Sheldon Whitehouse
- In Office SinceJan 4, 2007
- Next ElectionNov 2026
- Current Term4th Term
At a Glance
Leadership Roles
View all- Senate Committee on Environment and Public WorksRanking MemberThe Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to environmental protection, resource utilization and conservation, and public infrastructure.
- Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory OversightEx Officio
- Clean Air, Climate, and Nuclear Innovation and SafetyEx Officio
- Fisheries, Wildlife, and WaterEx Officio
Voting Alignment
View details- With party95%
- With districtSample
- Bipartisan0%
- Against party5%
Based on 50 recorded votes.
District Snapshot
View districtTop Issue Areas
From 50 recent bills- Climate44%
- Economy25%
- Retail7%
- Safety4%
- Health4%
Share of issue-area tags across the 50 most recent sponsored bills. Tags don't sum to 100% because the rest falls outside the top five.
Recent Activity
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Jun 24, 2026 · HuffPostSenator Has Pointed Questions About The Epstein Files For Todd Blanche’s AG Nomination
Jun 24, 2026 · Raw StoryLawmaker gives Trump nominee a tongue-lashing over insulting Senators: 'You're telling me'
Jun 12, 2026 · The InterceptICE Is Urged to Show It's Not “Infiltrated by Violent Extremists”
Recent Bills Sponsored
View allA bill to amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an EMS and First Responder Wellness Grant Program, and for other purposes.
In CommitteeFirst Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act
passed_one_chamberA resolution recognizing World Oceans Day and celebrating the maritime heritage, ocean leadership, fisheries stewardship, and coastal communities of the United States.
In CommitteeA 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".
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