Jack Reed
Democrat Senator, Rhode Island
25 bills230 cosponsored$3.6M raised915 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “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
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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Legislation
SRES 946cosponsor
A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5272-5273)
S 5625cosponsor
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 947cosponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5299; text: CR S5273)
S 5602cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/ Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687.
S 5603cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
SRES 926sponsor
A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
SRES 920cosponsor
A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
SRES 924cosponsor
A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
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SRES 913cosponsor
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
SRES 905cosponsor
A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
SRES 899cosponsor
A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S5006)
S 5549sponsor
A bill to support educators.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5003-5004)
S 5539cosponsor
A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
SRES 897cosponsor
A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S 5476cosponsor
A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S 5460cosponsor
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
SRES 870cosponsor
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4882; text: CR S4861-4862)
S 5456cosponsor
A bill to prohibit the Secretary of Education from garnishing social security payments from individuals in default on their Federal student loans.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
SRES 864cosponsor
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".
Referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (text: CR S4801-4802)
SRES 863sponsor
A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)
Voting Record
311 yea596 nay8 missed
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
Nomination Confirmed (47-41)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
Cloture Motion Agreed to (53-47)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (57-43)
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected (53-47)
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
Motion to Discharge Rejected (47-51)
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
Motion to Proceed Rejected (48-51)
S. 4668, as amended
Bill Passed (77-22)
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
Amendment Rejected (47-52)
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Booker Amdt. No. 6805
Amendment Rejected (49-50)
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
Amendment Rejected (42-54)
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
Amendment Rejected (1-94)
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
Amendment Agreed to (96-1)
H. Con. Res. 89
Concurrent Resolution Rejected (49-50)
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
Cloture Motion Agreed to (74-25)
Amdt. No. 6776
Amendment Agreed to (77-23)
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The 2026 race · Class 2
Full raceCandidates verified against the state election authority's current ballot records.
- John F ReedDemocratic· this member· state primary qualified$4.7M raised
- Raymond T McKayRepublican· state primary qualified$196K raised
- Michael BahryIndependent· state general qualified$125K raised
- Connor F BurbridgeDemocratic· state primary qualified$27K raised
- Luis Daniel MunozDemocratic· state primary qualified—
Source: Rhode Island Department of State, Elections Division. State-authority record. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.6M
Small donors $34KLarge individual $2.2MPACs $1.3M
Spent $2.2MCash $3.0M
2024 cycle$566K
Small donors $8KLarge individual $322KPACs $164K
Spent $882KCash $1.6M
2022 cycle$521K
Small donors $11KLarge individual $320KPACs $183K
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
Top Contributors
EO SOLUTIONS$28K
ANTHROPIC$27K
OCEAN STATE INNOVATIONS$24K
BLACKSTONE$21K
ANTHROPIC PBC$21K
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK$18K
CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$18K
PICERNE REAL ESTATE GROUP$12K
COONEY AND CONWAY$11K
CVS HEALTH$11K
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
S 5625: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to enhance the low-income housing tax credit, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 946: A resolution designating September 30, 2026, as "National Veterans Suicide Prevention Day".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
SRES 947: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month".
cosponsor2026-09-30
legislation
Confirmation: Keith Sonderling, of F.L., to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Keith Sonderling to be Secretary of Labor
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to H.R. 9340
nay2026-09-30
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed: H.R. 7008
nay2026-09-30
vote
S 5603: A bill to prohibit the demolition of Presidential memorials.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
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S 5602: A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds for the planning and construction of any structure or monument at Memorial Circle at Columbia Island/ Lady Bird Johnson Park in the District of Columbia.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 920: A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 926: A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
sponsor2026-09-29
legislation
SRES 924: A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
cosponsor2026-09-29
legislation
Motion to Discharge S. Res. 852
yea2026-09-29
vote
Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 197
yea2026-09-29
vote
SRES 913: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
cosponsor2026-09-28
legislation
S. 4668, as amended
nay2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6835
yea2026-09-28
vote
Booker Amdt. No. 6805
yea2026-09-28
vote
Kennedy Amdt. No. 6760
yea2026-09-28
vote
Paul Amdt. No. 6758
nay2026-09-28
vote
Baldwin Amdt. No. 6828
yea2026-09-28
vote
SRES 905: A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5539: A bill to require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
S 5549: A bill to support educators.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
SRES 899: A resolution recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem and expressing support for the designation of September as "National Suicide Prevention Month".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
H. Con. Res. 89
yea2026-09-24
vote
Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. 4668, as Amended
nay2026-09-24
vote
Amdt. No. 6776
nay2026-09-24
vote
S 5476: A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
SRES 897: A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
cosponsor2026-09-23
legislation
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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