tax returns filed with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the President of the United States. “Americans have a right to know whether their elected officials are acting in the public interest, especially when that person holds the Office of President of the United States,” said Cicilline, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee. “This commonsense legislation will be a critical tool in ensuring that the President of the United States always operates under the strictest ethical scrutiny and standards.” The Presidential Tax Disclosure Act requires any individual holding the Office of President of the United States to submit a copy of his or her Federal income tax returns to the Director of the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) during his or her time in office. The Director of OGE will then have up to seven days to make the President’s tax returns publicly available on the Internet, in addition to submitting them to the House Committees on the Judiciary, on Ways and Means, and on Oversight and Government Reform, as well as the Senate Committees on the Judiciary and on Finance. During the 2016 campaign, President-elect Trump was the first major party presidential nominee since Gerald Ford to refuse to release his tax returns, and he has continued to withhold them since his election to the presidency. The New York Times, which acquired a copy of the President-elect’s 1995 tax returns last October, demonstrated that he may have avoided paying federal income taxes for up to 18 years. President-elect Trump’s failure to voluntarily release his tax returns raises serious questions regarding how his extensive financial holdings could impact his de… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/congress-approves-619-billion-national-defense-authorization-act-for-fiscal-year-2017 Congress Approves $619 Billion National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/08/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today voted 92-7 to approve the Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).  The bill authorizes approximately $543 billion for national defense programs, as well as an additional $67.8 billion for overseas contingency operations.  The NDAA includes a number of key provisions and reforms that were backed by U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, to enhance national security, support our service members, increase military readiness, and reform the defense acquisition process.  Reed also led efforts to include language in the bill to strengthen naval readiness and boost submarine manufacturing, which is a vital part of Rhode Island’s defense industry.  Reed helped ensure the bill continues the construction of two Virginia-class submarines per year, which is critical given the cost savings achieved, the efficiencies gained in the production schedule, and the projected shortfall in attack submarines over the next decade. “This bipartisan defense bill will help provide our troops with the resources they need and provide some budget stability to help the Pentagon plan for the future and achieve cost savings,” said Senator Reed.  “The NDAA includes crucial investments to enhance our nation’s military readiness and support ongoing operations overseas.  It also enhances critical work being done by the defense industry in Rhode Island to strengthen our naval readiness and continue to advance the next generation of submarines and undersea technologies, which are essential to our national security.” Notably, the FY17 NDAA contains a 2.1 percent pay raise for troops.  It also provides support to ongoing operations overseas and makes significant force structure investments.  The bill also reauthorizes a number of expiring bonus and special pay authorities to encourage enlistment, reenlistment, and continued service by active-duty and reserve component military personnel.  Additionally, the NDAA reflects a compre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/congress-takes-action-against-lyme-disease Congress Takes Action Against Lyme Disease 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/08/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Five years after U.S. Senator Jack Reed first called for a national strategy to combat Lyme disease, Congress passed the Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act.  The bipartisan legislation, backed by Reed and U.S Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), will expand federal research efforts to increase surveillance, enhance prevention efforts, and help improve tests to diagnose and treat Lyme disease. “Lyme disease is a serious health problem and for too long it has been a health mystery.  We need a national strategy that includes boosting federal research and coordination to help prevent Lyme disease and strengthen surveillance of tick-borne illnesses.  We also want to ensure doctors and nurses have the latest tools and training they need to properly diagnose and treat patients,” said Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee, who last year helped secure $23 million for NIH’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for Lyme Disease research grants.  “Raising awareness and advancing research and surveillance are vital to our efforts to eradicate suffering from Lyme disease and other infectious diseases.” Rhode Island has a higher incidence of Lyme disease than the national average.  According to the Rhode Island Department of Health, 904 people reported contracting the disease in 2015 alone.  The incidence of tick-borne disease throughout the country has doubled since 1991.  Nationwide, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 300,000 cases of Lyme disease are diagnosed annually. The Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease Prevention, Education, and Research Act would: Establish a Tick-Borne Disease Advisory Committee to streamline coordination between federal agencies and private organizations addressing tick-borne illnesses. Coordinate Increased Research and Development Around Lyme Disease: It would help the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) develop more accurate and tim… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-passing-of-john-glenn Reed Statement on Passing of John Glenn 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/08/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after former U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn (D-OH) passed away at the age 95, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “John Glenn was an inspiration to many and one of the finest men I have ever met.  He touched the heavens and countless lives here on Earth.  I was proud to call him a colleague and friend.  My deepest sympathies to his family, particularly his beloved wife of seventy plus years, and copilot in life, Annie.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-trumps-selection-of-fast-food-ceo-puzder-for-labor-secretary- Whitehouse Statement on Trump’s Selection of Fast Food CEO Puzder for Labor Secretary 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.08.16 Whitehouse Statement on Trump’s Selection of Fast Food CEO Puzder for Labor Secretary Washington, DC – Today, fast food executive Andrew Puzder was announced as President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.  Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who, as a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, will participate in Labor Secretary confirmation hearings, released the following statement about the selection: “The role of our Labor Department is to protect workers’ health, safety, and financial wellbeing in a rapidly changing economy.  In the Obama Administration, the Department put out rules to protect Rhode Islanders’ retirement savings and ensure that workers are entitled to the overtime they deserve.  Andrew Puzder has shown little regard for the mission of the Department of Labor and the people it serves, and he seems eager to roll back these important rules.  During his confirmation hearings, I want to learn whether he understands the challenges working families in Rhode Island face:  from providing the basics for their family like food and housing, to securing quality health care, to standing up for their rights as workers against big corporations.  He must demonstrate to me a respect for Rhode Island workers’ wages, rights, and dignity.” ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-warren-baldwin-introduce-bill-to-limit-tax-windfalls-for-billionaires-in-the-trump-administration Whitehouse, Warren, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Limit Tax Windfalls for Billionaires in the Trump Administration 2016-12-08 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.08.16 Whitehouse, Warren, Baldwin Introduce Bill to Limit Tax Windfalls for Billionaires in the Trump Administration Legislation would curb little-known tax loophole that allows ultra-wealthy appointees to delay their tax bills Washington, D.C. – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) introduced legislation today to prevent President-elect Donald Trump’s enormously wealthy cabinet nominees – and possibly Trump himself – from ducking millions of dollars in taxes.  A little-known provision of the tax code currently allows executive branch and judicial appointees to defer paying taxes on profits from assets they sell to comply with ethics rules.  Whitehouse and Warren’s No Windfalls for Government Service Act would limit to $1 million the amount of capital gains that can be deferred under the program, stopping billionaires from reaping outsized tax write-offs. “As Donald Trump prepares to nominate what could be the wealthiest cabinet in history, this bill would prevent billionaires from reaping enormous tax benefits from their new jobs,” said Senator Whitehouse.  “The ultra-wealthy do not need a financial incentive to enter public service.”  “Not only is Donald Trump giving a gang of billionaires control of our government, he’s offering them a special tax break just for signing up,” said Senator Warren. “This bill would stop billionaires from getting yet another special favor from Donald Trump.” “When billionaires move through the revolving door from the private sector to public service they should not be rewarded with tax loopholes,” said Senator Baldwin. “President-elect Trump has every right to fill his cabinet with billionaires and he has, but these wealthy insiders should not be allowed to dodge paying their fair share of taxes.” Allowing government appointees to delay paying taxes can be a sensible policy to help middle-class individuals transition to … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-nomination-of-scott-pruitt-for-epa-administrator Reed Statement on Nomination of Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/07/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after it was reported that President-elect Donald Trump intends to nominate Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, which oversees federal funding of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), stated: “Ideally, the agency charged with safeguarding clean water and clean air would be led by someone who truly believes in environmental protection.  Unfortunately, Mr. Pruitt has a record of undermining clean air and clean water protections and denying climate science.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/senate-passes-21st-century-care-act Senate Passes 21st Century Cures Act to Fund Public Health Programs, Combat Opioid Epidemic & Advance Cancer Research 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/07/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Senate today voted 94-5 to pass a major medical research and mental health bill, that contains $4.8 billion in federal funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for programs like the precision medicine initiative and the cancer research “moonshot” program.  It also directs $1 billion over the next two years to help states combat the abuse of opioids, prescription drugs, and heroin. U.S Senator Jack Reed voted for the bill and authored a key provision to improve mental health services for young people and help prevent the tragedy of youth suicide.  Reed’s Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act reauthorization was included in the bill to help improve access to counseling for at-risk teens and promote the development of statewide strategies for suicide early intervention and prevention.  This measure will also provide federal funding for competitive grants to help states, colleges, universities, and tribes improve mental and behavioral health counseling services.  Overall, the bill authorizes the federal government to award up to $43 million annually to help states and non-profit institutions prevent youth suicide. Suicide is now the third leading cause of death for adolescents and young adults age 10 to 24 – and results in approximately 4,600 lives lost each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  Additionally, the CDC reports that 157,000 young adults in this age group are treated for self-inflicted injuries annually, often as the result of a failed suicide attempt. “We are losing far too many young people in this country to the tragedy of suicide.  We must do more to end the stigma attached to mental illness and improve the mental and behavioral health of children and young adults before they hurt themselves or others.  Many young people have a treatable mental illness, but they don't get the help they need.  This bill provides critical resources for prevention and outreach programs to help reach at-risk youth before it is too late,” s… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/speeches/reed-discusses-fy-2017-ndaa-on-the-senate-floor Reed Discusses FY 2017 NDAA on the Senate Floor 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/07/2016 —  Mr. REED - Madam President, I rise to discuss the National Defense  Authorization Act. After several months of debate and negotiation, the  House and Senate Armed Services Committees have arrived at a completed  conference agreement. This will be the 55th consecutive time that we  pass a National Defense Authorization Act, which sets national security  policy and provides important authorities to the Department of Defense. I want to begin by thanking Chairman McCain for his leadership during  the course of this year. At his direction, the Senate Armed Services  Committee undertook a robust review of how the Department develops  strategic guidance and executes their business processes to help the  Department operate more effectively and efficiently. I commend the  chairman for making this effort a priority for the committee, and I  appreciate his willingness to work in a bipartisan fashion on this  important endeavor. The conference report we are considering today includes many Senate  reforms, including efforts to improve the defense strategy documents  produced by the Department and reorganizing the Office of Acquisition,  Technology and Logistics to ensure that the Pentagon emphasizes  research and innovation in support of our warfighters. In particular, one of the most important reform efforts included in  the final conference agreement is a Senate provision that would create  cross-functional teams. This is a new tool for the Secretary of Defense  to manage the formation and implementation of policies and solutions  for complex problems that inherently cut across the many stovepiped  functional organizations in the Department of Defense. The private  sector has pioneered and mastered this highly effective integration  mechanism for a generation, and business schools and business  consultancies have championed its use for decades. I consider this  provision to be one of the most important reform initiatives in this  bill. None of this would have happened without th… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-discusses-fy-2017-ndaa-on-the-senate-floor Reed Discusses FY 2017 NDAA on the Senate Floor 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senate Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Reed discusses the pending Fiscal Year 2017 National Defense Authorization Act on the Senate floor. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/medical-research-bill-passes-with-funding-to-fight-opioid-addiction-and-key-health-it-provisions Medical Research Bill Passes with Funding to Fight Opioid Addiction & Key Health IT Provisions 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Medical Research Bill Passes with Funding to Fight Opioid Addiction & Key Health IT Provisions Whitehouse, author of comprehensive addiction legislation, praises funding to fight opioid crisis Washington, DC – Today, the Senate passed the 21st Century Cures Act, to fund medical research and the operations of the National Institutes of Health and the Food and Drug Administration.  Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), who helped to craft the bill as a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, voted in favor of the bill and praised the inclusion of $1 billion in grant funding for states to address the opioid addiction crisis. “Addiction is a terrible illness that requires all the support and care we can provide.  These funds to help prevent and treat addiction to opioid drugs will be put to good use in hard-hit states like Rhode Island,” Whitehouse said.  In July, the President signed into law Whitehouse’s Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, which established a range of policies to prevent and treat addiction to opioid drugs, including programs to increase education on drug use, to expand medication-assisted treatment, to improve prescription drug monitoring programs, and to promote comprehensive state responses to the opioid crisis.  The 21st Century Cures Act also includes important health information technology reforms similar to those in Whitehouse’s bipartisan Transparent Ratings on Usability and Security to Transform Information Technology (TRUST IT) Act.  “It’s hard for health care providers to get the facts on health IT products before they buy,” said Whitehouse.  “That’s why I’m glad this bill includes reforms I worked on to help providers evaluate which products deserve their business, and to prevent health IT developers from blocking the free exchange of electronic health records or important information about their health IT products.” One TRUST IT Act prov… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/reed-and-whitehouse-urge-president-elect-to-live-up-to-campaign-promises-clarify-whether-he-opposes-cuts-to-medicare-and-medicaid Reed and Whitehouse Urge President-Elect to Live Up to Campaign Promises, Clarify Whether He Opposes Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Reed and Whitehouse Urge President-Elect to Live Up to Campaign Promises, Clarify Whether He Opposes Cuts to Medicare and Medicaid Washington, D.C. – United States Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with 19 fellow senators, today sent a letter calling on President-elect Donald Trump to remind him of his campaign promises to reject cuts to Medicare and Medicaid and to ask that he clarify whether he still intends to do so.  Over 200,000 Rhode Islanders were enrolled in Medicare and more than 283,000 state residents were enrolled in Medicaid as of July 2016. “During your campaign for President of the United States, you differentiated yourself from your 16 primary opponents by noting that you were the only Republican who would protect Medicare and Medicaid,” the senators wrote.  “After winning the election, you suddenly appear to be using language supporting policies that would gut the Medicare and Medicaid programs.” The letter continues, “Over one hundred million Americans rely on these programs for health care.  Low-income children and families and people with disabilities are the primary beneficiaries of Medicaid.  Millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities have earned and rely on their Medicare benefits.  Medicaid is the only assistance available to millions of low and middle-income families who have a loved one requiring nursing home care.  As you noted when you extolled their benefits on your campaign website, cutting these programs would be devastating.” The senators’ letter draws attention to differences between the President-elect's statements during the campaign, which were highlighted on his campaign website, and statements that are now posted on his transition website.  These new policy positions contradict President-elect Trump’s promises as a candidate to protect Medicare and Medicaid, instead echoing Congressional Republicans’ plans to cut these programs.  The letter also notes that the President-elect’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Huma… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-selection-of-scott-pruitt-to-head-epa Whitehouse Statement on Selection of Scott Pruitt to Head EPA 2016-12-07 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.07.16 Whitehouse Statement on Selection of Scott Pruitt to Head EPA Washington, DC – Today, it was announced that President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to serve as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a Co-Chair of the Senate Climate Action Task Force, released the following statement on the pick: “At every turn, Scott Pruitt has chosen his fossil fuel donors over the health and wellbeing of the people he serves.  He has fought rules that protect the American people from toxins that cause terrible harm.  He is an inveterate denier of settled climate science and led the opposition to the EPA’s Clean Power Plan to address the climate crisis.  He is willing to mouth whatever message big fossil fuel companies want to convey – to the letter.  This record shows disdain for the EPA’s mission and ignorance of its importance.  Americans trust EPA and understand the critical work it does to protect the air we breathe and water we drink.  I expect the American people will be shocked that President-elect Trump has chosen someone with such disdain for their health as they learn more about Pruitt during his confirmation hearings.  Stay tuned.”   ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-elected-dpcc-co-chair Cicilline Elected DPCC Co-Chair 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-1) issued the statement below following his election last night to lead the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) as a co-chair in the 115th Congress: “I am extraordinarily grateful for the support I received from my colleagues in this election. I entered this race for a simple reason – the Democratic Party needs to do a better job of listening and communicating our positions on the issues important to hard-working middle class families across this country. We need to make sure that every working man and woman in America – no matter who they are or where they live – knows that we are fighting for them.” “Rhode Island was hit harder than most states by the Great Recession. Since the election, I’ve spoken with many Rhode Islanders who voted for me but not for our presidential candidates. I see the anxiety they have about the direction our country is headed – it’s the same anxiety that millions of Americans are feeling right now. If this election teaches us anything at all, it’s that Democrats have to do a better job of communicating about our work to address the urgent needs of working class families and speaking to their real concerns about their economic future.” “As Donald Trump prepares to enter office, it’s more important than ever that we clearly and forcefully develop and articulate our strategies to create good-paying jobs, make college more affordable, end gun violence, ensure retirement security, and at the same time defend our American values. Millions of Americans – including the disabled, women, LGBT and minority communities – are also feeling anxious and vulnerable right now. It’s critical that we stand on their side, fight to protect their rights, and preserve the values of equality and inclusion that have always defined us as Americans.” “I look forward to working with my fellow co-chairs, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, Leader Pelosi, and our entire Democratic Leadership team as we begin this important … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/opening-statement-sasc-hearing-on-emerging-us-defense-challenges-and-worldwide-threats Opening Statement, SASC Hearing on Emerging U.S. Defense Challenges and Worldwide Threats 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/06/2016 — First, I would like to thank Chairman McCain for scheduling this important hearing to discuss threats to U.S. national security and our strategy for countering such threats.  I would also like to thank our witnesses for their participation in today’s hearing. Given the breadth of their national security expertise, I welcome their thoughts and suggestions on specific steps they believe the Department could undertake to help us better address the complex national security issues confronting the U.S. today. The most immediate threat to the safety of Americans at home and abroad remains the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant or ISIL and remnants of al Qaeda.  I recently returned from the region where I met with our military commanders, diplomats, and senior political leaders.  Militarily, ISIL is on the path to defeat in Iraq.  The Iraqi Security Forces, enabled by U.S. and Coalition train, advise, and assist efforts, coupled with airstrikes, intelligence, and other support, are in the process of displacing ISIL from Mosul and are expected, in the coming months, to significantly disrupt the ability of ISIL to hold any key terrain within Iraq.  Nevertheless, ISIL will likely continue to act as a subversive force in Iraq for the foreseeable future.  In Syria, isolation operations around Raqqah have commenced, but the task of supporting forces on the ground who will ultimately enter, clear, and hold Raqqah is months away.  Unlike Iraq, we have no partner in Syria for humanitarian, stabilization, and reconstruction efforts.  Even after Raqqah is retaken, the security situation will remain extremely difficult as the remnants of ISIL seek refuge in the largely ungoverned areas of eastern Syria along the Euphrates River and as the broader Syrian civil war rages on. I also recently visited Afghanistan where political tensions between President Ghani and Chief Executive Officer Abdullah appear to be receding as the 2016 traditional fighting season comes to a close.  Our Commander in Afghanistan, General Nich… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-initiative-seeks-to-restore-fairness-to-bankruptcy-code Reed Initiative Seeks to Restore Fairness to Bankruptcy Code 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/06/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC -- With Congress poised to consider changing U.S. bankruptcy laws in a way that would put the rights of financial firms with large risky bets ahead of the claims of average Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Bankruptcy Fairness Act.  This legislation would help bolster financial stability on Main Street and Wall Street by requiring experts and regulators to conduct the research necessary to ensure the safety of the financial system before making changes to the Bankruptcy Code.  “One of the many lessons we learned from the financial crisis is that reckless Wall Street behavior can have devastating consequences for middle-class families.  But instead of fixing broken bankruptcy laws to protect taxpayers and working families, some Congressional Republicans want to change the Bankruptcy Code in favor of big financial institutions.  We must stop this before middle-class Americans are asked, yet again, to bail out the rich,” said Reed.  “This bill aims to put an end to the policy of ‘pay the big banks first and the little guy later’ and ensure a more level playing field for all.” Senator Reed’s bill directs federal financial stability agencies to study the economic impact of special Wall Street privileges known as “safe harbors;” which allow derivatives contracts to be paid ahead of other creditors, such as small businesses and employees.  It also asks the agencies to study the availability of private financing for a big bank that needs to resolve itself in bankruptcy without a taxpayer bailout, and whether the big firms are still so top-heavy with large risky Wall Street bets that there is no safe place to offload these contracts if they fail.  In addition, the bill asks the federal agencies to address many unanswered questions about the Republican-sponsored financial institution bankruptcy legislation, including how a mega-bank can guaranty that it will go from a state of failure to a complete recovery in 48 hours, without making changes to its structure or ope… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-nomination-of-general-james-mattis-to-be-secretary-of-defense Reed Statement on Nomination of General James Mattis to be Secretary of Defense 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/06/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – With President-elect Donald Trump scheduled to hold an event in Fayetteville, North Carolina tonight to officially announce the nomination of General James N. Mattis (ret.) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: “This nomination raises a significant legal issue.  In order for General Mattis to serve, existing law must be amended since it prevents recently retired officers from serving as Secretary of Defense. “General Mattis is an extraordinarily accomplished Marine officer of great intellect.  His selfless service to the nation has made a lasting contribution. “Congress, both the House and Senate, must have a serious debate before taking any action that would significantly alter the established principle of civilian control of our Armed Forces. “Trying to jam an historic change like this through on a yearend spending bill, or changing the rules before a serious debate can take place, is not the way to conduct the people’s business. “I look forward to working with Chairman McCain and others to ensure there are appropriate hearings and thoughtful debate. “Surely, at the very least, it is worth having bipartisan hearings and debate before taking any action that could unintentionally disrupt the long established principle of civilian control of the military.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/speeches/reed-discusses-bankruptcy-fairness-act- Reed Discusses Bankruptcy Fairness Act 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/06/2016 — Mr. REED - Mr. President, today I am introducing the Bankruptcy Fairness Act, with the goals of bolstering financial stability in the United States and requiring the necessary analysis to assess the consequences of potential changes we might make in the future to the Bankruptcy Code. One of the many lessons that we learned from the financial crisis is that reckless Wall Street behavior can have devastating consequences on middle class Americans, too many of whom lost their jobs, their nest eggs, and their homes. Statistics bear this out. Nationally, over 750,000 jobs per month were lost between January and April 2009. In Rhode Island, over 1,800 jobs per month were lost during this same period. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped from an average of 13,677.89 in July 2007 to an average of 7,235.47 in March 2009, resulting in a 47.1 percent loss for many families who for years had set aside hard earned paychecks for emergencies, college tuitions, and retirements. Nationwide, there were nearly 7.5 million home foreclosures and short sales between July 2007 and November 2014. Unfortunately, the impacts remain to this day for some of our neighbors in Rhode Island and throughout the country as they continue to look for a decent paying job or are faced with gut-wrenching financial decisions like whether to turn the heat off or to skip feeding the family another day just to make ends meet. That lesson of how many of our neighbors suffered due to the sins of the rich and powerful seems to be fading for some of my colleagues. Indeed, there appears to be an effort to further rig the system in favor of elites, this time through the Bankruptcy code. We must stop this effort cold in its tracks. Before we make changes to the Bankruptcy code, we should ensure that a thorough analysis is conducted so we have facts at hand. If anything, we should be seeking to restore fairness and balance to the Bankruptcy code, and this is what my legislation strives for. Specifically, my bill directs the Financial Stability … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-explores-protections-for-congressional-oversight-staff Whitehouse Explores Protections for Congressional Oversight Staff 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.06.16 Whitehouse Explores Protections for Congressional Oversight Staff Senator raises questions about safeguards against retaliation in Judiciary subcommittee hearing on federal separation of powers Washington, DC – In a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism today, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) explored whether congressional staff engaged in oversight activity are sufficiently insulated from retaliatory criminal referrals initiated by the Executive Branch.  Senator Whitehouse confronted this issue during his time on the Senate Intelligence Committee and in the years after, when Committee staff engaged in oversight of the Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) Detention and Interrogation program were the target of a CIA-initiated criminal referral to the Department of Justice that was widely viewed as an attempt at intimidation. Witnesses at the hearing, entitled “Ensuring Independence: Are Additional Firewalls Needed to Protect Congressional Oversight Staff from Retaliatory Criminal Referrals?”, included: Professor Scott Horton, Adjunct Professor, Columbia Law School, Author, Lords of Secrecy: The National Security Elite and America’s Stealth Warfare Mr. Jeff Smith, Partner, Arnold & Porter LLP Mr. Bill Pittard, Partner, Kaiser Dillon PLLC Whitehouse’s as-prepared opening remarks are included below.  Mr. Chairman, thank you for holding today’s hearing, and thank you for your continued partnership on such a wide range of issues. One of the legends of the Senate, Robert Byrd of West Virginia, was a staunch defender of congressional independence, and a vocal critic when actions by the executive branch violated the separation of powers principles undergirding our democracy.  Senator Byrd did not hesitate to call out colleagues who countenanced invasions of congressional authority, saying on one occasion: “It was the separation of powers upon which the … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/time-to-wake-up-as-oceans-overwhelm-the-coasts Time to Wake Up: As Oceans Overwhelm the Coasts 2016-12-06 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy About Services Agency Assistance Success Stories Grants Flag Requests Visiting D.C. Student Resources Email Sheldon Events Community Dinners Community Outreach … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-tours-rhode-island-schools-with-education-secretary-john-king Reed Tours Rhode Island Schools With Education Secretary John King 2016-12-05 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Tours Rhode Island Schools With Education Secretary John King … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-trump-nomination-of-dr-ben-carson-as-hud-secretary Reed Statement on Trump Nomination of Dr. Ben Carson as HUD Secretary 2016-12-05 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/05/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee issued the following statement today on President-elect Trump’s nomination of Dr. Ben Carson as his nominee to be the next U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): “Dr. Carson is a renowned pediatric neurosurgeon with an admirable life story.  But HUD is an enormous federal agency that requires both experience and management skills.  “Dr. Carson seemed reluctant to accept this nomination, and President-elect Trump himself expressed concerns about Dr. Carson over the course of the Presidential race.  “Now that Dr. Carson has decided he wants to be HUD Secretary, I hope the committee will carefully examine his qualifications.  And I hope Dr. Carson will be honest and forthright about his record, and where he hopes to lead the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the future.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-passage-national-defense-authorization-act Langevin Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act 2016-12-02 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), released the following statement in support of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides $619 billion for national defense and passed the U.S. House of Representatives today following conference negotiations with the Senate: “If there is one issue on which bipartisanship prevails, it is national security, and I am proud to be a part of this bipartisan effort to support our military, care for our veterans, invest in innovation, and protect American interests at home and abroad. There are many provisions worth celebrating in this NDAA, including full funding for the Virginia-class and Ohio-class replacement submarines and the Virginia Payload Module. This funding will directly benefit the submarine program at General Dynamics Electric Boat’s Quonset facility, supporting thousands of jobs in Rhode Island and ensuring on-time delivery of our nation’s most critical naval assets. “I’m especially pleased that several of my proposals were incorporated into the final package, including my amendment to expand talent exchange programs that allow Department of Defense employees to gain experience at private companies and to bring industry leaders to DoD, thereby strengthening our defense strategies and sparking innovation through the incorporation of new perspectives. The NDAA also includes my provision to designate a senior official within the Department of Defense to coordinate directed energy efforts, paving the way for critical, matured technologies to get out of the lab and into the field. Additionally, I’m pleased that the final bill excluded language, which I vehemently opposed, related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program that would have injected tens of thousands of new pistols onto our streets. “As co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus, and as Ranking Member of HASC’s Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, I am proud that this NDAA makes several important investment… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-21st-century-cures-act Langevin Statement on the 21st Century Cures Act 2016-12-01 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in support of H.R. 34, the 21st Century Cures Act: “The 21st Century Cures Act makes crucial investments in innovation and medical research, including the Cancer Moonshot and BRAIN Initiatives, and it supports important health care policies such as increasing access to mental health services and combating opioid addiction. I am especially pleased that the bill includes language from legislation I introduced with Congressman Gregg Harper (R-MS) to improve medical rehabilitation research and coordination at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). After becoming paralyzed at the age of 16, I required intensive rehabilitation in order to navigate my new lifestyle, an experience that is shared by so many Americans with disabilities, traumatic injuries, and chronic conditions. Rehabilitation research is essential in order to improve health care outcomes, and support for this research will make a tremendous difference for people with disabilities who want to live fulfilling, independent lives. “However, the 21st Century Cures Act is by no means a perfect bill. It strips away funding from the Public Health Prevention Fund, undermining our efforts to fight the very diseases we are attempting to cure. And although this legislation streamlines the FDA drug and device approval process, we must ensure that these reforms do not compromise patient safety. Finally, this bill does nothing to reign in the skyrocketing costs of prescription drugs, an issue that has seriously impacted Rhode Island families. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure that these issues receive the attention they deserve and are properly addressed going forward.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/opening-statement-sasc-hearing-on-littoral-combat-ship-lcs-and-lcs-missile-module-programs Opening Statement, SASC Hearing on Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and LCS Missile Module Programs 2016-12-01 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/01/2016 — I want to join Senator McCain in welcoming Director Gilmore, Secretary Stackley, Admiral Rowden and Mr. Francis to the Committee this morning to testify on various aspects of the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program.   We are grateful to each of you for your service.        The Navy’s fundamental architecture for the LCS program separates changes in the mission package from changes that would disrupt the ship design and ship construction.  In the past, when there were problems with developing the right combat capability on a ship, this almost inevitably caused problems in the construction program.  What the LCS architecture means is that changes inside the mission packages should not translate into changes to the ship construction schedule.  However, since the mission packages and vessels are divorced from each other, we are now experiencing a new set of difficulties.  While the shipbuilders had problems with cost and schedule earlier in the program, that has not been the big issue since the Navy conducted the competition for fixed price contracts in 2010.  The shipbuilders and shipyard workers have been performing well under those contracts since then, so well in fact that we now have built, or are in the process of building, 26 of the LCS vessels, when not a single one of the three types of mission modules has passed full operational testing.  Since LCS combat capability largely resides in the mission packages, the Navy will have to operate LCS vessels for several more years in relatively benign circumstances, waiting on combat capability to complete testing.  Chairman McCain and I wrote to Admiral Richardson, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), and Secretary Stackley about the LCS program in September in which we raised a number of concerns.  We asked that the Navy consider reducing the planned operational availability of LCSs to a sustainable level, or see if the Navy can support normal deployment availability before expanding availability to 50% under a blue/gold crewing concept.  The… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-historic-colombian-peace-agreement-with-the-farc Reed Statement on Historic Colombian Peace Agreement With the FARC 2016-12-01 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 12/01/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement after the Colombian government officially approved a peace deal with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) this week: “It is never easy to make peace and there is still much work to be done, but I welcome the announcement that Colombia has ratified the peace agreement with the FARC rebels, officially bringing 52 years of armed conflict to a close.   I extend my congratulations to all who were involved in the process. “The finalization of a peace deal is a monumental step.  However, much work still remains.  The peace implementation phase will require the same dedication and candor that led to this agreement.  The United States stands ready to support our Colombian partners in their efforts to provide greater prosperity and security to the Colombian people and to ensure that this is a just and lasting peace.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/grassley-whitehouse-speak-out-against-blocking-of-bill-to-protect-children-in-juvenile-justice-system Grassley, Whitehouse Speak Out Against Blocking of Bill to Protect Children in Juvenile Justice System 2016-12-01 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.01.16 Grassley, Whitehouse Speak Out Against Blocking of Bill to Protect Children in Juvenile Justice System Washington, DC – Yesterday, U.S. Senators Charles Grassley (R-IA) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) requested that the Senate pass bipartisan legislation to protect and improve the lives of young people involved with our juvenile and criminal justice systems.  Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) objected to the request, blocking passage of the bill.  Grassley and Whitehouse released the following statements regarding the action on the Senate floor. “Ever since Senator Whitehouse and I began working on our juvenile justice reform package two years ago, we’ve worked to include input from our colleagues to get a meaningful bill to the President’s desk.  Our goal has always been to improve a federal grant program to ensure youth who encounter the juvenile justice system are treated safely, fairly, and in a way that encourages greater respect for the law, while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” said Grassley. “Senator Cotton has suggested that judges should retain the authority to jail youth for violating court orders even when the underlying offense would never land an adult behind bars – offenses like truancy or underage tobacco use.  We’ve gone back and forth with Senator Cotton to address his concerns, and today’s effort to pass a House bill is another example of our efforts.  Unfortunately, Senator Cotton objected to moving forward with this latest compromise, which would grant states even greater flexibility than what was in our original bill.  We will continue working to find a path forward to provide a long overdue policy update to the juvenile justice program and ensure that it is effectively serving our most vulnerable youth as intended,” Grassley said. “Young people in our juvenile justice system should have the chance to turn their lives around and contribute to society,” said Whitehouse.  “This bill would help them do that by ramping up delinquency prevention efforts, addressing offende… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/senators-to-trump-drain-the-swamp-at-epa-doe-doi Senators to Trump: Drain the Swamp at EPA, DOE, DOI 2016-12-01 2016 2016-12 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 12.01.16 Senators to Trump: Drain the Swamp at EPA, DOE, DOI Donald Trump promised to end special interest control of Washington, but so far he’s filled key environmental and energy posts with fossil fuel insiders Ebell, rumored pick for EPA Administrator, would be like “fox in charge of the hen house,” Senators write Washington, DC –  A group of 10 Senators sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump today calling on him to remove members of his team with deep ties to the fossil fuel industry who are managing his Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of the Interior transitions.  By installing insiders with strong ties to major polluters at agencies charged with regulating those polluters, the Senators write, Trump is abandoning his campaign promise to “drain the swamp” of special interest influence in Washington and is instead “filling it with exactly the kinds of insiders that most Americans hoped [Trump] would reject.” Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Tom Udall (D-NM), Edward Markey (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Al Franken (D-MN) signed the letter.  Text of the letter is below, and a PDF copy is available here. December 1, 2016 President-elect Donald J. Trump Trump-Pence Transition Team 1717 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear President-elect Trump: We write, some of us now a second time, to urge you to follow through on your promise that you would work to reduce the influence of corporate special interests and lobbyists in our government.  We are alarmed to see your transition team is replete with lobbyists and others with extensive ties to the fossil fuel industry leading your transition efforts and mentioned as potential nominees to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of the Inte… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/ri-receive-6-million-early-education RI to Receive $6 Million for Early Education 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, announced today that Rhode Island preschool programs will receive $6,043,131 from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services through the Preschool Development Grant Program. Rhode Island is one of 18 states awarded funds to expand access to preschool for children from low- to moderate-income families. “Early childhood education programs benefit families, communities, and our economy.  We want every child to have a chance to start off strong and achieve their full potential.  I am proud to have helped deliver these funds.  Because we stood firm and staved off the elimination of funding for the Preschool Development Grant, more kids are going to get an opportunity to learn,” said Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee who helped successfully provide $250 million to continue support for Preschool Development Grants in the fiscal year 2017 Appropriations bill. “Every mom and dad wants their kid to have the chance to do well in school right from the start,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.  “These federal resources will help open the doors of quality early education centers to more of Rhode Island's littlest learners.” “Early education is the foundation upon which student success is built, especially for low-income and at-risk children,” said Congressman Jim Langevin. “By increasing access to preschool and other early learning opportunities, that foundation is strengthened for hundreds more young people, giving them the skills, confidence, and support they need to perform in kindergarten and throughout their educational experience.” “This funding is great news for Rhode Island’s families. Ensuring high-quality early education is one of the most effective ways we can help Rhode Island children do better in school,” said Congressman David Cicilline, who advocated for this funding. “All of Rhode Island’s children deserve access to preschool educations… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/event/lunch-langevin-greenwood-inn Lunch with Langevin - Greenwood Inn 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Come join Congressman Langevin at the Greenwood Inn in Warwick for the a Lunch with Langevin event! Share your thoughts and concerns about his work in Washington and in Rhode Island and enjoy some free refreshments. Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) launched his Lunch with Langevin program in 2014 in the hopes of engaging Rhode Islanders and getting feedback on the issues that are important to them. Each quarter, Langevin holds open office hours at a restaurant in the Second District, and constituents are invited to come and share their questions or concerns in an informal setting. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-ratcliffe-cybersecurity-legislation-passes-house Langevin, Ratcliffe Cybersecurity Legislation Passes House 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Legislation introduced by Reps. Jim Langevin (D-RI) and John Ratcliffe (R-TX) passed the U.S. House today to strengthen collaborative cybersecurity research and development efforts between the United States and Israel. The two bills were introduced in July, after the lawmakers returned from a congressional delegation trip to Israel that focused on key cybersecurity issues facing both countries. The United States-Israel Cybersecurity Cooperation Enhancement Act of 2016 (H.R. 5843) and the United States-Israel Advanced Research Partnership Act of 2016 (H.R. 5877) both passed unanimously out of the House and now await action in the Senate. “My trip to Israel with Congressman Ratcliffe was an illuminating experience and reinforced my belief that our countries have much to learn from one another when it comes to cybersecurity,” said Langevin, co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus. “This belief has only been reinforced in the intervening months as we saw cyber-attacks that targeted the very foundation of our nation, our electoral system. Nations share many cybersecurity problems with the private sector, but they do have distinct national security challenges in cyberspace that they must address. Our legislation will further strengthen the U.S.-Israel relationship and drive innovative, collaborative thinking about homeland security priorities. I am so pleased that my colleagues in the House recognize that cybersecurity is the security challenge of our time, and I urge the Senate to act without delay.” “Israel is a vital strategic partner, and I’m pleased to be working closely with Rep. Langevin to preserve and strengthen this important bond through joint cybersecurity efforts. Cybersecurity is national security, and enhancing joint research and development efforts between the United States and Israel will improve our countries’ ability to deter malicious cyber actors,” said Ratcliffe, who chairs the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Security T… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/ri-receive-6-million-early-education RI to Receive $6 Million for Early Education 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, announced today that Rhode Island preschool programs will receive $6,043,131 from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services through the Preschool Development Grant Program. Rhode Island is one of 18 states awarded funds to expand access to preschool for children from low- to moderate-income families. “Early childhood education programs benefit families, communities, and our economy. We want every child to have a chance to start off strong and achieve their full potential. I am proud to have helped deliver these funds. Because we stood firm and staved off the elimination of funding for the Preschool Development Grant, more kids are going to get an opportunity to learn,” said Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee who helped successfully provide $250 million to continue support for Preschool Development Grants in the fiscal year 2017 Appropriations bill. “Every mom and dad wants their kid to have the chance to do well in school right from the start,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. “These federal resources will help open the doors of quality early education centers to more of Rhode Island’s littlest learners.” “Early education is the foundation upon which student success is built, especially for low-income and at-risk children,” said Congressman Jim Langevin. “By increasing access to preschool and other early learning opportunities, that foundation is strengthened for hundreds more young people, giving them the skills, confidence, and support they need to perform in kindergarten and throughout their educational experience.” “This funding is great news for Rhode Island’s families. Ensuring high-quality early education is one of the most effective ways we can help Rhode Island children do better in school,” said Congressman David Cicilline, who advocated for this funding. “All of Rhode Island’s children deserve access to preschool educations that set them up to su… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/ri-to-recieve-6-million-in-early-education RI to Recieve $6 Million in Early Education 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/30/2016 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, announced today that Rhode Island preschool programs will receive $6,043,131 from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services through the Preschool Development Grant Program. Rhode Island is one of 18 states awarded funds to expand access to preschool for children from low- to moderate-income families. “Early childhood education programs benefit families, communities, and our economy.  We want every child to have a chance to start off strong and achieve their full potential.  I am proud to have helped deliver these funds.  Because we stood firm and staved off the elimination of funding for the Preschool Development Grant, more kids are going to get an opportunity to learn,” said Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee who helped successfully provide $250 million to continue support for Preschool Development Grants in the fiscal year 2017 Appropriations bill. “Every mom and dad wants their kid to have the chance to do well in school right from the start,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.  “These federal resources will help open the doors of quality early education centers to more of Rhode Island's littlest learners.” “Early education is the foundation upon which student success is built, especially for low-income and at-risk children,” said Congressman Jim Langevin. “By increasing access to preschool and other early learning opportunities, that foundation is strengthened for hundreds more young people, giving them the skills, confidence, and support they need to perform in kindergarten and throughout their educational experience.” “This funding is great news for Rhode Island’s families. Ensuring high-quality early education is one of the most effective ways we can help Rhode Island children do better in school,” said Congressman David Cicilline, who advocated for this funding. “All of Rhode Island’s children deserve access to pre… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/ri-to-receive-6-million-for-early-education RI TO RECEIVE $6 MILLION FOR EARLY EDUCATION 2016-11-30 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.30.16 RI TO RECEIVE $6 MILLION FOR EARLY EDUCATION State Awarded $6,043,131 in Preschool Development Grants WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, announced today that Rhode Island preschool programs will receive $6,043,131 from the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services through the Preschool Development Grant Program. Rhode Island is one of 18 states awarded funds to expand access to preschool for children from low- to moderate-income families. “Early childhood education programs benefit families, communities, and our economy.  We want every child to have a chance to start off strong and achieve their full potential.  I am proud to have helped deliver these funds.  Because we stood firm and staved off the elimination of funding for the Preschool Development Grant, more kids are going to get an opportunity to learn,” said Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee who helped successfully provide $250 million to continue support for Preschool Development Grants in the fiscal year 2017 Appropriations bill. “Every mom and dad wants their kid to have the chance to do well in school right from the start,” said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse.  “These federal resources will help open the doors of quality early education centers to more of Rhode Island's littlest learners.” “Early education is the foundation upon which student success is built, especially for low-income and at-risk children,” said Congressman Jim Langevin. “By increasing access to preschool and other early learning opportunities, that foundation is strengthened for hundreds more young people, giving them the skills, confidence, and support they need to perform in kindergarten and throughout their educational experience.” “This funding is great news for Rhode Island’s families. Ensuring high-quality early education is o… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/opening-statement-sasc-hearing-on-voluntary-education-programs- Opening Statement, SASC Hearing on Voluntary Education Programs 2016-11-29 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/29/2016 — Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.  I’d like to join you in thanking our witnesses for joining us today to provide testimony on the operation of voluntary education programs within the Department of Defense, and the Department’s efforts to protect service members, veterans, and their families. I realize the Chairman’s focus is on the University of Phoenix, and the compliance issues they have faced over the past two years.  I believe this hearing is especially important, however, to highlight the Department’s efforts to ensure consistent and equitably-applied standards are in place to protect service members, veterans, and their families from abusive and deceptive marketing practices by any school, regardless of whether they are for-profit, private not-for-profit, or public institutions.  The University of Phoenix example is but one instance of where the Department has acted to ensure educational institutions live up to the standards they agreed to in order to participate in the tuition assistance program.  Indeed, as the Department’s response to Sen. McCain’s questions concerning the University of Phoenix have shown, these rules apply to all schools, and are being enforced against all schools.         The Administration’s goals in this area are worthy, and should continue even as a new Administration takes office.  By Executive Order 13607, promulgated in 2012, the Administration seeks “to ensure that Federal military and veterans educational benefits programs are providing service members, veterans, spouses, and other family members with the information, support, and protections they deserve.”  The program does this by requiring participating schools to make a wider array of information available to prospective students, by refraining from abusive and deceptive recruiting practices, and by providing highest-level academic programs and student support systems.  I think we can all agree these are worthy goals. Underlying these issues is a rule that I believe needs to be updated, the so-called 90-10… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-delivers-150th-time-to-wake-up-climate-speech Whitehouse Delivers 150th “Time to Wake Up” Climate Speech 2016-11-29 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.29.16 Whitehouse Delivers 150th “Time to Wake Up” Climate Speech In milestone remarks, Senator calls on President-Elect Trump to “drain the swamp” of special interests and heed “reason and expertise” on climate change Washington, DC – Today, for the 150th time, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) took to the Senate floor to deliver his weekly “Time to Wake Up” speech about the urgent need to act on climate change.  Whitehouse, a member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and a Co-Chair of the Senate Climate Action Task Force, has spoken about the climate crisis every week the Senate has been in session since April 2012. In his remarks, Whitehouse called on President-elect Donald Trump to heed the experts in the federal government who understand the threat posed by climate change to our economy, national security, and public health, and to make good on his campaign promise to “drain the swamp” of special interest influence in Washington.  “The new President will hear from our military, our national labs, and NASA (who with a rover driving around on Mars may actually know a little science) that this is deadly serious,” said Whitehouse.  “I encourage President-elect Trump to listen to these voices of reason and expertise, not to the Swamp Things.  “Solutions to climate change need be neither Republican nor Democratic.  They do need to be based in sound science and healthy and open debate.  And we will be a stronger and more respected country if they are American solutions,” Whitehouse added.  “For a country that claims to stand as an example—as a city on a hill—and benefits from the power of that example, this horrible example of out-of-control special interest influence will have lasting consequences.  We have a role to play in this world, we Americans, and it’s time we got about it.”  Below is the full text of Whitehouse’s remarks, as prepared for delivery.  The video is available he… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/time-to-wake-up-drain-the-swamp Time to Wake Up: Drain the Swamp 2016-11-29 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy This week, Senator Whitehouse delivered his 150th “Time to Wake Up” speech on the Senate floor. Since the Spring of 2012, he has spoken out every week the Senate is in session about Congress’s urgent duty to push back against the fossil fuel industry, heed the growing scientific consensus, and take action to the reduce carbon pollution that is driving unprecedented changes to our planet’s climate. In today’s speech, he encourages President-elect Trump to listen to the voices of reason and expertise in our military and our scientific agencies, not to the industry lobbyists and front groups working to undermine science and deny the harmful effects of our carbon pollution. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/fifty-eighth-presidential-inauguration- Fifty-Eighth Presidential Inauguration 2016-11-28 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/28/2016 — The 2017 Presidential Inauguration will be held on Friday, January 20, 2017, on the West Front of the United States Capitol Building in Washington, DC.  For the most up-to-date information concerning the Inaugural ceremonies, please visit the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC) website. Requesting Tickets Rhode Islanders wishing to obtain tickets to attend the Inaugural ceremonies may submit a request to my office here.  Please indicate the number of tickets you are requesting in the “comments” section.  Please also select “Campaigns and Elections” as the general topic for your message and use “Inauguration 2017” as your subject line. PLEASE NOTE:  Submitting this form is a request only and does not guarantee tickets. You must be a current Rhode Island resident to request Inaugural tickets from my office. Tickets will be for standing room only.  Due to large crowds, heightened security, and the length of the ceremonies, ticket-holders attending the event should plan to be standing outside in winter weather conditions for several hours. Tickets to the Inauguration are provided FREE OF CHARGE.  Congressional offices cannot pay for travel expenses or for accommodations in Washington, DC.   No other organization, website, or ticket outlet will receive legitimate Inauguration tickets to sell or otherwise distribute. The Presidential Inauguration is a National Special Security Event and the Inaugural tickets will contain security features.  No one will be admitted to the ticketed areas of the Inaugural ceremonies at the U.S. Capitol without an authorized Inaugural ticket. The deadline to request tickets through my office is Monday, December 12, 2016 at 5:00 P.M. You will be notified by Tuesday, December 20, 2016. If you do not receive a ticket, you are still welcome to view the Inaugural ceremonies from many locations on the National Mall where tickets are not required.  Applying to Take Part in the Inaugural Parade If you are… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-tours-small-businesses-in-newport-in-advance-of-small-business-saturday Reed Tours Small Businesses in Newport in Advance of Small Business Saturday 2016-11-22 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Tours Small Businesses in Newport in Advance of Small Business Saturday … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-helps-cut-ribbon-at-new-apartment-building-for-homeless-youth Reed Helps Cut Ribbon at New Apartment Building for Homeless Youth 2016-11-21 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Helps Cut Ribbon at New Apartment Building for Homeless Youth … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/fwd-house-judiciary-committee-democrats-oppose-sessions-pick HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE DEMOCRATS OPPOSE SESSIONS PICK 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy Washington, DC – This morning, President-elect Donald Trump announced that U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) would be his choice for Attorney General.  We need an Attorney General who represents the American people’s best interests by fighting to strengthen voting rights, prevent violence against women, and work to reform our broken immigration system, among other priorities. Senator Sessions was denied a federal judgeship in 1986 following a history of racially-charged comments and disturbing attitudes towards minority groups; and his record since only furthers cause for concern. The Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary issued the following joint statement in response: “The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the United States, charged with the administration of the criminal justice system and the enforcement of our civil rights.  We have grave concerns with Senator Sessions’ potential nomination for this post and urge President-elect Trump to reconsider. “In 1986 testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, witnesses said that Mr. Sessions had referred to the NAACP, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, and other civil rights groups as ‘un-American’ and ‘Communist-inspired.’  One prosecutor in the Alabama U.S. Attorney’s Office testified that Mr. Sessions referred to him as ‘boy’ and counseled him to ‘be careful what you say to white folks.’  Senators of both parties expressed concern about his failed attempt to prosecute three civil rights activists on unfounded federal voting fraud charges.  His appointment to the federal bench was opposed by the Leadership Conference on Civil Rights, the NAACP, the Urban League, the American Jewish Committee, and the National Council of Churches. “There is serious evidence that Sessions' outlook has not improved. “The Senator’s view on women is abominable.  He opposed the reauthorization of the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act.  Over the course of the campaign, when tapes surfaced of President-elect Trump bragging a… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-helps-wrap-holiday-gifts-for-military-families Reed Helps Wrap Holiday Gifts for Military Families 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Helps Wrap Holiday Gifts for Military Families … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/photos/reed-highlights-need-to-repair-high-hazard-dams Reed Highlights Need to Repair “High Hazard” Dams 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Reed Highlights Need to Repair “High Hazard” Dams 11/18/2016 — Senator Reed joined with Johnston Mayor Joseph M. Polisena, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Janet L. Coit, and engineers and dam safety officials to highlight the need to repair “high hazard” dams across the state at the Almy Dam in Johnston. High hazard potential dams are dams where failure is probable to cause loss of human life and endanger population centers and ecosystems, especially in periods of extreme weather and flooding. In an effort to protect the public by preventing dam failures and improving dam safety in communities across the country, the U.S. Senate recently passed key elements of Senator Reed’s High Hazard Potential Small Dam Safety Act.  This bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), would authorize $445 million in federal grant assistance for the rehabilitation and repair of non-federal high hazard potential dams nationwide.  If Reed’s bill becomes law and is fully funded, Rhode Island would be eligible for up to $700,000 per year to help inspect, repair, and rehabilitate high hazard dams. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/-delegation-and-gov-raimondo-announce-6m-grant-to-accelerate-job-training Delegation & Gov. Raimondo Announce $6M Grant to Accelerate Job Training 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/18/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline, together with Governor Gina M. Raimondo, today announced a new $6 million federal grant to help train hundreds of local workers in advanced manufacturing and IT-related skills to fill open positions with employers.  The Rhode Island Governor’s Workforce Board (RIGWB) will receive the federal funding through the America's Promise Job Driven Grant Program.  This funding will accelerate workforce training for the defense industry in Rhode Island, largely through a strong partnership with Electric Boat, its suppliers, and related companies. The funds will help train up to 1,000 Rhode Islanders over the next four years in four Real Jobs RI partnerships that focus on advance manufacturing skills and contribute to the defense sector. “This is good news for the state and we commend Governor Raimondo and her team for putting together a successful application,” said the members of the Congressional delegation in a joint statement.  “This program will help boost the number of skilled workers here in Rhode Island who are ready for high-demand jobs in a number of industries.” “Not long ago, Rhode Island was a state known for making things.  Because of Senator Reed and the Congressional Delegation’s leadership, Rhode Islanders are poised to rebuild Rhode Island and make things once again,” said Governor Raimondo. “Rhode Islanders have always been willing and eager to make an investments in themselves.  This America’s Promise grant will expand the Real Jobs RI program and prepare hundreds of Rhode Islanders for the advanced manufacturing jobs we’re creating in our state.  Thanks to the partnership from our Congressional Delegation and DLT Director Scott Jensen’s leadership, Rhode Island’s advanced industry economy is growing more quickly than any state in New England.” Through Real Jobs RI, a sector-based workforce development approach, large employers in some of the state’s key industries … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-nomination-of-senator-jeff-sessions-for-attorney-general Whitehouse Statement on Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.18.16 Whitehouse Statement on Nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General Providence, RI – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement regarding the announcement of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General: “The Attorney General of the United States is entrusted with vital responsibilities:  to defend the civil liberties and personal safety of all Americans without regard to race, religion, or sexual orientation; to set aside ideology to enforce the laws as written by Congress and interpreted by our courts, including those that protect our environment, public health, workers, and the right to vote; and to preserve the values enshrined in our Constitution of equal justice and due process under the law.  Senator Sessions knows the confirmation process he will face and no doubt expects the Committee to address all of these concerns.  I look forward to hearing his vision for protecting the civil rights of all Americans and vigorously enforcing our laws.” ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-surgeon-general-addiction-report Whitehouse Statement on Surgeon General Addiction Report 2016-11-18 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.18.16 Whitehouse Statement on Surgeon General Addiction Report This week, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy issued the “Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health,” the first comprehensive study compiled by the federal government’s top public health spokesman examining the toll of substance misuse in America and the best available knowledge to address it.  U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, who authored comprehensive addiction and recovery legislation that was signed into law this year, released the following statement on the report: “For too long, we tended to think of substance abuse as a moral failing rather than the dangerous disease that is.  Thankfully, that’s starting to change.  The Surgeon General’s report and other new research are showing how substance disorders work and how best to treat them.  Congress passed my comprehensive addiction and recovery legislation to fundamentally change the federal government’s approach to solving this problem.  And states like Rhode Island are putting together good plans of their own that fit the specific needs of their communities.  Addiction is a powerful illness and recovery is a long and difficult path, but we are making progress.” In the report, the Surgeon General finds that “[a]lcohol and drug misuse and related disorders are major public health challenges that are taking an enormous toll on individuals, families, and society,” adding that last year alone, “over 27 million people in the United States reported current use of illicit drugs or misuse of prescription drugs, and over 66 million people (nearly a quarter of the adult and adolescent population) reported drinking in the past month.”  The full report is available here. Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-appoints-new-chief-staff-todd-adams Langevin Appoints New Chief of Staff, Todd Adams 2016-11-17 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) announced today that his longtime Chief of Staff, Kristin Nicholson, will be leaving Capitol Hill in January after 20 years of service to the House of Representatives. Nicholson will become Director of The Government Affairs Institute (GAI) at Georgetown University. Langevin’s Legislative Director, Todd Adams, will be stepping into the role of Chief of Staff. “I want to congratulate Kristin on this exciting move, and thank her for her incredible service to me and especially to the people of the Second Congressional District,” said Langevin. “Kristin has been my Chief of Staff from the beginning; she is a confidante, a trusted adviser, and a friend. I have been so fortunate to have her by my side all these years, and my entire team is better off having known and worked with someone as intelligent, supportive, and compassionate as Kristin Nicholson.” Nicholson has served as Chief of Staff since Langevin was first elected to Congress in 2000. She will join GAI in February, following the retirement of the current Director, Dr. Kenneth Gold. GAI is a non-profit, non-partisan educational organization that provides training on congressional processes and practices, and legislative policy issues. “When I arrived on Capitol Hill in 1997, I could never have predicted spending the next two decades here, but I also had no idea that I would have the chance to work for someone like Jim Langevin. I am so grateful to him for putting his trust in me and for constantly reaffirming my belief in the good that government can do,” Nicholson said. “I am looking forward to new challenges and new opportunities, but there is truly nothing that could ever compare to this experience. It has been an absolute honor to serve Congressman Langevin and the people of Rhode Island’s Second District, and I know that he and his incredible team will continue to do the great work that our constituents have come to expect.” Incoming Chief of Staff Todd Adams has worked in Congress since 2004. He has spent the past nine ye… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/reed-responds-to-ri-students-fears-over-trump-presidency_-wnac Reed responds to RI student's fears over Trump presidency - WNAC 2016-11-17 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Senator Reed responds to a letter of concern from a Moses Brown student sent to Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid in the wake of the presidential election. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/senate-democrats-to-president-elect-trump-make-good-on-promises-to-drain-the-swamp-of-corporate-special-interests-in-washington Senate Democrats to President-Elect Trump: Make Good on Promises to “Drain the Swamp” of Corporate Special Interests in Washington 2016-11-17 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.17.16 Senate Democrats to President-Elect Trump: Make Good on Promises to “Drain the Swamp” of Corporate Special Interests in Washington 19 Senators call on Donald Trump to increase transparency and adopt Obama lobbying and ethics rules for his transition and administration Washington, D.C. – Today, 19 U.S. Senators sent a letter urging President-elect Donald Trump to increase transparency during his transition and keep his promises to reduce the influence of lobbyists and corporate special interests during his transition and in his administration.  Despite a pledge announced last night to limit lobbying by members of the Trump administration, corporate lobbyists and Washington insiders have filled many prominent posts within the Trump transition team so far.  The letter was signed by Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Patty Murray (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Robert Casey (D-PA), Tom Udall (D-NM), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Al Franken (D-MN), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Edward Markey (D-MA). “Given your initial decision to allow lobbyists to dominate your transition team, we call on you to be completely transparent about who is working on your transition team, either officially or as unofficial advisors, and making key decisions about how to staff over 4,000 political appointments,” the Senators write.  “Further, we call on you to follow President Obama’s example and implement strong, transparent and enforceable ethics rules governing your transition and Administration.  For instance, President Obama’s transition team did not accept gifts or donations from lobbyists, and your transition should do the same.  Additionally, while a limitation on lobbying activities after serving in your A… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/us-senate-passes-resolution-designating-national-estuaries-week U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Designating National Estuaries Week 2016-11-17 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.17.16 U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Designating National Estuaries Week Washington, DC – Today, the Senate unanimously approved a resolution designating the week of September 17 through September 24, 2016 as National Estuaries Week.  Sponsored by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and 26 others, the bipartisan legislation recognizes the importance of coastal and estuarine regions to our national economy.  It also reaffirms the Senate’s continued support for protecting and restoring these vital resources. Estuarine regions of the United States contribute a great deal to the economy nationwide.  According to National Ocean Economics Program, as much as 43 percent of United States gross domestic product is generated in coastal shoreline counties, and no fewer than 2.1 million American jobs are supported by marine tourism and recreation.  Estuaries currently face considerable threats.  It is estimated that the United States has lost half of its total estuarine acreage since European settlers arrived.  In addition, many bays that once constituted important fisheries are now considered “dead zones” filled with nutrient pollution, chemical wastes, harmful algae, and marine debris. “Our estuaries serve as the lifeblood of our tourism and fishing industries in Rhode Island.  They protect our homes and businesses from winds and storm surge.  And their beauty makes Rhode Island such a wonderful place to live,” said Whitehouse, who serves as co-chair of the Senate Oceans Caucus.  Whitehouse also sponsored legislation to reauthorize the National Estuaries Program, which was signed into law in May.  “I am pleased to recognize the contributions our estuaries make to our economy and way of life in the Ocean State.” Rhode Island has a long history of working to support healthy estuaries.  In 1987 Senator John Chafee established the National Estuaries Program to protect and restore estuarine habitats threatened by pollution, overdevelopment, and other threats.  Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay was one of the original six… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/videos/watch/sen-whitehouse-to-president-elect-trump-make-good-on-promises-to-drain-the-swamp Sen. Whitehouse to President-elect Trump: Make Good on Promises to “Drain the Swamp” 2016-11-17 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy About Services Agency Assistance Grants Flag Requests Visiting D.C. Student Resources Email Sheldon Events Community Dinners Community Outreach Issues … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-leads-169-reps-asking-president-elect-trump-reverse-bannon-appointment Cicilline Leads 169 Reps Asking President-Elect Trump to Reverse Bannon Appointment 2016-11-16 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – 169 members of the U.S. House, led by Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), today sent a letter asking President-elect Donald Trump to rescind alt-right leader Steve Bannon’s appointment as White House Chief Strategist. Although Republican members of the House were invited to sign Cicilline’s letter, none did so. “Bigotry, anti-Semitism, and xenophobia should have no place in our society, and they certainly have no place in the White House. Whether intentional or not, the appointment of Mr. Bannon sends a disturbing message about what kind of president Donald Trump wants to be,” said Cicilline, a member of the House Judiciary Committee. “I am grateful that so many of my colleagues joined me in this request today. I hope that the President-elect will consider our concerns as he prepares to enter office.” The full text and a list of signers is embedded below. A PDF of the letter sent to Trump Tower today can be downloaded by clicking here. ------------------------ Dear President-elect Trump: Immediately following your victory, many Americans were optimistic and hopeful that you would take the steps necessary to unify our country following the divisive and contentious election.  In your election night speech you said, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division.  It is time for us to come together as one united people.”  Unfortunately, your appointment of Stephen Bannon, whose ties to the White Nationalist movement have been well-documented, directly undermines your ability to unite the country.  As elected representatives of millions of Americans from diverse backgrounds, religions, and ethnicities, we strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to appoint Mr. Bannon to White House Chief Strategist. Since the election there have been a number of incidents across the country in which minorities, including Muslim Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Jewish Americans, have been the targets of violence, harassment and intimidation. Mr. Bannon’s appointment sends the wrong … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-signs-letter-urging-president-elect-trump-remove-stephen-bannon-transition Langevin Signs Letter Urging President-elect Trump to Remove Stephen Bannon from Transition Team 2016-11-16 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) joined 168 of his fellow House Democrats today in signing a letter, led by his colleague, Congressman David Cicilline, urging President-elect Donald J. Trump to reconsider the appointment of Stephen Bannon as White House Chief Strategist. As Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, Bannon has a history of promulgating material that targets Jews, Muslims, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and other minorities. “My office has been absolutely flooded with phone calls, emails, and social media comments from constituents who are rightfully afraid of the influence that Bannon could potentially have on public policy in this administration. While the President-elect has the right to surround himself with the advisers of his choice, I believe this appointment sends a dangerous message to the American people,” said Langevin. “I have always tried to work in a bipartisan way, and I am ready to work with the incoming administration, as well, but I am not willing to do so at the expense of common decency.” “As I said earlier this week, we cannot let Bannon’s divisive behavior and rhetoric be normalized,” he continued. “This isn’t about political affiliations; this is about cultivating an environment in this country where people of every race, religion, gender identity, and sexual orientation feel safe, valued, and empowered.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/speeches/opening-statement-by-ranking-member-reed-at-thud-hearing-on-automated-and-self-driving-vehicles Opening Statement by Ranking Member Reed at THUD Hearing on Automated and Self-Driving Vehicles 2016-11-16 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/16/2016 — Thank you, Chairman Collins, for your leadership and for holding this important hearing on the future of self-driving vehicles. I want to thank all of our witnesses for taking the time to share their expertise on this issue with us today. Automated and self-driving vehicles are not yet common on our roads, but autonomous driving and safety features, such as automatic emergency brakes and parking assist have been introduced gradually over the last several years. Manufacturers and innovators are now poised to take transformative leaps in the development, integration, and adoption of these technologies.  What was once novel is at the brink of becoming commonplace. As with any change, it brings opportunity, as well as risk and anxiety -- particularly for the millions of Americans who earn a living as commercial drivers. What remains unanswered is how this transportation revolution will evolve and what steps regulators and industry should take to foster and harness the positive aspects of new technology.  Today, auto manufacturers, ridesharing companies, and other investors are funding research and development on driverless vehicles. They are also launching pilot programs to gather data and introduce consumers to different forms of this technology. Uber is allowing customers in Pittsburgh to share rides in self-driving cars.  Otto, which is a self-driving bus and truck company owned by Uber, autonomously delivered commercial goods just last month. Tesla is collecting millions of miles of data from its semi-autonomous vehicles and has announced that it will potentially make a fully autonomous vehicle starting next year.  Google has been designing and testing cars with no human driver in mind for several years in California. And GM and Lyft have partnered to build an autonomous fleet that will be available for ridesharing.  These companies are all using different strategies to achieve seemingly different goals. Some seek to provide efficient, accessible, and cost-effective transportation similar to tran… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/speeches/time-to-wake-up-president-elect-trump-and-climate-change Time to Wake Up: President-Elect Trump and Climate Change 2016-11-16 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.16.16 Time to Wake Up: President-Elect Trump and Climate Change Mr. President, I appear to be on the floor for Utah Day, with the junior Senator presiding and the senior Senator speaking. I am delighted to follow the senior Senator. I think in the boisterous days and months we will see ahead, his longstanding reputation for collegiality and reason and the respect in which his colleagues all hold him could become valuable attributes in our Senate. Mr. President, I am here as the Senate reconvenes from the 2016 election recess to give my 149th climate speech, but I want first to congratulate my colleagues who were reelected and the new Members elected to the Senate and President-Elect Trump and Vice President-Elect Pence. With control of the White House and majorities coming in the House and the Senate, Republicans will wield great power in Washington, DC, and as the well-known saying goes, “with great power comes great responsibility.” In his acceptance speech, President-Elect Trump asked us all for help and guidance in governing this great Nation. My guidance would be first to be responsible. A key test will be whether our President-elect and Republicans here in the Senate choose to be responsible about climate change. I am gravely concerned about climate change, but based on the President-elect's campaign, he appears blissfully unconcerned, and Congress has been stalled by a decades-long industry-controlled campaign of calculated misinformation on the danger of carbon pollution and by just raw industry political pressure. But the President-elect will soon hear--and, hopefully, take it to heart--from a grownup world outside the creepy alt-right and the fossil fuel industry, a world of people who actually know what they are talking about. The President-elect will hear from our military and national security experts how deadly serious this is. Our former Pacific commander, Admiral Locklear, said it was the biggest national security threat we face in the Pacific theater. To use Admiral Locklear's … 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-democrats-request-president-elect-withdraw-bannon-appointment Cicilline, Democrats to Request President-Elect Withdraw Bannon Appointment 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) is circulating a letter to colleagues on Capitol Hill today that requests President-elect Donald Trump rescind his appointment of alt-right leader Steve Bannon as White House Chief Strategist. The letter, which closes for signatures at 5:00 PM today, already has 120 co-signers from the U.S. House of Representatives. The full text of Cicilline’s letter to the President-elect is embedded below. A PDF version of the letter with a full list of signers will be released tomorrow. ---------- Dear President-elect Trump: Immediately following your victory, many Americans were optimistic and hopeful that you would take the steps necessary to unify our country following the divisive and contentious election.  In your election night speech you said, “Now it’s time for America to bind the wounds of division.  It is time for us to come together as one united people.”  Unfortunately, your appointment of Stephen Bannon, whose ties to the White Nationalist movement have been well-documented, directly undermines your ability to unite the country.  As elected representatives of millions of Americans from diverse backgrounds, religions, and ethnicities, we strongly urge you to reconsider your decision to appoint Mr. Bannon to White House Chief Strategist. Since the election there have been a number of incidents across the country in which minorities, including Muslim Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Jewish Americans, have been the targets of violence, harassment and intimidation. Mr. Bannon’s appointment sends the wrong message to people who have engaged in those types of activities, indicating that they will not only be tolerated, but endorsed by your Administration.  Millions of Americans have expressed fear and concern about how they will be treated by the Trump Administration and your appointment of Mr. Bannon only exacerbates and validates their concerns. As the Executive Chairman of Breitbart News, Mr. Bannon repeatedly and aggressively pushed stories… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-appointment-steve-bannon-chief-white-house-strategist Langevin Statement on the Appointment of Steve Bannon as Chief White House Strategist 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Langevin Statement on the Appointment of Steve Bannon as Chief White House Strategist Nov 15, 2016 Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding the appointment of Steve Bannon as Chief Strategist and Senior Counselor to President-elect Donald Trump: “I have always tried to work in a bipartisan way, and I am ready to work with the incoming administration. But to my constituents who have asked about the appointment of Steve Bannon as chief White House strategist, I share your fears. If the President-elect wants to represent us all, Bannon will surely lead him in the wrong direction. His views are extreme, to say the very least, divisive and offensive. His rhetoric has targeted Jews, Muslims, women, members of the LGBTQ community, and all minorities, and that is just the beginning. We cannot let his behavior be normalized. It is unacceptable. And I will do everything I can to fight on behalf of all of you who are rightfully afraid of what message this sends to our nation.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-statement-on-bannon-appointment Reed Statement on Bannon Appointment 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/15/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement on President-elect Donald Trump’s appointment of Steve Bannon as Chief White House Strategist and Senior Counselor: “Presidents get to select their White House staff, and the people they hire reflect and carry out their agenda.  That is why I find Mr. Bannon’s appointment so troubling.  Mr. Bannon has a divisive record of extremism. “President-elect Trump has stated his goal is to bring Americans together.  I share that goal, and I would like to think Mr. Trump’s supporters share that sentiment. “Bigotry, discrimination, and malice have no place in our government nor in our public discourse.  When they arise, every American, elected or otherwise, has an obligation to speak out and demand better. “The campaign is over and now actions matter more than words.  The President-elect has the right to pick his team.  But if he wants to unify the country he should bring on people who can help him bridge the divide and govern.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/reed-to-host-college-financial-aid-workshop-on-monday-november-21 Reed to Host College Financial Aid Workshop on Monday, November 21 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/15/2016 — WARWICK, RI – On Monday, November 21, 2016 at 6:00 p.m., U.S. Senator Jack Reed will hold a college financial aid workshop at Community College of Rhode Island’s (CCRI) Knight Campus in Warwick.  The free workshop will give college-bound high school students and their parents an opportunity to learn first-hand from student aid experts about how to access available financial aid for college. "Planning ahead and doing your homework can set students up for success.  This financial aid workshop is designed to help students who need help paying for college.  There are financial aid opportunities out there, and I want to ensure Rhode Islanders know all of their options when it comes to paying for college," said Senator Reed.  "We as a nation also have to take steps to address college affordability in a smart, comprehensive way.  I have proposed legislation to lower federal loan interest rates, help students refinance debt, increase grant aid, and require more accountability from colleges and universities, and I will continue working to pass these commonsense measures and increase need-based financial aid for qualified students." The informational workshop is a 90-minute seminar designed to help high school students and their families get a better sense of the financial aid options available at the federal and state levels, the eligibility criteria for these different types of aid, and the application process.  It is never too early for students and their families to begin focusing on how to pay for college, and Reed is encouraging current high school seniors to begin the process now so they can take full advantage of all available resources. Financial aid can help reduce student loan debt, but many families don’t even realize they are eligible, and never apply.  A January 2016 study by the website NerdWallet found that Rhode Island students left nearly $6.8 million on the table in the 2014-2015 school year because they did not complete the financial aid application.  Rhode Island students were not alone… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/dam-repair-legislation_-wpri Dam Repair Legislation - WPRI 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy WPRI covers new legislation sponsored by Senator Reed that would help to repair Rhode Island's broken dams. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/videos/local-reaction-to-trump-appointments_-wpri Local Reaction to Trump Appointments - WPRI 2016-11-15 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy Channel 12 Eyewitness News captures Senator Jack Reed and other Rhode Island leaders' reactions to President-elect Trump's appointments of GOP Chairman Reince Priebus as chief of staff and Steve Bannon as chief strategist. 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://cicilline.house.gov/press-release/cicilline-statement-trump-election Cicilline Statement on Trump Election 2016-11-09 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI David Cicilline C001084 cicilline.house.gov     legacy PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today: “I want to thank the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District – Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – for placing their trust in me to continue serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. I promise to honor this vote of confidence by continuing to work hard every day on the issues most important to Rhode Islanders.” “In this election, the American people have spoken, and Donald Trump will serve as our next President. This is not the result most Rhode Islanders wanted, not the result I wanted, but it is the result of our democracy in action. Now it is time for us to do what we have always done at the end of a spirited, vigorous debate about the future of our country – come together, work together, and find real solutions for the challenges facing families across our state and across our nation.” “While I will work with our next president, make no mistake about it, I will never stop fighting for the values Rhode Islanders believe in –  the inherent dignity of every person and equality and justice for all Americans.  I will continue to fight for Rhode Island's priorities; creating good paying jobs, ensuring incomes that can support a family, affordable higher education, real retirement security, true environmental stewardship, comprehensive protections for LGBT Americans, fixing our broken immigration system, and ending to gun violence.” “If the history our nation teaches us anything, it is that there is nothing we cannot do when we come together as one. We have seen enough partisanship, enough gridlock, enough division in Washington.  Now is a time for unity and common purpose. The people of our state deserve nothing less.” 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
http://langevin.house.gov/press-release/langevin-statement-presidential-election Langevin Statement on the Presidential Election 2016-11-09 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jim Langevin L000559 langevin.house.gov     legacy Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement in response to the election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States: “I want to thank Hillary Clinton for her lifetime of service to this country. As a First Lady, as a U.S. Senator, as Secretary of State, and as a candidate for President, she has been the ultimate public servant and I remain so proud to support her. Her vision for our nation is one that I share, and as I return to Washington, I will remember the ideals and values she fought for, and do my best to carry that torch in Congress. “While this is clearly not the outcome I had hoped for, if Hillary has taught us one thing, it’s that we should never give up and never stop fighting for what is right. Now, more than ever, we need people in government and in our communities who will champion progressive causes and represent the voices of the marginalized. There are many Americans waking up today feeling disappointment and fear; people who are unsure of where they fit in. Let us remind them – remind every American – that this is where they fit in. The United States is still the land of hope and opportunity, and we must each do our part to heal the wounds we felt so deeply in this election cycle. “It is clear from the results of last night’s election that voters are tired of partisan gridlock in Washington. They are frustrated, and they have reason to be. I hope that this moment in our nation’s history can be a turning point and we can get back to the work of legislating. Addressing the challenges we face and creating common sense solutions for the good of the American people requires reaching across the aisle, communicating, cooperating, and building consensus. I have always tried to work in a bipartisan way, and I will continue to do so, knowing that it is perhaps more important than ever that we find common ground. Our new President has a herculean task ahead of him. As he said last night, it is going to take all of us, working together, to move this country forward, an… 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-2016-presidential-election-outcome Whitehouse Statement on 2016 Presidential Election Outcome 2016-11-09 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 11.09.16 Whitehouse Statement on 2016 Presidential Election Outcome Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today released the following statement on the outcome of the 2016 presidential election: “Like many Rhode Islanders, I am stunned and disappointed by the election outcome, but to paraphrase Mr. Trump, I pledge to work with him if he’s willing to work with us.  I also pledge to work to assure that the teachings of science and the dignity of all people are not lost in a Trump presidency.  Finally, I am grateful to Secretary Clinton for her ‎dedicated service to our country, her steadfast faith in the American people, and the extraordinary grace of her last campaign act.”   ### Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.reed.senate.gov/news/releases/-reed-statement-on-death-of-janet-reno Reed Statement on Death of Janet Reno 2016-11-07 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Jack Reed R000122 www.reed.senate.gov     legacy 11/07/2016 — WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after it was reported that Janet Reno, the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney General, passed away at the age of 78, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “Janet Reno was a woman of uncommon integrity, intellect, and perseverance.  Through her work as Attorney General, and later with the Innocence Project, she never shied away from tough decisions and didn’t let Parkinson’s disease prevent her from making a positive difference.  We are grateful for her service and mourn her loss.” Print Email Tweet 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z
https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-us-attorney-general-janet-reno- Whitehouse Statement on the Passing of Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno 2016-11-07 2016 2016-11 Democrat House RI Sheldon Whitehouse W000802 www.whitehouse.senate.gov     legacy 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.” Print Email Tweet Next Article Previous Article 1 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z

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