Jack Reed

U.S. Senator · Rhode Island · Democratic · 21 claims currently stored

Serving in office Scheduled research active Main board

The Administration should use the two-week ceasefire to pursue a comprehensive diplomatic agreement with Iran that addresses nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, proxy activity, sanctions relief, and security guarantees, through structured negotiations conducted by qualified diplomats.

policy 2 occurrences 26 evidence unverified · same_term

Next steps for the Administration must include working with allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calm global markets, and prioritize the well-being of the American people.

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The Administration should protect Israel while exercising wise judgment and not automatically endorsing the views of Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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I will not support a blank check for this war of choice.

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I will not vote to proceed to the House-passed minibus appropriations bill until ICE is reformed.

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I stand ready to immediately pass the other bills in the package by unanimous consent next week and provide short-term DHS funding so the Senate can debate and vote on ICE reforms.

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I will block President Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion “MAGA grievance slush fund” and any similar self-dealing slush fund before any U.S. taxpayer money is spent.

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I am committed to preserving and protecting Medicare and Medicaid, improving the quality of care Rhode Islanders receive, and lowering health care costs without slashing benefits.

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I will introduce bipartisan legislation to increase TEACH Grant awards for educators by up to $2,000 and strengthen and streamline the TEACH program.

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Reed supports swift, bipartisan action to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians.

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USPS should follow the law, refuse to implement President Trump's executive order restricting vote-by-mail, withdraw the proposed rule, and return to its core mission of providing universal postal services rather than administering elections.

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Reed supports the Medicare Cost Cap Act to create a $5,000 annual out-of-pocket cap for Traditional Medicare Parts A and B beneficiaries and improve assistance programs for low-income Medicare beneficiaries.

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Reed supports the Pell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act to double the Pell Grant maximum award to $15,000 over six years, index the award for inflation, make Pell mandatory funding to protect it from future cuts, expand eligibility to DREAMers, and restore lifetime eligibility to 18 semesters.

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Reed will work to advance the bipartisan Strengthening Local Food Security Act to help small local producers access new markets, strengthen the food supply chain, and provide nutritious locally grown food to children and people in need.

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Reed will work to end President Trump's tariff and Iran war policies, lower costs, and create an orderly process to reimburse Americans for elevated costs through the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act.

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President Trump should declassify key documents related to accountability for those who financed the September 11 attacks so the American people can have full transparency.

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DHS and FEMA should immediately preserve and provide all documentation, communications, and records related to Rhode Island's request for a major disaster declaration for the February 2026 blizzard, including records involving other agencies, the President, and the White House.

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The Trump Administration and congressional Republicans should reinstate ACA tax credits, reverse health care cuts, restore competition, address inefficiencies and supply chain problems, and lower the cost of health services and prescription drugs.

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The Secretary of the Navy should publicly pledge that the Trump Administration will keep its commitment to honor World War II hero Dorie Miller by keeping his name on the future aircraft carrier CVN-81.

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The Secretary of Defense and Director of National Intelligence should promptly investigate reported AI-related failures in U.S. military and intelligence operations, including publicly reported AI-enabled targeting errors and any additional unreported instances, and provide relevant Inspectors General unrestricted access.

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Strong intelligence tradecraft standards should prevent disseminated intelligence products from containing AI-generated errors, especially when the intelligence could trigger kinetic military action against a nuclear-armed adversary.

policy 1 occurrences 6 evidence pending