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U.S. Senate Approves Reed’s Bipartisan Housing Assistance for Veterans Amendment
The U.S. Senate today gave unanimous approval to a bipartisan amendment authored by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Mike Johanns (R-NE) to help upgrade veterans’ housing. The Housing Assistance for Veterans Act (HAVEN Act) authorizes a competitive, five year, $20 mi...
Posted on 12/3/2012 | -
Reed Speaks on the National Defense Authorization Act
Mr. President, I rise today in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. I wish to commend the work of my colleagues on the committee, particularly Chairman Levin, who is here, and Ranking Member McCain, for their incredible diligence, dedication, and commitment to the men and women...
Posted on 11/29/2012 | -
Reed Restores Funding for Second Submarine in Senate Defense Bill
In an effort to maintain the readiness and strength of the Armed Forces and remain within budget constraints, the Senate Armed Services Committee unanimously approved a bipartisan $631.4 billion Defense Authorization bill, which is about $4 billion below the funding level in the version r...
Posted on 5/25/2012 | -
Reed Concerned with Romney's Overheated Iran Rhetoric
Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to Republican presidential primary candidate Mitt Romney’s misguided assertion that Iran will be able to develop nuclear weapons only if Pres...
Posted on 3/5/2012 | -
U.S. Senate Approves Defense Bill
Last night, the U.S. Senate approved a $662 billion defense bill that will help provide our troops with the support, resources, and equipment they need to address our most pressing national security threats. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Arm...
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National Defense Authorization Act
Mr. President, I rise in support of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. I wish to commend Senator Levin and Senator McCain for their leadership in bringing this piece of legislation to the floor. All my colleagues in the Armed Services Committee have done a remarkable job and have done i...
Posted on 11/18/2011 | -
Reed Hails Passage of Veterans Jobs Bill
Today, after the U.S. Senate voted 94 to 1 to increase employment opportunities for veterans and help boost the economy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “Our veterans deserve our help as they transition from their military service to th...