- Mr. Sheldon Whitehouse
- Current Democratic Senator
- Rhode Island
- Age: 71
- Phone: (202) 224-2921
- Official Website
Trump is paying back polluters in billions — and he’s using your money. https://t.co/WeuocFoXvI
As I’ve been saying: https://t.co/WUxqiTx1E4
https://t.co/jHcydwQTYu
This reeks of corruption. Already, the “ice cream window” is open at DOJ for cash payouts to his cronies.
RT @SenMarkKelly: Trump started this war with Iran with no goal in mind and now Americans are paying for it. At the pump. At the grocery st…
And another key point: stopping low-cost wind forces grids to fossil fuel, consumer prices go up, but the extra $$ go to Trump’s big fossil-fuel donors. Payola. https://t.co/SDTsJMngAs
The ambulance-bombing killers of civilians are the side Trump likes. https://t.co/qCwS0XPDCU
RT @SenatorLujan: This is ridiculous. $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom. $13 million in taxpayer dollars for a vanity project enriching Tr…
RT @maziehirono: He took the words right out of my mouth. Americans ARE paying more. More for gas, more for groceries, more for energy, mo…
Trumpster lies and bluster notwithstanding, the Iran “excursion” has been a defeat for the U.S. and a victory for Iran, Russia and China.
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Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
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Committee on Environment and Public Works (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight (Ex Officio)
- Subcommittee on Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and Safety (Ex Officio)
- Subcommittee on Fisheries, Wildlife, and Water (Ex Officio)
- Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure (Ex Officio)
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Committee on Finance
- Subcommittee on Health Care
- Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness
- Subcommittee on Taxation and IRS Oversight
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Committee on the Budget
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Committee on the Judiciary
- Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration
- Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights (Ranking Member)
- Subcommittee on Intellectual Property
- Subcommittee on the Constitution
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United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Chairman)
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S.4404 - 2026-04-27
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026 -
SJRES.187 - 2026-04-27
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)". -
SJRES.188 - 2026-04-27
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal". -
S.4346 - 2026-04-20
Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026 -
S.4248 - 2026-03-26
Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026 -
SJRES.155 - 2026-03-26
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws". -
S.4185 - 2026-03-25
Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act -
SJRES.143 - 2026-03-25
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to the withdrawal of the rule relating to "Consumer Financial Protection Circular 2023-02: Reopening Deposit Accounts That Consumers Previously Closed". -
SJRES.144 - 2026-03-25
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Fair Credit Reporting Act; Preemption of State Laws". -
SRES.659 - 2026-03-23
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association. -
S.567 - 2025-02-13
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
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