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S 1467 - Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act
Introduced byAngela Alsobrooks , Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks
Last updated 4 months ago
79 Co-Sponsors
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S 1472 - New England Coastal Protection Act
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Susan Collins , Maggie Hassan , Angus King , Ed Markey
Last updated 4 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
New England Coastal Protection Act
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S 1486 - COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Cory Booker , Chris Coons
Last updated 4 months ago
28 Co-Sponsors
COAST Anti-Drilling Act of 2025
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S 1460 - Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
Introduced byJohn Barrasso , Marsha Blackburn , Bill Cassidy , Thom Tillis , Peter Welch
Last updated 4 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
Preserving Patient Access to Accountable Care Act
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SRES 198 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
Angela Alsobrooks , Angela Alsobrooks , Richard Blumenthal , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated 3 months ago
36 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of Health and Human Services should withdraw a reduction in public notice and comment opportunities.
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S 1471 - Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
Introduced byCory Booker , Martin Heinrich , Chris Van Hollen , Jeff Merkley , Patty Murray
Last updated 4 months ago
8 Co-Sponsors
Climate Change Financial Risk Act of 2025
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Seems like there is financial risk to mitigate. What's the risk factor?
S 1432 - West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
Introduced byCory Booker , Maria Cantwell , Ed Markey , Jeff Merkley , Patty Murray
Last updated 4 months ago
10 Co-Sponsors
West Coast Ocean Protection Act of 2025
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SRES 201 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Tammy Baldwin , Tammy Baldwin , Jim Banks , Jim Banks , John Barrasso
Last updated 3 months ago
155 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
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SRES 80 - A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced byJohn Barrasso , Michael Bennet , Marsha Blackburn , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated 6 months ago
42 Co-Sponsors
A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
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S 2082 - Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025
Jon Husted , Sheldon Whitehouse
Last updated about 2 months ago
2 Co-Sponsors
Nuclear REFUEL Act of 2025
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BIOGRAPHY
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Biography
Sheldon Whitehouse, born on October 20, 1955, in New York City, is a Democratic U.S. Senator representing Rhode Island. Raised in a Foreign Service family, he lived in various countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, South Africa, Congo, Guinea, Laos, and Thailand, which instilled in him a deep appreciation for public service. Elected to the Senate in 2006, Whitehouse has been a vocal advocate for progressive values, focusing on climate change, environmental protection, and healthcare reform. He has played a pivotal role in bipartisan efforts to overhaul federal education policy, rebuild national infrastructure, and reform the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from Yale University
- Juris Doctor from the University of Virginia School of Law
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Political Experience:
- Clerk for the Supreme Court of West Virginia
- Special Assistant Attorney General, Chief of the Regulatory Unit, and Assistant Attorney General in Rhode Island
- Executive Counsel and Director of Policy for Rhode Island Governor Bruce Sundlun
- Director of Business Regulation for Rhode Island
- U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island
- Attorney General of Rhode Island
- U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Authored the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, the first significant bipartisan law addressing the opioid crisis.
- Established a dedicated fund to support ocean and coastal research and restoration.
- Passed bipartisan legislation to confront marine plastic and other waste polluting oceans.
- Advocated for measures to reduce carbon pollution and boost America's clean energy economy.
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Committee Assignments:
- Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
- Co-Chair of the Caucus on International Narcotics Control
- Senior Member of the Judiciary Committee
- Member of the Budget Committee
- Member of the Finance Committee
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Advocacy:
- Staunch defender of Social Security and Medicare.
- Champion of efforts to root out dark money from elections and enhance government accountability.
Whitehouse resides in Newport, Rhode Island, with his wife Sandra, a marine biologist and environmental advocate. They have two grown children.
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