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
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Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
451 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 481 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Department of Agriculture should use its contingency funds and interchange authority to finance the supplemental nutrition assistance program.
Introduced Nov 3, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Nov 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S.Res. 479 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025.
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7855; text: CR S7852)
S. 3079 · Armed Forces Pay Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 30, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S.Res. 475 · A resolution designating November 1, 2025, as "National Bison Day".
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7830-7831; text: CR S7830)
S.Res. 472 · A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
S. 3071 · Keep SNAP and WIC Funded Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 29, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 29, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 17, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 406.
S. 3059 · Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act
Introduced Oct 27, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Social Welfare
Latest action (Oct 27, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S. 3050 · PAID OFF Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 500.
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 3043 · Military and Federal Employee Protection Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations.
S. 3039 · True Shutdown Fairness Act
Introduced Oct 23, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 23, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S. 3022 · Save Our Seas 2.0 Marine Debris Infrastructure Programs Reauthorization Act
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 21, 2025 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Nov 20, 2025): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 449 · A resolution designating the week beginning on October 12, 2025, as "National Wildlife Refuge Week".
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Oct 15, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7141)
S.Res. 448 · A resolution designating October 1, 2025, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies.
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 9, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097-7098)
S.Res. 446 · A resolution recognizing the 250th birthday of the United States Navy.
Introduced Oct 9, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 9, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Oct 9, 2025): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7101; text: CR S7097)
S.Res. 443 · A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 2963 · Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 1, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 1, 2025): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.J.Res. 84 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services relating to "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jan 13, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 52. Record Vote Number: 8.
S.Res. 421 · A resolution urging the executive branch and leaders of the G7 and the European Union to seize sovereign assets of the Russian Federation under the jurisdiction of members of the G7 and disburse such assets to Ukraine in tranches of not less than $10,000,000,000 United States dollars per month until expended.
Introduced Sep 29, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 29, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6839-6840)
S.Res. 408 · A resolution recognizing September 20, 2025, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S6738)
S.Res. 406 · A resolution designating September 30, 2025, as "Impact Aid Recognition Day" to recognize and celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Impact Aid program.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Oct 6, 2025): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6959; text: CR 9/18/2025 S6737)
S.J.Res. 82 · A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Policy on Adhering to the Text of the Administrative Procedure Act".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Dec 18, 2025): Failed of passage in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 50 - 50. Record Vote Number: 654.
S. 2904 · SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Feb 10, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 326.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 19, 2026): Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.