{"id":13103,"name":"Jack Reed","first_name":"Jack","last_name":"Reed","middle_name":null,"suffix":null,"bioguide_id":"R000122","fec_candidate_id":null,"ocd_person_id":null,"govtrack_id":null,"opensecrets_id":null,"votesmart_id":null,"office_id":1,"party":"Democrat","status":"active","photo_url":"https://www.congress.gov/img/member/r000122_200.jpg","website":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/","campaign_url":null,"email":null,"phone":null,"social_twitter":null,"social_facebook":null,"social_instagram":null,"social_youtube":null,"state":"RI","district":null,"city":null,"assumed_office":"1991","term_end":"1997","born":"1949","source":"congress_gov","source_url":"https://api.congress.gov/v3/member/R000122","source_updated":"2026-05-09T12:13:18.037Z","first_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","last_seen":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","created_at":"2026-05-09 12:13:18","updated_at":"2026-05-10 01:04:43","canonical_id":null,"fec_checked_at":null,"office_name":"U.S. Senator","level":"federal","branch":"legislative","office_chamber":"senate","positions":[{"topic":"Immigration","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. 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Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. 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Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. 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Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. 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Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Criminal Justice","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. Agriculture Preserving Local Farms, Protecting Open Spaces, and Growing the Rhode Island Food Economy Budget Promoting Responsible Budgets and Restoring Fiscal Discipline Civil Rights Climate & Environment Protecting the Environment and Preserving Our Natural Resources Consumer Protection Championing Consumer Rights Coronavirus Defense & Foreign Affairs Strengthening Our Military and Helping Rhode Island Contribute to Our National Defense Education Investing in Our Children’s Future and Improving Rhode Island's Schools Energy Fighting for Energy Independence and Investing in Clean Energy Federal Funding for RI Investing in Rhode Island’s Future Fishing & Aquaculture Supporting Rhode Island’s Fishermen and Revitalizing Our Working Waterfront Gun Safety Preventing Gun Violence Health Care Improving Care, Controlling Costs, and Investing in Research Housing Affordable Housing is Key to a Strong Economy and a Healthy Community Immigration Supporting Comprehensive Immigration Reform Jobs & Economy Accelerating Economic Growth & Helping Businesses Create Good-Paying, Sustainable Jobs in Rhode Island Justice & Law Enforcement Improving Public Safety and Strengthening Communities Natural Disasters & Emergency Response Enhancing Rhode Island’s Emergency & Disaster Preparedness Protecting Animals Advocating for the Humane Treatment of Animals   Senator Reed is a strong champion for animal rights.  Throughout his career, Reed has supported policies that strengthen protections for animals, spanning from endangered wildlife to household pets.  He has long advocated for landmark animal welfare laws such as the Animal Wel","source_url":"https://www.reed.senate.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"issues","detail":"Learn more about where I stand on key issues. Alert: Learn how Senator Reed is holding the Trump Administration accountable.  My goal is to make the federal government more efficient, effective, and responsive to the people of Rhode Island.  Please read below for my views and efforts on specific federal issues that impact Rhode Islanders. 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