Rhode Island lawmakers urge immediate release of Foster Grandparents funding, highlighting its impact on children's support programs.
Quiver AI Summary
The Rhode Island Congressional Delegation, including U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, as well as Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, is pressing the Office of Management and Budget to promptly release Fiscal Year 2025 funding for the AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparents and Senior Companions programs. Despite Congressional appropriation, over $1 million intended for these programs remains unallocated.
These funds are vital for organizations providing mentorship and support to children and seniors in need. The lawmakers highlighted that delays in funding create "confusion, uncertainty, and hardship" for service providers, jeopardizing both support for vulnerable populations and the services they rely on daily.
The delegation emphasized the urgency of releasing the funds to avoid disruptions in services, stating their concern over potential funding expiration if not addressed promptly. For further details, the full letter to the OMB is available online.
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Sheldon Whitehouse Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Sheldon Whitehouse is worth $20.9M, as of August 1st, 2025. This is the 51st highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Whitehouse has approximately $17.6M 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: A bill to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize the Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Grant Program of the Department of Justice.
- S.2533: A bill to require performance and security audits of certain agency computer systems, and for other purposes.
- 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
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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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