Senator Jack Reed

@SenJackReed

Official Twitter feed of Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Jack Reed. Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Providence, Rhode Island

Joined February 2012

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 20

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… #NationalIceCreamDay

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 18

A global icon for justice, peace, and reconciliation, Nelson Mandela was a champion of human rights. He continues to inspire. #MandelaDay2025

SenJackReed's tweet image. A global icon for justice, peace, and reconciliation, Nelson Mandela was a champion of human rights. He continues to inspire. #MandelaDay2025

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 17

The terrible reality of Trump-Republicans’ so-called ‘Big Beautiful Bill.’ h/t @PaulNoth

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 16

The #FY26NDAA is a strong, bipartisan bill that strengthens our military, restores key guardrails at DOD, and addresses real national security priorities. reed.senate.gov/news/releases/…

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 16

No one wants to swim at a polluted beach. Federal BEACH Act funding tests water quality & keeps the public well-informed – boosting public health, environmental health, & economic health. I oppose the Trump Admin’s effort to eliminate BEACH funding & will work to reverse it.

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 16

Trump Admin’s rescission bill isn’t about cutting waste or fraud. It’s a partisan power grab that would halt humanitarian aid & wipe out public broadcasting, emergency alerts, & more.

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 16

The @988Lifeline I helped create went online 3 years ago today to ensure that people in crisis always have an easy-to-remember way to talk with someone, 24/7. If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, learn more about 988 here: nami.org/988

SenJackReed's tweet card. July 16, 2025 marks three years since the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline became available nationwide. Since then, more than 16.5 million people have connected with lifesaving support. While new...

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 15

Seems like the administration is just making things up to justify its unconscionable cuts… nytimes.com/2025/07/15/hea…

SenJackReed's tweet card. PEPFAR, the AIDS relief program, hasn’t operated in Russia since 2012 and does not fund abortions.

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 15

Getting sick isn’t a choice. But Republicans voted to make health care more expensive & then reversed a key medical debt rule. Teaming up w/ @SenatorWarnock to demand Trump Admin stop harming people’s financial futures & creating needless barriers to affordable health care.

SenJackReed's tweet image. Getting sick isn’t a choice. But Republicans voted to make health care more expensive &amp; then reversed a key medical debt rule. Teaming up w/ @SenatorWarnock to demand Trump Admin stop harming people’s financial futures &amp; creating needless barriers to affordable health care.

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Senator Jack Reed@SenJackReed · Jul 14

For 35 years, Paul & Al have made morning commutes a lot more entertaining for so many RIers. Stopped by @94HJY’s studio this morning to help them celebrate their anniversary.

SenJackReed's tweet image. For 35 years, Paul &amp; Al have made morning commutes a lot more entertaining for so many RIers. Stopped by @94HJY’s studio this morning to help them celebrate their anniversary.

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