Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Democratic from Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse

Sponsored Legislation

Sheldon Whitehouse has sponsored 762 bills and cosponsored 4,825 bills across 19 years in Congress. Sen. Whitehouse's top legislative focus is Unknown, followed by Taxation. See how this shapes their voting record and committee assignments.
S 4404
A bill to amend the Clean Air Act to require Congress to approve of the application of certain executive exemptions under that Act, to strike an exemption under that Act, and for other purposes.
In Committee
SJRES 188
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".
In Committee
SJRES 187
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)".
In Committee
Amendment 5141
Senate Amendment 5141
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5140
Senate Amendment 5140
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5138
Senate Amendment 5138
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5136
Senate Amendment 5136
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5135
Senate Amendment 5135
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5137
Senate Amendment 5137
Pending Consideration
Amendment 5139
Senate Amendment 5139
Pending Consideration
S 4346
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes.
In Committee
S 4248
Enhancing Long-Term, Efficient, and Viable Alternatives to Empower Flood-Prone Communities Act of 2026
In Committee
SJRES 155
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".
Active
S 4185
Stop Subsidizing Giant Mergers Act
In Committee
SJRES 143
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".
In Committee
SJRES 144
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".
In Committee
SRES 659
A resolution celebrating the 100th anniversary of the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association.
In Committee
Amendment 4451
Senate Amendment 4451
Filed
Amendment 4411
Senate Amendment 4411
Filed
Amendment 4408
Senate Amendment 4408
Filed
Amendment 4409
Senate Amendment 4409
Filed
Amendment 4410
Senate Amendment 4410
Filed
Amendment 4407
Senate Amendment 4407
Filed
Amendment 4412
Senate Amendment 4412
Filed
S 4111
Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act
In Committee
SJRES 122
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 "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
In Committee
SJRES 120
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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
In Committee
SJRES 119
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 "Air Plan Approval; Montana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
In Committee
SJRES 121
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 "Oil and Natural Gas Sector Climate Review: Extension of Deadlines in Standards of Performance for New, Reconstructed, and Modified Sources and Emissions Guidelines for Existing Sources".
In Committee
S 4004
Protect Law Enforcement Task Forces Act
In Committee
S 3991
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
In Committee
SRES 600
A resolution recognizing January 2026 as "National Mentoring Month".
Active
SJRES 106
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 "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions".
In Committee
S 3762
Prior Authorization Relief Act
In Committee
S 3721
Empowering States' Rights To Protect Consumers Act of 2026
In Committee
Amendment 4229
Senate Amendment 4229
Filed
Amendment 4205
Senate Amendment 4205
Filed
Amendment 4206
Senate Amendment 4206
Filed
Amendment 4173
Senate Amendment 4173
Filed
Amendment 4172
Senate Amendment 4172
Filed
S 3599
Affordable CHOICE Act
In Committee
S 3581
No Settlements for January 6 Law Enforcement Assaulters Act
In Committee
Amendment 4075
Senate Amendment 4075
Filed
SRES 554
A resolution recognizing the strong link between climate change and skyrocketing insurance premiums.
In Committee
SRES 562
A resolution recognizing that ozone pollution can cause lung disease, asthma attacks, cardiovascular problems, and reproductive issues.
In Committee
SRES 557
A resolution recognizing that climate change portends a cascade of financial market collapses that would destabilize the national and global economies.
In Committee
SRES 556
A resolution recognizing that Florida's insurance market is gravely stressed by climate risks.
In Committee
SRES 565
A resolution recognizing that facilities that produce renewable electricity are the cheapest power-generating facilities to operate and reliance on fossil fuel-generating facilities to meet growing power demand drives up wholesale electricity prices.
In Committee
SRES 561
A resolution recognizing that particulate matter pollution can cause heart attacks, asthma, strokes, and premature death.
In Committee
SRES 551
A resolution recognizing that sea levels are rising at accelerated rates due to human-caused climate change.
In Committee
SRES 559
A resolution recognizing that climate change is making wildfires more frequent, more intense, and more destructive.
In Committee
SRES 552
A resolution recognizing that oceans are warming due to human-caused climate change.
In Committee
SRES 564
A resolution recognizing the ability of solar, storage, and wind to quickly and cheaply meet United States power demand growth.
In Committee
SRES 560
A resolution recognizing that mercury pollution can cause severe health problems, including permanent brain damage, kidney damage, and birth defects.
In Committee
S 3523
Clean Competition Act
In Committee
SRES 555
A resolution recognizing that climate change poses a threat to the mortgage market and to home values.
In Committee
SRES 550
A resolution recognizing that climate change is not a hoax, but sound science.
In Committee
SRES 563
A resolution affirming that the Federal Government should support school district investment in clean school buses.
In Committee
SRES 558
A resolution recognizing that climate change-driven extreme weather events are increasing at the same time that the government is dismantling weather monitoring and alert systems.
In Committee
SRES 553
A resolution recognizing that climate change is real.
In Committee
S 3289
Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025
In Committee
S 3187
Bivens Act of 2025
In Committee
S 3186
Constitutional Accountability Act
In Committee
SJRES 92
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Rescinding Regulations Regarding Management Systems Pertaining to the Fish and Wildlife Service and the Refuge Roads Program"".
In Committee
SJRES 93
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement relating to "Restoration of Names That Honor American Greatness; Gulf of America".
In Committee
SJRES 87
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management relating to "Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness: Gulf of America".
In Committee
SJRES 85
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 "Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration Units: Temporary-Use Incinerators and Air Curtain Incinerators Used in Disaster Recovery.
In Committee
SJRES 86
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 "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Active
SRES 418
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 20 through September 27, 2025, as "National Estuaries Week".
Active
S 2918
REPO Implementation Act of 2025
Active
S 2883
Quantifying Uncertainty and Action to Help Optimize Growth of Shellfish Act of 2025
In Committee
SRES 404
A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.
In Committee
S 2749
A bill to exempt Medicare from any sequestration under Statutory PAYGO that is caused by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
In Committee
SRES 380
A resolution urging the protection of Medicare from the devastating cuts caused by H.R. 1.
In Committee
Amendment 3768
Senate Amendment 3768
Filed
Amendment 3682
Senate Amendment 3682
Filed
Amendment 3569
Senate Amendment 3569
Filed
SJRES 73
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 Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule".
In Committee
SJRES 74
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration relating to "Pipeline Safety: Editorial Change To Reflect the Name Change of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America".
In Committee
Amendment 3283
Senate Amendment 3283
Filed
Amendment 3266
Senate Amendment 3266
Filed
Amendment 3248
Senate Amendment 3248
Filed
SJRES 72
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Estate Tax Closing Letter User Fee Update".
In Committee
S 2533
Pick Up After Your DOGE Act
In Committee
S 2540
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Justice Grant Reauthorization Act
In Committee
Amendment 3035
Senate Amendment 3035
Filed
S 2402
First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit Act of 2025
In Committee
SJRES 65
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 "Air Plan Approval; Florida; Revisions to Stationary Sources-Removal of Clean Air Interstate Rule Provisions".
Active
SJRES 64
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 "Air Plan Approval; West Virginia; Regional Haze State Implementation Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
In Committee
SJRES 67
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: Integrated Iron and Steel Manufacturing Facilities Technology Review: Interim Final Rule".
In Committee
SJRES 66
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 for Coke Ovens: Pushing, Quenching, and Battery Stacks, and Coke Oven Batteries; Residual Risk and Technology Review, and Periodic Technology Review."
In Committee
S 2344
Department of Veterans Affairs Claim Sharks Effective Warnings Act of 2025
In Committee
S 2243
International Maritime Pollution Accountability Act of 2025
In Committee
S 2235
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
Active
Amendment 2508
Senate Amendment 2508
Filed
Amendment 2516
Senate Amendment 2516
Filed
Amendment 2515
Senate Amendment 2515
Filed
Amendment 2509
Senate Amendment 2509
Filed
Amendment 2514
Senate Amendment 2514
Filed
Amendment 2512
Senate Amendment 2512
Filed
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