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Dec. 16, 2021
Murphy, Blumenthal, Feinstein Introduce Gun Safety Bill to Ensure FBI Completion of Background Checks
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Cassidy, Whitehouse, Colleagues Release Statement on GAO Trade-Based Money Laundering Report
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 2, 2021
Momentum Builds Behind Padilla Legislation to Improve Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement
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Nov. 16, 2021
Bustos' Arbitration Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee, Will Receive House Markup on Wednesday
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Oct. 26, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the United States Department of State, the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the United States Department of Treasury, and the Hon. Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice-Senators Markey and Whitehouse, Reps. Lieu and Langevin Urge Biden Administration to Address the Role of Cryptocurrency in Ransomware Attacks
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 15, 2021
Whitehouse Thanks U.S. Women Gymnasts For Testimony On FBI Handling Of Larry Nassar Investigation
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 27, 2021
Reed Statement on Terror Attacks in Afghanistan
Sen. Jack Reed
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Senators Hassan, Grassley, and Whitehouse Lead Call to FDA to Provide Answers on Potential Conflicts of Interest with Consulting Firm McKinsey in Relation to Opioid Crisis
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Online Gun Marketplaces Accountable for Facilitating Illegal Firearms Sales
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Reed & Whitehouse Celebrate Legislative Fix To Restore Funding For RI Crime Victim Advocacy Organizations
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 18, 2021
Reed & Whitehouse Celebrate Legislative Fix to Restore Funding for RI Crime Victim Advocacy Organizations
Sen. Jack Reed
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol - Whitehouse Calls on Select Committee to Investigate New Reports of Dark-Money Coordination behind January 6 Insurrection
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 6, 2021
Whitehouse, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Crack Down on State-Sponsored Doping
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate Clears Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Fight Substance Use in Jails & Prisons, Support Inmates Upon Release
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 3, 2021
U.S. Senate Honors Police Officers with Congressional Gold Medal for Defending U.S. Capitol from January 6 Attackers
Sen. Jack Reed
July 29, 2021
Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
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July 28, 2021
Reed Backs Emergency Security Supplemental Agreement
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July 22, 2021
Reed And Gillibrand Announce Historic Military Justice Reform
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July 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - After New Details On Kavanaugh Investigation Surface, Senators Call On Fbi For Answers On Handling Of "Tip Line'
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 21, 2021
Whitehouse Cheers New White House-Doj Contacts Policy
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July 21, 2021
Icymi: Whitehouse Chairs Hearing On Federal Response To Drug Overdose Epidemic
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July 13, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court
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July 13, 2021
Reed Statement on Emergency Security Supplemental
Sen. Jack Reed
July 12, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Jack Reed
July 11, 2021
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jack Reed
Sen. Jack Reed
July 2, 2021
Reed Backs Biden's Call to Make Major Reforms to How the Military Handles Sexual Harassment & Assault Cases
Sen. Jack Reed
July 1, 2021
Whitehouse Statement On Partisan Scotus Decision Undercutting Voting Rights Act
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
June 30, 2021
Whitehouse, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Private Sector's Ability To Take Action Against Hackers
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 30, 2021
Daines, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Private Sector's Ability to Take Action Against Hackers
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June 29, 2021
Ri Delegation Secures $2 Million To Reduce Health Inequality Among Black And Latino Communities
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
June 28, 2021
Reed Statement on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Report
Sen. Jack Reed
June 24, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Jack Reed
June 23, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1652
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen. Jack Reed
June 21, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 17, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen. Jack Reed
June 16, 2021
Whitehouse, Grassley & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing International Day against Drug Abuse & Trafficking
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
June 16, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Jack Reed
June 15, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Jack Reed
June 14, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen. Jack Reed
June 10, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen. Jack Reed
June 8, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
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Dec. 16, 2021
Murphy, Blumenthal, Feinstein Introduce Gun Safety Bill to Ensure FBI Completion of Background Checks
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 15, 2021
Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Following Oxford High School Shooting, Van Hollen, Murphy, Thompson, Stabenow, Peters, Blumenthal, Slotkin Urge Department Of Education To Issue Guidance On Safe Gun Storage
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Cassidy, Whitehouse, Colleagues Release Statement on GAO Trade-Based Money Laundering Report
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021
Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Dec. 6, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Dec. 2, 2021
Momentum Builds Behind Padilla Legislation to Improve Accountability for Federal Law Enforcement
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Nov. 16, 2021
Bustos' Arbitration Bill Passes Senate Judiciary Committee, Will Receive House Markup on Wednesday
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Oct. 26, 2021
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Oct. 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of the United States Department of State, the Hon. Merrick B. Garland, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the United States Department of Treasury, and the Hon. Attorney General of the United States Department of Justice-Senators Markey and Whitehouse, Reps. Lieu and Langevin Urge Biden Administration to Address the Role of Cryptocurrency in Ransomware Attacks
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Oct. 7, 2021
MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Sept. 15, 2021
Whitehouse Thanks U.S. Women Gymnasts For Testimony On FBI Handling Of Larry Nassar Investigation
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 27, 2021
Reed Statement on Terror Attacks in Afghanistan
Sen.Jack Reed
Aug. 23, 2021
Letter to Janet Woodcock, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Senators Hassan, Grassley, and Whitehouse Lead Call to FDA to Provide Answers on Potential Conflicts of Interest with Consulting Firm McKinsey in Relation to Opioid Crisis
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 19, 2021
Feinstein, Blumenthal, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Hold Online Gun Marketplaces Accountable for Facilitating Illegal Firearms Sales
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
Aug. 18, 2021
Reed & Whitehouse Celebrate Legislative Fix To Restore Funding For RI Crime Victim Advocacy Organizations
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 18, 2021
Reed & Whitehouse Celebrate Legislative Fix to Restore Funding for RI Crime Victim Advocacy Organizations
Sen.Jack Reed
Aug. 13, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Bennie G. Thompson, Chairman of the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol - Whitehouse Calls on Select Committee to Investigate New Reports of Dark-Money Coordination behind January 6 Insurrection
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 6, 2021
Whitehouse, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Crack Down on State-Sponsored Doping
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 3, 2021
Senate Clears Whitehouse-Cornyn Bill to Fight Substance Use in Jails & Prisons, Support Inmates Upon Release
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
Aug. 3, 2021
U.S. Senate Honors Police Officers with Congressional Gold Medal for Defending U.S. Capitol from January 6 Attackers
Sen.Jack Reed
July 29, 2021
Rep Speier Joins Rep Johnson in Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 29, 2021
Nadler & Johnson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Hold Judiciary Accountable to Workers
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 28, 2021
Reed Backs Emergency Security Supplemental Agreement
Sen.Jack Reed
July 22, 2021
Reed And Gillibrand Announce Historic Military Justice Reform
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
July 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigations - After New Details On Kavanaugh Investigation Surface, Senators Call On Fbi For Answers On Handling Of "Tip Line'
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
July 21, 2021
Whitehouse Cheers New White House-Doj Contacts Policy
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 21, 2021
Icymi: Whitehouse Chairs Hearing On Federal Response To Drug Overdose Epidemic
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 13, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
July 13, 2021
Reed Statement on Emergency Security Supplemental
Sen.Jack Reed
July 12, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Jack Reed
July 11, 2021
NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Jack Reed
Sen.Jack Reed
July 2, 2021
Reed Backs Biden's Call to Make Major Reforms to How the Military Handles Sexual Harassment & Assault Cases
Sen.Jack Reed
July 1, 2021
Whitehouse Statement On Partisan Scotus Decision Undercutting Voting Rights Act
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
June 30, 2021
Whitehouse, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Private Sector's Ability To Take Action Against Hackers
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 30, 2021
Daines, Whitehouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Private Sector's Ability to Take Action Against Hackers
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 29, 2021
Ri Delegation Secures $2 Million To Reduce Health Inequality Among Black And Latino Communities
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
June 28, 2021
Reed Statement on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Report
Sen.Jack Reed
June 24, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Jack Reed
June 23, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--H.R. 1652
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
June 21, 2021
Cloture Motion
Sen.Jack Reed
June 21, 2021
For the People Act of 2021
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
June 17, 2021
Whitehouse, Graham, Blumenthal, Tillis Reintroduce Legislation to Fight Cybercrime
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 17, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen.Jack Reed
June 16, 2021
Whitehouse, Grassley & Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing International Day against Drug Abuse & Trafficking
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse, ...
June 16, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
June 16, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Jack Reed
June 15, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Jack Reed
June 14, 2021
Executive Calendar
Sen.Jack Reed
June 10, 2021
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 1520
Sen.Jack Reed
June 8, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court
Sen.Sheldon Whitehouse
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