U.S. Senator · D · Rhode Island
Jack Reed
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 728 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 103
- Speeches
- 3
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Reed puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Environment & energy
Extensive record
Reed's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Protect Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island's coast
The record (37)
- Bill authoredNo Child Left Inside Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-20
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office".Latest action 2020-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredEnding the Carried Interest Loophole ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Latest action 2025-10-09
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-10
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-23
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020Latest action 2020-10-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".Latest action 2025-09-29
Defense & security
Extensive record
Reed's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Commitments tracked here
- Pass the annual defense authorization bill
The record (36)
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredJames M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023Latest action 2022-07-18
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025Latest action 2024-07-08
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022Latest action 2021-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Latest action 2025-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredResponsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-08
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredInsurrection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
Education
Extensive record
Reed's work here shows up as 24 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 floor speech, tied to 1 documented commitment.
24 bills·1 speech
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Their stated view
- Investing in Education and Workforce — Supports initiatives to improve public education, promote literacy, and expand job training programs, including those that connect individuals to critical industries like shipbuilding.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Pell Grants and college affordability
The record (43)
- Bill cosponsoredPell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredPartnerships for Affordability and Student Success ActLatest action 2021-06-15
- Bill authoredProtect Student Borrowers Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Students with Disabilities ActLatest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredStudent Loan Fairness ActLatest action 2020-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredCourt Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-11
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen and expand health care for individuals with disabilities to work and live in the community.Latest action 2025-07-24
Infrastructure
Substantial record
Reed's work here shows up as 14 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
14 bills
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Their stated view
- Enhancing Disaster Preparedness — Focuses on legislation to improve disaster relief efforts, build community resilience against natural hazards, and ensure fair treatment for those affected by emergencies.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Disaster Relief Fairness
The record (14)
- Bill authoredDisaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredBuilding Resilience and Stronger Communities ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredCorporate Governance Fairness ActLatest action 2025-10-23
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-10
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-23
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Latest action 2025-10-09
Health care
Substantial record
Reed's work here shows up as 9 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
9 bills
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Their stated view
- Promoting Community Health — Champions legislation aimed at improving public health, supporting medical research, and ensuring access to healthcare services, including mental health and disease awareness.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Stem Cell Research
The record (9)
- Bill authoredStem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill authoredInnovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill authoredInnovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredChildhood Cancer STAR Reauthorization ActLatest action 2023-01-05
- Bill authoredJohn H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-06
- Bill authoredTitle VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019Latest action 2019-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredEnergy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredKay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-08-10
Economy & jobs
Substantial record
Reed's work here shows up as 8 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
8 bills
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Their stated view
- Strengthening Financial Regulations — Advocates for robust oversight of the financial sector, including consumer protection, corporate accountability, and transparent financial practices to prevent predatory lending and market instability.
Commitments tracked here
- Boost Workforce Development for Defense Industry
- Prohibit Insider Trading by Officials
The record (7)
- Bill authoredJob Corps Shipbuilding-Defense Industrial Base Pipeline Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredInsider Trading Prohibition ActLatest action 2022-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
- Bill cosponsoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution commending Tall Ships America for advancing character-building experiences at sea and representing the tall ships and sail training community of the United States in national and international forums.Latest action 2022-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredPalliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActLatest action 2026-03-19
Housing
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Reed has stated a position on supporting housing affordability, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Supporting Housing Affordability — Works on policies to increase access to affordable housing, protect homeowners, and address housing insecurity through various financial and community development programs.
What Reed stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Economy
Strengthening Financial Regulations
Advocates for robust oversight of the financial sector, including consumer protection, corporate accountability, and transparent financial practices to prevent predatory lending and market instability.
- 02Education
Investing in Education and Workforce
Supports initiatives to improve public education, promote literacy, and expand job training programs, including those that connect individuals to critical industries like shipbuilding.
- 03Health
Promoting Community Health
Champions legislation aimed at improving public health, supporting medical research, and ensuring access to healthcare services, including mental health and disease awareness.
- 04Emergency Management
Enhancing Disaster Preparedness
Focuses on legislation to improve disaster relief efforts, build community resilience against natural hazards, and ensure fair treatment for those affected by emergencies.
- 05Housing
Supporting Housing Affordability
Works on policies to increase access to affordable housing, protect homeowners, and address housing insecurity through various financial and community development programs.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Defense
Pass the annual defense authorization bill
As the senior Armed Services member he promised to keep defense policy moving on a bipartisan basis.
Where it stands: The National Defense Authorization Act has been enacted every year of his tenure leading the committee.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024Latest action 2023-07-27
- Bill authoredJames M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023Latest action 2022-07-18
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025Latest action 2024-07-08
- Bill authoredNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022Latest action 2021-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".Latest action 2025-12-18
- Bill cosponsoredResponsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-08
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services".Latest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredInsurrection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-12
- Education
Expand Pell Grants and college affordability
A long-running priority to raise the maximum Pell Grant and cut student borrowing costs.
Where it stands: Has secured Pell Grant increases in appropriations; a doubling of the maximum award has not passed.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredPell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredPartnerships for Affordability and Student Success ActLatest action 2021-06-15
- Bill authoredPartnerships for Affordability and Student Success ActLatest action 2019-12-11
- Bill authoredProtect Student Borrowers Act of 2022Latest action 2022-09-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Students with Disabilities ActLatest action 2025-09-18
- Bill authoredStudent Loan Fairness ActLatest action 2020-07-21
- Bill cosponsoredCourt Legal Access and Student Support Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-11
- Environment
Protect Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island's coast
Promised federal funding for coastal resilience and bay cleanup.
Where it stands: Has secured coastal resilience and estuary funding through appropriations.
On the record: 24 bills · 1 speech
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredNo Child Left Inside Act of 2023Latest action 2023-04-20
- Bill authoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 42 Main Street in Slatersville, Rhode Island, as the "Specialist Matthew R. Turcotte Post Office".Latest action 2020-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredEnding the Carried Interest Loophole ActLatest action 2026-04-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Latest action 2025-10-09
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-10
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-23
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2020Latest action 2020-10-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".Latest action 2025-09-29
- Health
Support Stem Cell Research
Sponsors the 'Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026' to ensure continued federal support for life-saving stem cell research and therapies.
Where it stands: Senator Jack Reed sponsored S.4123, the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026, which was placed on the Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders on 2026-06-22.
On the record: 9 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-22
- Bill authoredInnovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-25
- Bill authoredInnovation in Pediatric Drugs Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredChildhood Cancer STAR Reauthorization ActLatest action 2023-01-05
- Bill authoredJohn H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Reauthorization Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-06
- Bill authoredTitle VII Health Care Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019Latest action 2019-12-17
- Bill cosponsoredEnergy Savings and Weatherization Reauthorization Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredKay Hagan Tick Reauthorization ActLatest action 2026-08-10
- Labor and Employment
Boost Workforce Development for Defense Industry
Introduced the 'Job Corps Shipbuilding-Defense Industrial Base Pipeline Act of 2026' to train individuals for skilled jobs in the shipbuilding and defense sectors.
Where it stands: Senator Reed sponsored the 'Job Corps Shipbuilding-Defense Industrial Base Pipeline Act of 2026' (S.XXXX) which was introduced on 2026-05-20 and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On the record: 4 bills
See the 4 records behind this
- Bill authoredJob Corps Shipbuilding-Defense Industrial Base Pipeline Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredA resolution commending Tall Ships America for advancing character-building experiences at sea and representing the tall ships and sail training community of the United States in national and international forums.Latest action 2022-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredPalliative Care and Hospice Education and Training ActLatest action 2026-03-19
- Emergency Management
Enhance Disaster Relief Fairness
Proposes the 'Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026' to ensure equitable distribution of disaster aid and improve the federal response to emergencies.
Where it stands: Senator Reed sponsored S.4139, the 'Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026', which was introduced on 2026-07-16 and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, indicating active legislative movement.
On the record: 14 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredDisaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredBuilding Resilience and Stronger Communities ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Bill authoredCorporate Governance Fairness ActLatest action 2025-10-23
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-26
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-10
- Bill authoredRhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2021Latest action 2021-03-23
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.Latest action 2025-10-09
- Economy
Prohibit Insider Trading by Officials
Sponsors legislation to ban securities trading by individuals with material, nonpublic information, ensuring fairness and integrity in financial markets.
Where it stands: Senator Reed sponsored a bill on 2026-08-06, 'A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit certain securities trading and related communications by those who possess material, nonpublic information, and for other purposes,' which has been referred to committee and is currently pending.
On the record: 4 bills
See the 4 records behind this
- Bill authoredInsider Trading Prohibition ActLatest action 2022-07-28
- Bill authoredInsider Trading Prohibition ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".Latest action 2026-01-13
- Bill cosponsoredSupreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-05-20
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