Born
- John Francis “Jack” Reed
- November 12, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island
Family
- Married to Julia Hart Reed
- They have a daughter, Emily
Education
- St. Matthew's Elementary School, Cranston, RI
- La Salle Academy, Providence, RI, 1967
- U.S. Military Academy at West Point, B.S., 1971
- Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, M.P.P., 1973
- Harvard Law School, J.D., cum laude, 1982
Historical
- Succeeded Claiborne Pell (D-RI) in 1996 as Rhode Island's 46th United States Senator
- Reelected in 2002, 2008, and 2014
Military Career
- U.S. Army, 1967-79
- U.S. Army Reserves, 1979-91
- Army Ranger and paratrooper, 82nd Airborne Division
- Infantry Platoon Leader
- Company Commander
- Battalion Staff Officer
- Resigned from Army active duty with the rank of Captain
- Resigned from Army Reserves with the rank of Major
- Professor, Department of Social Sciences, U.S. Military Academy at West Point, 1977-1979
- Commendations
- Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster
- Ranger Tab
- Senior Parachutist Badge
- Expert Infantry Badge
Professional Career
- Practicing attorney, 1982-90
- Southerland, Asbill, & Brennan
- Edwards & Angell
Elected Offices
- Rhode Island State Senate, 1984-90
- United States House of Representatives, 1991-96
- United States Senate, 1997-Present
Committee Assignments
- Committee on Appropriations
- Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and
Urban Development
- Committee on Armed Services
- Ranking Member, Full Committee
- Ex-Officio Member, All Subcommittees
- Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Select Committee on Intelligence
- Ex-Officio Member, Full Committee