Biography
Sheldon Whitehouse serves in the Senate for RI.
Sheldon Whitehouse began the current period of service in 2025.
Contact Info
Office address
530 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Washington, RI 20510
Washington, RI 20510
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Committees & Subcommittees
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Sponsored Legislation
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A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-04-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action: 2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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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".Latest action: 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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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".Latest action: 2026-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers ActLatest action: 2026-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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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".Latest action: 2026-03-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.Latest action: 2026-03-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)
Cosponsored Legislation
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revise the treatment of partnership interests received in connection with the performance of services, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-04-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner of Social Security to carry out a demonstration project relating to disability benefits of blind individuals.Latest action: 2026-04-16 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action: 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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A bill to provide appropriations for the Internal Revenue Service to overhaul technology and strengthen enforcement, and for other purposes.Latest action: 2026-04-15 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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SAFE Act of 2025Latest action: 2025-02-27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Senior Hunger Prevention Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-04-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program".Latest action: 2026-04-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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STOP Corrupt Bets Act of 2026Latest action: 2026-03-26 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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A resolution recognizing the 205th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.Latest action: 2026-03-25 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1609; text: CR S1617-1618)
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