Sheldon Whitehouse
DemocraticRhode IslandSenate
Sheldon Whitehouse is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States senator from Rhode Island, a seat he has held since 2007. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1993 to 1998, and as the 71st attorney general of Rhode Island from 1999 to 2003. He was elected to the Senate in 2006, defeating Republican incumbent Lincoln Chafee. He was reelected in 2012, 2018, and 2024.
Source: Wikipedia →Terms of Service
Senate · 2007–2009
Senate · 2009–2011
Senate · 2011–2013
Senate · 2013–2015
Senate · 2015–2017
Senate · 2017–2019
Senate · 2019–2021
Senate · 2021–2023
Senate · 2023–2025
Senate · 2025–present
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A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to establish a tropospheric ozone research program, and for other purposes.
119-S-4571May 19, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
119-S-4404Environmental ProtectionApr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units: Final Repeal".
119-SJRES-188Environmental ProtectionMay 12, 2026
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 409.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)".
119-SJRES-187Environmental ProtectionApr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026
119-S-4346Finance and Financial SectorApr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
119-S-567Armed Forces and National SecurityFeb 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026
119-S-4248Transportation and Public WorksMar 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
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".
119-SJRES-155Finance and Financial SectorMay 13, 2026
Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2268-2269)
Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act
119-S-4185TaxationMar 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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".
119-SJRES-143Finance and Financial SectorMar 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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".
119-SJRES-144Finance and Financial SectorMar 25, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
119-SRES-659Water Resources DevelopmentMar 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1546)