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Booker, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Health Care Access for Underserved Communities
often, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders face obstacles to care, from language barriers to a shortage … including UnidosUS; National Minority Quality Forum; Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF); Prevention Institute; AIDS Alliance
As ADA Turns 36, Reed Cosponsors Resolution to Uplift Disability Community and Honor Decades of Progress
Accessibility Act for sensory impairments. Since 2020, Rhode Island has received nearly $400 million in cumulative federal funding … hundreds of thousands of disabled and vulnerable Rhode Islanders
Reed: Trump Administration’s Response to Nationwide Diarrhea Outbreak Stinks
different states this year, including Rhode Island. Nine midwestern states have been hit especially hard: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas … prevent future outbreaks. According to the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the Ocean State has not seen
Reed Calls for Increased Funding to Combat Tick-borne Illnesses
Thomas Mather from the University of Rhode Island (URI), and local Lyme disease patients and advocates at Warwick … Speakers at the event stressed they want Rhode Islanders to continue enjoying the great outdoors while taking commonsense
As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine
declared in Delaware . So far this year, Rhode Island has reported two confirmed cases of measles, both … connected to international travel, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health . According to the Rhode Island Department
Padilla Leads Tri-Caucus in Introducing Sweeping Health Equity Bill
often, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders face obstacles to care, from language barriers to a shortage … including UnidosUS; National Minority Quality Forum; Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum (APIAHF); Prevention Institute; AIDS Alliance
NEWS: New GAO Report Finds Taxpayers Continue to Subsidize Poverty Wages at Walmart, Amazon, Other Large Corporations as Corporate Welfare Spikes Since 2020
states (Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Oklahoma and Rhode Island), these corporations and sectors employed the following numbers
Reed’s EMPOWER for Health Act Approved by Key Committee
critical need for health care professionals in Rhode Island and throughout the country, U.S. Senators Jack Reed … advance the EMPOWER for Health Act. In Rhode Island, we know we urgently need more doctors, nurses
Blumenthal Joins 13 Senate Colleagues in Investigation into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects
York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. These buyouts risk setting a dangerous precedent that
King, Colleagues Urge White House to Withdraw Proposed Rule Politicizing Scientific Research, Grants
disease disproportionately affects Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. 20 The cost of these cuts is measured in American
Reed Questions Hegseth on DOD Iran War & Notes That DOD Has Plenty of Money but Lacks Right Priorities, Strategy, & Civilian Leadership
million in emergency declaration assistance to Rhode Island for the historic blizzard the state experienced earlier this year
Whitehouse & Reed Introduce Disaster Relief Fairness Act to Counter Trump’s Politicization of Federal Emergency Management Decisions
event. On February 22-23, 2026 Rhode Island was hit by a severe snowstorm that shut down … highest one-day snowfall on record for Rhode Island. The storm hit Rhode Island with the intensity
On Long Island: Gillibrand Pushes To Speed Up Benefit Delivery For Public Safety Officers
women – many of whom were Long Islanders – who answered the call in our nation’s darkest hour
Reed & Whitehouse Introduce Disaster Relief Fairness Act to Counter Trump’s Politicization of Federal Emergency Management Decisions
event. On February 22-23, 2026 Rhode Island was hit by a severe snowstorm that shut down … highest one-day snowfall on record for Rhode Island. The storm hit Rhode Island with the intensity
Padilla, Schumer, Schatz, King, Heinrich Lead Investigation Into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects
York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. These buyouts risk setting a dangerous precedent that
Whitehouse Cheers Unanimous Passage of Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Out of EPW Committee
included a number of measures to protect Rhode Island’s natural ecosystems and secure greater Corps involvement … federal share of the cost of the Rhode Island Coastline Coastal Storm Risk Management Project to 90 percent
Senator Kim Talks Hunger, Innovation, and AAPI Empowerment in Camden
advocacy with members of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community
Merkley, Whitehouse, Doggett Celebrate Plastic Pollution Action Month
Today, Oregon’s U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley, Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and U.S. Representative Lloyd … plastic trash that clogs the nets of Rhode Island fishermen.” “From the air we breathe, the food
July 17th, 2026Heinrich, Padilla, Schumer, Schatz, King, Lead Investigation Into Trump Administration Efforts to Abandon Offshore Wind Projects
York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. These buyouts risk setting a dangerous precedent that
Merkley: Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Advances in the U.S. Senate, Includes Key Priorities for Oregon
project to mitigate harmful algal blooms at Ross Island Lagoon. Leaburg and McKenzie Hatchery Water Supply – Authorizes
Duckworth Secures Key Priorities to Expand Clean Water for Illinois Families in Committee-Passed Water Resources Development Act
million. Create New Environmental Infrastructure Funding for Rock Island County. This bill would create a new Section … authority for Rock Island County for $5 million. Create New Environmental Infrastructure Funding for the City of Chicago
Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package
Kodiak Harbor , Scow Bay Harbor in Petersburg , Kodiak Island Borough flood and bank stabilization, Talkeetna flood and bank
Senators Kim and Hirono Introduce Legislation to Permanently Make Federal Services Language Accessible
percent of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders also have significant language access needs. And while Spanish language speakers … Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander community. We will continue to fight against the Trump administration
Senator Marshall Questions CDC, ASPR Nominees on America’s Public Health Preparedness
many people may not have heard of—an island of excellence—called BARDA. BARDA is responsible not only