Jack Reed

Democrat Senator, Rhode Island

17 bills190 cosponsored$3.1M raised890 votes recorded

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Official biography

Congressional source

Roots

“grew up on Pontiac Avenue” source
“Jack was born and raised in Cranston” source

Education

“After graduating from law school, Jack became an attorney in private practice” source
“After graduating from the Military Academy in 1971” source
“Jack grew up attending St. Matthew's Elementary School in Cranston and graduated from La Salle Academy in Providence.” source
“Reed also went on to earn a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1982.” source
“Reed earned a master’s degree in public policy from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.” source

Legislation

S 5320sponsor

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.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4520-4521)

2026-08-06

SRES 836cosponsor

A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4524)

2026-08-06

SRES 837cosponsor

A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

2026-08-06

S 5321cosponsor

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

302 yea580 nay8 missed

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (52-46)

nay2026-08-08

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

Nomination Confirmed (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-49)

nay2026-08-08

H.R. 6500, as amended

Bill Passed (90-6)

yea2026-08-08

Official statements and press releases from Jack Reed are archived, searchable, and updated daily at Capitol Releases, a companion project.

The 2026 race · Class 2

Full race

Candidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.

John F ReedDemocratic· this member· state primary qualified
$4.2M raised
Raymond T McKayRepublican· state primary qualified
$163K raised
Connor F BurbridgeDemocratic· state primary qualified
$19K raised
Michael BahryIndependent· state general qualified
$5K raised
Luis Daniel MunozDemocratic· state primary qualified
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Source: Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$3.1M

Small donors $28KLarge individual $2.0MPACs $1.0M

Spent $1.1MCash $3.6M

2024 cycle$566K

Small donors $8KLarge individual $322KPACs $164K

Spent $882KCash $1.6M

2022 cycle$521K

Small donors $11K

Top Contributors

EO SOLUTIONS$28K

CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$18K

BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK$15K

COONEY AND CONWAY$11K

CVS HEALTH$10K

ROSEN PARTNERS$10K

PICERNE REAL ESTATE GROUP$10K

GREENBERG TRAURIG$10K

THE BAUPOST GROUP$9K

BLUEWATER WIRELESS$8K

Committees

Senate Committee on Appropriations

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Department of Defense
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies
Financial Services and General Government
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Senate Committee on Armed Services

ranking member

Airland
Cybersecurity
Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Personnel
Readiness and Management Support
Seapower
Strategic Forces

Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

Economic Policy
Financial Institutions and Consumer Protection
Securities, Insurance, and Investment

Senate Select Committee on Intelligence

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to S. 5271

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Confirmation: Todd Blanche, of Florida, to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Todd Blanche to be Attorney General

nay

2026-08-08

vote

H.R. 6500, as amended

yea

2026-08-08

vote

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

yea

Service History

Senate2021-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

Senate2015-01-06, 2021-01-03Democrat

Senate2009-01-06, 2015-01-03Democrat

Senate2003-01-07, 2009-01-03Democrat

Senate1997-01-07, 2003-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 21995-01-04, 1997-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 21993-01-05, 1995-01-03Democrat

House, Dist. 21991-01-03, 1993-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 207
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VotesTracked · 890
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CommitteesTracked · 20
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Campaign financeTracked · 14
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Military service

“He continued serving in the U.S. Army Reserves until June of 1991, when he left the Reserves with the rank of Major.” source
“he resigned from active duty as a Captain” source
“He served in the 82nd Airborne Division as an Infantry Platoon Leader, a Company Commander, and a Battalion Staff Officer.” source

Career

“teaching cadets about economics and international relations as an Associate Professor within the Department of Social Sciences” source

Public service

“Reed served three terms in the Rhode Island State Senate” source

Also stated

“He specialized in banking and securities law” source

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

S 5312cosponsor

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-08-06

S 5357cosponsor

A bill to impose requirements for certain Federal positions to promote transparency, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

2026-08-06

S 5264sponsor

A bill to amend title 49, United States Code. to set requirements for certain operator workstations for fixed route buses, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4478)

2026-08-05

S 5190cosponsor

A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-07-30

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S 5186cosponsor

A bill to eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-30

SJRES 203sponsor

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Preemption Determination: State Interest-on-Escrow Laws".

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-07-29

S 5108cosponsor

A bill to protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-07-23

SRES 814cosponsor

A 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 to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4270-4271)

2026-07-23

SCONRES 36cosponsor

A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4196-4197)

2026-07-21

S 5025cosponsor

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

2026-07-16

S 5018sponsor

A bill to approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4139-4140)

2026-07-16

SRES 801cosponsor

A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Lindsey Olin Graham, a Senator from the State of South Carolina.

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

2026-07-13

S 4926cosponsor

A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide grants for State firearms dealer licensing programs, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

S 4919cosponsor

A bill to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 and the Portal-to-Portal Act of 1947 to prevent wage theft and assist in the recovery of stolen wages, to authorize the Secretary of Labor to administer grants to prevent wage and hour violations, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2026-06-24

S 4911cosponsor

A bill to require certain information and financial assistance under the State energy program and the weatherization assistance program to be distributed without undue delay to support State and local high-impact energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

2026-06-24

S 4879cosponsor

A bill to ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-06-24

Motion to Table Budd Amdt. No. 6747

Motion to Table Agreed to (61-32)

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

Cloture Motion Agreed to (91-6)

yea2026-08-07

Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Nomination Confirmed (51-47)

nay2026-08-07

H.R. 5334, as amended

Bill Passed (86-11)

yea2026-08-07

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

Amendment Rejected (32-64)

yea2026-08-07

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-50)

yea2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

Cloture Motion Agreed to (50-44)

nay2026-08-05

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Nomination Confirmed (51-44)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Cloture Motion Agreed to (51-43)

nay2026-08-05

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to (89-4)

yea2026-08-03

S. Res. 817

Resolution Agreed to (50-47)

nay2026-07-30

Large individual $320K

Spent $627KCash $1.9M

2020 cycle$3.0M

Small donors $38KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $1.5M

Spent $2.5MCash $2.0M

2018 cycle$608K

Small donors $22KLarge individual $366KPACs $195K

Spent $604KCash $1.5M

2016 cycle$456K

Small donors $17KLarge individual $241KPACs $180K

Spent $886KCash $1.5M

2014 cycle$3.4M

Small donors $108KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.7M

Spent $3.2MCash $2.0M

2012 cycle$250K

Small donors $10KLarge individual $68KPACs $148K

Spent $740KCash $1.9M

2010 cycle$348K

Small donors $24KLarge individual $121KPACs $130K

Spent $707KCash $2.3M

2008 cycle$4.0M

Small donors $89KLarge individual $2.1MPACs $1.6M

Spent $2.3MCash $2.7M

2006 cycle$543K

Small donors $26KLarge individual $219KPACs $231K

Spent $464KCash $1.0M

2004 cycle$229K

Small donors $0Large individual $123KPACs $40K

Spent $452KCash $926K

2002 cycle$2.3M

Small donors $0Large individual $1.4MPACs $864K

Spent $1.8MCash $1.1M

2000 cycle$899K

Small donors $0Large individual $540KPACs $350K

Spent $418KCash $587K

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Collins Amdt. No. 6732 to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-07

vote

Confirmation: En Bloc nominations provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

nay

2026-08-07

vote

H.R. 5334, as amended

yea

2026-08-07

vote

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Paul Amdt. No. 6715

yea

2026-08-07

vote

S 5321: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of, and expand access to, home and community-based services under the Medicaid program, to award grants for the creation, recruitment, training and education, retention, and advancement of the direct care workforce and to award grants to support family caregivers, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5312: A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a Reducing Youth Use of E-Cigarettes Initiative.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5320: 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.

sponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 836: A resolution designating August 16, 2026, as "National Airborne Day".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

SRES 837: A resolution designating the week of August 22 through August 30, 2026, as "National Park Week".

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5357: A bill to impose requirements for certain Federal positions to promote transparency, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-08-06

legislation

S 5264: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code. to set requirements for certain operator workstations for fixed route buses, and for other purposes.

sponsor

2026-08-05

legislation

Motion to Proceed to S. J. Res. 187

yea

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: En Bloc Nominations Provided for under the provisions of S. Res. 817

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Confirmation: Erica Schwartz, of Florida, to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Erica Schwartz to be Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

nay

2026-08-05

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6500

yea

2026-08-03

vote

S 5186: A bill to eliminate asset limits employed by certain federally funded means-tested public assistance programs, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

S 5190: A bill to prohibit forced arbitration in work disputes, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-30

legislation

S. Res. 817

nay

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Discharge S.J. Res. 181

yea

2026-07-30

vote

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 199

yea

2026-07-30

vote

SJRES 203: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency relating to "Preemption Determination: State Interest-on-Escrow Laws".

sponsor

2026-07-29

legislation

Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 817

nay

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-29

vote

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 5334

yea

2026-07-28

vote

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