Jack Reed
Senator for Rhode Island · Democratic · United States
“Following the launch of Sputnik in 1957, Congress enacted the National Defense Education Act of 1958 that invested in math, science, and foreign language instruction and the teaching workforce to deliver it.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“The Quality Educator Partnership Act is the legislative plan to answer the call to action. Our legislation calls for a comprehensive national strategy to recruit, prepare, retain, and advance high-quality educators from early childhood through secondary education led by a dedicated Office of Educator Workforce at the U.S.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Mr. President, it is time for a national investment in building a strong and resilient educator workforce to ensure that all schools have the diverse, profession-ready teachers, principals, librarians, counselors, and other specialized instructional support personnel they need to support student development and academic achievement.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“With the rise of new technologies and artificial intelligence, we need that kind of effort today to ensure American students have professional educators that can teach the skills students will need to thrive in a changing environment.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Our legislation calls for a comprehensive national strategy to recruit, prepare, retain, and advance high-quality educators from early childhood through secondary education led by a dedicated Office of Educator Workforce at the U.S. Department of Education.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
“Today, along with Senators Van Hollen and Wyden, I am introducing the Quality Educator Partnership Act to invest in a national strategy to support the educator workforce now and into the future.”
Senate24 September 2026Source ↗
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“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to call up amendment No. 172, which is cosponsored by my colleagues Senators Lujan and Alsobrooks, and ask that it be reported by number.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“I urge my colleagues to rethink which Americans deserve their support. I yield the floor.”
Senate20 February 2025Source ↗
“Last night, President Trump promised the American people: Medicare, Medicaid--none of that stuff is going to be touched. Well, of course, like he frequently does, he has changed his position in less than 24 hours. He is endorsing a House bill that would severely cut Medicaid. I would hope that my Republican colleagues will join myself and others in voting for our amendments to protect these vital programs. You will have that choice, and I hope you do it for the people you represent. I yield the floor.”
Senate19 February 2025Source ↗
“If confirmed to this role, I don't know which Robert Kennedy we will get: the pro-choice, environmental lawyer with a penchant for conspiracy theories and pushing anti-vaccine propaganda or a mouthpiece for President Trump, pushing an anti-choice agenda, putting women's lives at risk, advocating for an end to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, and allowing Elon Musk and DOGE to undermine HHS at every turn. Either outcome is dangerous to the American people and their health, and I will oppose the nomination. I yield the floor.”
Senate12 February 2025Source ↗
“At this critical moment, all Senators must honestly answer these questions: Given everything you know about Tulsi Gabbard, do you trust her with life-or-death national secrets? Can you look members of our intelligence community in the eye and say that you believe Tulsi Gabbard will serve and protect them and this Nation? I have seen enough to know my answer, and I urge my colleagues to vote against this nominee. I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate11 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate5 February 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that Justin Pacheco, a fellow in my office, be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the 119th Congress.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate29 January 2025Source ↗
“I do not believe so, and I urge my colleagues to vote against this nominee. With that, Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.”
Senate24 January 2025Source ↗
“That is not the way I have experienced this. So I would hope my colleagues are a bit alarmed and are asking themselves: Does this individual have the character and the competence and the composure to be Secretary of Defense? I, frankly, am not convinced and am stunned, in many respects, at the lack of scrutiny which too many of my colleagues are using to consider this nomination. The lives of thousands and thousands of men and women in uniform, the security of our Nation--and, indeed, the world--is at stake. I hope we will all take time to reflect on whether we are ready to confirm Mr. Hegseth to be Secretary of Defense. I will personally urge my colleagues to vote against this nominee. With that, Mr. President, I yield the floor.”
Senate23 January 2025Source ↗