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Press Release: Reed and Whitehouse Discuss Health Care Cost Reductions and Access Improvements in Rhode Island

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Senators Reed and Whitehouse advocate for health leaders to reduce costs and improve care access in Rhode Island.

Quiver AI Summary

U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse held a rally in Providence, RI, with healthcare professionals and advocates discussing efforts to lower healthcare costs and improve access to care. They emphasized the need to reverse what they termed as detrimental cuts from the Trump administration's policies.

The senators criticized recent Republican legislation, claiming it could threaten coverage for millions, including potential Medicaid funding losses for Rhode Island. Reed stated the new policies would lead to higher premiums and increased uninsurance rates for residents.

To combat this, they introduced the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act, aimed at preserving access to affordable healthcare options. Community advocates expressed support for their initiatives, highlighting the ongoing need to protect insurance for vulnerable populations.

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Sheldon Whitehouse Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Sheldon Whitehouse is worth $23.4M, as of September 3rd, 2025. This is the 54th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Whitehouse has approximately $20.7M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

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Sheldon Whitehouse Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Sheldon Whitehouse:

  • S.2540: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act
  • S.2533: Pick Up After Your DOGE Act
  • S.2402: First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025
  • S.2344: Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025
  • S.2243: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025
  • S.2235: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025

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Sheldon Whitehouse Fundraising

Sheldon Whitehouse recently disclosed $77.5K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 659th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 88.7% came from individual donors.

Whitehouse disclosed $91.1K of spending. This was the 535th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Whitehouse disclosed $1.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 261st most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

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