Decision Maker

Sheldon Whitehouse

Former US Senate - Rhode Island

Rhode Island

Sheldon Whitehouse is a prominent American politician and attorney serving as the senior United States Senator from Rhode Island. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has been in office since 2007. Before his role as a senator, he served as the United States Attorney for Rhode Island and subsequently as the Attorney General of Rhode Island. Renowned for his in-depth understanding of environmental and climate policy, Whitehouse is a strong advocate for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and is known to frequently spotlight the effects of climate change on the Senate floor. His approach and dedicated efforts often draw national attention to climate change and environmental conservation efforts.