Senators Reed and Whitehouse advocate for reforms on presidential library donations to prevent potential corruption and ensure transparency.
Quiver AI Summary
A group of Democratic senators, led by Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, has raised concerns regarding the regulation of donations to presidential libraries. They argue that without strict rules, entities may wield undue influence over presidents through significant financial contributions. Their proposed legislation, the Presidential Library Anti-Corruption Act, aims to enforce limits and transparency in this fundraising process.
Senators Reed and Whitehouse, alongside Elizabeth Warren and other colleagues, emphasize the need to prevent donations from foreign nationals and lobbyists, along with ensuring public disclosures of contributions during a president's term. They contend that these measures are necessary for good governance and public trust.
The initiative follows allegations of potential corruption related to significant donations to Donald Trump's future presidential library, underscoring the necessity for reforms in how libraries are funded and governed.
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Sheldon Whitehouse Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Sheldon Whitehouse is worth $21.1M, as of July 29th, 2025. This is the 51st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Whitehouse has approximately $17.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Sheldon Whitehouse's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Whitehouse.
Sheldon Whitehouse Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Sheldon Whitehouse:
- S.2402: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a first-time homebuyer credit, and for other purposes.
- S.2344: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to improve warnings about potential predatory practices regarding individuals acting as agents or attorneys in the preparation, presentation, or prosecution of veterans claims, and for other purposes.
- S.2243: International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025
- S.2235: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- S.2096: Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act
- S.2069: Stabilize Medicaid and CHIP Coverage Act
You can track bills proposed by Sheldon Whitehouse on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Whitehouse.
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.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Sheldon Whitehouse's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
