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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 950 · A resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Introduced Oct 15, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 15, 2026): Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.J.Res. 220 · Original Slavery Remembrance Day Resolution
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5653 · Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
S. 5618 · Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Law
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 926 · A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month".
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186)
S.Res. 924 · A resolution designating October 7, 2026, 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 Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177)
S.Res. 920 · 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 Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176)
S. 5603 · Protecting Presidential Memorials Act
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 30, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688.
S. 5575 · Stop Corrupt Gratuities Act
Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 913 · A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 28, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5064-5065; text: CR S5074-5075)
S.Res. 905 · A resolution designating September 25, 2026, as "National Lobster Day".
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5020; text: CR S5008-5009)
S. 5560 · Immigration Warrants Reform Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5005)
S. 5546 · Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women’s Health Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 28, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5539 · Affordability is Access Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 5532 · Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
Introduced Sep 24, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 24, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 897 · A resolution honoring the life, service, and legacy of the Honorable Jon Llewellyn Kyl, former Senator for the State of Arizona.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958; text: CR S4951-4952)
S. 5491 · Freedom from Intimidation in Elections Act
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 5481 · Youth Voting Rights Act
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
S. 5476 · A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.
Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 5447 · FAIR Fees Act of 2026
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S. 5446 · Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act
Introduced Sep 22, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Sep 22, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
S.Res. 868 · A resolution recognizing September 20, 2026, as "National LGBTQ+ Servicemembers and Veterans Day".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Sep 17, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S4803-4804)
S.Res. 863 · A resolution expressing support for designation of the week of September 13 through 19, 2026, as "National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week".
Introduced Sep 17, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Sep 23, 2026): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4958)