Federal Funding for RI
Investing in Rhode Island’s Future
As a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee, Reed has secured critical funds to generate jobs and economic opportunities throughout Rhode Island. He has also voted to make Congressionally-directed spending known as “earmarks” more transparent.
Today, Senator Reed continues to work with his colleagues in the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives to secure vital funding for cities and towns, non-profits, hospitals, colleges and universities, hospitals, and military facilities across the state.
These federal resources enable Rhode Island to expand community development programs, improve our transportation infrastructure, provide social services and health care, restore historical landmarks, protect the environment, and help strengthen our national defense.
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- In response to the great recession of 2008, Reed voted for the Recovery Act, which provided over $2 billion to help communities throughout Rhode Island prevent layoffs, invest in our infrastructure, and fund innovative research to create jobs.
- Reed helped write the last major surface transportation bill (known as “SAFETEA-LU”), which included over $1.2 billion for Rhode Island and ensured the state receives about $3 in federal highway funding for every $1 Rhode Islanders pay in gas taxes.
- In an effort to expand our state’s freight rail service, create jobs, and grow Rhode Island’s economy, Reed worked for over a decade to secure $55 million to make the Rhode Island Freight Rail Improvement Project (FRIP) a reality. This improvement has helped quadruple automobile imports at Quonset Point. He also secured over $32.6 million to extend commuter rail to Wickford Junction in North Kingstown.
- Reed secured $2.25 million in federal funding, which together with $1.4 million from RIDEM and $800,000 from the City of Warwick helped preserve 41 acres of pristine shoreline at Rocky Point.
The Latest
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U.S. Senate Approves $60.4 Billion Emergency Relief Bill
The U.S. Senate voted 61 to 33 for a $60.4 billion Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill to help Rhode Island and other states clean up and recover from damage left in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse voted for the legis...
Posted on 12/28/2012 | -
Warwick, Cranston Receive $1.26 Million in Fire Safety Grants
CRANSTON, RI - In an effort to enhance public safety and help fire departments upgrade equipment and train firefighters and paramedics, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representative James Langevin today joined with Mayors Scott Avedisian and Allan Fung to announce more than $1.26...
Posted on 12/28/2012 | -
Cranston Receives $3.45 Million to Hire More Firefighters
CRANSTON, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative James Langevin today joined with Mayor Allan Fung to announce $3.45 million in federal funding to help Cranston hire and train 20 new firefighters. This direct federal assistance, provided through the competi...
Posted on 12/20/2012 | -
Reed, Whitehouse Urge Emergency Federal Funding for Fisheries Disasters
In an effort to help Rhode Island fishermen, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that $150 million is included in the Senate Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill for several fisheries disasters declared in the past year. The Northeast commercia...
Posted on 12/14/2012 | -
Reed Works to Secure Emergency Disaster Aid for RI
In an effort to help Rhode Island and other states recover from Superstorm Sandy, the Senate Appropriations Committee unveiled a $60.4 billion Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Bill. The legislation includes federal resources to help residents, businesses, and local commun...
Posted on 12/13/2012 | -
Delegation Announces $6 Million to Repair Storm Damage & Help Protect Businesses at Quonset
NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI - U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today joined with Governor Lincoln Chafee to announce $6 million in federal funding for the Quonset Development Corporation in North Kingstown and the Rhode Island Departmen...
Posted on 12/10/2012 | -
Reed Announces $22.8 Million for RI Winter Heat Aid
PROVIDENCE, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today announced that the Obama Administration is releasing $3.1 billion in low-income heating assistance funds under the FY 2013 Continuing Resolution. Under this release, Rhode Island will receive $22.8 million. Earlier this year, S...
Posted on 11/9/2012 |