Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator · RI · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 4, 2007

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Sheldon Whitehouse

Senator · RI · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 4, 2007

Official website Contact form Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

451 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

S. 1289 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1286 · Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1277 · IDEA Full Funding Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1261 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1259 · Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1245 · Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 30, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 1241 · Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1240 · Defending America’s Future Elections Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 1234 · SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1232 · Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1227 · ABC Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Con.Res. 11 · A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931)
S. 1214 · Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 144 · A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1912)
S.J.Res. 43 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1172 · Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 141 · A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875-1876)
S. 1154 · Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1152 · Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)
S.Res. 136 · A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1837-1838)
S. 1115 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1101 · SHARE Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1076 · Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1068 · Putting Veterans First Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

451 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

S. 1289 · 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1286 · Tax Fairness for Workers Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1277 · IDEA Full Funding Act
Introduced Apr 3, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1261 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1259 · Manifest Modernization Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 2, 2025 · original cosponsor · Foreign Trade and International Finance
Latest action (Apr 2, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1245 · Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jul 30, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
S. 1241 · Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 1240 · Defending America’s Future Elections Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 1234 · SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 1232 · Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1227 · ABC Act
Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Con.Res. 11 · A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1931)
S. 1214 · Heating and Cooling Relief Act
Introduced Mar 31, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 31, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 148 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Mar 31, 2025): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
S.Res. 144 · A resolution recognizing the heritage, culture, and contributions of Latinas in the United States.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1912)
S.J.Res. 43 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1172 · Honor Farmer Contracts Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 27, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 141 · A resolution recognizing the 204th anniversary of the independence of Greece and celebrating democracy in Greece and the United States.
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1864; text: CR S1875-1876)
S. 1154 · Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 1152 · Rhode Island Fishermen's Fairness Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 26, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Mar 26, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1874-1875)
S.Res. 136 · A resolution affirming the rule of law and the legitimacy of judicial review.
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1837-1838)
S. 1115 · Paycheck Fairness Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 1101 · SHARE Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 25, 2025 · cosponsored May 8, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 25, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1076 · Preventing Illegal Weapons Trafficking Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 14, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Mar 14, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 1068 · Putting Veterans First Act of 2025
Introduced Mar 13, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.