Their stated policy positions and commitments, with quotes and links to the original sources.
Reed opposes Trump’s Iran war and says he is using his Senate voice and vote to stop the war and what he calls costly, unnecessary military operations around the world.
Context: The page does not identify specific legislation or votes he plans to use to pursue this position.
Reed supports investments in housing, education, health care, and the environment, funded by making billionaires pay their fair share and reforming the tax system. He says these investments are intended to help Rhode Island families.
Context: The page does not specify the proposed tax changes or investment amounts.
Reed supports strengthening and expanding the Affordable Care Act and protecting and restoring reproductive rights for all Americans.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 12, 2026.
Reed supports home-delivered meals, the Senior Community Service Employment program, and Section 202 housing for the elderly. These programs provide nutrition, employment opportunities, and affordable housing options for some low-income seniors, helping older Americans maintain independence and take part in their communities.
Context: The page identifies Section 202 housing as serving certain low-income seniors; it gives no further eligibility details for the programs.
Reed opposed the Republicans’ One Big Beautiful Bill Act because it cuts Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. He argues that the cuts would reduce access to health coverage and threaten Medicaid-funded long-term and nursing home care for seniors.
Context: The page characterizes the bill’s effects but does not provide its full provisions.
Reed supports keeping Social Security strong and viable and opposes efforts to privatize the program. He says he also fought against using the Chained CPI to calculate cost-of-living adjustments, which he says would have cut benefits.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Jack Reed cosponsored the SMART Prices Act, which would strengthen Medicare’s ability to negotiate lower drug prices using bulk purchasing. He also supports requiring the Trump administration to use its negotiating authority to lower prices for the prescription drugs older Americans use most often.
Context: The page describes a cosponsored proposal; it does not say the act has been enacted.
Reed strongly supports the Paycheck Fairness Act. He also says women and men doing the same job should receive the same salary.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Reed opposes efforts to erode the Voting Rights Act, which he describes as landmark legislation protecting access to the ballot. He says lasting change requires an inclusive process that addresses the root causes of poverty and inequality.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.
Reed supports protecting people from discrimination based on race, gender, religion, age, national origin, or sexual orientation. He says he has worked to promote equal treatment and equal access to opportunity in housing, workplaces, education, voting, health care, and other areas.
Context: Original statement date not established. Source collected on November 11, 2026.