Sheldon Whitehouse
Senator · RI · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 4, 2007
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Senator · RI · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 4, 2007
Official websiteContact formBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
451 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 3, 2025 · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 20, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 645 · North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 20, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 641 · Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 19, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 19, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 616 · Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Dec 12, 2025): Became Public Law No: 119-57.
S. 614 · A bill to designate the area of Sumner Row between 16th Street and Northwest and L Street Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Alexi Navalny Way".
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 18, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text: CR S1010-1011)
S. 605 · CHAMPVA Children's Care Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 19, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
S.Res. 80 · A resolution expressing gratitude to the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies, the Architect of the Capitol, the Sergeant at Arms, the Secretary of the Senate, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and volunteers for their support in making the Presidential Inauguration a success.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S990; text: CR S981-982)
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2025 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (May 21, 2025): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-86.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 588 · Presidential Audit and Tax Transparency Act
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 13, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Feb 13, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 522 · Credit Union Board Modernization Act
Introduced Feb 11, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 10, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 11, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 66 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S802; text: CR S799-800)
S.Res. 64 · A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S767; text: CR S798-799)
S. 491 · Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 463 · Protect Our Letter Carriers Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored May 18, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 455 · Protecting Sensitive Locations Act
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 6, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 6, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 61 · A resolution expressing support for the continued value of arms control agreements and negotiated constraints on Russian and Chinese strategic nuclear forces.
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 2, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S673-674)
S. 422 · Right to Contraception Act
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Feb 5, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 419 · Reauthorizing Support and Treatment for Officers in Crisis Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 20, 2025): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 79.
S. 410 · Love Lives On Act of 2025
Introduced Feb 5, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 5, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Mar 18, 2026): Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Introduced Feb 4, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 4, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Feb 4, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 51 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S546-547)
S. 366 · Muhammad Ali Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 25, 2025 · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Feb 3, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S545-546)
S. 355 · FDA Modernization Act 3.0
Introduced Feb 3, 2025 · cosponsored Feb 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Dec 17, 2025): Held at the desk.