{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where chamber = \"House\", party = \"Democrat\" and state = \"RI\" sorted by date descending", "rows": [["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/congressman-amo-kicks-off-second-blue-economy-tour-at-regent-craft-highlighting-rhode-island-jobs-innovation-and-the-future-of-the-ocean-state", "Congressman Amo Kicks Off Second Blue Economy Tour at REGENT Craft, Highlighting Rhode Island Jobs, Innovation, and the Future of the Ocean State", "2026-09-30", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Ranking Member of the House Science Committee Subcommittee on the Environment, kicks off his Second Blue Economy Tour with a visit to REGENT Craft, the developer of a first-in-class electric Seaglider based in Rhode Island, as they cut the ribbon on a new factory.\n\nAs Rhode Islanders face high costs and a changing economy, the Blue Economy offers an opportunity to create good-paying jobs, strengthen local businesses, and build the industries of the future right here in the Ocean State. Over the next few weeks, Congressman Amo will travel across Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District to meet with the workers, small businesses, researchers, educators, and nonprofits powering the Ocean State\u2019s Blue Economy.\n\n\u201cOur Blue Economy is about more than what happens on the water. It\u2019s about good jobs, new technology, and lowering costs by building more of what we need right here in Rhode Island,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cI\u2019m excited to get out across Rhode Island, to listen to the people doing this work every day, and bring their ideas back to Washington. If we want Rhode Island to lead the next generation of ocean industries, we need to make sure our workers have the skills, our researchers have the resources, and our small businesses have a fair shot to grow.\u201d\n\nRhode Island\u2019s Blue Economy directly employs 36,000 Rhode Islanders and contributes over $5 billion to the state\u2019s gross domestic product every year. The tour will highlight the people and industries behind those numbers, from marine trades and aquaculture to ocean research, advanced manufacturing, and maritime technology.\n\nCongressman Amo will tour facilities, convene discussions, and meet with the workers, small businesses, educational institutions, and nonprofits at the heart of Rhode Island's Blue Economy.\n\nBackground\n\nNationwide, the Blue Economy supports 2.4 million jobs and contributes $397 billion to the nation\u2019s gross domestic product.\n\nIn 2024, Congressman Amo toured Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District to highlight the Ocean State\u2019s leadership in the Blue Economy.\n\nAs part of the 2024 tour, Congressman Amo convened a roundtable conversation at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)\u2019s Lincoln campus, participated in a training module at CCRI\u2019s Global Wind Organization Basic Safety Training program, led a conversation with academic leaders from across Rhode Island\u2019s campuses, visited the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, toured VATN Systems in Portsmouth, and visited Flux Marine in Bristol. He concluded the tour speaking at 401 Tech Bridge\u2019s NavalX Annual Program Management Review.\n\n###", 1, "2026-10-01T11:23:28Z", "2026-10-01T11:25:15Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-pappas-trahan-ruiz-lead-bipartisan-house-effort-pushing-hhs-to-distribute-liheap-funds", "Amo, Pappas, Trahan, Ruiz Lead Bipartisan House Effort Pushing HHS to Distribute LIHEAP Funds", "2026-09-28", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), and Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) led a bipartisan group of 113 members in calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are distributed to the states as soon as possible and no later than November 1, 2026.\n\nThe lawmakers write:\n\n\u201cWith a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households facing high energy prices this winter who rely on LIHEAP... It is of the utmost importance that the agency ensures funds are released as soon as possible and without congressional intervention throughout Fiscal Year 2027.\u201d\n\n\u201cSince February, crude oil prices have significantly increased, topping significantly more than $100 per barrel at its peaks in April 2026 and recently on September 15, 2026. These price spikes impact home heating oil prices especially, as it is refined from crude oil.\u201d\n\n\u201cHome heating oil will not be delivered without payment in full, up front, which can average $2,300 for just the winter season. For the many families that cannot afford these high costs, LIHEAP is a lifeline. If households don\u2019t receive these funds on schedule, families will go without heat or be forced to make remarkably difficult decisions in order to afford it.\u201d\n\n\u201cOnce again we urge you to do everything possible to distribute LIHEAP funds to states and families expeditiously. Families should not have to choose between staying warm and affording other essential items like food, medication, or rent. We appreciate your attention on this urgent matter and stand ready to support the agency in assisting the American people.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Chris Pappas (D-NH-01), Lori Trahan (D-MA-03), Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Josh Riley (D-NY-19), William Keating (D-MA-09), Bennie Thompson (D-MI-02), Joseph Morelle (D-NY-25), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02), Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), John Mannion (D-NY-22), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Lucy McBath (D-GA-06), Sanford Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-02), Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06), Sarah McBride (D-DE-AL), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Steny Hoyer (D-MD-05), Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Patrick Ryan (D-NY-18), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), John Larson (D-CT-01), Mark Takano (D-CA-39), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Henry \u201cHank\u201d Johnson, Jr (D-GA-04), Luis Correa (D-CA-46), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Shontel M. Brown (D-OH-11), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Michael Lawler (R-NY-17), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA-02), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Frank J. Mrvan (D-IN-01), Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY-15), Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), Timothy Kennedy (D-NY-26), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA-03), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), James McGovern (D-MA-02), James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), Jake Auchincloss (D-MA-04), Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA-44), Cleo Fields (D-LA-06), Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-05), Sarah Elfreth (D-PA-03), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Greg Landsman (D-OH-01), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Al Green (D-TX-09), Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), Josh Gottheimer (D-NY-05), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN-04), Steve Cohen (D-TN\u201309), Jes\u00fas Garc\u00eda (D-IL-04), Donald Norcross (D-IL-11), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Bill Foster (D-IL-11), Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), Summer Lee (D-PA-12), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Mark Pocan (D-WI-03), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Diana DeGette (D-CO-01), Christian Menefee (D-TX-18), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Lois Frankel (D-FL-22), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Jan Schakowsky (D-IL-09), LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Robert Menendez (D-NJ-08), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), Kelly Morrison (D-MN-03), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Everton Blair Jr. (D-GA-13), Herbert Conaway, Jr. (D-NJ-03), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), and Delia C. Ramirez (D-IL-03).\n\nBackground\n\nLIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families pay for heating and cooling and mitigates the impacts of rising energy costs and extreme weather events. Across the nation, LIHEAP helps nearly 6 million households afford their energy bills. As temperatures continue to drop, it is essential that the Department of Health and Human Services release the highest possible amount of funding available to ensure that seniors and working-class families don\u2019t go cold at night.\n\nRhode Islanders can learn more about LIHEAP assistance at the Rhode Island Department of Human Services website, by contacting their local Community Action Program Agency, or the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) hotline toll-free at: 1-866-674-6327. Households can also easily identify possible eligibility for assistance by using the LIHEAP Eligibility Tool on energyhelp.us.\n\nIn 2025 and 2024, Congressman Amo joined lawmakers in urging the release of the highest possible amount of LIHEAP funding.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-29T11:07:12Z", "2026-09-29T11:08:49Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/as-super-el-nino-looms-amo-leads-41-lawmakers-calling-for-noaa-to-prepare", "As Super El Ni\u00f1o Looms, Amo Leads 41 Lawmakers Calling for NOAA to Prepare", "2026-09-24", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) led 41 lawmakers in calling on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Administrator Neil Jacobs to detail how the agency is preparing for a potentially historic Super El Ni\u00f1o and ensuring Americans have the forecasts, warnings, and data they need to stay safe.\n\nNOAA\u2019s Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a greater than 90% chance of a very strong El Ni\u00f1o this fall and winter, with a 75% chance the event exceeds the strength of every El Ni\u00f1o recorded since 1950.\n\nA Super El Ni\u00f1o could bring significant disruptions to weather patterns, agriculture, food security, commerce, and communities around the world. Recent reporting has highlighted risks to food security in Central America, while NOAA notes that stronger El Ni\u00f1o events increase the likelihood of impacts consistent with the phenomenon.\n\nThe lawmakers are raising these concerns as NOAA and the National Weather Service face workforce and data-collection challenges. The National Weather Service\u2019s core mission includes providing forecasts, warnings, and weather data to protect lives and property and support the national economy.\n\nIn their letter to NOAA the lawmakers write:\n\nThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is warning of a potentially historic Super El Ni\u00f1o, with a \u201cgreater than 90% chance of a very strong\u201d event and a 75% chance it exceeds the strength of every El Ni\u00f1o recorded since 1950. The consequences of this Super El Ni\u00f1o could be severe: extreme weather, crop failures, flooding and drought, worsening global hunger, and significant economic losses that cost trillions.\n\nThe United States cannot afford to be caught flat-footed. The destruction caused by a Super El Ni\u00f1o could cascade to negatively impact U.S. interests, security, and commerce. In 2015, an El Ni\u00f1o left up to 100 million people food insecure. The World Food Program estimates this Super El Ni\u00f1o could push at least 49 million people into acute food insecurity by the end of 2027.\n\nThis warning comes as President Trump has weakened the very agency responsible for forecasting and preparing Americans for these threats.\n\nNOAA must take these concerns seriously. NOAA must have the personnel, data, research, and resources necessary to warn Americans and help communities prepare before disaster strikes. Preparation for potentially historic weather events must remain a high priority\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-18), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN-07), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda (D-IL-04), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Val Hoyle (D-OR-04), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), John Larson (D-CT-01), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), Sarah McBride (D-DE-AL), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Christian Menefee (D-TX-18), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Luz Rivas (D-CA-29), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Andrea Salinas (D-OR-06), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), George Whitesides (D-CA-27), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24).\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo serves as the Ranking Member for the Subcommittee on Environment on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which administers the National Weather Service.\n\nIn July 2026, Ranking Member Amo led 33 Members of Congress in calling on the Trump administration to restore the twice-a-day weather balloon launch schedule, as extreme weather and high heat hit across the country.\n\nIn Summer 2025, Amo led the charge to reverse Trump\u2019s damaging Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts to the National Weather Service staff. After months of public pressure, the National Weather Service announced plans to hire 450 new staff.\n\nFollowing the tragic Texas floods in July 2025, Congressman Amo highlighted the impact of Trump\u2019s cuts to NOAA and the NWS on America\u2019s disaster readiness.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-25T10:04:52Z", "2026-09-25T10:05:46Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/after-denial-of-emergency-aid-for-blizzard-amo-friedman-introduce-bill-to-stop-trump-s-politicization-of-disaster-aid", "After Denial of Emergency Aid for Blizzard, Amo, Friedman Introduce Bill to Stop Trump\u2019s Politicization of Disaster Aid", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-CA-30) introduced the Disaster Relief Fairness Act to prevent the president from maliciously denying disaster assistance to states and communities that meet the criteria to qualify.\n\nThe bill comes after Trump denied Rhode Island\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration following the historic February blizzard, despite more than $19 million in direct storm damages, which was more than nine times the threshold required for a declaration. President Trump denied Rhode Island\u2019s request on the same day it approved disaster declarations for several Republican-led states.\n\nDuring President Trump\u2019s second term, the White House has approved 89% of disaster aid requests from Republican governors and 23% from Democratic governors. These politicized denials negatively impact state, city, and town budgets and property tax rates for residents.\n\n\u201cOur state was battered by record-breaking snow and dangerous power outages last February. Instead of helping Rhode Island recover, Trump is playing politics with disaster aid,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cWho you voted for should not impact whether or not the federal government steps in to help communities dig out after disaster. I\u2019m proud to work with my delegation colleagues to prevent the President from using disaster assistance as political leverage.\u201d\n\n\"When a disaster hits American families, the only question should be how fast help arrives, not how your neighbors voted,\" said Congresswoman Laura Friedman (D-CA-30). \"Angelenos saw it firsthand when this administration turned wildfire relief into a bargaining chip, and states across our country are seeing it now. If the White House gets to pick and choose who recovers, no community in America is safe. Our bill ends that for good and ensures disaster aid is about recovery and nothing else.\"\n\nThis bill is cosponsored by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25).\n\nSenators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse lead the Disaster Relief Fairness Act in the Senate.\n\nBackground\n\nOn February 22\u201323, 2026, Rhode Island experienced a severe snowstorm that dropped more than three feet of snow in 24 hours in parts of the state. It was the state\u2019s highest one-day snowfall on record. The storm caused widespread power outages, emergency room visits, and disruptions to transportation, utilities, businesses, and public services.\n\nUnder current law, disaster requests must be based upon a finding that the situation is beyond the capability of the state and affected local governments or Indian tribal governments. The Disaster Relief Fairness Act would ensure that disaster assistance requests made during Trump\u2019s presidency are approved if they meet FEMA\u2019s established requirements and thresholds.\n\nThe denial is part of a broader pattern of Rhode Islanders being forced to fight for the federal support they deserve. Amo pressed the Trump administration over rising energy costs and challenged Energy Secretary Chris Wright over statements to Congress, while continuing to push federal agencies to deliver for Rhode Island.\n\nIn July, Amo joined Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Congressman Magaziner in calling on FEMA to explain why Rhode Island\u2019s request for assistance was denied. The lawmakers also urged the state to appeal the decision.\n\nAfter the state\u2019s appeal was denied in September, the Rhode Island Delegation denounced Trump\u2019s politicization of disaster aid and opened a probe to investigate and expose the Trump administration\u2019s blatant and unwarranted politicization of federal disaster aid.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-celebrates-the-advancement-of-reforms-to-strengthen-america-s-diplomatic-corps", "Amo Celebrates the Advancement of Reforms to Strengthen America\u2019s Diplomatic Corps", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 House Foreign Affairs Committee Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) celebrated the House passage of the Foreign Service Modernization Act, which will strengthen America\u2019s diplomatic corps and give Foreign Service Officers the tools they need to meet today\u2019s national security challenges. Congressman Amo helped secure several key provisions in the legislation and spoke on the House floor in support of the bill. The measures Amo secured inclusion of strengthen training to combat antisemitism and support implementation of the Australia United Kingdom United States (AUKUS) security partnership.\n\n\u201cOur diplomats dedicate their lives to representing the United States abroad, often making tremendous personal sacrifices in service to our country,\u201d said Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo. \u201cWe owe them the training, protections, and support they need to do their jobs. I\u2019m proud to have helped secure provisions that strengthen our diplomatic corps and support our key alliances. Our foreign policy is stronger when we invest in the people who carry it out.\u201d\n\nWATCH HERE: Congressman Amo speaks on House floor in support of bipartisan legislation which includes key provisions he championed to strengthen diplomatic training and support AUKUS\n\nBackground\n\nThe Foreign Service Modernization Act marks the first comprehensive review of the Foreign Service Act, which codifies personnel matters for Foreign Service Officers, since it was signed into law in 1980.\n\nThe legislation would:\n\nProvide Ambassadors with increased authority and oversight in carrying out US foreign policy at their posts overseas,\n\nCreate a pilot program for a Diplomatic Reserve Corps, modeling the reserve functions of the armed services, that would surge diplomats to the front lines in response to emergencies and crises abroad,\n\nEnhance expeditionary diplomacy in austere posts to advance American interests outside of the confines of embassy walls,\n\nAlign State Department human resources technology and training to meet modern national security demands, and\n\nIncrease pathways for military veterans to join the Foreign Service.\n\nAmo championed several provisions included in the final legislation, including:\n\nStrengthening training for Foreign Service Officers to better identify and combat antisemitism.\n\nHelping ensure Foreign Service Officers have access to the trainings and briefings they need to implement the trilateral security partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/reed-whitehouse-amo-call-for-federal-assistance-to-help-tiverton-families-following-forever-chemical-water-contamination", "Reed, Whitehouse, Amo Call for Federal Assistance to Help Tiverton Families Following Forever Chemical Water Contamination", "2026-09-22", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) called on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin to move quickly to help support Tiverton families whose private wells have been contaminated with dangerous levels of PFAS, or \u201cforever chemicals.\u201d\n\nIn a letter to Administrator Zeldin, the lawmakers wrote:\n\n\u201cWe are writing to alert you to an urgent public health matter affecting our constituents in Tiverton, Rhode Island, due to dangerous levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in private wells. More than half of the private wells tested to date have exceeded Rhode Island\u2019s 20 parts-per-trillion standard, and testing is still underway. With some wells registering PFAS concentrations above 4,000 parts per trillion, Tiverton families urgently need help accessing safe drinking water and determining the scope and source of this contamination.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor these families, the harm is not abstract. They rely on private wells for the water they drink, cook with, bathe in, and use every day. Residents are relying on bottled water and emergency supplies while confronting uncertainty about whether the water in their homes is safe.\u201d\n\n\u201cTiverton residents should not have to wait for the next round of testing, the next funding cycle, or another agency to determine responsibility before they can have safe water in their homes. The immediate priority of all levels of government must be to protect residents and get clean drinking water to families who need it as quickly as possible.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nBackground\n\nTiverton is facing elevated levels of PFAS, also known as \u2018forever chemicals\u2019, in private wells, threatening residents\u2019 drinking water.\n\nMore than half of the private wells tested to date have exceeded Rhode Island\u2019s 20 parts-per-trillion standard, and testing is continuing. Some wells have registered PFAS levels above 4,000 parts per trillion, more than 19,900 times the state standard.\n\nCongressman Amo recently met with Tiverton residents and local leaders to hear directly about the impact of the contamination and discuss the federal resources needed to get families safe drinking water. He is urging the EPA to work with federal, state, and local partners to ensure Tiverton residents can access safe drinking water at home.\n\nResidents in the affected zones, including those living in homes on Crandall Road, Bulgarmarsh Road, and Stafford Road, cited elevated PFAS levels in their private wells, reaching over 4,000 parts per trillion (ppt), more than 19,900% above the state\u2019s safety limit of 20 ppt.\n\nTesting from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) as of September 16 shows that 87 of 157 private wells have exceeded safety limits.\n\nSenators Reed and Whitehouse and Congressman Amo called for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expeditiously approve federal funding for a new water line.\n\nTiverton residents can find resources and updates on PFAS contamination and ongoing remediation efforts here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-23T09:45:16Z", "2026-09-23T09:46:14Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/reps-amo-and-magaziner-welcome-leader-jeffries-for-a-celebration-of-cabo-verde-community-and-culture", "Reps. Amo and Magaziner Welcome Leader Jeffries for a Celebration of Cabo Verde Community and Culture", "2026-09-21", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PAWTUCKET, RI \u2013 YESTERDAY, Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) and members of the Rhode Island Cabo Verdean community welcomed Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) to celebrate the culture, community, and contributions of Cabo Verdean Americans. Leader Jeffries, the highest-ranking Cabo Verdean elected official in American history, has family roots in Fogo, Cabo Verde. Rhode Island is home to the largest per-capita Cabo Verdean population in the United States, and generations of Cabo Verdean Americans have helped shape the state\u2019s neighborhoods, economy, culture, and civic life.\n\nThe event brought together Rhode Island leaders and members of the Cabo Verdean community to honor the community\u2019s history and look toward the future of the relationship between Rhode Island, Cabo Verde, and the United States.\n\n\u201cI'm proud of my family\u2019s Cabo Verdean heritage, anchored in the enduring connection between New England and Cabo Verde. The Cabo Verdean community is an incredible part of the gorgeous mosaic of America and the history of Rhode Island,\u201d said Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY). \u201cIt was an honor and a privilege to spend some time with this incredibly vibrant and dynamic community in Pawtucket and I am thankful to Representatives Amo and Magaziner for their warm welcome.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s an honor to welcome Leader Hakeem Jeffries to Rhode Island and celebrate our incredible Cabo Verdean community that has helped build our state from the cranberry bogs to labor movements,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cLeader Jeffries brings a personal connection to this community through his mother\u2019s Cabo Verdean heritage, making his visit especially meaningful. With Rhode Island\u2019s large Cabo Verdean community, I\u2019m proud to work alongside Leader Jeffries to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Cabo Verde and make sure the contributions of the Cabo Verdean diaspora are recognized.\u201d\n\n\u201cRhode Island\u2019s Cabo Verdean community is woven into the fabric of our state,\u201d said Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI). \u201cIt was an honor to welcome Leader Jeffries, the highest-ranking Cabo Verdean American elected official in the United States, to Rhode Island to celebrate this proud heritage.\"\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/house-democratic-leader-hakeem-jeffries-joins-amo-magaziner-for-healthcare-roundtable-with-rhode-island-workers-to-denounce-medicaid-aca-cuts", "House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Joins Amo, Magaziner for Healthcare Roundtable with Rhode Island Workers to Denounce Medicaid, ACA Cuts", "2026-09-20", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) joined Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01), Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02), and healthcare workers from Service Employees International Union 1199 and United Nurses & Allied Professionals today for a roundtable discussion and press conference on the impact of President Trump and Republicans\u2019 Medicaid and Affordable Care Act cuts on Rhode Islanders.\n\nDuring the roundtable, the Members heard directly from healthcare workers about how the federal funding cuts are straining hospitals, clinics, and the patients who depend on them. Following the discussion, Jeffries, Amo, and Magaziner answered press questions and highlighted Democratic efforts to expand high-quality, affordable healthcare access for Americans.\n\n\u201cThe Republican healthcare crisis is devastating the ability of healthcare providers to serve our families, our loved ones, our friends and our neighbors. In the wealthiest country in the history of the world, accessing high-quality, affordable healthcare cannot be a privilege available only to the wealthy, the well-off and the well-connected.\u201d said Leader Jeffries. \u201cHouse Democrats are committed to ending this Republican assault on healthcare and constructing a healthcare system that allows the American people to get high-quality healthcare whenever and wherever they need it. I\u2019m thankful to Congressman Magaziner and Congressman Amo for their work to bring that vision to life for Rhode Islanders and people across America.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery American deserves access to affordable, high-quality health care. But President Trump and congressional Republicans have deepened Rhode Island\u2019s health care crisis by cutting nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act to fund tax breaks for billionaires. I was proud to join Leader Jeffries and Congressman Amo today to hear directly from Rhode Islanders whose costs have skyrocketed and providers who have been pushed to the breaking point. I will continue working with my colleagues to reverse these cuts and build a health care system that ensures every Rhode Islander can access the care they need.\u201d said Congressman Magaziner (RI-02).\n\n\u201cEvery American should be able to see a doctor when they need one without going broke, and every healthcare professional should be able to take care of their family while caring for others,\u201d said Congressman Amo (RI-01). \u201cRhode Islanders are feeling the squeeze because of Republicans, and we need action, not more slashing of healthcare funding to pay for billionaires\u2019 tax cuts. I've joined Leader Jeffries and my colleagues across the House to fight for affordable healthcare and I\u2019m grateful that he heard directly from union healthcare providers in Rhode Island who experience the challenges facing patients every day. Together, we will keep pushing to lower costs and protect access to essential healthcare.\u201d\n\nAlso joining the press conference were Lynn Blais, President of United Nurses & Allied Professionals which represents 7,000 nurses, technologists, therapists, and other healthcare workers in Rhode Island, Vermont and Connecticut, and Jesse Martin, Executive Vice President of SEIU 1199 New England, which represents more than 32,000 healthcare and service workers across southern New England including 8,000 members in Rhode Island.\n\n\u201cIt\u2019s conversations like the ones we had today, with providers of healthcare and the support systems around the state, that are going to help make this state\u2019s healthcare delivery system better and help deliver change to all Americans in Congress. I thank these wonderful congressional leaders for spending the time listening and brainstorming with us about what actual healthcare could look like for Americans and also taking into consideration the affordability that all working people are dealing with,\u201d said Jesse Martin, Executive Vice President of SEIU 1199 New England.\n\n\u201cDecisions made in Washington about Medicaid, Medicare, workforce investments, behavioral health, and healthcare funding have consequences here in Rhode Island\u2014in our hospitals, nursing homes, community facilities, and ultimately in our patients\u2019 homes. As union healthcare workers, we understand what is at stake because we live it every day. We are not simply fighting for ourselves. We are fighting for safe workplaces, strong healthcare institutions, and a system where every Rhode Islander can get the care they need. That is why we need to bring both the House and Senate back to democratic control and roll back these cuts not just for the health and safety of all Rhode Islanders but for all Americans,\u201d said Lynn Blais, President of United Nurses & Allied Professionals.", 1, "2026-09-24T09:44:48Z", "2026-09-24T09:45:52Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-gets-1-million-federal-grant-to-strengthen-988-suicide-and-crisis-lifeline", "RI Gets $1 Million Federal Grant to Strengthen 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 September is National Suicide Prevention Month \u2013 a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, share resources, and strengthen connections that can help save lives.\n\nTo mark the occasion and highlight the importance of mental health services, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island is receiving $1,057,919 in federal funds to help support the state\u2019s suicide prevention efforts, administer the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, and ensure they have the tools, training, and staffing levels needed to effectively respond to suicide risks and help save people in crisis.\n\nThe 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support and crisis care referrals from trained counselors to anyone experiencing severe distress and/or suicidal thoughts. People can access the Lifeline by calling or texting 988.\n\nStruggling Rhode Islanders in need or those seeking help for a loved one in crisis have called or texted Rhode Island\u2019s 988 Call Center more than 40,000 times over the last several years.\n\nThanks to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, those seeking help are connected to trained, compassionate, local professionals who understand their community and may direct them to a safe place to receive immediate care, or assistance with continued treatment.\n\nEach year, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is there to answer millions of calls nationwide and connect people to life-saving assistance and mental health resources.\n\n\u201cThe 988 Lifeline saves lives. This federal funding will help ensure Rhode Island\u2019s mental health crisis hotline remains available to those in need, when they need it. And we must spread the message that help is always available and encourage outreach to end the stigma around mental health and prevent death by suicide. We\u2019ve got to change the conversation so more people understand that seeking help and preventative mental health care before there is a crisis is not a weakness, it is smart. If you feel despair, reach out because you are not alone and help is available. We also want more people to recognize the signs and know where to get help or refer others. It can make a world of difference,\u201d said Senator Reed.\n\n\u201cMental health deserves to be treated with the same level of urgency, care, and professionalism as physical health,\u201d said Whitehouse. \u201cThe 988 Lifeline has helped many Rhode Islanders in crisis, and Senator Reed is to thank for its existence.\u201d\n\n\u201cEvery Rhode Islander deserves to know that help is just a call or text away when experiencing their darkest moments,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to help deliver funding to strengthen the 988 Lifeline in Rhode Island and ensure trained counselors are ready to respond to those in need, so no one facing a mental health crisis has to face it alone.\"\n\n\u201cThe 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is more than a number. It\u2019s a promise that no one has to face a mental health crisis alone,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to have worked alongside my colleagues to deliver this funding so Rhode Island\u2019s 988 Lifeline has the resources to answer every call with urgency, dignity, and compassion.\u201d\n\nIn Rhode Island, Horizon Healthcare Partners (HHP), along with its member agencies, is among the hundreds of organizations nationwide raising awareness about the importance of seeking help and prioritizing mental health. HHP staffs 988\u2019s call center and BHLink with Community Care Alliance. BH Link has been answering these calls since the summer of 2019, when the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH), which funds BH Link, chose to take advantage of the fact that the center was already answering calls 24/7.\n\nThe members of the Congressional delegation noted that 988\u2019s text feature -- which connects users to a live counselor \u2013 is especially helpful to younger people who may be less comfortable or overwhelmed speaking to someone over the phone. The text feature is part of a nationwide strategy to reduce the incidence of suicidal ideation, behavior, and deaths by young people.\n\nAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suicide was responsible for nearly 49,000 deaths in 2024, and the rate among men was nearly four times higher than women. The CDC also reports that suicide is one of the highest leading causes of death in the United States, ranking second for Americans aged 10 to 14, 15 to 24, and 25 to 36.\n\nIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or thoughts of suicide, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 for 24/7 confidential crisis support.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-17T09:52:05Z", "2026-09-17T09:53:00Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-bill-require-civil-liberties-training-dhs-intelligence-employees-0", "Magaziner Bill to Require Civil Liberties Training for DHS Intelligence Employees Passes U.S. House of Representatives", "2026-09-16", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 The U.S. House of Representatives today passed U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner's Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, legislation that will require training for intelligence employees at the Department of Homeland Security on civil rights, civil liberties and privacy protections.\n\nThe legislation establishes a formal training curriculum for employees of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), which is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with state, local, Tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners to help protect the American people from threats to public safety.\n\n\u201cUnder the Trump Administration, the Department of Homeland Security has shown a willful disregard for the privacy and civil liberties of the American people,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cThis legislation is a small but important step toward reining in the lawless behavior by federal agents, and protecting the American people from federal overreach.\u201d\n\nPassage of Magaziner's legislation follows numerous examples of violations of civil liberties by the Department of Homeland Security during the second Trump Administration.\n\nDuring Operation Metro Surge in Minneapolis from December 2025 to February 2026, undercover federal agents infiltrated meetings at a public library and a church, wore wires to record conversations, and ran license plates at an anti-ICE gathering to compile dossiers on attendees, prompting a federal class action alleging violations of the First and Fourth Amendments.\n\nSeparately, DHS used an obscure customs statute to obtain YouTube account records forjournalists covering immigration enforcement, after a judge had already rejected search warrants for the same accounts for lack of probable cause. Meanwhile, the internal watchdog charged with checking abuses like these, DHS's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, was dismantled in March 2025, leaving the department with diminished oversight even as these incidents occurred.\n\nHaving passed the House, the bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.\n\nThis is the first bill Magaziner has passed through the House as standalone legislation. He previously passed 13 amendments to other pieces of legislation, secured funding for30 earmarks, and attached his bill to help the seafood industry better market scup as part of the FY2026 Agriculture Appropriations Act.\n\nText of the legislation can be viewed or downloaded here.", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/congressman-amo-colleagues-launch-report-detailing-policy-ideas-for-creating-a-thriving-economy-in-the-120th-congress", "Congressman Amo, Colleagues, Launch Report Detailing Policy Ideas for Creating a Thriving Economy in the 120th Congress", "2026-09-15", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) joined the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Institute and eight House colleagues to release the Thriving Economy Project, a first-of-its-kind report offering more than 800 policy recommendations for the 120th Congress.\n\nThe report lays out policy options to foster long-term economic growth, grow good-paying jobs, build a reliable, affordable, and clean energy system, protect the environment, and improve the federal government\u2019s ability to deliver for communities.\n\nCongressman Amo collaborated with Tim Profeta, Principal at Novi Strategies LLC and Executive in Residence and Founding Director of the Nicholas Institute at Duke, on the chapter titled \u201cGovernment that Delivers,\u201d which focuses on making the federal government a reliable and responsive partner to state and local governments, nonprofits, working families, and small businesses.\n\n\u201cA thriving economy requires a government that delivers,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cAs we head into the next Congress, we\u2019re focused on giving communities certainty, investing in the expertise to get things done, and making government easier to navigate. I look forward to turning these ideas into action and getting federal dollars into communities quickly; ensuring that red tape doesn\u2019t hold up investments in infrastructure; expanding clean energy; and empowering state, local, and tribal partners to help build a future-looking economy that works for working people. Working on this report with my colleagues over the last year, it\u2019s clear that we are ready to deliver results for the American people and I look forward to rolling up my sleeves and getting to work.\u201d\n\nA coalition of Members of Congress and a diverse group of policy experts, private-sector leaders, and former senior officials with experience in Congress and several Administrations authored the report.\n\nBackground\n\nThe Thriving Economy Project is an effort of SEEC Institute, a nonprofit founded in 2024 to advance climate and clean energy solutions. The report was shaped by nearly two years of public input, including convenings around the country and more than 1,300 policy recommendations and other responses received from communities and business leaders, experts, advocates, and policymakers across the country and economic sectors.\n\nThe ideas highlighted in the report focus on the challenges affecting American families and businesses today, and cover themes like rising household costs, reliable and affordable energy, economic competitiveness, access to good jobs, ways to make our supply chains more efficient and effective, environmental protection, public lands protections, and government efficiency.\n\nAmong the policy recommendations included in the chapter Rep. Amo led are tools to make it easier to get federal investment into our communities, accelerating approvals for projects without sacrificing the health of the environment, investing in technical expertise, ensuring transparency and accountability, and making sure resources are available to state, local, and Tribal governments.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-16T09:43:13Z", "2026-09-16T09:44:22Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-attends-ceremony-marking-25th-anniversary-september-11th-attacks-new", "Magaziner Attends Ceremony Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks in New York City", "2026-09-11", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "NEW YORK, NY \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner, Ranking Member of the Counterterrorism and Intelligence Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee, joined elected officials, dignitaries, and family members of victims at the remembrance ceremony event at Ground Zero in New York City to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks.\n\nMagaziner took part in the September 11th Annual Commemoration Ceremony on the Memorial plaza, where family members read the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks. The ceremony included seven moments of silence marking when each of the World Trade Center towers was struck and when each fell, the attack on the Pentagon, the crash of Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the lives lost in the years since to 9/11-related illness and injury.\n\n\u201cTwenty-five years later, we owe it to the victims, survivors and first responders who ran toward danger to make sure that our nation never forgets,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cAs we stand with the families of those who lost loved ones, we must commit to caring for the first responders who developed lasting illnesses because of their service and to work across party lines to prevent another attack like this from ever happening again.\u201d\n\nThe visit began Thursday, when Members toured the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, laid flowers at the Memorial, and previewed the Museum's new 25th Anniversary Exhibition ahead of its public opening.\n\nMagaziner was joined by several of his colleagues on the Homeland Security Committee including the Committee Chair, Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY-02),, Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-TX-19), Rep. Clay Fuller (R-GA-14), Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY-10), Rep. David Joyce (R-OH-14), Rep. Tim Kennedy (D-NY-26), Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY-01), Rep. Analilia Mejia (D-NJ-11), Rep. Matt Van Epps (R-TN-07), and Rep. James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11).", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-delegation-opens-probe-into-trump-politicizing-disaster-relief", "RI Delegation Opens Probe into Trump Politicizing Disaster Relief", "2026-09-10", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 In an effort to investigate and expose the Trump Administration\u2019s blatant and unwarranted politicization of federal disaster aid, Rhode Island\u2019s Congressional delegation sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) demanding answers and the preservation of records and documentation related to Rhode Island\u2019s request for a major disaster declaration for the historic February 2026 blizzard.\n\nDespite the fact that damage from the blizzard far surpassed FEMA\u2019s threshold for federal assistance, the Trump Administration unfairly denied the state\u2019s request and brazenly rejected appeals from Rhode Island and other \u2018Blue states\u2019 that requested a Major Disaster Declaration.\n\nBetween February 22-23, 2026, Rhode Island was struck by a record-breaking blizzard that dumped 37.9 inches of snow in a 24-hour period and the state experienced wind gusts of 74 miles per hour. The winter storm hit Rhode Island with the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane, caused severe power outages for tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders, and tragically resulted in two fatalities and hundreds of emergency room visits. The storm created immense challenges for local businesses, which faced prolonged closures due to storm-related damage and disruptions to transportation, utilities, and public services.\n\nIn the aftermath of the blizzard, Rhode Island officials worked directly with FEMA to document over $19 million in direct storm damages eligible for federal reimbursement.\n\nPointing out that the Trump Administration still has yet to provide Rhode Island with a written, detailed explanation for why the state\u2019s request was denied despite exceeding FEMA\u2019s thresholds for assistance, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo wrote to the executive branch:\n\n\u201cThe facts could not be clearer. This storm was not typical winter weather; indeed, the National Weather Service confirmed snowfall totals that exceeded the historical 1-day snowfall records in all five Rhode Island counties. Downplaying this devastating blizzard as just \u201cwinter weather\u201d is an insult to those whose lives and businesses were upended by the historic blizzard.\u201d\n\nThe lawmakers note a cache of documents has already been obtained by Politico -- Trump overrode his own agencies to deny 4 Democratic disaster requests \u2013 that exposes partisan retribution. Politico notes: \u201cPresident Donald Trump overruled his own agencies when he denied disaster aid for four Democratic-led states this month.\n\n\u201cEmails between state and federal officials obtained by POLITICO along with more than 150 pages of documents submitted to FEMA by three states \u2014 New Jersey, Massachusetts and Rhode Island \u2014 provide new details about Trump\u2019s low rate of approving disaster aid for his political adversaries.\u201d\n\nFull text of the letter follows:\n\nDear Secretary Mullin and Administrator Hamilton:\n\nWe write to request that you immediately preserve and provide all Department of Homeland Security documentation related to Rhode Island\u2019s request for a major disaster declaration under the Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act for its February 2026 blizzard.\n\nBetween February 22-23, 2026, Rhode Island was struck by a record-breaking blizzard that produced up to 37.9 inches of snow \u2013 its highest one-day snowfall on record \u2013 and up to 74-mile-per-hour winds. The storm hit the state with the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane, caused severe power outages, and tragically resulted in two fatalities and hundreds of emergency room visits. The State of Rhode Island worked with expert officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to develop a joint Preliminary Damage Assessment, which was submitted on April 7, 2026 with the state\u2019s request and found over $19 million in validated damages \u2013 more than nine times the threshold required for disaster assistance.\n\nTo date, FEMA has not provided Rhode Island officials with a written, detailed explanation for why the state\u2019s request was denied despite exceeding FEMA\u2019s thresholds for assistance. However, on September 3, 2026, Administrator Hamilton, referencing the Administration\u2019s denials for assistance to Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, posted on X: \u201cWinter weather is not new to the Northeast. Federal disaster aid is not a backstop for routine state & local budgeting.\u201d\n\nThe facts could not be clearer. This storm was not typical winter weather; indeed, the National Weather Service confirmed snowfall totals that exceeded the historical 1-day snowfall records in all five Rhode Island counties. Downplaying this devastating blizzard as just \u201cwinter weather\u201d is an insult to those whose lives and businesses were upended by the historic blizzard.\n\nGiven the lack of a detailed, written explanation and Administrator Hamilton\u2019s flippant claim that the blizzard\u2019s impact was a failure of state and local budgeting, we request that you immediately preserve and provide all communications and records, including those with other agencies, the President, and others at the White House, relating to FEMA\u2019s evaluation of Rhode Island\u2019s disaster request. If you fail to preserve and provide this information, it is only reasonable to assume that claim is entirely without merit.\n\nThank you for your prompt attention to this important matter.\n\n###", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-labor-day", "Magaziner Statement on Labor Day", "2026-09-07", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARWICK, RI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Vice Chair of the Congressional Labor Caucus, released the following statement recognizing Labor Day:\n\n\u201cLabor Day is a reminder that working people built this country and that workers standing together and bargaining collectively built a strong middle class.\n\nToday, I recommit to fighting for the middle class and everyone working hard to join it, and to building a fair economy that rewards hard work with good wages, strong benefits, and a real opportunity to get ahead.\u201d", 1, "2026-09-19T09:11:33Z", "2026-09-19T09:12:45Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/denouncing-trump-s-politicization-of-disaster-aid-ri-delegation-vows-to-continue-pressing-for-merit-based-reimbursement-from-historic-feb-blizzard", "Denouncing Trump\u2019s Politicization of Disaster Aid, RI Delegation Vows to Continue Pressing for Merit-based Reimbursement from Historic Feb. Blizzard", "2026-09-04", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 Despite the fact that a historic February 2026 blizzard met and surpassed the Federal Emergency Management Agency\u2019s (FEMA) threshold for federal assistance, the Trump Administration on Wednesday rejected appeals from Rhode Island and other \u2018Blue states\u2019 that requested a Major Disaster Declaration.\n\nBetween February 22-23, 2026, Rhode Island was struck by a record-breaking blizzard that dumped 37.9 inches of snow in a 24-hour period and the state experienced wind gusts of 74 miles per hour. The winter storm hit Rhode Island with the intensity of a Category 2 hurricane, caused severe power outages for tens of thousands of Rhode Islanders, and tragically resulted in two fatalities and hundreds of emergency room visits. The storm created immense challenges for local businesses, which faced prolonged closures due to storm-related damage and disruptions to transportation, utilities, and public services.\n\nIn the aftermath of the blizzard, Rhode Island officials worked directly with FEMA to document over $19 million in direct storm damages eligible for federal reimbursement.\n\nOn July 2, President Trump denied Rhode Island\u2019s request for a Major Disaster Declaration the same week he announced more than $846 million in disaster relief funds for nine Republican-leaning states. Rhode Island appealed. On September 2, FEMA officially informed Rhode Island that the state\u2019s appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for the February blizzard had been rejected.\n\nToday, the state\u2019s Congressional delegation denounced President Trump\u2019s politicization of disaster aid and vowed to continue pressing the Trump Administration to follow the law and grant the state\u2019s request based on the merits.\n\nU.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo issued a joint statement:\n\n\u201cThe damage to Rhode Island from this historic storm is clear and it far surpassed the threshold for federal aid.\n\n\u201cThe denial of disaster aid is unfair and unjust, but this isn\u2019t over. We will continue to pursue a fair outcome and are putting the Trump White House and FEMA officials on notice that they should preserve all records and electronic communications surrounding this matter. We believe there is evidence that will show Rhode Island was unfairly denied assistance based on partisan reasons.\n\n\u201cRhode Island and other so-called \u2018Blue\u2019 states didn\u2019t fail to meet federal requirements. Instead, President Trump simply ignored every federal benchmark and threshold and is trying to unfairly punish people who didn\u2019t vote for him.\n\n\u201cThis isn\u2019t just about a reimbursement, it\u2019s about whether the future of U.S. disaster aid shifts from a merit-based process to a partisan political one.\n\n\u201cWhen a storm strikes, our emergency personnel always step up and prioritize public safety. It is shameful that President Trump wants to politicize disaster assistance and deny well-documented reimbursement to states that deserve it. This may have been the final FEMA appeal, but it is far from the end of this matter. We will continue pursuing this and demanding justice and fairness for Rhode Island and accountability from this Administration.\u201d\n\nIn March, Politico reported that \u201cIt\u2019s 3 times harder for blue states to get disaster funding under Trump\u201d and in July Politico noted that President Trump overruled FEMA\u2019s decision to send financial aid to Rhode Island, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York \u2013 all of which voted for Kamala Harris in the last presidential election \u2014 for costs associated with the record-breaking storm.", 1, "2026-09-12T09:02:30Z", "2026-09-12T09:03:27Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-welcomes-rhode-island-cantor-dr-joel-gluck-guest-chaplain-us-house", "Magaziner Welcomes Rhode Island Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck as Guest Chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) welcomed Cantor Dr. Joel Gluck of Warwick to the U.S. Capitol to serve as Guest Chaplain of the United States House of Representatives ahead of the September Jewish High Holidays. Cantor Gluck delivered the opening prayer in the House Chamber.\n\nThe House has opened its daily legislative sessions with a prayer since 1789. The Office of the Chaplain invites Members of Congress to sponsor religious leaders from across the country, representing a variety of faith traditions to serve as Guest Chaplains.\n\nCantor Gluck serves as the spiritual leader of United Brothers Synagogue in Bristol and artistic director of the Jewish community choir at Temple Sinai in Cranston. A former practicing podiatrist, he currently teaches human anatomy and physiology at Cranston High School West and the Community College of Rhode Island.\n\nYou can view a video of Rep. Magaziner\u2019s remarks and Cantor Gluck\u2019s prayer here.\n\nYou can read a transcript of Magaziner's remarks and Cantor Gluck\u2019s opening prayer below.\n\nCantor Dr. Joel Gluck\n\nOpening Prayer on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives\n\nCreator and protector of all. Please accept this prayer on behalf of our country and its leaders. Please give our Representatives the capability to accomplish the daunting task of making difficult decisions regarding liberty and justice for the sake of our country and its inhabitants.\n\nWatch over our armed forces so that they can exercise their responsibilities with wisdom, moral righteousness, and justice.\n\nMay it be your will, O God, that this country remain a blessing and continue to pursue the words of the prophet Isaiah.\n\nNation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war no more.\n\nAnd the prophet Micah, who explained what God demands from each of us to act justly and to love.\n\n\u05e2\u05b9\u05e9\u05b6\u05c2\u05d4 \u05e9\u05b8\u05c1\u05dc\u05d5\u05b9\u05dd \u05d1\u05b4\u05bc\u05de\u05b0\u05e8\u05d5\u05b9\u05de\u05b8\u05d9\u05d5, \u05d4\u05d5\u05bc\u05d0 \u05d9\u05b7\u05e2\u05b2\u05e9\u05b6\u05c2\u05d4 \u05e9\u05b8\u05c1\u05dc\u05d5\u05b9\u05dd \u05e2\u05b8\u05dc\u05b5\u05d9\u05bd\u05e0\u05d5\u05bc \u05d5\u05b0\u05e2\u05b7\u05dc \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d9\u05b4\u05e9\u05b0\u05c2\u05e8\u05b8\u05d0\u05b5\u05dc, \u05d5\u05b0\u05e2\u05b7\u05dc \u05db\u05b8\u05bc\u05dc \u05d9\u05b9\u05e9\u05b0\u05c1\u05d1\u05b5\u05d9 \u05ea\u05b5\u05d1\u05b5\u05dc, \u05d5\u05b0\u05d0\u05b4\u05de\u05b0\u05e8\u05d5\u05bc: \u05d0\u05b8\u05de\u05b5\u05df.\n\nOseh shalom bimromav, hu ya'aseh shalom aleinu, v'al kol Yisrael, v'al kol yoshvei teivel, v'imru amen.\n\nMay the One who creates peace on high bring peace to all Israel, and all who dwell on the earth, and we all say: Amen\n\nRep. Magaziner\u2019s Remarks:\n\nThank you very much, Mr. Speaker.\n\nI am so pleased to introduce Cantor Doctor Joel Gluck of Rhode Island, who delivered today's opening prayer for the House of Representatives.\n\nI could not think of someone better to open today's session, especially ahead of the Jewish High Holidays later this month.\n\nCantor Gluck is a committed member of the Rhode Island community. A native of Warwick, Rhode Island, he serves as Spiritual Leader of United Brothers Synagogue in my hometown of Bristol and as Artistic Director of Shireinu the Jewish Community Chorus of Temple Sinai in Cranston, Rhode Island.\n\nHis leadership expands beyond his faith and is recognized by others in Rhode Island. He teaches anatomy and physiology at Cranston High School West and the Community College of Rhode Island, where he is President of the Part Time Faculty Association.\n\nI'm proud to represent Rhode Island's Second Congressional District in Congress and to call Cantor Gluck a constituent.\n\nAnd I wish our Jewish neighbors in Rhode Island and across the country a meaningful holiday season.\n\nI yield back.", 1, "2026-09-04T09:19:37Z", "2026-09-04T09:20:58Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/sen-gillibrand-introduces-senate-companion-magaziners-dont-steal-act", "Sen. Gillibrand Introduces Senate Companion to Magaziner's Don't STEAL Act", "2026-09-03", "2026", "2026-09", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) has introduced companion legislation in the Senate to Magaziner's Don't Stand for Taking Employed Americans\u2019 Livings (Don't STEAL) Act, marking a step forward for his effort to make wage theft a federal crime nationwide.\n\n\u201cIt is outrageous that in the United States of America, someone can face jail time for stealing a television but get only a slap on the wrist for stealing wages from a worker\u2019s paycheck,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am grateful to Senator Gillibrand for leading the fight in the Senate to make wage theft a federal crime and hold accountable bad actors who cheat working people out of their hard-earned pay. I look forward to working with her to pass the Don\u2019t STEAL Act in both chambers and get it signed into law.\u201d\n\n\"Working Americans deserve to take home every penny that they have earned, and employers who cheat their employees out of hard-earned wages must be held accountable,\" said Senator Gillibrand. \"Ahead of Labor Day, I am proud to announce this bill to bring the punishment for wage theft in line with other forms of criminal theft. This is commonsense legislation to help protect workers, and I am determined to get it passed.\u201d\n\nWage theft occurs when employers deny workers the full pay or benefits they have rightfully earned. It can include paying less than the promised or legally required wage, failing to pay for all hours worked, denying overtime pay, or withholding or stealing tips. Wage theft affects workers across all industries, but it is especially common in sectors such as construction, retail, restaurants, and home care.\n\nWage theft costs American workers billions of dollars every year, far more than the value of all robberies, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts combined. Yet under current federal law, wage theft violations by companies and employers get little more than a slap on the wrist, failing to deter bad actors from cheating their workers.\n\nThe Don't STEAL Act strengthens penalties for wage theft, bringing them in line with other forms of criminal theft under federal law.\n\nUnder this legislation, employers who willfully fail to pay wages, deny overtime, or steal tips will face misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the severity of the violation. Currently, wage theft is treated at most as a misdemeanor.\n\nThe Don't STEAL Act brings penalties for wage theft in line with other common forms of theft under federal law. Today, employers who commit willful wage theft can be fined no more than $10,000. This bill eliminates that cap and requires fines to be proportional to the amount of wages stolen.\n\nMagaziner first introduced the Don't STEAL Act in August 2024. He reintroduced the bill in August 2025.\n\nThe House version of the Don't STEAL Act is endorsed by: AFL-CIO; Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU); Center for American Progress; International Association of Iron Workers; International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW); International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT); International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers (BAC); International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT); Laborers International Union of North American (LiUNA); North America's Building Trades Union (NABTU); Public Citizen; Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, Transportation Workers International Association (SMART); United Association Union of Plumbers, Fitters, Welders, and Service Techs (UA); United Auto Workers (UAW); United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW).\n\nRhode Island endorsements include: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) - Dist. Council 11, Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Local 271, Rhode Island AFL-CIO, United Association of Plumbers and Pipe Fitting, Local 51, North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters, Carpenters Local Union 330, International Association of Bridge Structural and Ornamental Iron Workers Local 37, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 251, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 99, 1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East, Build RI, United Nurses & Allied Professionals, UAW Region 9A, United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 328.", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/rhode-island-congressional-delegation-announces-46-million-uri-ccri", "Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island's advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Rhode Island, in partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, to support scholarships for high-achieving, low-income students pursuing degrees in engineering and engineering technology.\n\nThe program stands to benefit workforce development across multiple sectors, including Rhode Island's blue economy and advanced manufacturing industry. It is set to begin in January.\n\n\u201cThis is a wise investment in individuals, Rhode Island\u2019s workforce, and American science and engineering expertise, which is increasingly critical for our economy and national defense. Helping smart kids afford an engineering degree is a win-win. They get the skills that put them on promising career pathways for critical, in-demand jobs and America stays competitive,\u201d said Senator Reed.\n\n\u201cRhode Island\u2019s institutions of higher education are on the leading edge of STEM innovation and help power the Ocean State\u2019s economic competitiveness,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse. \u201cThis federal funding will create opportunities for deserving Rhode Island students to follow their dreams at URI and CCRI.\u201d\n\n\"Rhode Island needs more engineers, and this funding will help make sure that talented students across our state have a real shot at that career, no matter their financial background,\" said Rep. Magaziner. \"I am proud to work alongside the Rhode Island Congressional delegation to deliver the funding needed to support workforce training here in the Ocean State.\u201d\n\n\"I'm proud to work alongside our Rhode Island Delegation to expand opportunity for talented students at the University of Rhode Island and the Community College of Rhode Island,\u201d said Rep. Amo. \"This federal funding will remove financial barriers for students and set them up for good-paying engineering jobs that will power Rhode Island's economy of tomorrow.\"\n\n\u201cThis project will help reduce the financial burden for students pursuing an engineering degree and, ultimately, the amount of debt they may carry after graduation,\u201d said Vinka Craver, associate dean for research at URI\u2019s College of Engineering and Principal Investigator on the NSF grant. \u201cBut the program goes beyond financial support. From their first year, students will have access to faculty and industry mentors and opportunities to participate in internships and capstone projects, helping them build the experience and connections they need to be better prepared for their professional careers.\u201d\n\n\"Cost should never stand between a talented student and their future. This grant makes that future possible for Rhode Island students pursuing degrees in engineering and engineering technology. Through our partnership with URI, we're building a talent pipeline into the advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy jobs that are shaping Rhode Island's economy,\u201d said Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN, president of the Community College of Rhode Island. \u201cI'm grateful to Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representatives Magaziner and Amo for their continued investment in our students and our state's workforce future.\"\n\nA total of 116 scholars pursuing associate's degrees in engineering technology at CCRI and bachelor's degrees in engineering and engineering technology at URI will receive scholarships for up to five years, along with mentoring and other support services designed to improve retention and graduation rates.\n\nThe award is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which supports the retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students with demonstrated financial need in STEM fields. The project, entitled \"Collaborative Research: Advancing Pathways through a Multi-Institutional Consortium for Engineering Education and Workforce Development,\" will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to help identify effective strategies for supporting low-income students in STEM.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/representatives-amo-walkinshaw-kelly-and-senator-markey-lead-134-members-in-defending-global-health-programs-to-keep-americans-healthy-and-save-lives-around-the-world", "Representatives Amo, Walkinshaw, Kelly, and Senator Markey Lead 134 Members in Defending Global Health Programs to Keep Americans Healthy and Save Lives Around the World", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) led 134 Members of Congress in demanding the Trump administration release international affairs funding, including Global Health Programs funding, before its expiration and stop proposed changes to the President\u2019s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).\n\nThe unspent $7.5 billion in international affairs funding, including more than $3 billion for Global Health Programs, is set to expire on September 30, 2026. These funds provide most U.S. foreign health assistance, including funding to treat and prevent HIV, tuberculosis, malaria, and malnutrition. The Office of Management and Budget plans to use some of these funds to cover closeout costs for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which would contradict congressional intent and lead to preventable deaths.\n\nAdditionally, the State Department\u2019s proposed changes to PEPFAR will reduce the ability to provide HIV treatment and prevention, increasing the risk of the spread of HIV while hindering the Centers for Disease Control's ability to conduct disease surveillance and respond to outbreaks.\n\nThe Members write:\n\nWe write to express our alarm that approximately $7.5 billion in international affairs funding remains unobligated and at risk of expiring on September 30, 2026, including more than $3 billion of global health funding. These funds were enacted into law for specific purposes that support life-saving assistance, strengthen partners against shared threats, and reinforce American leadership, and the Administration has a legal obligation to execute such appropriations consistent with the law.\n\nThe Department and OMB\u2019s refusal to spend GHP funding as directed by Congress and the concerning PEPFAR implementation changes defy the law and threaten lives\u2014internationally and in the U.S.\n\n\u201cLast year, the Administration's disruption of PEPFAR programs resulted in 2 million fewer patients receiving lifesaving treatment, including 77,000 children,\u201d said Dr. Sheila Davis, Chief Executive Officer at Partners In Health. \u201cThe closure of over 1,700 clinics and staffing cuts have also contributed to a tragic increase in mother-to-child transmission of HIV, which we know how to prevent. Today, the State Department and Office of Management and Budget continue to withhold funding and disrupt critical programs addressing HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child health, and other urgent health priorities. These funds were appropriated by Congress and signed into law by the President on a bipartisan basis. It is simply wrong to leave billions of dollars in duly approved funding unspent while patients around the world suffer the consequences. Partners In Health stands in solidarity with the patients and communities bearing the brunt of these policies. We are grateful to the members of Congress conducting oversight through this letter and other efforts to ensure these funds are released and lifesaving programs can continue.\u201d\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), Robin Kelly (D-IL-02), Alma Adams (D-NC-12), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), Becca Balint (D-VT-AL), Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (D-CA-44), Joyce Beatty (D-OH-03), Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Sanford Bishop (D-GA-02), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24), Greg Casar (D-TX-35), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Sean Casten (D-IL-06), Joaquin Castro (D-TX-20), Judy Chu (D-CA-28), Gilbert Cisneros (D-CA-31), Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), Lou Correa (D-CA-46), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02), Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), Jason Crow (D-CO-06), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Diana DeGette (D-CO-01), Christopher Deluzio (D-PA-17), Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10), Maxine Dexter (D-OR-03), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX-37), Veronica Escobar (D-TX-16), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07), Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04), John Garamendi (D-CA-08), Jes\u00fas \u201cChuy\u201d Garc\u00eda (D-IL-04), Robert Garcia (D-CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Daniel Goldman (D-NY-10), Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Jahana Hayes (D-CT-05), James Himes (D-CT-04), Steven Horsford (D-NV-04), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06), Glenn Ivey (D-MD-04), Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01) Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Henry \u201cHank\u201d Johnson (D-GA-04), Julie Johnson (D-TX-32), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), William Keating (D-MA-09), Timothy Kennedy (D-NY-26), Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), Summer Lee (D-PA-12), Mike Levin (D-CA-49), Ted Lieu (D-CA-36), Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), John Mannion (D-NY-22), Sarah McBride (D-DE-AL), Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), James McGovern (D-MA-02), Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07), Dave Min (D-CA-47), Kelly Morrison (D-MN-03), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15), Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC-AL), Johnny Olszewski (D-MD-02), Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), Nancy Pelosi (D-CA-11), Scott Peters (D-CA-50), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01), Mark Pocan (D-WI-02), Ayanna Pressley (D-MA-07), Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), Delia Ramirez (D-IL-03), Jamie Raskin (D-MD-08), Josh Riley (D-NY-19), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25), Linda S\u00e1nchez (D-CA-38), Janice Schakowsky (D-IL-09), Robert \u201cBobby\u201d Scott (D-VA-03), Terri Sewell (D-AL-07), Brad Sherman (D-CA-32), Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12), Adam Smith (D-WA-09), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-01), Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA-10), Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02), Mike Thompson (D-CA-04), Dina Titus (D-NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (D-MI-12), Ritchie Torres (D-NY-15), Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25), Maxine Waters (D-CA-43), Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12), and Frederica Wilson (D-FL-24).\n\nIt was also signed by Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Richard Durbin (D-IL), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Ben Ray Luj\u00e1n (D-NM), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jack Reed (D-RI), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernard Sanders (I-VT), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI).\n\nBackground\n\nAs Vice-Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congressman Amo has consistently fought to protect American foreign aid programs, save lives abroad, and keep Americans healthy and safe.\n\nIn July, Congressman Amo led a Democratic effort on the House floor to stop Trump\u2019s dangerous disinvestment in diplomacy and global health in the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027.\n\nAfter the PEPFAR funding pause in February 2025, Amo joined 110 House Democrats calling for the immediate restoration of PEPFAR.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-28T17:11:49Z", "2026-08-28T17:13:14Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/rhode-island-congressional-delegation-announces-46-million-uri-ccri-0", "Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $4.6 Million for URI, CCRI Engineering Workforce Development Program", "2026-08-27", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 As demand grows for skilled engineers and technicians to power Rhode Island's advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy sectors, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $4,619,389 of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Rhode Island, in partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island, to support scholarships for high-achieving, low-income students pursuing degrees in engineering and engineering technology.\n\nThe program stands to benefit workforce development across multiple sectors, including Rhode Island's blue economy and advanced manufacturing industry. It is set to begin in January.\n\n\u201cThis is a wise investment in individuals, Rhode Island\u2019s workforce, and American science and engineering expertise, which is increasingly critical for our economy and national defense. Helping smart kids afford an engineering degree is a win-win. They get the skills that put them on promising career pathways for critical, in-demand jobs and America stays competitive,\u201d said Senator Reed.\n\n\u201cRhode Island\u2019s institutions of higher education are on the leading edge of STEM innovation and help power the Ocean State\u2019s economic competitiveness,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse. \u201cThis federal funding will create opportunities for deserving Rhode Island students to follow their dreams at URI and CCRI.\u201d\n\n\"Rhode Island needs more engineers, and this funding will help make sure that talented students across our state have a real shot at that career, no matter their financial background,\" said Rep. Magaziner. \"I am proud to work alongside the Rhode Island Congressional delegation to deliver the funding needed to support workforce training here in the Ocean State.\u201d\n\n\"I'm proud to work alongside our Rhode Island Delegation to expand opportunity for talented students at the University of Rhode Island and the Community College of Rhode Island,\u201d said Rep. Amo. \"This federal funding will remove financial barriers for students and set them up for good-paying engineering jobs that will power Rhode Island's economy of tomorrow.\"\n\n\u201cThis project will help reduce the financial burden for students pursuing an engineering degree and, ultimately, the amount of debt they may carry after graduation,\u201d said Vinka Craver, associate dean for research at URI\u2019s College of Engineering and Principal Investigator on the NSF grant. \u201cBut the program goes beyond financial support. From their first year, students will have access to faculty and industry mentors and opportunities to participate in internships and capstone projects, helping them build the experience and connections they need to be better prepared for their professional careers.\u201d\n\n\"Cost should never stand between a talented student and their future. This grant makes that future possible for Rhode Island students pursuing degrees in engineering and engineering technology. Through our partnership with URI, we're building a talent pipeline into the advanced manufacturing, marine, and clean energy jobs that are shaping Rhode Island's economy,\u201d said Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., RN, president of the Community College of Rhode Island. \u201cI'm grateful to Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representatives Magaziner and Amo for their continued investment in our students and our state's workforce future.\"\n\nA total of 116 scholars pursuing associate's degrees in engineering technology at CCRI and bachelor's degrees in engineering and engineering technology at URI will receive scholarships for up to five years, along with mentoring and other support services designed to improve retention and graduation rates.\n\nThe award is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which supports the retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students with demonstrated financial need in STEM fields. The project, entitled \"Collaborative Research: Advancing Pathways through a Multi-Institutional Consortium for Engineering Education and Workforce Development,\" will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to help identify effective strategies for supporting low-income students in STEM.", 1, "2026-09-11T09:25:29Z", "2026-09-11T09:27:08Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-introduces-bill-require-ai-chatbots-and-search-results-disclose-paid", "Magaziner Introduces Bill to Require AI Chatbots and Search Results to Disclose Paid Content", "2026-08-25", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02) introduced the AI Advertising Disclosure Act, legislation to require artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots and generative search engines to clearly disclose when their responses are influenced by paid commercial arrangements.\n\nMillions of Americans now rely on AI chatbots and AI-powered search engines for product recommendations, research, and everyday advice. Unlike traditional search results, where advertisements are required to be labeled and generally distinguished from organic results, AI tools often provide users with a single synthesized response without disclosing whether commercial interests influenced the information they received. This influence can extend beyond direct product recommendations to how an AI system describes companies, ranks competing products or services, frames information, or omits competitors.\n\nFor example, one recent study found that when AI models were asked to find flight options, almost all favored sponsored options over cheaper, non-sponsored alternatives. Without clear disclosure requirements, consumers could receive medical information that favors a drug or health care service because of a commercial relationship, financial advice that steers them toward a sponsored loan or financial product, or shopping and travel recommendations that prioritize companies that paid for favorable treatment over less expensive or better options.\n\n\u201cAmericans deserve to know if the information they are getting is the best available, or if it is being manipulated to serve the interests paid sponsors,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to introduce the AI Advertising Disclosure Act to ensure Americans know when and how advertising is influencing the information they receive from artificial intelligence.\u201d\n\nThe AI Advertising Disclosure Act would ensure that the same basic principle of transparency that applies to advertising on television, radio, in print, and on social media also applies to AI chatbots and search engines.\n\nSpecifically, the legislation would:\n\nRequire disclosure of paid influence: AI chatbot operators would be required to disclose when a response recommends or favorably mentions a product or service pursuant to a commercial arrangement.\n\nEstablish clear disclosure standards: Disclosures would have to be clear and conspicuous, written in plain language, visible without scrolling, and provided before or alongside the relevant content. Voice-based AI systems would also be prohibited from using audio techniques that make disclosures less noticeable.\n\nPrevent deceptive responses: Covered companies would be prohibited from instructing AI systems to deny that they are AI or deny the existence of commercial relationships when directly asked.\n\nEmpower the FTC to enforce the law: Violations would be treated as unfair or deceptive acts or practices under the Federal Trade Commission Act.\n\nGive states and consumers enforcement tools: State attorneys general would be authorized to bring civil actions on behalf of their residents, and consumers harmed by violations would have a private right of action.\n\nThe legislation is endorsed by the National Consumers League and National Association of Consumer Advocates.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-delegation-announces-over-17-million-in-federal-funding-to-protect-nonprofits-and-places-of-worship-from-violence", "RI Delegation Announces Over $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Nonprofits and Places of Worship from Violence", "2026-08-19", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 TODAY, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner announced $1,710,000 in federal Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funding to protect Rhode Island nonprofits and religious institutions against public safety threats.\n\nThe federal funds, awarded by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and administered by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA), are intended to help at-risk nonprofit institutions, synagogues, churches, mosques, and other houses of worship enhance their security infrastructure, training, and systems. Federal NSGP funds can be used to purchase and install appropriate locks, video cameras, bulletproof glass, and other security technology needed to keep them safe.\n\nIn 2025, more than 8,000 nonprofits applied for more than $1.3 billion in NSGP funding. Of those applicants, approximately 1,600 organizations were approved and allocated $266 million in funding. Only 20% of applicants received this critical security funding because Congress failed to provide sufficient funding levels.\n\n\u201cSadly there\u2019s been a rise in recent years of threats against parts of America\u2019s diverse tapestry of religions and races. Racism, antisemitism, and the like are just plain un-American, and these federal dollars will help protect people. This is an investment in helping vulnerable communities effectively protect themselves from targeted attacks,\u201d said Senator Jack Reed.\n\n\u201cNo Rhode Islander should have to fear for their safety because of who they are or how they worship,\u201d said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and a former Rhode Island Attorney General and U.S. Attorney. \u201cThis delegation remains committed to securing federal funding to protect the rights of our constituents to practice their faith in peace.\u201d\n\n\u201cEveryone should be able to gather, worship, and learn in safety,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cThis fundamental truth is increasingly under assault as antisemitic attacks and other violent acts of hate continue to rock communities. That\u2019s why I am proud to lead the charge to fund the Nonprofit Security Grant Program in Washington and will continue working to bring home federal funding to keep Rhode Islanders safe.\u201d\n\n\"No one in Rhode Island should ever have to fear for their safety in their neighborhood or place of worship,\" said Congressman Seth Magaziner, member of the House Homeland Security Committee. \"This $1,710,000 of federal funding will give local nonprofits and houses of worship the tools they need to protect the people who walk through their doors every day. I will keep fighting alongside the other members of the Congressional delegation to make sure Rhode Islanders have the resources they need to keep one another safe.\"\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo has led the effort to increase NSGP funding. He led a bipartisan effort supported by 149 Members of Congress requesting $1 billion for the NSGP for Fiscal Year 2027. He also led over 130 Members of Congress in requesting $500 million for the NSGP for Fiscal Year 2026.\n\nCongressman Amo has also pushed back against efforts to delay NSGP funding and impose burdensome compliance requirements. He co-led a letter from more than 78 House Democrats calling on the Trump administration to reverse the pause in NSGP funding. He also joined letters opposing compliance conditions on the NSGP that are unrelated to the NSGP's goals and the security of the nonprofits.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-20T05:28:41Z", "2026-08-20T05:29:58Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-amo-announce-29-million-mental-health-services-children", "Magaziner, Amo Announce $2.9 Million for Mental Health Services for Children", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $2.9 million of funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families to improve mental health outcomes forchildren and youth with, or at risk of, serious emotional disturbances (SED).\n\n\u201cNo one should have to struggle alone to get their child the mental health care they need,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cThis funding will strengthen access to care in Rhode Island so that kids facing serious emotional challenges can get the support they need early and have the opportunity to live happy, successful lives into adulthood.\u201d\n\n\u201cChildren struggling with their mental health and their families need our support,\u201d said Amo. \u201cThis federal funding will help our dedicated mental health professionals support children and youth with severe emotional needs. Every struggling child deserves appropriate care so they can heal, grow, and thrive.\u201d\n\nThe funding supports the Comprehensive Community Mental Health Services for Children and their Families Program, also known as the Children's Mental Health Initiative (CMHI), which provides resources to improve mental health outcomes for children and youth from birth through age 21 who are at risk for or living with serious emotional disturbances. Serious emotional disturbances, or SED, refer to mental, behavioral, or emotional conditions in children and youth that severely limit their ability to function at home or in school.\n\nThese include conditions such as severe anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and other conditions that significantly disrupt a young person's daily life and development.\n\nThe program helps create the sustainable infrastructure and services designed to help children and youth with SED successfully transition into adulthood.\n\nThe funding, administered by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), supports services like in-home and community-based therapy, care coordination between schools, doctors, and social services, crisis intervention support, family and youth peer support programs, and case management to help families navigate the mental health system.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-ri-tourism-and-labor-officials-promote-his-legislation-guarantee", "Magaziner, RI Tourism and Labor Officials, Promote His Legislation to Guarantee Paid Vacation for All Workers", "2026-08-18", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined representatives of the Rhode Island food, tourism, and hospitality industry and organized labor on Federal Hill in Providence to highlight his Protected Time Off (PTO) Act, legislation that would guarantee paid vacation for all American workers.\n\nWith tourism and hospitality among Rhode Island\u2019s largest industries, Magaziner and local industry and labor representatives discussed how guaranteeing paid vacation time benefits working people and the Ocean State\u2019s restaurants, hotels, attractions, and tourism economy.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\nView or download full remarks from the event here.\n\n\u201cEveryone who works hard for a living deserves to take time off, and Rhode Island\u2019s hospitality industry is also primed to benefit from a guaranteed vacation policy,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to support Rhode Island\u2019s strong tourism industry while delivering fairness forworkers through my Protected Time Off Act, which would guarantee paid vacation for every American worker. This common-sense effort gives working people the chance to recharge, spend time with their families, and enjoy everything that places like Rhode Island have to offer.\u201d\n\n\u201cA strong tourism economy depends on something simple: people need time and the ability to travel,\u201d said Rick Simone, Commissioner of the Providence Tourism Council. \u201cWhen workers are able to use their vacation time, their spending supports our restaurants, hotels, tour operators, attractions, retailers, transportation, and people whose livelihoods depend on tourism. I thank Congressman Magaziner for his efforts with this bill.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis bill is a quality-of-life bill,\u201d said Louise Bishop, President of the South County Tourism Council. \u201cIt is about respecting the hard-working individuals of Rhode Island\u2019s tourism and hospitality industry, the third leading economic driver in our state. I thank Congressman Magaziner for his vision and his continued effort for the greater good of our state and nation.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are one of the wealthiest countries in the world, and we should start having paid time off to take care of our workers,\u201d said David Dadekian, Founder of EatDrink RI. \u201cSmall businesses want their employees to have paid time off to keep them happy, and it will create more travel and bring more people to Rhode Island. Thank you to the Congressman for pushing this bill forward.\u201d\n\n\u201cI would like to personally thank Congressman Magaziner for pushing this legislation forward and supporting workers rights,\u201d said Dan Potts, Executive Director of SEIU State Council.\n\nMagaziner\u2019s bill is gaining momentum in Washington. This month, U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) introduced companion legislation to Magaziner\u2019s PTO Act in the Senate. The legislation also recently earned the endorsement of the United States Tour Operators Association.\n\nPolling shows that Magaziner\u2019s effort to guarantee paid vacation for all workers is popular across the political spectrum:\n\nPolling from Data for Progress found that 82 percent of likely voters support 2-weeks of paid vacation for full-time workers, as proposed in Magaziner\u2019s PTO Act. This strong support is across ideological lines, with 84 percent of Democrats, 83 percent of Independents, and 81 percent of Republicans supporting the proposal.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe PTO Act was reintroduced in July of 2025 by Magaziner alongside Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) to guarantee paid vacation time for all workers. The bill has 86 cosponsors in the House.\n\nThe legislation:\n\nProvides all workers with guaranteed paid vacation time, usable for any reason and paid at their regular wage. Full-time workers will earn a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation per year.\n\nThis is in addition to any paid sick leave or family and medical leave that workers already have under current law.\n\nProtects employees against discrimination for exercising their right to take annual paid time off.\n\nMore than 27 million private-sector workers in the United States, over one in five, receive no paid vacation at all.\n\nThe United States is the only advanced economy nation in the world that doesn\u2019t guarantee any paid vacation for workers. By contrast, the European Union guarantees workers at least 20 paid vacation days per year, with some countries mandating as many as 25 or 30 annual days off.\n\nFull text of the PTO Act can be found here.\n\nThe PTO Act is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), UNITE HERE, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), Center for Law and Social Policy, Economic Opportunity Institute, Economic Policy Institute, Family Values @ Work, National Employment Law Project, National Partnership forWomen and Families, National Women\u2019s Law Center, Paid Leave for All, UnidosUS, and ZERO TO THREE.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-delegation-steers-135-million-to-upgrade-providence-ferry-terminal", "RI Delegation Steers $13.5 Million to Upgrade Providence Ferry Terminal", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 Ferries offer a fast, fun, convenient, environmentally friendly and scenic way to hop between local waterfront ports across the Ocean State, with seasonal service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport being among the most popular routes.\n\nIn an effort to connect communities, strengthen the economy, and build for the future, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Gabe Amo and Seth Magaziner successfully steered $13,500,000 in federal funding to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) to support upgrades to the Providence Ferry Terminal, located at 25 Portugal Parkway (Fox Point).\n\nThe terminal site includes basic port infrastructure and complimentary on-site parking for 120 vehicles, with tickets, schedules, and temporary structures managed by Seastreak Ferries.\n\nThis new federal funding will support the construction of a new, permanent ticketing pavilion that will hold an office, restrooms, and a waiting area for passengers with real-time information, as well as improvements to parking and stormwater treatment. The project will also include construction of new floating docks, ADA-compliant gangways, and sea wall repairs.\n\n\u201cThis is a win for Rhode Island and a smart investment in improving operational efficiency of the Providence Ferry Terminal and building modern, new amenities. It will make ferry service more accessible and family-friendly -- attracting more passengers and providing them with a first-class experience that connects them to world-class waterfront destinations. This federal funding will better connect communities and reduce pollution and traffic congestion while boosting ridership, tourism, and economic growth,\u201d said Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee, who supported funding for the Passenger Ferry Grant Program to assist in the financing of capital projects that support passenger ferry systems in urbanized areas.\n\n\u201cThe Providence ferry is a great option for residents and tourists to explore the East Bay,\u201d said Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. \u201cWith this federal funding, the state will be able to significantly upgrade the passenger experience.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor both visitors and residents, the ferry helps connect communities from Providence to the East Bay to Aquidneck Island during summer months,\u201d said Amo. \u201cThis federal funding will improve accessibility, upgrade infrastructure, and enhance the passenger experience for ferry passengers. I will keep working in Washington to bring home funding to help Rhode Islanders experience all that our great state has to offer.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Providence Ferry has become an essential part of Rhode Island\u2019s transportation network and a vital part of our state\u2019s tourism economy,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI will continue working with the rest of Rhode Island\u2019s Congressional delegation to deliver funding that ensures reliable ferry service across the Ocean State.\u201d\n\nThe federal funding is being made available thanks to a $657-million program administered by the U.S. Federal Transit Administration to improve and expand ferry service across the country.\n\n\u201cRIDOT has been operating the successful Providence-to-Newport ferry, which enjoys ridership of some 44,000 passengers a year between the two cities and Bristol on weekends, for the past 11 summer seasons,\u201d said Interim Director Robert Rocchio, PE. \u201cWe are grateful for the efforts of the congressional delegation for this grant. It will help improve passenger experience at the ferry landing site in Providence by adding amenity buildings and infrastructure improvements that will last for many more seasons to come.\u201d\n\nSeastreak\u2019s seasonal ferry service, run in partnership with RIDOT, includes multiple daily trips between Newport and Providence with weekend service to Bristol. The ferry is dog-friendly, and a limited number of bicycles are welcome aboard free of charge. There are also special shuttle connections for Amtrak riders to the Providence terminal.\n\nA ticket for the one-hour ferry ride from the Providence terminal to Perotti Park in Newport costs $12 each way for adults and $6 each way for children, seniors, people with disabilities and Medicare cardholders. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 1-800-BOATRIDE or visiting the Providence Ferry Terminal. For more information, visit:ridethebayri.com\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-18T05:27:41Z", "2026-08-18T05:29:06Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/rhode-island-congressional-delegation-announces-19-million-uri-cybersecurity", "Rhode Island Congressional Delegation Announces $1.9 Million for URI Cybersecurity Scholarship Program", "2026-08-17", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2014 In a world of evolving cyber threats and escalating digital challenges \u2013 including the increased adoption of AI technologies \u2013 there is a growing need to strengthen America\u2019s cybersecurity workforce.\n\nToday, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced $1.9 million of federal funding awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to the University of Rhode Island to support scholarships for high-achieving students with limited financial means pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity.\n\n\u201cURI does an outstanding job of preparing the workforce of the future. This federal funding builds on previous federal investments at URI and will help the university attract and educate the next generation of talented, highly-skilled cyber professionals for this critical and fast-growing profession,\u201d said Senator Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee who previously worked with Senator Whitehouse to deliver $3.4 million in federal funding fora similar grant program in 2022 through URI\u2019s Computer Science and Statistics Department.\n\n\u201cThis NSF funding will help provide opportunities for URI students who are interested in tackling the pressing cybersecurity challenges of our time,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse.\n\n\"Every student who has the drive and talent to succeed in the cybersecurity field should have the chance to do it, regardless of financial circumstances,\" said Rep. Magaziner, member of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the House Homeland Security Committee. \"This funding for URI will help train the next generation of cybersecurity professionals right here in Rhode Island.\u201d\n\n\"We need a well-trained workforce of cyber experts to protect Americans and our digital infrastructure from emerging threats,\" said Rep. Amo. \"This funding will provide talented students with the tools and resources necessary to study cybersecurity at the University of Rhode Island and strengthen our state\u2019s cyber workforce.\"\n\n\"NSF's investment reflects what URI does best: pairing rigorous technical training with the mentoring, community, and career support that a demanding program requires,\" said Brenton DeBoef, Interim Vice President for Research at the University of Rhode Island. \"We are grateful to Senators Reed and Whitehouse and Representatives Magaziner and Amo for championing this investment in URI, which will put thirty highly trained cybersecurity professionals to work in Rhode Island.\u201d\n\nThirty scholars pursuing a Master of Science in Cybersecurity at URI will receive scholarships covering unmet financial need of up to $20,000 per year forup to five years. In addition to financial support, scholars will receive faculty mentoring, professional identity development, cohort community-building, career exploration opportunities, and an optional bridge program to prepare for AI-related coursework.\n\nThe award is administered by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of NSF's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program, which supports the retention and graduation of academically talented, low-income students with demonstrated financial need in STEM fields. The project will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to help identify effective strategies for supporting low-income students in STEM.", 1, "2026-08-27T16:10:01Z", "2026-08-27T16:10:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/reed-amo-meet-with-builders-of-rhode-island-s-future-to-celebrate-passage-of-cost-lowering-21st-century-road-to-housing-act", "Reed, Amo Meet with Builders of Rhode Island\u2019s Future to Celebrate Passage of Cost-Lowering 21st Century Road to Housing Act", "2026-08-13", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Central Falls, RI \u2013 TODAY, Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) toured the RI Builders residential construction training program in Central Falls and hosted a press conference to highlight the passage of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a new law that cuts through red tape, places restrictions on private equity firms buying single family homes, helps communities build new housing, and provides assistance to homeowners to repair their homes.\n\nThroughout his Fighting for an Affordable America stops, Congressman Amo has met with Rhode Islanders from all walks of life to discuss how he\u2019s fighting in Congress to lower costs on everyday essentials like housing, gas, groceries, and health care.\n\n\u201cEvery Rhode Islander deserves a safe, affordable place to call home,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cThe initiatives in the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, in combination with a strong workforce, are essential steps towards increasing the housing supply and ensuring home affordability for all Rhode Islanders. Walking through the RI Builders residential construction training facility, it\u2019s clear that the builders of the future will be well equipped to build new homes and help bring down housing costs in our state.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo and Senator Reed both voted in favor of the bipartisan, bicameral 21st Century Road to Housing Act. The bill passed both the House and the Senate on bipartisan votes. President Trump refused to sign it into law, but the bill had such overwhelming support that it became law anyway. This legislation also includes landmark federal restrictions to stop private equity firms and large institutions from mass-purchasing single-family homes.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-meets-with-boys-girls-club-milagros-project-in-woonsocket-to-highlight-need-for-summer-meals-programs-in-fight-for-affordability", "Amo Meets with Boys & Girls Club, Milagros Project in Woonsocket to Highlight Need for Summer Meals Programs in Fight for Affordability", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Woonsocket, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) met with kids and mentors at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island in Woonsocket to highlight the high cost of groceries and the importance of summer meals programs as part of his work fighting for an affordable America. He then met with representatives of the Milagros Project, which provides meals to food-insecure Rhode Islanders.\n\n\u201cThe kids at the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island need full bellies to fulfill their potential, but too many young Rhode Islanders are going hungry because of Trump\u2019s cuts to SNAP and essential summer and school meal programs,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cVisiting with the kids and mentors in Woonsocket today made clear what we\u2019re fighting for: an affordable future for every Rhode Island family. I\u2019ve stood up to Trump and Republicans\u2019 cuts and anti-affordability agenda and will keep working to stop the chaos, end the cuts, and pass legislation that lowers costs.\u201d\n\n\u201cOur kids deserve the same shot as every other Rhode Island child, but with rising costs many families are struggling,\u201d said Erin Wood, Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Boys & Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island. \u201cWe appreciate Congressman Amo\u2019s support and work in Congress to ensure our families have access to the programs that they need to thrive.\u201d\n\n\u201cFood is foundational to health and wellbeing,\u201d said Bonnie Piekarski of The Milagros Project. \u201cWe deeply appreciate Congressman Amo\u2019s commitment to fighting food insecurity and his partnership in ensuring every Rhode Islander has enough to eat. At the Milagros Project, we work to provide immediate assistance to those who need it, but having an ally at the federal level means we are far more likely to build a future where everyone has enough to eat.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nLow-income Rhode Islanders miss 42 million meals each year, and 1 in 3 Rhode Island households are considered food insecure. Trump and Republicans\u2019 Big, Ugly Law was the largest cut to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in the program's history.\n\nCongressman Amo has fought Trump\u2019s cuts to food assistance at every turn.\n\nAmo introduced the CARE for WIC During Shutdowns Act to prevent Republicans from stopping WIC payments to states during Republican shutdowns. He introduced an amendment to the Farm Bill to delay passing SNAP costs onto states until the Secretary of Agriculture certifies the changes wouldn\u2019t impact food security. He is also a co-sponsor of the Universal School Meals Program, which would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to keep every school child healthy and fed.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-08T05:41:38Z", "2026-08-08T05:43:24Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-delivers-new-federal-funding-town-foster-emergency-services", "Magaziner Delivers New Federal Funding for Town of Foster Emergency Services", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "FOSTER, RI \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Foster Town Council President Steven Plouffe and Chief of Police Tyler Domingos to announce $475,000 of federal funding he secured foremergency services communications equipment for the Town of Foster.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\nView or download full remarks from the event here.\n\n\u201cAll Rhode Islanders deserve a swift response when they are in danger,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to deliver $475,000 of federal funding for the Town of Foster to upgrade its emergency communications equipment forstronger coordination and faster responses to keep residents safe.\u201d\n\n\"In an emergency, effective communication can save lives,\u201d said Steven Plouffe, Foster Town Council President. \u201cThis grant will help ensure that critical need is met and keep Foster residents safe. We thank Rep. Magaziner for working with us to secure this funding for our first responders.\u201d\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the Foster Police Department, I want to thank Rep. Magaziner for securing federal grant funding forthe Town of Foster,\u201d said Tyler Domingos, Foster Police Chief. \u201cThis funding will strengthen our emergency response capabilities and improve coordination between our officers and first responders to help us protect our residents.\u201d\n\nThe funding will be used to upgrade the Town of Foster\u2019s emergency radio equipment to 800 MHz radios, allowing them to integrate with statewide public safety communication systems.\n\nThe equipment upgrades will benefit first responders, including police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS), by enhancing emergency communication capabilities and improving response times, coordination during emergencies, and communication between different agencies.\n\nRep. Magaziner secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations legislation.", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/sen-sanders-introduces-senate-companion-legislation-magaziners-guaranteed-paid", "Sen. Sanders Introduces Senate Companion Legislation to Magaziner\u2019s Guaranteed Paid Vacation Bill", "2026-08-06", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has introduced companion legislation in the Senate to Magaziner's Protected Time Off (PTO) Act, marking a step forward for the effort to guarantee paid vacation time to workers nationwide.\n\n\u201cEvery worker in America deserves the chance to rest, recharge, and spend time with the people they love without worrying about missing a paycheck,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to Senator Sanders for leading this fight in the Senate. It is time that we deliver this basic fairness to hardworking Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cIt is beyond unacceptable that in the year 2026, the United States remains the only major country on Earth not to guarantee paid vacation time to workers. This legislation would put an end to that international embarrassment,\u201d Sanders said. \u201cWe hear a lot of talk about family values in America, but let\u2019s be clear: When a husband, wife, and kids, during the course of an entire year, are unable to spend any time together on vacation, that is not a family value. That is an attack on everything that a family is supposed to stand for. It\u2019s not a radical idea to require companies in America to provide at least two weeks of paid vacation to their workers. What\u2019s radical is that millions of Americans are not only working longer hours for lower wages, but that they do not receive a single paid vacation day. That should not be happening in the United States of America, the richest country in the history of the world.\u201d\n\nEarlier this year, Magaziner highlighted new polling showing broad bipartisan support among the public forguaranteed paid time off for workers.\n\nA poll from the Brookings Institution found that 9 out of 10 Americans support earned paid time off as a basic right, and 72 percent support guaranteeing paid vacation for all workers.\n\nSimilarly, polling from Data for Progress found that 82 percent of likely voters support 2-weeks of paid vacation for full-time workers, as proposed in Magaziner\u2019s PTO Act. This strong support is across ideological lines, with 84 percent of Democrats, 83 percent of Independents, and 81 percent of Republicans supporting the proposal.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe PTO Act was reintroduced in July of 2025 by Magaziner alongside Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) to guarantee paid vacation time for all workers. The bill has 86 cosponsors in the House.\n\nMagaziner first introduced the PTO Act in 2024. Sanders led Senate companion legislation, the Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act, to Magaziner's bill in the 118th Congress as well.\n\nThe legislation:\n\nProvides all workers with guaranteed paid vacation time, usable for any reason and paid at their regular wage. Full-time workers will earn a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation per year.\n\nThis leave will be in addition to any paid sick leave or family and medical leave that workers already have.\n\nProtects employees against discrimination for exercising their right to take annual paid time off.\n\nMore than 27 million private-sector workers in the United States, over one in five, receive no paid vacation at all.\n\nThe United States is the only advanced economy nation in the world that doesn\u2019t guarantee any paid vacation forworkers. By contrast, the European Union guarantees workers at least 20 paid vacation days per year, with some countries mandating as many as 25 or 30 annual days off.\n\nFull text of the PTO Act can be found here.\n\nThe PTO Act is endorsed by the AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), UNITE HERE, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA), Center for Law and Social Policy, Economic Opportunity Institute, Economic Policy Institute, Family Values @ Work, National Employment Law Project, National Partnership forWomen and Families, National Women\u2019s Law Center, Paid Leave for All, UnidosUS, and ZERO TO THREE.", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-lofgren-refer-doe-secretary-chris-wright-to-doj-for-lying-to-congress", "Amo, Lofgren Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress", "2026-08-05", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the Committee during a hearing on June 10th, 2026. Secretary Wright repeatedly denied that $7.5 billion dollars of DOE awards cancelled by the Trump administration in October 2025 were in retaliation against states that leaned Democratic in the 2024 presidential election (Blue States). Three weeks prior to Secretary Wright\u2019s testimony, DOE attorneys admitted to doing exactly that in court.\n\n\u201cSecretary Wright flatly denied that partisan politics lay behind the termination decisions,\u201d the Members wrote in their letter. \u201cHe testified that \u2018no decisions, no decisions were made on politics\u2019 and that the award terminations \u2018weren\u2019t\u2019 based on how states had voted in the 2024 presidential election. But that was not true. In a federal lawsuit related to the same award terminations, DOE\u2019s Principal Deputy General Counsel formally stipulated that \u2018the inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient\u2019s state, i.e., whether the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State.\u2019 DOE also stipulated that none of the October 2025 award terminations were \u2018based on any programmatic, statutory, cost-reduction, or performance-based factor,\u2019 and that 'the differential treatment resulting in the October 2025 termination of Blue State grants and the non-termination of non-Blue State grants was not based on a rational connection between the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance and DOE\u2019s past or current agency priorities.\u2019\n\n\u201cSecretary Wright lied to the Committee with his statements, which sought to prevent us from learning the truth: that the October award terminations were an act of political retaliation, \u2018based solely\u2019 on whether recipients were located in Blue States. He lied to Congress. In doing so, he violated 18 USC \u00a71001, which bars individuals from making \u2018any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation\u2019 to Congress. We have no choice but to refer Secretary Wright to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution in this matter.\u201d\n\nThe letter can be accessed here, and below.\n\nDear Acting Attorney General Blanche,\n\nOn June 10th, 2026, Secretary of Energy Chris Wright testified before the House of Representatives Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (\u201cthe Committee\u201d). During his appearance, a Member of the Committee questioned Secretary Wright about the Department of Energy\u2019s (DOE) termination of more than $7.5 billion dollars\u2019 worth of financial awards in October 2025, and whether those terminations were motivated by a partisan desire to retaliate against \u201cBlue States.\u201d In response, Secretary Wright flatly denied that partisan politics lay behind the termination decisions. He testified that \u201cno decisions, no decisions were made on politics\u201d and that the award terminations \u201cweren\u2019t\u201d based on how states had voted in the 2024 presidential election. But that was not true. In a federal lawsuit related to the same award terminations, DOE\u2019s Principal Deputy General Counsel formally stipulated that \u201cthe inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient\u2019s state, i.e., whether the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State.\u201d DOE also stipulated that none of the October 2025 award terminations were \u201cbased on any programmatic, statutory, cost-reduction, or performance-based factor,\u201d and that \u201cthe differential treatment resulting in the October 2025 termination of Blue State grants and the non-termination of non-Blue State grants was not based on a rational connection between the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance and DOE\u2019s past or current agency priorities.\u201d\n\nSecretary Wright lied to the Committee with his statements, which sought to prevent us from learning the truth: that the October award terminations were an act of political retaliation, \u201cbased solely\u201d on whether recipients were located in Blue States. He lied to Congress. In doing so, he violated 18 USC \u00a71001, which bars individuals from making \u201cany materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation\u201d to Congress. We have no choice but to refer Secretary Wright to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution in this matter.\n\nOn October 1st, 2025, DOE announced the termination of hundreds of financial awards. According to the Department\u2019s own analysis, the group of terminated awards was worth approximately $7.56 billion in total. The terminations were immediately criticized as a partisan attack, due to the fact that the \u201cvast majority\u201d of terminated awards were located in states that had voted for Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election and currently have two elected Democratic Senators. Secretary Wright publicly denied the accusations of political retaliation. For instance, during an appearance on CNN on October 2nd, 2025, he denied that DOE had acted to punish Blue States in its award terminations and claimed that DOE\u2019s decisions were \u201call based on facts.\u201d This remained DOE\u2019s public position throughout the fall of 2025 and the first half of 2026. Secretary Wright reiterated his denials during multiple congressional hearings after the award terminations, including as recently as April 2026 in appearances before the House Committee on Appropriations , the House Committee on Energy and Commerce , and the Senate Committee on Appropriations.\n\nSecretary Wright testified before the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology on June 10th, 2026. During his appearance, several Members of the Committee asked direct questions about the October 2025 award terminations. Under questioning by Representative Gabe Amo of Rhode Island, Secretary Wright issued an explicit and unqualified denial that politics played any role in the award termination decisions, and a similarly unqualified denial that the termination decisions were based on how states had voted in the 2024 presidential election. The exchanges between Representative Amo and Secretary Wright are transcribed below:\n\nSecretary Wright: We did not involve politics in the decisions. What the \u2013\n\nRepresentative Amo: What about the outcomes, Mr. Secretary?\n\nSecretary Wright: The court ruling you read was a choice of announcements of some of the awards, the choice of the announcements, not made by our Department. No decisions, no decisions were made on politics. I keep hearing that charge.\n\nRepresentative Amo: So \u2013\n\nSecretary Wright: It\u2019s bullshit. We\u2019re going to say it a million times \u2013\n\nRepresentative Amo: Mr. Secretary \u2013\n\nSecretary Wright: It\u2019s not true.\n\n\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..\n\nRepresentative Amo: So my question for you, as my time is rapidly expiring, when will you restore these grants?\n\nSecretary Wright: We work every day for \u2013 we\u2019ve gone overboard for New England, for California, for blue states \u2013\n\nRepresentative Amo: That\u2019s not an answer. I\u2019m reclaiming my clock \u2013\n\nSecretary Wright: Your assertions are incorrect.\n\nRepresentative Amo: Mr. Secretary, I\u2019m reclaiming my time. That\u2019s not an answer. Do you believe the federal grant decisions should be based in any way on how a state\u2019s voters cast their ballots in a presidential election?\n\nSecretary Wright: They shouldn\u2019t, and they weren\u2019t.\n\nSecretary Wright was very clear in his testimony. No decisions were based on politics. The award termination decisions should not have been based in any way on how a state voted in the 2024 presidential election, and they weren\u2019t. In the Secretary\u2019s own words, it was bullshit to suggest otherwise.\n\nSecretary Wright lied.\n\nOn June 4th, 2025, a group of plaintiffs based in California filed a lawsuit against DOE and other federal agencies. As the litigation proceeded under the name Neeta Thakur, et al, v. Trump, the plaintiffs broadened their claims to encompass DOE\u2019s actions in October 2025, alleging that DOE had illegally and unconstitutionally terminated their financial awards in an act of political retaliation against the state of California. DOE eventually agreed to a set of formal stipulations in exchange for the plaintiffs agreeing to forego the discovery process. Those stipulations were signed by DOE\u2019s attorneys on May 15th, 2026 \u2013 more than three weeks before Secretary Wright testified in front of the Committee \u2013 and filed to the court docket on July 15th, 2026. Several relevant DOE stipulations are reproduced below, numbered as they appear in the court filing:\n\n8. DOE accepts that neither the inclusion of the ARCHES grant nor any other grants in the October notice tranche was based on any programmatic, statutory, cost-reduction, or performance-based factor.\n\n9. DOE accepts that the inclusion of grants in the October notice tranche was based solely on the political identity of the grant recipient\u2019s state, i.e., whether the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance was in a Blue State or a non-Blue State. DOE will not contend that it looked beyond the prime grantee(s) to consider the political identity or geographic distribution of downstream beneficiaries of the grant funds.\n\n10. DOE accepts that the differential treatment resulting in the October 2025 termination of Blue State grants and the non-termination of non-Blue State grants was not based on a rational connection between the recipient\u2019s location and/or place of performance and DOE\u2019s past or current agency priorities.\n\nOn June 10th, in regards to DOE\u2019s October 2025 financial award terminations, Secretary Wright testified before the Committee that no award termination decisions were based on politics, and no award termination decisions were based on how states had voted in the 2024 presidential election. As noted above, on May 15th, nearly three weeks before Secretary Wright testified before the Committee, DOE signed stipulations that politics was the sole basis for the October 2025 award termination decisions, and that how a state had voted in the 2024 presidential election was the defining factor in the political identity that would determine whether it would experience award terminations or not. Secretary Wright\u2019s testimony to the Committee was unambiguously false and misleading.\n\nFederal law forbids such materially false statements. The federal false statements statute, 18 United States Code \u00a71001, is violated when \u201cwhoever, in any matter within the jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, knowingly and willfully (1) falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; [or] (2) makes any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation [. . .] [in] any investigation or review, conducted pursuant to the authority of any committee, subcommittee, commission or office of the Congress, consistent with applicable rules of the House or Senate.\u201d The aforementioned facts establish that Secretary Wright willfully and knowingly made materially false statements and representations during his testimony before the Committee.\n\nAccording to the Department of Justice, whether a false statement is criminal under 18 U.S.C \u00a71001 \u201cdepends on whether there is an affirmative response to each of the following questions:\n\n1. Was the act or statement material?\n\n2. Was the act within the jurisdiction of a department or agency of the United States?\n\n3. Was the act done knowingly and willfully?\u201d\n\nSatisfying the first element requires that the act or statement be material. Materiality is understood as a matter of importance or consequence. Secretary Wright offered his false statements in response to a direct inquiry by a Member of Congress as to whether grant decisions were based on political considerations and presidential election results. He explicitly and falsely denied that any decisions were based on these factors. The Supreme Court of the United States recently affirmed the high degree of materiality of this type of exchange. The materiality element is affirmatively met.\n\nSatisfying the second element requires that the act or statement lie within \u201cthe jurisdiction of the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States.\u201d Secretary Wright\u2019s statement occurred in the course of a Congressional hearing conducted under the authority of House Rule X(3)(k), which is well recognized as applicable to the statute. The jurisdictional element is affirmatively met.\n\nSatisfying the third element requires that the act or statement be done knowingly and willfully. Courts have previously held that \u201cin general, \u2018knowingly\u2019 requires the government to prove that a criminal defendant had knowledge of the facts that constitute the offense [...] willfully [...] usually requires the government to prove that the defendant acted not merely voluntarily, but with a bad purpose, that is, with knowledge that his conduct was, in some general sense, unlawful.\u201d DOE\u2019s July 15th stipulation set forth that the grant decisions in question were based on politics. The stipulation of facts was signed by DOE\u2019s attorneys on May 15th, 2026, more than three weeks before Secretary Wright made his false statements to the Committee. Either Secretary Wright made the false statements despite knowing the facts in the stipulation, or he remained deliberately ignorant of them in order to plead a lack of positive knowledge, which amounts in law to the same thing. Secretary Wright had testified repeatedly about the October 2025 award terminations during multiple prior congressional hearings. He made his denials to the Committee on June 10th with a full understanding of the expectation of truthfulness that accompanied his testimony, while nevertheless voluntarily offering materially false statements related to this matter. The final \u201cknowingly and willfully\u201d element is affirmatively met.\n\nReferring a Cabinet Secretary for potential prosecution is not a step we take lightly. It is a weighty thing to assert that a Cabinet Secretary lied to Congress. We do not treat that assertion as a trivial matter, and we do not use those words carelessly. But the facts of the situation are clear and undeniable. As those facts have met the criminal elements of 18 U.S.C \u00a71001, we refer this matter to the Department of Justice. We request that DOJ review this matter expeditiously and with the utmost seriousness, and if warranted, seek to bring criminal charges against Secretary Wright.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-15T05:23:20Z", "2026-08-15T05:24:50Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-brown-university-president-christina-paxson-s-announcement", "Amo Statement on Brown University President Christina Paxson\u2019s Announcement", "2026-08-03", "2026", "2026-08", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cFor more than a decade, President Christina Paxson has led Brown University with thoughtfulness and distinction.\n\nShe has increased the impact and reach of the university\u2019s academic contributions, grown Brown\u2019s presence in Providence and Rhode Island, and guided its campus community through one of its darkest hours.\n\nI wish President Paxson all the best as her tenure comes to a close and she prepares for her next chapter.\u201d", 1, "2026-08-05T07:37:37Z", "2026-08-05T07:38:44Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-and-33-members-send-up-signal-to-trump-restore-vital-weather-balloon-launches-amid-extreme-weather", "Amo and 33 Members Send Up Signal to Trump: Restore Vital Weather Balloon Launches Amid Extreme Weather", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C.\u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 33 Members of Congress in calling on the Trump Administration to restore the twice-a-day weather balloon launch schedule, as extreme weather and high heat hit across the country.\n\nTwice-a-day weather balloon launches collect information from high in the atmosphere that allows for more accurate forecasting. Current disruptions to the balloon launch schedule create data gaps that undermine confidence in forecast accuracy.\n\nThe Members write:\n\nWe are alarmed by the reduction in weather balloon launches and its impact on the accuracy of weather forecasting across the United States. Timely and accurate weather forecasts are critical to protecting the lives, livelihoods, and property of the American people.\n\nThis is a manufactured crisis. President Trump and DOGE haphazardly slashed the NWS workforce by roughly 15 percent without considering the impact on public safety. Now, the American people are paying the price. Current efforts to fill staffing gaps at NWS are too little too late. Severe weather will not wait for NWS to hire and train hundreds of new staff. NWS must immediately restore balloon launch capacity before an inaccurate or delayed forecast puts our constituents in harm's way.\n\nContinued failure to follow the twice-a-day balloon launch schedule undermines the accuracy of NWS weather forecasts and increases the likelihood that the American people will be left unprepared for severe weather events. Forcing our constituents to accept increased risks because of your shortsighted and partisan staffing cuts is unacceptable. You must protect Americans\u2019 lives, livelihoods, and property by immediately returning to the twice-a-day balloon launch schedule.\n\nThe full letter can be found here.\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Wesley Bell (D-MO-01), Donald Beyer (D-VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Julia Brownley (D-CA-26), Andr\u00e9 Carson (D-IN-07), Ed Case (D-HI-01), Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO-05), Jim Costa (D-CA-21), Jasmine Crockett (D-TX-30), Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), Adriano Espaillat (D-NY-13), Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX-07), Maxwell Frost (D-FL-10), Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29), Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), Pablo Hern\u00e1ndez (D-PR), Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51), Henry Johnson (D-GA-04), Stephen Lynch (D-MA-08), Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02), April McClain Delaney (D-MD-06), Christian Menefee (D-TX-18), Seth Moulton (D-MA-06), Joe Neguse (D-CO-02), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO-07), Emily Randall (D-WA-06), Deborah Ross (D-NC-02), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13), Jill Tokuda (D-HI-02), and Paul Tonko (D-NY-20).\n\nBackground\n\nRanking Member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee, Congressman Amo has fought to reverse Trump\u2019s cuts to the National Weather Service and protect American meteorological might.\n\nIn Summer 2025, Amo led the charge to reverse Trump\u2019s damaging Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts to the National Weather Service staff. After months of public pressure, the National Weather Service announced plans to hire 450 new staff.\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-experts-help-seniors-avoid-scams-in-kickoff-to-fighting-for-an-affordable-america-stops", "Amo & Experts Help Seniors Avoid Scams in Kickoff to Fighting for an Affordable America Stops", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Lincoln, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) hosted a panel featuring anti-scam experts to educate older Rhode Islanders on how to avoid scams and keep their hard-earned money from being stolen by bad actors. The experts shared ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from fraudsters, and Congressman Amo shared what he\u2019s doing in Congress to stop the proliferation of scams.\n\n\u201cA key part of making life more affordable is ensuring that as much of your money as possible stays in your pocket,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cWith costs on the rise because of Trump\u2019s illegal war with Iran and erratic tariffs, scammers are worsening financial strain by taking advantage and targeting well-meaning Rhode Islanders already affected by Republicans\u2019 affordability crisis. By bringing together law enforcement, elder justice advocates, and financial experts, we were able to provide critical resources to older Rhode Islanders about how to avoid scams. As a founding co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Stop Scams Caucus, I will keep fighting to stop the scam scourge and pass commonsense legislation like my STOP Scams Against Seniors Act and my National Strategy to Combat Scams Act to make sure that Rhode Islanders ' hard-earned money stays right where it belongs.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo is a founding co-chair of the Congressional Stop Scams Caucus, a bipartisan group of Members of Congress dedicated to protecting Americans from scams.\n\nAmo introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Strengthening Task Forces to Oppose Predatory (STOP) Scams Against Seniors Act, which would authorize the creation of Elder Justice Task Forces to help local, state, and Federal agencies work together to investigate and prosecute illegal scammers. The bill is co-led by Congressman Jeffersen Shreve (R-IN) in the House and led by Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) in the Senate.\n\nAmo also introduced the bipartisan, bicameral National Strategy for Combating Scams Act, which would establish a federal working group led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to coordinate the efforts of more than a dozen federal agencies in combating scams. The bill is co-led by Congressman Derek Schmidt (R-KS) in the U.S. House. Companion legislation was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Ashley Moody (R-FL).\n\n###", 1, "2026-08-04T07:35:49Z", "2026-08-04T07:37:27Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/ri-delegation-joins-seniors-anniversary-medicare-and-medicaid-discuss-their", "RI Delegation Joins Seniors on Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, Discuss their Fight to Lower Health Care Costs", "2026-07-31", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "COVENTRY, R.I. \u2013 Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), along with U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), joined seniors and Neighborhood Health CEO Peter Marino at the Coventry Resource and Senior Center to mark the 61st anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid, provide an update on health care policy in Washington, and reaffirm their commitment to lowering health care costs for Rhode Islanders.\n\nThe event comes as Rhode Islanders continue to face rising health care costs following deep cuts enacted by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, including a nearly $1 trillion cut to Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that helped make coverage more affordable.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\n\u201cMedicare and Medicaid are cost-effective and critical to the health and well-being of thousands of Rhode Islanders and millions of Americans. These programs have helped lift millions of Americans out of poverty, improved their health, and advanced health care innovations that benefit everyone. The historic success of Medicare is self-evident: Before Medicare was enacted, roughly half of all seniors had health insurance. Today, 99 percent of American seniors -- adults aged 65 and older -- have health insurance,\u201d said Senator Reed. \u201cWorking together, we can keep the promise of Medicare and Medicaid and ensure these programs are there for older Americans today, tomorrow, and for another sixty-one years. Supporting Medicare and Medicaid provides quality health care to more Americans, slows rising health care costs, and helps reduce federal budget deficit.\u201d\n\n\u201cFor 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped Rhode Islanders access affordable, lifesaving health care,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse. \u201cRepublican chaos and corruption are driving up Americans\u2019 costs, and the party\u2019s bizarre obsession with ripping away health care has destabilized our already-fragile health care system. It\u2019s a disgrace, and I remain committed to protecting Medicare and Medicaid from Republican mischief.\u201d\n\n\u201cMedicare and Medicaid have helped provide health care to Rhode Islanders for 61 years,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cBut health care has become increasingly unaffordable and inaccessible because of direct attacks by the President and Congressional Republicans. We must do better. I, along with the entire delegation, will continue fighting for a health care system that is affordable for all Americans.\u201d\n\n\u201cMedicare and Medicaid make a tremendous difference, especially because both programs help people manage chronic conditions like high blood pressure or diabetes, and continue living full lives,\u201d said Peter Marino, President and CEO of Neighborhood Health Plan. \u201cThese programs make it more likely that someone will see a doctor when something feels wrong instead of waiting until a health issue becomes an emergency. For people without coverage, the choice too often becomes whether to seek care or pay for other basic needs. No one should have to make that choice. That\u2019s why we need to continue investing in these vital programs \u2013 it is how we make sure we are taking care of each other.\u201d\n\nThe event commemorated the signing of Medicare and Medicaid into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson 61 years ago while highlighting the challenges Rhode Islanders face today as health care becomes increasingly expensive and inaccessible.\n\nDuring the event, the Delegation members outlined how recent federal health care cuts are affecting Rhode Islanders and the broader health care system. They also reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Medicare and Medicaid, reversing harmful cuts, and lowering health care costs for working people across the state.\n\nFor 61 years, Medicare and Medicaid have helped millions of Americans access quality, affordable health care. Today, more than 309,000 Rhode Islanders rely on Medicaid, including 64 percent of nursing home residents, more than half of adults with disabilities, 37 percent of children, and 43 percent of births in the state. An estimated 34,000 Rhode Islanders are expected to lose health insurance once Medicaid cuts passed by Republicans are in full effect. Another 244,570 Rhode Islanders, nearly one in five residents, depend on Medicare for their health coverage and have seen their health insurance rates skyrocket. Members of the Rhode Island delegation outline how recent Republican cuts to Medicaid and the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits threaten to increase health care costs and put additional strain on the state's health care system. They reiterated their commitment to protecting Medicare, restoring affordable health coverage, and ensuring every Rhode Islander can access the care they need.", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/support-magaziners-pto-act-earns-endorsement-us-tour-operators", "Support for Magaziner\u2019s PTO Act Earns Endorsement from U.S. Tour Operators", "2026-07-24", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has endorsed his Protected Time Off Act, legislation that would guarantee paid vacation time for workers nationwide.\n\nThe endorsement from USTOA, a professional trade association representing tour operators across the country, reflects the growing and broad-based support for ensuring that every worker has a guarantee to paid time off.\n\n\u201cAmericans work hard, and they deserve time to recharge,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am grateful for the United States Tour Operators Association\u2019s support for our widely popular effort to guarantee paid time off for every worker. Expanding paid vacation to all workers will not only guarantee fairness for the millions of workers who get no vacation, but it will also give more Americans the opportunity to experience the destinations that make our country so special.\u201d\n\n\"The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) is proud to support the PTO Act and Congressman Magaziner's efforts to provide paid leave to all Americans,\" said Jeff Roy, Chairman of USTOA. \"Providing paid time off is a win-win for Americans who will get the opportunity to travel with their families and for the local communities around the country whose economies depend on travel and tourism. USTOA strongly urges Congress to expeditiously pass this critical piece of legislation.\"\n\nThe legislation is also endorsed by the AFL-CIO, American Federation of Teachers (AFT), National Education Association (NEA), SMART (International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers), Service Employees International Union (SEIU), UNITE HERE, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU), Center forLaw and Social Policy, Economic Opportunity Institute, Economic Policy Institute, Family Values @ Work, National Employment Law Project, National Partnership for Women and Families, National Women\u2019s Law Center, Paid Leave for All, UnidosUS, and ZERO TO THREE.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe PTO Act was reintroduced in July of 2025 by Magaziner alongside Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Greg Casar (TX-35), and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) to guarantee paid vacation time for all workers. The bill has 83 additional cosponsors.\n\nThe PTO Act:\n\nProvide all employees with guaranteed paid vacation time, usable for any reason and paid at their regular wage. Full-time workers will earn a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation per year.\n\nThis leave will be in addition to any paid sick leave or family and medical leave that workers already have.\n\nProtect employees against discrimination for exercising their right to take annual paid time off.\n\nMore than 27 million private-sector workers in the United States, over one in five, receive no paid vacation at all (source).\n\nThe United States is the only advanced economy nation in the world that doesn\u2019t guarantee any paid vacation forworkers. By contrast, the European Union guarantees workers at least 20 paid vacation days per year, with some countries mandating as many as 25 or 30 annual days off.", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-secures-win-for-small-businesses-condemns-gop-bill-for-enabling-trump-s-war-in-iran-and-failing-to-bring-down-costs", "Amo Secures Win for Small Businesses, Condemns GOP Bill for Enabling Trump\u2019s War in Iran and Failing to Bring Down Costs", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sharply criticized the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) due to the inclusion of an unprecedented $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, partisan riders, and continuation of expensive overseas wars that balloon costs for hardworking Rhode Islanders.\n\n\u201cTrump\u2019s ill-fated, unnecessary war in Iran has driven Rhode Islanders\u2019 costs through the roof,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cAnd this NDAA does nothing to fix it. I introduced amendments to make sure Americans know exactly how much Trump\u2019s Iran war has cost them and to stop him from buying our NATO allies, but Republicans shot them down. Once again, proving they\u2019d rather fund forever wars than lower prices. And while I am proud the House adopted my practical proposal to help small Rhode Island companies get AUKUS contracts, this NDAA lacked the commonsense measures to achieve America\u2019s long-term defense goals. I voted no, but will keep fighting for an NDAA that embraces fiscal responsibility, ends Trump\u2019s illegal wars and global chaos, and makes America prosperous and secure for all Americans.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo sponsored an amendment to the NDAA that would authorize APEX Accelerators, including one in Providence, Rhode Island, to assist small businesses in acquiring procurement contracts for defense articles in AUKUS. The amendment passed the House of Representatives by voice vote as part of a bipartisan en bloc of amendments.\n\nCongressman Amo also sponsored six amendments to the NDAA that the Republicans rejected.\n\nAmendment #265 would have required a report from the State Department and other agencies on the disruption of democracy and support for authoritarian leaders in the CENTCOM and AFRICOM area of responsibility by certain foreign governments.\n\nAmendment #267 would amend Section 308703 of Title 54, United States Code, to authorize the appropriation of $10,000,000 for the National Maritime Heritage Grant Program for FY27 and FY28.\n\nAmendment #268 would have required a study by the Government Accountability Office on how Trump\u2019s war in Iran and tariffs have impacted the price of food and fertilizer.\n\nAmendment #766 would have required an assessment of MK-48 heavyweight torpedo production readiness and surge capacity.\n\nAmendment #917 would have prohibited actions or expenditure of funds to purchase a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member country or NATO-protected territory.\n\nAmendment #920 would have limited assistance to Azerbaijan until the Secretary of Defense certifies that Azerbaijan has withdrawn military forces from Armenian territory, released Armenian prisoners of war, recognized the right of Armenians to return to Nagorno-Karabakh, and committed to the protection of Armenian cultural heritage sites.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-republicans-passage-of-trump-s-third-bad-budget", "Amo Statement on Republicans\u2019 Passage of Trump\u2019s Third Bad Budget", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cTrump\u2019s latest bad budget runs up another $95 billion on America\u2019s credit card to pay for his illegal war of choice in Iran while doing nothing to lower costs, raise wages, meaningfully protect farmers, or make Americans safer. And, Republicans just rubber-stamped it.\n\nThis latest budget exemplifies Trump\u2019s gross negligence. It pilfers from the American people and mortgages our future \u2014 and that of our grandchildren \u2014 to fund Trump\u2019s illegal war with Iran, empower partisan hacks to peddle his election lies, and bail out farmers who are only in trouble because Trump hammered them with terrible tariffs.\n\nRepublicans keep approving Trump\u2019s reckless spending over and over again \u2014 this bill will add $1.8 trillion to the deficit next year alone!\n\nI\u2019ve vigorously opposed each of Trump\u2019s bad budgets and voted no on this latest deficit-busting bill. I will keep fighting for a budget that actually puts the American people first, lowers costs, raises wages, and protects our fiscal and national security.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-23T07:31:02Z", "2026-07-23T07:32:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-slams-republicans-trojan-horse-voter-suppression-bill", "Amo Slams Republicans\u2019 Trojan Horse Voter Suppression Bill", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cRepublicans just passed legislation that fails to stop the corruption running rampant through the Trump regime. It\u2019s a Trojan Horse that disenfranchises voters rather than ending Trump\u2019s chaos.\n\nPowerful officials with access to information and influence, particularly the President and Members of Congress, should not profit off their positions, but this weak bill does nothing to stop Trump from adding to the $4 billion he\u2019s already made since returning to office.\n\nLet\u2019s be clear: this bill is merely a decoy for Trump and his Republican cronies in Congress. It includes concealed language from the SAVE Act that ends mail-in voting as we know it by eliminating the privacy of the ballot, while adding burdensome requirements meant to suppress the vote.", 1, "2026-07-24T07:30:11Z", "2026-07-24T07:31:13Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-secures-wins-rhode-island-annual-defense-bill", "Magaziner Secures Wins for Rhode Island in Annual Defense Bill", "2026-07-22", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the House passage of several key priorities he helped secure in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen Rhode Island\u2019s submarine industry and workforce and to support mental health programs for servicemembers transitioning to veteran status.\n\n\"I am proud to have secured key provisions in this year's defense bill that strengthen Rhode Island's submarine industry and workforce, support our maritime security, and improve support for veterans transitioning to civilian life,\" said Magaziner.\n\nMagaziner secured passage of his amendment reaffirming Congress's commitment to the AUKUS security partnership between the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, which supports deterrence in the Indo-Pacific by helping Australia acquire submarines built and maintained with U.S. and U.K. support, and calls for greater investment in the United States' submarine industrial base to support the partnership. Rep. Magaziner also co-sponsored a bipartisan amendment that was adopted, led by Rep. Joe Courtney (CT-02), increasing the sale of Virginia-class submarines to Australia from two to three. Rhode Island workers manufacture Virginia-class submarines at Quonset Point.\n\nMagaziner also partnered with Rep. Zach Nunn (IA-03) to pass their bipartisan amendment requiring a study of methods to better provide mental health resources to servicemembers during the first year after leaving the military. The study will identify opportunities to strengthen suicide prevention programs for transitioning servicemembers and veterans.\n\nThis effort builds on the bipartisan Daniel J. Harvey and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Suicide Act, introduced by Magaziner and Nunn. The legislation is named in part for Johnston native Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Harvey Jr., who tragically died by suicide within a year of leaving the Marine Corps.\n\nAlthough Magaziner successfully secured House passage of these priorities benefiting Rhode Island's defense industry and veterans, he ultimately voted against final House-passage of the NDAA because of partisan anti-LGBTQ and voter suppression measures that were included.", 1, "2026-08-11T05:54:29Z", "2026-08-11T05:56:25Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-rushed-republican-government-funding-bill", "Amo Statement on Rushed Republican Government Funding Bill", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cOver and over again, Republicans have refused to fund the government in a way that prioritizes the American people and lowers costs.\n\nInstead, they\u2019ve repeatedly shut down the government so that they could rip health care away from millions of Americans and allow immigration agents to terrorize our communities.\n\nOnce again, they\u2019re trying to ram through a reckless Continuing Resolution. This time lifting the block on Border Patrol funding and writing a blank check to an organization whose officers killed an American citizen exercising his First Amendment rights.\n\nI voted against this rash Republican Continuing Resolution and will keep fighting for a real funding deal that puts the American people first. We have months to negotiate, so I urge my Republican colleagues to do the right thing and come to the table so we can fund the government responsibly and address the cost of living concerns of the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/uk-caucus-co-chairs-amo-himes-wilson-and-rouzer-statement-on-appointment-of-andy-burnham-as-prime-minister-of-the-united-kingdom", "UK Caucus Co-Chairs, Amo, Himes, Wilson, and Rouzer, Statement on Appointment of Andy Burnham as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom", "2026-07-21", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cWe would like to extend our congratulations to Prime Minister Andy Burnham on his appointment to lead His Majesty\u2019s government. We look forward to working together to further strengthen U.S.-UK relations and preserve the special relationship between our two countries. We would also like to extend our thanks to Prime Minister Starmer for his collaboration over these past two years and we wish him well in his future endeavors.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-22T07:34:13Z", "2026-07-22T07:35:16Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-fights-back-against-republican-budget-that-increases-debt-funds-illegal-war-and-fails-to-lower-costs", "Amo Fights Back Against Republican Budget that Increases Debt, Funds Illegal War, and Fails to Lower Costs", "2026-07-17", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 YESTERDAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Member of the House Committee on the Budget, called out Republicans' latest budget boondoggle, which would add $95 billion to the deficit while making it harder to vote and doing nothing to lower costs for Rhode Islanders.\n\nAmo introduced an Amendment to reverse the energy cuts in the Big, Ugly Law and lower costs for consumers.\n\n\u201cTwo years ago, President Trump made a promise to drive down prices, he hasn\u2019t kept it,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cFrom his Big, Ugly Law, to his erratic tariffs, to his illegal war with Iran, he has slashed health care and clean energy projects, driven grocery prices through the roof, and caused gas prices to skyrocket. Americans deserve lower costs and more opportunity, not another foreign war in the Middle East that adds to our debt, jacks up costs, and makes us less safe. I\u2019m a NO on Trump\u2019s latest disastrous budget, and I will keep fighting to stop chaos, end the war, and lower costs. \u201d\n\nWATCH HERE: Congressman Amo Speaks Directly to Rhode Islanders about Republicans Refusal to Lower Costs and Willingness to Fund Trump\u2019s Iran War\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo, a Member of the House Committee on the Budget, offered an amendment to Republicans' latest Budget Reconciliation bill that would have reversed the energy cuts in the Big, Ugly Law that are driving up costs and making life more expensive for Rhode Islanders.\n\nAmo has been a staunch opponent of Trump\u2019s Big, Ugly Law attempting to amend it before it was passed to protect Medicaid and SNAP.\n\nThe Congressman has also traveled across the First Congressional District meeting with Rhode Islanders impacted by Trump\u2019s devastating Big, Ugly Law.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/rhode-island-federal-delegation-calls-on-cms-to-protect-rhode-islanders-health-coverage", "Rhode Island Federal Delegation Calls on CMS to Protect Rhode Islanders\u2019 Health Coverage", "2026-07-16", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI) in sending a letter urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz to delay and reconsider implementing the agency\u2019s Interim Final Rule (IFR) on \u201ccommunity engagement\u201d requirements under Trump and Republicans\u2019 Big, Ugly Law. The lawmakers warned the rule\u2019s narrow interpretation of the medical frailty exemption could subject approximately 90,000 Rhode Islanders to new requirements, with an estimated 24,000 at risk of losing coverage. Under the new \u201ccommunity engagement\u201d requirements, individuals receiving treatment for cancer, developmental disabilities, and other complex conditions could lose critical protections, as states would be forced to navigate significant new administrative burdens.\n\n\u201cWe urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to withdraw its Interim Final Rule (IFR) implementing Medicaid \u201ccommunity engagement\u201d requirements under H.R. 1, particularly the medical frailty exemption. These work reporting requirements passed by Congressional Republicans and signed by President Donald Trump last year will not increase employment, but instead risk causing thousands of Rhode Islanders and millions of Americans to lose their health coverage during an affordability crisis,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cCMS must delay implementation and reconsider the rule before vulnerable and medically fragile individuals needlessly lose access to essential health care.\u201d\n\nA copy of the full letter can be found HERE.\n\nBackground\n\nAs a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Amo has consistently opposed Trump\u2019s cuts to Americans\u2019 health care.\n\nIn April 2026, Amo grilled Trump\u2019s Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, over his efforts to slash health care funding, forcing states to make impossible choices and pushing working families to the brink.\n\nIn December 2025, Congressman Amoled a town hall with HealthSource RI to answer Rhode Islander\u2019s questions about health care coverage because of the Republican health care crisis.\n\nAmo joined behavioral and mental health leaders at Butler Hospital in October 2025 to discuss how Republican attacks on health care impede Rhode Islanders\u2019 ability to access care.\n\nIn September 2025, Congressman Amo rallied with HealthSource RI Director Lindsay Lang, health care providers, patients, and community leaders at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care to demand that Republicans extend cost-saving Affordable Care Act health insurance tax credits that help Americans afford health care.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amid-rhode-island-hunger-crisis-ri-delegation-calls-for-the-return-of-promised-food-shipments-to-feed-the-hungry", "Amid Rhode Island Hunger Crisis, RI Delegation Calls for the Return of Promised Food Shipments to Feed the Hungry", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Providence, RI \u2013 TODAY, Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI) in sending a letter urging the Agricultural Marketing Service, an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture, to replace the 16 canceled bonus commodity shipments of food designated for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The shipments would have provided roughly 673,080 pounds of food, valued at $398,532.26, to feed Rhode Islanders in need.\n\n\u201cServing up to 100,000 Rhode Islanders per month, RICFB relies on bonus commodity shipments from AMS to supplement their work in addressing the growing hunger crisis in Rhode Island,\u201d wrote the lawmakers. \u201cWithout the 16 canceled or returned shipments, RICFB will not be able to reach as many Rhode Islanders who need nutrition assistance. As such, we urge you, within all applicable rules and regulations, to prioritize the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for future bonus commodity shipments.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n\nBackground\n\nAs a member of the House Budget Committee, Congressman Amo is fighting to protect food assistance and help Rhode Islanders put food on the table.\n\nIn the Big, Ugly Law, Republicans cut $187 billion in funding from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), leaving working families even more vulnerable to Trump and Republicans\u2019 cost-of-living crisis. Since the law\u2019s enactment, approximately 4 million Americans, including 1.5 million children, have lost their SNAP benefits.\n\nLower SNAP benefits and higher grocery prices due to Trump\u2019s tariffs are expected to drive more people to rely on local food pantries to feed their families.\n\nSince Trump and Republicans began their efforts to slash food assistance programs, Amo has visited the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and food pantries across the First Congressional District.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-amendment-to-foreign-affairs-appropriations-bill-limiting-funding-to-netanyahu-government", "Amo Statement on Amendment to Foreign Affairs Appropriations Bill Limiting Funding to Netanyahu Government", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe United States-Israel relationship should be grounded in shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and an aspiration for a peaceful future. Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, however, has repeatedly violated these principles. The rhetoric and actions of extremists, like Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir, make it impossible to defend the status quo.\n\nThe suffering of civilians in Gaza is unacceptable, the unchecked settlement expansion is reckless, and continued settler violence is unconscionable. President Trump\u2019s blank check to Netanyahu has allowed a dangerous course that undermines the prospect of peace.\n\nRepresentative Massie's amendment is poorly constructed and overly broad, and I do not agree with many of the sentiments he\u2019s publicly expressed. But it remains abundantly clear that the United States government must begin charting a new course that upholds American values in the Middle East, protects our national security interests, and demands accountability for how U.S. taxpayer dollars are used.\n\nI support Israel's right to exist. I will continue to support defensive efforts that save civilian lives, including Iron Dome, David's Sling, and the Arrow systems \u2014 none of which would be impacted by this amendment \u2014 while making clear that our dollars should not be divorced from our values.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-leads-democratic-effort-on-house-floor-to-stop-trump-s-dangerous-disinvestment-in-diplomacy-and-global-health", "Amo Leads Democratic Effort on House Floor to Stop Trump\u2019s Dangerous Disinvestment in Diplomacy and Global Health", "2026-07-15", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) offered a motion to recommit Republicans\u2019 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Actof 2027, warning that the bill would undermine American leadership abroad and make Americans more vulnerable to global health threats. Republicans rejected the motion to recommit, allowing the bill to advance.Congressman Amo\u2019s motion to recommit would have sent the bill back to the Committee. If the House rules permitted, the Congressman would have offered an amendment to strike provisions that prohibit U.S. participation in international public health efforts.\n\n\u201cCoordinating our public health response is common sense and prevents diseases like Ebola from reaching our shores,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo. \u201cBut at every turn, Trump and Republicans have abandoned American leadership on the world stage, pulled out of critical global health partnerships, and left Americans vulnerable to infectious diseases. We can\u2019t stick our heads in the sand and ignore the outside world; we need to step up and lead it. This bill fails to provide the funds to make that possible, making our position in the world more precarious and our nation less prosperous. I won\u2019t stop fighting Trump\u2019s floundering foreign policy to ensure our security, stability, and leadership on the world stage.\u201d\n\nWATCH HERE: Congressman Amo takes to the House floor to speak out against Republicans\u2019 dangerous defunding of diplomacy and global health.\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo introduced the Motion to Recommit H.R. 8595, which would have tabled the bill and prevented it from advancing. Republicans voted it down.\n\nAmo also aimed to amend the bill to stop Trump from keeping the U.S. out of global public health programs, including the World Health Organization and the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response Accord. House Republicans refused to consider this common-sense amendment.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-17T07:15:58Z", "2026-07-17T07:17:05Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-leads-letter-calling-answers-death-afghan-ally-ice-custody", "Magaziner Leads Letter Calling for Answers on Death of Afghan Ally in ICE Custody", "2026-07-14", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and U.S. Representative Julie Johnson (TX-32) led Homeland Security Committee Democratic colleagues in a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding transparency and answers surrounding the death of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal while in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in March.\n\nPaktiawal was an Afghan national who worked alongside U.S. Army Special Forces for more than a decade. He and his family were evacuated from Afghanistan in 2021 and legally brought to the United States. He was a father of six and had no criminal convictions. Paktiawal was detained by ICE in March while preparing his children for school, and died in ICE custody just hours later.\n\nReports released earlier this month indicate that Paktiawal died from \"an adverse drug reaction\" to an unidentified substance leading to anaphylaxis, according to his death certificate. However, Dallas County authorities have refused to release the autopsy, and significant questions remain about the circumstances surrounding his death, including the timeline of events, the cause of his anaphylactic reaction, and his care while in custody.\n\nIn the letter, the lawmakers urge the immediate release of Paktiawal\u2019s autopsy and demand answers about why he was prioritized for detention and deportation given his lack of criminal convictions and service alongside U.S. forces.\n\n\u201cIt is unacceptable that someone who fought bravely beside our troops was so easily discarded by the very government he fought for. His family deserves answers regarding his death, and the American people deserve to know the treatment of individuals in ICE\u2019s care,\u201d wrote the members in the letter.\n\nThe letter is signed by Representatives Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Dan Goldman (NY-10), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), and James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11).\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here and below.\n\nDear Secretary Mullin:\n\nWe write to urgently request the release of Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal\u2019s autopsy completed by the Dallas Office Medical Examiner\u2019s Office, and for an explanation of why he was prioritized for deportation.\n\nIn 2005, Mr. Paktiawal faithfully worked alongside the U.S. Army Special Forces for more than a decade. After the fall of the Afghan government, due to his long-term work and alliance with the U.S. Special Forces, he and his family were evacuated out of Afghanistan in 2021 and legally brought to the United States. He was a father of six, and had no criminal convictions. Despite these facts, he was targeted by your Department for deportation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained him while he was getting his kids ready for school on March 13, 2026. He died just hours later, a preventable tragedy.\n\nIt is unacceptable that someone who fought bravely beside our troops was so easily discarded by the very government he fought for. His family deserves answers regarding his death, and the American people deserve transparency regarding the treatment of individuals in ICE\u2019s care.\n\nHowever, the Dallas County Medical Examiner\u2019s Office refuses to release the complete autopsy report at ICE\u2019s request. Mr. Paktiawal\u2019s death is listed as an accident and the death certificate states that his cause of death is anaphylaxis complicating acute asthma exacerbation, a severe allergic reaction that was exacerbated by his asthma.\n\nWe urge you to immediately release Mr. Paktiawal\u2019s autopsy report and provide his family with much needed closure. Additionally, please provide answers to the following questions no later than July 24, 2026.\n\nWhy was Mr. Paktiawal prioritized for detention and removal despite having no criminal convictions and having served alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan?\n\nOn March 16, the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s X account posted that they had no evidence of Mr. Paktiawal's military service. Since then, many news organizations have provided evidence of his military service. Has the Department of Homeland Security reversed its position regarding Mr. Paktiawal\u2019s military service?\n\nHow many other Afghan Allies who supported U.S. troops has ICE detained and deported since March 2025? How many individuals is ICE targeting for detention and deportation?\n\nWhat criminal investigation is currently being conducted related to Mr. Paktiawal\u2019s death?\n\nThank you for your time and attention to this urgent request.\n\nCC: David J. Venturella, ICE Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-named-vice-chair-congressional-historic-preservation-caucus", "Magaziner Named Vice Chair of Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has been named Vice Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Historic Preservation Caucus, where he will help advocate for the preservation of America's historic places.\n\n\u201cHistoric places are a living record of who we are as a country and help tell our story to future generations,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am honored to serve as Vice Chair of the Historic Preservation Caucus and advocate for the places that have shaped our nation's history. As a Representative of the historically rich state of Rhode Island, I look forward to bringing our state's deep commitment to preserving historic places to this role.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe expansion of the Historic Preservation Caucus, and the addition of Representative Magaziner as Vice Chair, shows that protecting America's historic places remains a priority that both parties can agree on,\u201d said Russ Carnahan, President of Preservation Action. \u201cWe welcome his leadership and look forward to working with him and the entire Caucus to strengthen federal preservation policy, ensuring the places that tell America's story endure for generations to come.\u201d\n\nThe Historic Preservation Caucus brings together members of Congress who recognize the importance of preserving and promoting America's historic places as an essential part of the nation's heritage and identity. The caucus supports policies that encourage preservation and funding for historical sites and resources throughout the United States, including Tribal historic preservation programs.\n\nThe 67-member caucus is co-chaired by Reps. Michael Turner (R-OH) and Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (D-NM). Magaziner will serve as one of the caucus's inaugural Vice Chairs alongside Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH).\n\nMagaziner has led several efforts in Congress to protect historic places and ensure they continue telling America's story forgenerations to come. He is also the Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional Battlefields Caucus, and the co-lead of the American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026, which extends federal funding for the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through 2036. The legislation passed the House of Representatives last month.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-secures-more-1-million-federal-funding-help-prevent-flooding", "Magaziner Secures More Than $1 Million of Federal Funding to Help Prevent Flooding in Cranston", "2026-07-07", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CRANSTON, RI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, Cranston City Council President Daniel Wall, and other local leaders to announce that he has secured $1,092,000 of federal funding to prevent flooding in Cranston's Garden Street area.\n\nThe funding will support infrastructure improvements in a low-lying neighborhood that has experienced chronic flooding for decades. The project will install stormwater retention basins designed to capture and treat runoff during heavy rainfall, reducing flooding and helping protect nearby homes and businesses.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\nView or download full remarks from the event here.\n\n\"Flooding is a major concern for the residents and business owners of Cranston,\u201d said Magaziner. \"This funding will help modernize Cranston's stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding in one of the city's most vulnerable neighborhoods. I am proud to announce over $1 million of funding to help protect Cranston residents from future floods.\"\n\n\u201cResidents expect government to solve problems, and that\u2019s exactly what this investment will do,\u201d said Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins. \u201cI\u2019m grateful to Congressman Magaziner for partnering with the City of Cranston to secure these federal dollars. This project addresses a flooding issue that has challenged this neighborhood for years and reflects our commitment to making smart infrastructure investments that improve quality of life for our residents,\u201d said Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins.\n\n\"I sincerely want to thank Congressman Magaziner for listening and more importantly acting on behalf of the residents of the Garden Street area,\" said Cranston Town Council President Daniel Wall.\n\nThe project will improve stormwater infrastructure throughout the Garden Street watershed, including the areas around Garden Street, Laurens Street, Grace Street, and other nearby low-lying neighborhoods that are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall.\n\nThe improvements include new underground stormwater collection systems, stormwater retention basins, upgrades to drainage channels, and other measures to better capture and manage runoff before it floods streets and nearby properties.\n\nOnce complete, the project will reduce the frequency and severity of flooding, helping protect homes, improve public safety, and lower the cost of flood-related damage for residents.\n\nRep. Magaziner secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations process.", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-americas-250th-independence-day", "Magaziner Statement on America\u2019s 250th Independence Day", "2026-07-04", "2026", "2026-07", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARWICK, RI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the below statement on the 250th Anniversary of American Independence:\n\n\u201cTwo hundred and fifty years later, America remains the most exceptional nation in the world. We are fortunate to live in a country where power lies with the people, and freedom is central to who we are.\n\nI wish all Rhode Islanders a safe and joyful Fourth of July as we celebrate this historic milestone together.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-16T07:21:44Z", "2026-07-16T07:23:13Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-on-birthright-citizenship", "Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Birthright Citizenship", "2026-06-30", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cIf you are born in the United States of America, you are a citizen.\n\nToday\u2019s Supreme Court decision defends the Constitution and reaffirms longstanding precedent of what it means to be an American.\n\nBut this decision should never have been necessary \u2014 Trump\u2019s attacks on citizenship and immigration are an attack on the very character of our nation.\n\nOur values of diversity and inclusion \u2014 in the full range of rights, privileges, and freedoms in our democracy \u2014 are essential to our country\u2019s greatness, and we must continue to protect the rights of all Americans.\u201d", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-hosts-telephone-town-hall-to-share-his-vision-of-america-ahead-of-250th-anniversary-of-independence", "Amo Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Share His Vision of America Ahead of 250th Anniversary of Independence", "2026-06-29", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) held a telephone town hall to answer questions from Rhode Islanders in the First Congressional District and share his efforts to lower costs and expand opportunities for Rhode Islanders.\n\n\u201cOur nation\u2019s 250th anniversary is an inflection point. It\u2019s an opportunity to choose a better path, one that leads to liberty, prosperity, and a shot at the American Dream for every Rhode Islander,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cWhile Trump and Republicans drive up prices and rubber-stamp an illegal unnecessary war with Iran, I\u2019ll keep fighting in Congress to make real change and lower costs for Rhode Islanders.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo is laser-focused on stopping corruption, ending the war in the Middle East, lowering prices, and expanding opportunity for Rhode Islanders.\n\nJuly is the one-year anniversary of Trump and Congressional Republicans\u2019 Big Ugly Law.\n\nThis legislation cut $1 trillion from America\u2019s health care system, stripped health care access from millions of Americans, including roughly 40,000 Rhode Islanders, and slashed $200 billion from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps 90,000 Rhode Island households put food on the table.\n\nSince the law passed, SNAP participation has declined by more than 4 million people nationwide.\n\nMore than 10,000 Rhode Islanders have dropped health care coverage because it has become unaffordable.\n\nCongressman Amovoted against this legislation and is working to stop cuts harming Rhode Islanders.\n\n###", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-seekonk-river-drownings", "Magaziner Statement on Seekonk River Drownings", "2026-06-29", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI join Rhode Islanders in mourning the tragic loss of three family members who drowned last night after their vehicle entered the Seekonk River. My thoughts and prayers are with their loved ones.\n\nI am grateful to the first responders who reacted quickly and participated in the search.\"", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-hosts-passport-fair-cranston-bringing-state-department-services", "Magaziner Hosts Passport Fair in Cranston, Bringing State Department Services Directly to Rhode Islanders", "2026-06-27", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "CRANSTON, RI \u2014 As the summer travel season gets underway, the office of U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), in partnership with the Boston Passport Agency, assisted nearly 130 Rhode Islanders today at the Cranston Public Library with passport applications, renewals, passport photos, and general questions about U.S. Department of State services.\n\n\u201cPart of my job is making sure the federal government is accessible and works for the people I am elected to serve,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI\u2019m pleased to bring these services directly to Rhode Islanders and make it easier for them to apply for and receive a passport.\u201d\n\nRep. Magaziner's office assists constituents with a wide range of issues involving federal agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Department of State.", 1, "2026-07-01T06:34:07Z", "2026-07-01T06:35:35Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/may-the-force-be-with-you-amo-secures-committee-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-ai-literacy-for-k-12-students", "\u201cMay the Force Be With You!\u201d Amo Secures Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Improve AI Literacy for K-12 Students", "2026-06-26", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), member of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, applauded committee passage of his bipartisan Literacy in Future Technologies (LIFT) Artificial Intelligence Act, which is co-led by Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07). The bipartisan bill would empower educators and students to become informed, responsible AI users.\n\n\u201cAI is here, it\u2019s here to stay, and we need to prepare the next generation for this new reality,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cMy LIFT AI Act would invest in AI literacy for K-12 students, and support professional learning opportunities for educators and school administrators. I\u2019m grateful to Congressman Kean and my colleagues on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for advancing this legislation and ensuring every American has the skills to use AI responsibly.\u201d\n\nWATCH HERE: Congressman Amo Speaks in Support of LIFT AI Bill in Science, Space, and Technology Committee\n\nBackground\n\nThe LIFT AI Act would:\n\nSupport a grant program within the National Science Foundation (NSF) for research and development of AI literacy curriculum and evaluation methods for K-12, ensuring that educational materials are learner-centered, project-based, and adaptable.\n\nSupport professional learning opportunities for educators, principals, and school leaders to enhance their AI literacy and proficiency through courses, mentoring, and best practice development.\n\nPromote the creation of hands-on learning tools, the integration of AI literacy into existing curricula, and the development of evaluation tools to assess AI literacy proficiency.\n\nFull text of the bill can be found HERE.\n\nThis bill is endorsed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Google, OpenAI, Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), and Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA).\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-dhs-dismissing-concerns-about-masked-ice-agents", "Magaziner Statement on DHS Dismissing Concerns About Masked ICE Agents", "2026-06-26", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Eight months after sending a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kash Patel warning that the practice of (ICE) agents wearing masks and not adequately identifying themselves to the public makes Americans less safe, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and colleagues on the House Homeland Security Committee received a delayed and unacceptable response from the Department of Homeland Security.\n\nMagaziner released the following statement:\n\n\"I am appalled that after eight months, the Department of Homeland Security chose to ignore the very real dangers posed by ICE agents concealing their identities while conducting enforcement operations, including the multiple cases of criminals impersonating ICE Agents.\n\nAgents wearing masks and obscuring their identity also makes it more difficult to hold ICE officials to standard accountability when they engage in misconduct, which has occurred frequently during the Trump Administration.\n\nEvery other law enforcement agency in the country requires officers to be readily identifiable to the public. ICE should be held to the same standard.\u201d\n\nIn a November 2025 letter led by House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Magaziner and a dozen members of the Committee requested an urgent briefing on a reported FBI memo urging ICE agents and other law enforcement personnel to \"adequately identify themselves.\" The memo followed a series of disturbing incidents involving individuals impersonating ICE agents. The instances include:\n\nIn New York, three men in black vests entered a restaurant claiming to be ICE agents. Inside, they tied a worker\u2019s hands and pulled a garbage bag over the person\u2019s head. Another, believing the burglars\u2019 story, surrendered themselves, only to be kicked to the ground and tied up as the intruders robbed an ATM.\n\nIn Florida, a woman \u201cunzipped [her] jacket and revealed a shirt that said ICE and told her ex-boyfriend\u2019s wife she was there to \u201cpick her up,\u201d before driving her to an apartment complex. The woman later escaped.\n\nIn New York, a man told a woman he was an immigration officer and \u201cdirected [her] to a nearby stairwell,\u201d where he punched her, tried to rape her, and stole her phone before police caught him.\n\nDespite documented instances of individuals impersonating DHS officials, incidents the lawmakers cited in their letter, the Department of Homeland Security largely dismissed those concerns. In a brief response, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin wrote that ICE agents \"identify themselves in a professional and responsible manner during encounters with the public.\"\n\nRead the letter to Secretary Noem and Director Patel demanding a briefing on ICE agents wearing masks here.", 1, "2026-07-18T06:58:50Z", "2026-07-18T07:00:34Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-bill-require-civil-liberties-training-dhs-intelligence-employees", "Magaziner Bill to Require Civil Liberties Training for DHS Intelligence Employees Passes Homeland Security Committee", "2026-06-24", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, the House Homeland Security Committee approved U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner\u2019s Department of Homeland Security Intelligence and Analysis Training Act, legislation that will require standardized entry-level training for new intelligence employees at the Department of Homeland Security on civil rights, civil liberties, privacy protections, intelligence regulations, and information-sharing best practices.\n\nThe legislation establishes a formal training curriculum for employees of the DHS Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A), which is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and sharing intelligence with state, local, Tribal, territorial, and private-sector partners to help protect the American people from threats to public safety.\n\nMagaziner\u2019s legislation will keep Americans safe, protect their constitutional rights, and hold DHS employees to high standards of conduct and accountability.\n\n\u201cIntelligence professionals have a responsibility to keep our country safe while upholding and respecting the constitutional rights of the American people,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cThis legislation will ensure DHS intelligence employees receive consistent, high-quality training from day one, to strengthen accountability and protect American\u2019s civil rights and liberties.\u201d\n\nPassage by the House Homeland Security Committee advances the legislation to the next stage of the legislative process and makes it eligible for consideration by the full House of Representatives.\n\nText of the legislation can be viewed or downloaded here.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-passage-of-landmark-bipartisan-housing-affordability-bill", "Amo Statement on Passage of Landmark Bipartisan Housing Affordability Bill", "2026-06-23", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cEvery Rhode Islander deserves a safe, affordable place to live. But right now, the cost of housing is too high.\n\nThe 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a critical step toward lowering housing costs and ensuring everyone has a roof over their heads.\n\nIt will encourage local communities to build more housing, help people renovate their older homes, and eliminate red tape that holds up housing permitting and construction.\n\nMore housing means lower costs and more opportunity for Rhode Islanders to pursue the American Dream, which is why I\u2019m proud to help pass this bipartisan bill in the House.\n\nWhen we prioritize making Americans\u2019 lives better, we can deliver.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-delegation-applauds-senate-passage-of-bipartisan-legislation-awarding-congressional-gold-medal-to-nation-s-first-black-military-unit", "RI Delegation Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Legislation Awarding Congressional Gold Medal to Nation\u2019s First Black Military Unit", "2026-06-12", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Rhode Island\u2019s federal delegation cheered the Senate\u2019s passage of bipartisan legislation led by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) to posthumously honor America\u2019s first Black military unit with the Congressional Gold Medal. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI) cosponsored and strongly advocated for the legislation.\n\nThe bill would provide the First Rhode Island Regiment\u2019s Congressional Gold Medal to the Rhode Island State Library for display and research purposes.\n\n\u201cThe valiant soldiers of the First Rhode Island Regiment fought for America\u2019s independence, then had to fend off re-enslavement and advocate for denied wages after the war,\u201d said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). \u201cI commend the Senate for passing this long-overdue legislation that honors the unsung heroes of our nation\u2019s first Black military unit and secures their rightful place in the history of our state and our country. Senator Reed was essential in helping round up the necessary support.\u201d\n\n\u201cThanks to Senator Whitehouse\u2019s leadership, we are one step closer to honoring the nation\u2019s first Black military unit and the legacy they built through courage and sacrifice,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cThe story of First Rhode Island Regiment is essential to our history, and this recognition is long overdue. I\u2019m proud to work alongside Senator Whitehouse on this effort and remain committed to getting this bill signed into law.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis was the very first integrated military unit to fight for the United States. Members of the First Rhode Island Regiment served with distinction in General Washington\u2019s Continental Army. They fought to secure our nation\u2019s freedom \u2013 freedom that Black and Indigenous members of the Regiment would continue to struggle to secure and maintain for themselves long after the war had ceased. I want to thank Senator Whitehouse and Congressman Amo for advancing this legislation to honor these soldiers,\u201d said Senator Jack Reed (D-RI).\n\n\u201cThe First Rhode Island Regiment represents the very best of our Nation\u2019s history. At a time when the brutality of slavery remained a scourge across our nation, the brave men of the First Rhode Island fought for the promise of a new nation striving for liberty and equality. I celebrate the Senate passage of legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal, a fitting and long overdue tribute,\u201d said Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI).\n\n\u201cAs our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, it is timely and appropriate to ensure that we remember all those who served, struggled, and sacrificed to secure American Independence,\u201d said Museum of the American Revolution President and CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson. \u201cWe owe a debt of gratitude to those Rhode Islanders of color who wore the uniform and saluted the flag of the fledgling United States in spite of the fact that for most of them, equality was an elusive dream.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe African heritage and Indigenous soldiers who comprised the Rhode Island First fought with unwavering courage, earning a newfound sense of pride and determination,\u201d said Theresa Guzman Strokes, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society. \u201cTheir bravery not only shaped their own legacy but also laid the foundation for advancing freedom and equality for all Americans. As we approach the 250th Anniversary of our country, we need to remember and honor ALL those who fought and died to establish it.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Newport County Branch-NAACP is most grateful to Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo of Rhode Island having introduced legislation that would award the First Rhode Island Regiment with the Congressional Gold Medal,\u201d said J. Clement \u201cBud\u201d Cicilline, Member At Large of the Newport County NAACP. \u201cThe Regiment displayed uncommon valor in winning the Battle of Rhode Island in the American Revolutionary War. It is entirely fitting and appropriate to bestow such an honor on this group of courageous soldiers who were willing to fight for liberty and justice. The Congressional Gold Medal would recognize the outstanding service that the Regiment provided to our fledgling country, paving the way to the establishment of the greatest democracy in the world.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nBefore famous Black military units like the Tuskegee Airmen and Harlem Hellfighters cemented their place in American history, the First Rhode Island Regiment fought courageously for the nation\u2019s independence.\n\nIn the winter of Valley Forge, from 1777 to 1778, the Continental Army faced long odds and had difficulty recruiting the necessary forces. In Rhode Island, the General Assembly called for the enlistment of an integrated force, including enslaved persons, individuals of mixed race, and Indigenous Americans, to help fill the state\u2019s quota. The General Assembly also provided that, upon enlistment, any slave in the new Regiment would be provided their freedom.\n\nBy June 1778, men of African and Indigenous descent enlisted to form the First Rhode Island Regiment \u2013 now regarded as America\u2019s first Black military unit by the Museum of the American Revolution. In August 1778, the Regiment fought valiantly in one of the Revolutionary War\u2019s turning points, the Battle of Rhode Island. By early 1784, the last Rhode Island soldiers had been discharged from service.\n\nThe Congressional Gold Medal was initially established by the Continental Congress in 1776 to honor high achievement and distinction among Revolutionary military and naval leaders. Enactment would be a fitting honor for this group of men, especially given that many former soldiers had to resist efforts at re-enslavement and fight for back wages owed to them for their years of distinguished service.\n\nThe First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act is endorsed by the Museum of the American Revolution, RI Black Heritage Society and Newport County Branch \u2013 NAACP. The legislation now heads to the House of Representatives.\n\nFull text of the bill is available here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/six-months-after-brown-university-shooting-amo-introduces-resolution-honoring-victims-survivors-and-community-responders", "Six Months After Brown University Shooting, Amo Introduces Resolution Honoring Victims, Survivors, and Community Responders", "2026-06-11", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) introduced a resolution honoring the victims and survivors of the mass shooting at Brown University, marking nearly six months since the tragedy. The resolution remembers the two students who lost their lives, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, recognizes the nine individuals who were injured, commends first responders, and expresses gratitude to the entire Rhode Island community for its swift and compassionate response during this difficult time.\n\n\u201cRhode Islanders showed up to support one another in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Brown University. From law enforcement and firefighters to health care workers and community organizations, people from all corners of our state and region immediately responded to the crisis with compassion and care,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cSix months after the tragedy, this resolution honors the lives lost, the strength of the brave survivors, the courage of first responders, and the collective community effort to support students and help Rhode Island recover.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nOn December 13, 2025, students were gathered in the Barus and Holley Building at Brown University for a final exam review session when a gunman entered the classroom and opened fire. Two students, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, lost their lives in the tragedy, and nine others were injured.\n\nFollowing the tragedy, Congressman Amo led the push for transparency, demanding answers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on the status of the investigation.\n\nAs a member of the Congressional Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce, Congressman Amo is working to address the growing gun violence epidemic with urgent, commonsense action.\n\nThe resolution recognizes the quick and compassionate response from agencies including the Providence Police, Rhode Island State Police, Brown University Police, and Police Departments from North Providence, Cranston, East Providence, Johnston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Westerly, Lincoln, Glocester, and the Massachusetts State Police, Fire Departments from Providence, North Providence, Lincoln, West Warwick, Barrington, Central Falls, Coventry, North Kingstown, Warwick, Cranston, Westerly, Woonsocket, Attleboro (MA), Cumberland, Scituate, Warren, Johnston, Tiverton, East Greenwich, Charlestown, Smithfield, Burrillville, Bristol, Little Compton, Seekonk (MA), Foster, East Providence, Blackstone (MA), and Fall River Emergency Medical Services (MA), Alert Private Ambulance, Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, Drug Enforcement Administration, United States Marshals, Homeland Security Investigations, the Internal Revenue Service, Family Service of Rhode Island, Nonviolence Institute, and other agencies immediately responded to the crisis with compassion and care.\n\nThis resolution is cosponsored by Congressman Seth Magaziner (D-RI-02).\n\nThe full text of the resolution is available HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-gets-secretary-of-expensive-energy-to-concede-trump-broke-promise-to-lower-costs", "Amo Gets Secretary of Expensive Energy to Concede Trump Broke Promise to Lower Costs", "2026-06-10", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI), Member of the House Science Committee, questioned Trump Energy Secretary Christopher Wright about his attacks on clean energy projects in Democratic-led states and failure to bring down energy costs for working families.\n\n\u201cWhether slashing clean energy projects in so-called \u2018Blue States\u2019 just because they traditionally elect Democrats to claiming that Trump is fulfilling his promise to drive down energy prices, Secretary Wright has gaslit Americans while doing nothing to lower the price of gas,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cIn today\u2019s hearing, he once again demonstrated an appalling disregard for driving up energy costs and hurting American families. Americans deserved real answers from Trump\u2019s Secretary of Expensive Energy, but they got platitudes, expletives, and excuses. I\u2019ll keep pushing to lower prices and hold Trump and his Cabinet accountable for hiking costs, fomenting chaos, and making life unaffordable.\u201d\n\nWATCH HERE: Congressman Amo Presses Trump\u2019s Secretary of Expensive Energy on Gaslighting Americans on Lowering Gas Prices.\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo is dedicated to lowering energy prices and investing in clean energy projects. He has fought to ensure Rhode Island\u2019s Revolution Wind project continues despite Trump\u2019s threats. He is a co-sponsor of the Energy Bills Relief Act, the Big Oil Windfall Profits Tax Act, and the American Energy Independence and Affordability Act.\n\nIn October 2025, the Department of Energy terminated more than $7.5 billion in energy projects, supporting over 300 grants, including $14 million for 3 grants benefiting Rhode Island organizations. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought characterized these cancellations as the elimination of \u201cGreen New Scam funding to fuel the Left\u2019s climate agenda.\u201d\n\nIn January 2026, a federal judge ruled that these cancellations were \u201cunlawful\u201d because they primarily targeted states that did not vote for President Trump in the 2024 Presidential election.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-raises-alarm-over-trump-epa-chief-s-failure-to-appear-before-congress", "Amo Raises Alarm Over Trump EPA Chief\u2019s Failure to Appear Before Congress", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) of House Science\u2019s Environment Subcommittee raised concerns after GOP Chairman Brian Babin neglected to secure the testimony of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin before the Committee.\n\nZeldin\u2019s failure to appear leaves numerous open questions about the EPA\u2019s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request and breaks longstanding bipartisan precedent for Administrators to appear before the Committee.\n\nIn a letter to Chairman Babin, Amo stresses the need to question Zeldin over the EPA\u2019s alarming Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which slashes funding for clean air and water programs, environmental enforcement, and scientific research. This failure to appear undermines Congressional oversight and prevents Members from fully evaluating the impact of the proposed cuts.\n\nAmo writes:\n\n\u201cGiven Administrator Zeldin\u2019s attempts to gut his agency and allow it to be captured by corporate interests, it is critical that members of the Science Committee can conduct their oversight responsibilities to represent their constituents effectively.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Committee\u2019s oversight responsibilities are critical to ensuring transparency and the responsible use of taxpayer funds. Our work is hindered when the head of an agency within our committee\u2019s jurisdiction does not show up. If the Administrator won\u2019t defend its budget in public, it raises serious alarms about what they are trying to hide.\u201d\n\n\u201cAdministrator Zeldin\u2019s failure to sit before our Committee would represent an abrupt departure from that bipartisan norm and undermine our Committee\u2019s institutional role.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n\nAdditional information\n\nEPA Administrators from both parties, across multiple administrations, have appeared before the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to answer questions and justify their policies and budgets. That includes the following individuals under the previous three Presidential Administrations:\n\nAdministrator Michael Regan (September 27, 2023)\n\nAdministrator Andrew Wheeler (September 19, 2019)\n\nAdministrator Gina McCarthy (November 14, 2013, July 9, 2015, and June 22, 2016)\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-slams-republican-scheme-to-fund-trump-s-masked-ice-agents-while-families-face-rising-costs", "Amo Slams Republican Scheme to Fund Trump\u2019s Masked ICE Agents While Families Face Rising Costs", "2026-06-09", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cBudgets are a statement of values, and House Republicans have made theirs crystal clear.\n\nThey already handed Trump\u2019s immigration machine a massive windfall in their Big, Ugly Law. Now they\u2019ve doubled down, giving another $70 billion of your money to expand Trump\u2019s ICE force and bankroll more abuses of power.\n\nIf you\u2019re struggling to afford your groceries, gas, health care, or child care, Republicans have nothing for you. But they can always find billions for Trump.\n\nRepublicans' latest betrayal isn\u2019t about security, it\u2019s about cruelty, corruption, and misplaced priorities. It doesn\u2019t make people more secure, lower costs, or stop his slush fund for allies and criminals.\n\nThe American people deserve a government that works for them, not another blank check for Trump\u2019s chaos. I voted NO.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-casar-demand-explanation-from-cftc-over-suspiciously-precise-massively-profitable-prediction-market-bets-on-trump-s-war-in-iran", "Amo, Casar Demand Explanation from CFTC Over Suspiciously Precise, Massively Profitable Prediction Market Bets on Trump\u2019s War in Iran", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Congressman Greg Casar (D-TX-35) demanded answers from Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Michael Selig over his reluctance to crack down on extremely accurate, tremendously profitable prediction market trades on Trump\u2019s war of choice in Iran.\n\nA 60 Minutes investigation identified nine anonymous accounts that collectively made more than $2.4 million through prediction market event contracts on the Iran War, with a stunning 98% success rate.\n\nThe Members write:\n\n\u201cRecent reporting has identified accounts that placed highly accurate, high-volume bets tied to war in Iran that appear unusually well-timed and highly profitable.\n\nGiven the weak safeguards, opaque governance, and minimal accountability on these platforms, the public has a right to know whether participants may have used their access to nonpublic or privileged information to profit.\n\nMarkets tied to war and government action create a perverse incentive structure for those with the most sensitive information to profit the most.\n\nThat risk is unacceptable, which is why I urge you to conduct further scrutiny of these platforms to protect against corruption, address platform governance vulnerabilities, and strengthen safeguards against market manipulation.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the letter can be found here.\n\nBackground\n\nIn March, Congressman Amo and Congressman Casar co-led the introduction of the Banning Event Trading on Sensitive Operations and Federal Functions (BETS OFF) Act, a bicameral bill to ban bets on government actions, terrorism, war, assassination, and events where an individual knows or controls the outcome.\n\nThe CFTC is responsible for overseeing and regulating derivatives and event contract markets.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-jackson-kelly-lead-74-colleagues-demanding-answers-on-ebola-outbreak-and-trump-s-global-health-failures", "Amo, Jackson, Kelly Lead 74 Colleagues Demanding Answers on Ebola Outbreak and Trump\u2019s Global Health Failures", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Representatives Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) ,Jonathan Jackson (D-IL-01), and Robin Kelly (D-IL-02) led 74 colleagues demanding answers from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Jay Bhattacharya about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, warning that weakened U.S. global health capacity may have contributed to delays in detecting and responding to the current outbreak.\n\nWith more than 500 infected, over 90 deaths reported, and more than 1,000 suspected cases being investigated, the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda exposes dangerous gaps in U.S. leadership on global disease surveillance and response.\n\nSince taking office for the second time, Trump has gutted United States Agency for International Development (USAID) programs, pushed changes at the CDC, and undermined the World Health Organization.\n\nWhile Secretary Rubio claimed during last week\u2019s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that the severity of the outbreak was due to the rural and unstable nature of the region in which it has occurred, the Trump Administration\u2019s reduction of global health funding, staffing, and international coordination has likely weakened outbreak detection and response efforts.\n\nThe Members write:\n\n\u201cInfectious diseases do not stop at borders. This Ebola outbreak has already infected one American doctor and risks bringing this deadly disease to our nation if not properly contained and controlled.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe write to express our dismay about the failure to detect and contain the deadly outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda. This outbreak was allowed to spread undetected, untreated, and unprevented in part because this Administration, under your leadership, slashed funding for global health programs, gutted public health officials and senior staff at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shuttered the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and withdrew the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO).\u201d\n\n\u201cWe urge you to reverse the cuts to our global health programs, rejoin the WHO, and ensure that we have the expert staff at the CDC and the State Department needed to prevent and manage any future outbreaks of deadly diseases before they endanger Americans.\u201d\n\nThe letter was signed by Representatives Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Becca Balint (VT-AL), Nanette Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), Wesley Bell (MO-01), Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Julia Brownley (CA-26), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Andr\u00e9 Carson (IN-07), Sean Casten (IL-06), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Judy Chu (CA-28), Gilbert Cisneros (CA-31), Yvette Clarke (NY-09), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Angie Craig (MN-02), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Danny Davis (IL-07), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Shomari Figures (AL-02), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Maxwell Frost (FL-10), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jes\u00fas Garc\u00eda (IL-04), Robert Garcia (CA-42), Sylvia Garcia (TX-29), Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07), Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Henry Johnson (GA-04), Julie Johnson (TX-32), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Timothy Kennedy (NY-26), Robin Kelly (IL-02), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), John Larson (CT-01), George Latimer (NY-16), Summer Lee (PA-12), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Sarah McBride (DE-AL), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Eleanor Norton (DC-AL), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mark Pocan (WI-02), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Janice Schakowsky (IL-09), Bradley Schneider (IL-10), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Brad Sherman (CA-32), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Darren Soto (FL-09), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Bennie Thompson (MS-02), Dina Titus (NV-01), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul Tonko (NY-20), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Marc Veasey (TX-33), Nydia Vel\u00e1zquez (NY-07), James Walkinshaw (VA-11), Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and George Whitesides (CA-27).\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/representative-magaziner-statement-passing-historian-gordon-wood", "Representative Magaziner Statement on Passing of Historian Gordon Wood", "2026-06-08", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my former Professor, renowned historian Gordon Wood.\n\nWood was the reason I chose to major in History as a Brown University student, and my time studying under him helped shape me into the person I am.\n\nMore importantly, as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation\u2019s founding, Wood\u2019s scholarship provides a vital telling of how exceptional the American experiment is. Gordon Wood reminded us that our Founders wanted an America in which the true power rests with the people, and I have hope that their words, and his, will never be forgotten.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-slams-secretary-rubio-for-selling-out-american-values-sacrificing-workers-at-home-and-starving-kids-abroad", "Amo Slams Secretary Rubio for Selling Out American Values, Sacrificing Workers at Home, and Starving Kids Abroad", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) blasted Secretary of State Marco Rubio\u2019s dismantling of U.S. foreign assistance programs, including the shuttering of USAID in a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing. Amo highlighted the damage to American workers, U.S. national security interests, weakened alliances, and hundreds of thousands of lives lost for vulnerable communities around the world.\n\n\u201cAmerica\u2019s strength has never come solely from our might. It comes from our alliances, our credibility, and our values,\u201d said Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cWhether through negligence or ideology, the result of the Trump Administration\u2019s harmful actions are the same: weaker alliances, higher grocery and gas prices caused by an illegal war, more than 500,000 dead children worldwide, and a less secure America.\u201d\n\nWatch Congressman Amo\u2019s full remarks HERE.\n\nBackground\n\nAmo has been working to hold Rubio accountable to solve State Department administrative problems that threaten American jobs and prevent life-saving aid from reaching starving children for months.\n\nAmo led a bipartisan letter to the House Appropriations Committee for FY27 requesting robust funding for the production and distribution of American-made RUTF and to fund cost-effective and evidence-based nutrition interventions.\n\nIn February,Amo introduced the Strengthening Uniform Procedures to Prevent Loss, Incineration, and Expiration of Supplies (SUPPLIES) Act, legislation to block President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio\u2019s reckless destruction of unused, taxpayer-funded foreign aid when contracts expire.\n\nOn May 21, 2025, Amo questioned Secretary Rubio about the ready-to-use therapeutic food aid program, which was affected by the Department\u2019s work stoppage orders and disorganization. In the hearing, Rubio confirmed Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Foods (RUTF) produced by Rhode Island's Edesia Nutrition is lifesaving aid, and Amo pressed the Secretary to do everything to keep starving children from dying. Rubio said \u201cNo children are dying on my watch.\u201d\n\nOn May 21, 2025, Amo introduced the Reaffirming Unified Boundaries for Integrity and Oversight (R.U.B.I.O.) Act, legislation to ensure that the Secretary of State only serves as Secretary of State and no other position in the federal government.\n\nOn January 31, 2025, Amo asked Secretary Rubio for information on the impact of the Trump administration's unilateral pause on foreign aid on the production and delivery of Rhode Island-made RUTFs. Amo called out Secretary Rubio for missing the February 7 deadline to clarify foreign aid distribution.\n\nOn February 25, 2025, Amo sent a letter to Secretary Rubio asking for Edesia Nutrition\u2019s funding to be released.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-27T06:16:17Z", "2026-06-27T06:17:30Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-house-passage-of-war-powers-resolution-condemning-trump-for-illegal-war-of-choice-in-iran", "Amo Statement on House Passage of War Powers Resolution Condemning Trump for Illegal War of Choice in Iran", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cCongress just dealt a blow to Donald Trump\u2019s disastrous, unnecessary, and illegal war of choice in Iran.\n\nFinally, four Republicans joined Democrats to say no to wasting billions of dollars a day on this war that is driving up the cost of living, from the price of gas to groceries, with no endgame in sight.\n\nThis war must end now and we should focus on lowering costs, ending Trump\u2019s chaos and corruption, and increasing opportunity for the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-kiggans-bill-preserve-us-battlefields-passed-house-representatives", "Magaziner, Kiggans Bill to Preserve U.S. Battlefields Passed in House of Representatives", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, the House of Representatives passed U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner\u2019s (RI-02) bipartisan American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act, legislation he co-leads with Rep. Jenn Kiggans (VA-02), to preserve America\u2019s historic battlefields as the nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding.\n\nThe American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026 extends federal funding for the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) through 2036. The program provides grants to help preserve and restore historically significant battlefields from the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and American Civil War.\n\n\u201cWe must preserve these sacred sites and honor the brave Americans who fought on our soil to secure our nation\u2019s freedom,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to help pass this important legislation so future generations can learn from, honor, and experience the places where history was made and so many sacrificed for our country.\u201d\n\nThe American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) is currently authorized through fiscal year 2028. This legislation extends authorization for an additional eight years, providing $20 million annually through 2036.\n\nThe legislation supports continued education and preservation efforts through the American Battlefield Land Acquisition Grants Program, a matching grant program that helps protect historically significant battlefields from the American Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and American Civil War.\n\nIn addition, the bill directs the National Park Service to study opportunities to preserve significant battlefields from the French and Indian War and the Mexican-American War.\n\nThe bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-house-passage-iran-war-powers-resolution", "Magaziner Statement on House Passage of Iran War Powers Resolution", "2026-06-03", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement after House Passage of an Iran War Powers resolution to end President Trump\u2019s war in Iran:\n\n\"Rhode Islanders are struggling with high costs, and our resources should be focused on supporting working people here at home, not fighting another unnecessary war in the Middle East.\n\nToday\u2019s vote brings us one step closer to ending the war and returning the focus of our government to where it belongs: making life better for the American people.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/foreign-affairs-vice-ranking-member-amo-s-statement-on-trump-s-reckless-appointment-of-bill-pulte-as-director-of-national-intelligence", "Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo\u2019s Statement on Trump\u2019s Reckless Appointment of Bill Pulte as Director of National Intelligence", "2026-06-02", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cBill Pulte has no expertise in national security or intelligence operations.\n\nHis only qualification is loyalty to Donald Trump. As head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, he abused his power and tried to use mortgage data to go after Trump's critics.\n\nPoliticizing the work of the intelligence community weakens our national security.\n\nPulte's appointment is dangerous and makes Americans less safe.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-25T06:30:03Z", "2026-06-25T06:31:21Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-appointment-bill-pulte-acting-director-national", "Magaziner Statement on Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence", "2026-06-02", "2026", "2026-06", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, released the following statement on the appointment of Bill Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence makes the American people less safe.\n\nPulte has no experience in intelligence work. He was chosen because he has shown a willingness to use the levers of government to target the President\u2019s political rivals.\n\nThe President is building an administration of political gangsters, not public servants, and Pulte\u2019s appointment is the latest example.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:11:26Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/rhode-island-delegation-condemns-trump-interfering-in-vote-by-mail-and-usps-independence-with-meddling-executive-order", "Rhode Island Delegation Condemns Trump Interfering in Vote-by-Mail and USPS Independence with Meddling Executive Order", "2026-05-28", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), along with Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (DI-RI-02), condemned President Donald Trump\u2019s executive order to insert the federal government into state-run elections and interfere with election mail, in a letter to U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner.\n\nThe letter warns that Executive Order 14399 raises constitutional alarms, exceeds executive authority, and threatens the integrity and reliability of vote-by-mail systems used by Rhode Islanders and voters nationwide.\n\nThe Members write:\n\n\u201cPresident Trump\u2019s voter suppression order is another step in a long line of actions designed to spur chaos, distrust our elections, and diminish public confidence in our election systems when they depend on stability and trust\u201d\n\n\u201cAmericans have voted by mail since the Civil War, allowing servicemembers to participate in our elections while deployed. In every generation since, voters across the country have relied on the USPS to cast their ballots. Vote-by-mail is not new or experimental, but a trusted part of our democracy. Rhode Island has a secure, transparent, and trusted vote-by-mail system.\u201d\n\nA full copy of the letter can be found HERE.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nThe letter calls out the Executive Order for directing the Department of Homeland Security to overstep its authority, warns against politicizing USPS, and raises the alarm that President Trump may use it to undermine our elections.\n\nThe Members called on USPS to:\n\nRefuse to implement Executive Order 14399\n\nPublicly affirm its independence and neutrality in election administration\n\nProvide Congress with a report on USPS\u2019s plan to ensure the timely delivery of mail ballots\n\nThe Rhode Island delegation reaffirmed its commitment to protecting voting rights, safeguarding election integrity, and ensuring that USPS remains free from political interference.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-16T06:53:21Z", "2026-06-16T06:55:02Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-secures-federal-funding-wood-river-health", "Magaziner Secures Federal Funding for Wood River Health", "2026-05-28", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "HOPE VALLEY, RI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined leaders from Wood River Health in Hope Valley to announce $750,000 of federal grant funding he secured to help the community health center expand its waiting area and support high-quality, affordable medical, dental, behavioral health, and social services for local Rhode Islanders.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\nView or download full remarks from the event here.\n\n\u201cEveryone deserves access to high-quality, affordable health care, no matter their ZIP code. Community health centers play a critical role in making that possible,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am proud to secure $750,000 of federal funding for Wood River Health to expand its waiting area and help serve more patients across Southern Rhode Island.\u201d\n\n\u201cWood River Health is extremely grateful to Congressman Magaziner for championing this federal grant to support the expansion and renovation of our waiting room in Hope Valley. The design of this renovation was informed by our staff and creates a more patient-centered experience during check-in and check-out. Support of funding for community health centers is critical to our continued ability to fulfill our mission and serve our community,\u201d said Alison Croke, President and CEO, Executive Leadership.\n\nRep. Magaziner secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations legislation.\n\nWood River Health has experienced significant growth in patient volume, driven by expanded Express Care services, increased demand fordental and behavioral health care, and its role as a Designated Collaborating Organization for Gateway Healthcare\u2019s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic program.\n\nThe funding will allow Wood River Health to expand its waiting area and streamline patient intake to better serve its growing number of patients across Washington County\u2019s small towns and villages, many of whom are seniors.\n\nThe Hope Valley Waiting Room Expansion project will double seating capacity to reduce crowding and improve comfort for patients. The redesigned layout will create separate patient flow areas for medical, dental, and behavioral health services, helping patients move more efficiently through appointments. The project will also include safety upgrades, improved check-in areas, clearer navigation, and better visibility for staff.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-delivers-500000-for-critical-upgrades-to-north-smithfield-police-communication-systems", "Amo Delivers $500,000 for Critical Upgrades to North Smithfield Police Communication Systems", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) delivered $500,000 in federal Community Project Funding to improve communication systems at the North Smithfield Police Department. The funds Amo secured will empower the Department to make critical updates to communication equipment, enhancing public safety in North Smithfield by upgrading outdated systems and improving real-time coordination among officers, regional partners, and the public.\n\n\u201cPublic safety starts with communication. When seconds matter, officers need reliable equipment that works without fail,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cThis $500,000 federal investment will help ensure the North Smithfield Police Department has the modern tools it needs to coordinate quickly, respond effectively, and keep Rhode Islanders safe. I\u2019m proud to deliver these federal dollars back home to support the people who protect our communities every day.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe in North Smithfield are looking forward to a safe, fun summer, and the North Smithfield Police Department is essential to executing that vision,\u201d said North Smithfield Town Administrator Scott Gibbs. \u201cWith the state-of-the-art communications systems paid for by the funding that Congressman Amo delivered, I am confident that we can continue protecting residents across every inch of North Smithfield. Thank you, Congressman, for all your hard work on behalf of our town.\u201d\n\n\u201cCommunication and coordination between our officers in North Smithfield, regional partners, and the public is crucial to public safety,\u201d said North Smithfield Police Chief Tim Lafferty. \u201cWhen officers are busiest, they need to know that their equipment will perform to the highest degree, and thanks to Congressman Amo, we have the funding to make sure that is the case.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo secured over $11 millionin Community Project Funding for Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District in Fiscal Year 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-13T06:32:19Z", "2026-06-13T06:34:27Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-secures-fda-approval-boost-marketability-rhode-island-caught-fish", "Magaziner Secures FDA Approval to Boost Marketability of Rhode Island-Caught Fish", "2026-05-27", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will allow scup, a fish widely caught and sold in Rhode Island, to be marketed as \u201cGolden Sea Bream\u201d \u2013 a change expected to improve marketability and help bring higher profits home to Rhode Island fishermen.\n\nMagaziner introduced a bill last year providing for the name change, and similar language was secured in a government funding package recently signed into law.\n\nThe FDA regulates market names for certain food products to ensure accurate labeling, consumer transparency, and public safety. Through the enacted funding package, Magaziner successfully secured language directing the FDA to approve the additional market name for scup. The FDA subsequently confirmed that \u201cGolden Sea Bream\u201d is an acceptable name, and the update will be reflected in the July 2026 Seafood List publication.\n\n\u201cHardworking fishermen deserve a fair price for their catch, and I am proud to have passed this legislation that will help open new markets and bring more profits home to Rhode Island,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI will always fight to support the local fishing industry and the workers who keep it alive. Rhode Island\u2019s fishing industry is central to our economy, culture, and way of life.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe are so grateful to Congressman Magaziner for enacting this legislation. Being able to market scup as golden sea bream will go a long way towards developing stronger demand for this delicious native species and providing better returns for our hardworking Rhode Island commercial fishermen.\u201d said Meghan Lapp, Fisheries Liaison, Seafreeze Ltd.\n\n\u201cThe new brand name for unknowing consumers of Golden Sea Bream will be appealing at retail and especially on menus instead of Scup! Thank you to the FDA and our Rhode Island Congressional delegation for making a change,\u201d said Fred Mattera, Executive Director at the Commercial Fisheries Center of RI.\n\n\u201cWe thank Rep. Magaziner and the supporters of this bill for their efforts helping us market a healthy underutilized and very tasty resource. With this name change we hope to be able to get Golden Sea Bream, a domestic sustainable fish, to more dinner plates across the country and the world.\u201d said Katie Almeida, Sr. Representative, Government Relations & Sustainability at Town Dock/Sea Fresh.\n\nThe language was included in the FY26 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill which was signed into law as part of a larger government funding package late last year.\n\nMagaziner voted against the overall package due to the lack of funding to extend the Affordable Care Act health care tax credits that helps millions of Americans afford their health insurance, but still celebrate the inclusion and the passage of their bill as a win for Rhode Island.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-reed-whitehouse-celebrate-national-endowment-of-the-arts-funding-for-newport-contemporary-ballet", "Amo, Reed, Whitehouse Celebrate National Endowment of the Arts Funding for Newport Contemporary Ballet", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined Congressman Gabe Amo in announcing $30,000 in National Endowment of the Arts funding for Newport Contemporary Ballet. This funding will support the Ballet\u2019s annual Newport Dance Festival, which this year will explore the theme of freedom in honor of America\u2019s 250th anniversary.\n\n\u201cFederal investment in the arts strengthens Rhode Island\u2019s vibrant cultural contributions, empowers our communities, and drives economic development across our state,\u201d said the lawmakers. \u201cThis funding will help the Newport Ballet celebrate our 250th anniversary by bringing artists to Aquidneck Island, expanding community engagement, and celebrating our nation\u2019s enduring freedom through dance.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support opportunities across the country for Americans to experience and participate in the arts,\u201d said Mary Anne Carter, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. \u201cAs we celebrate the country\u2019s 250th anniversary this year, it is a moment to recognize the important role the arts continue to play in our lives, communities, and heritage.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nU.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Gabe Amo support efforts to strengthen and expand Rhode Island\u2019s arts and culture ecosystem.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-11T06:38:38Z", "2026-06-11T06:41:07Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-delivers-funding-west-warwick-police-department", "Magaziner Delivers Funding for West Warwick Police Department", "2026-05-26", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WEST WARWICK, RI \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined West Warwick Town Manager Mark Knott, Chief of Police Colonel Ernest Lavigne, and other local leaders to announce $791,000 of federal funding he secured for the West Warwick Police Department to purchase new vehicles for its emergency response fleet.\n\nView or download photos from the event here.\n\nView or download full remarks from the event here.\n\n\"Public safety is the foundation of any great neighborhood,\" said Magaziner. \"I am proud to deliver $791,000 of federal funding for the West Warwick police department to modernize its fleet, improve response times, and help keep more Rhode Islanders safe.\"\n\n\u201cWest Warwick thanks Representative Magaziner and his team for their diligent efforts in securing a substantial grant that will clearly enhance our public safety response abilities, make the challenging duties of our first responders safer and more efficient, and foster a safer community for all,\u201d said Warwick Town Manager Mark Knott.\n\n\u201cOn behalf of the men and women of the West Warwick Police Department, I would like to sincerely thank U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner for his continued support of public safety in our community and for securing critical federal grant funding for the Town of West Warwick. This funding will allow us to modernize and strengthen our emergency response capabilities with essential tools that will directly improve the safety of our officers, first responders, and the residents we proudly serve every day,\u201d said West Warwick Chief of Police Colonel Ernest Lavigne.\n\nThe funding will be used to expand the West Warwick Police Department\u2019s fleet with modern, fully-equipped vehicles.\n\nThe grant will support the purchase and outfitting of five new marked emergency response vehicles to replace aging cruisers. These new vehicles serve as an essential tool in the West Warwick Police Department's ability to deliver quick response times.\n\nThe funding will also be used to acquire and outfit two specialized first responder cargo vans equipped with advanced communication and tactical equipment. The vehicles will serve the joint West Warwick/Coventry Regional S.W.A.T. Team and provide critical support for incident command operations, crisis negotiations, criminal investigations, and personnel safety. The addition of these vehicles will ensure that both the Police Department and Emergency Management partners can rapidly deploy essential support equipment during critical incidents, natural disasters, and crime scene investigations.\n\nLastly, the funding will support the purchase of all-terrain vehicles to allow the West Warwick Police Department to respond to emergencies in hard-to-reach locations, including near the Pawtuxet River.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-the-passing-of-former-congressman-barney-frank", "Amo Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Barney Frank", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI\u2019m saddened to learn of former Congressman Barney Frank\u2019s passing.\n\nFrom his work to support our economy through crisis to his leadership defending LGBTQ+ rights, Congressman Frank made a lasting impact on America.\n\nMy thoughts are with those who loved him. We honor his life and legacy by carrying his work forward.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/house-foreign-affairs-vice-ranking-member-amo-leads-29-members-in-demanding-end-to-trump-s-illegal-costly-war-of-choice-in-iran", "House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Amo Leads 29 Members in Demanding End to Trump\u2019s Illegal, Costly, War of Choice in Iran", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) led 29 Members in introducing a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to stop President Donald Trump\u2019s illegal war of choice with Iran, which is driving up costs and making Americans less safe.\n\nIf Speaker Johnson does not immediately bring this resolution to the House Floor for a vote, Ranking Member Amo will force a vote on this resolution to hold Trump accountable.\n\n\u201cDonald Trump\u2019s unnecessary, illegal war with Iran is driving up costs at home and endangering American troops abroad,\u201d said Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cOur Constitution is clear: only Congress has the power to declare war, and I refuse to cede our authority to Trump and his cronies. This resolution reasserts that no one man has the power to drag us into a forever war. Every Member of Congress needs to step up and join us to end the war, stop the chaos, and take real steps to lower costs for the American people.\u201d\n\nThe resolution is co-sponsored by Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Jasmine Crockett (TX-30), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Al Green (TX-09), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), William Keating (MA-09), Stephen Lynch (MA-08), Seth Magaziner (RI-02), Analilia Mejia (NJ-11), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Gwen Moore (WI-04), Jerry Nadler (NY-12), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Linda Sanchez (CA-38), Bradley Schneider (IL-10), Bobby Scott (VA-03), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), and Nikema Williams (GA-05).\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found here.\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo, Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has voted three times to end Trump\u2019s illegal war in Iran.\n\nHe cosponsored three earlier War Powers Resolutions, H.Con.Res. 38, H.Con.Res. 40, and H.Con.Res. 86, to put a stop to Trump\u2019s illegal war.\n\nThis War Powers Resolution would require the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. War Powers Resolutions allow Congress to check the power of the President and prevent the occupant of the Oval Office from committing the United States to a foreign conflict without the consent of Congress.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-10T06:36:00Z", "2026-06-10T06:37:32Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-passing-former-massachusetts-representative-barney-frank", "Magaziner Statement on Passing of Former Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank", "2026-05-20", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARWICK, RI \u2014 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement on the passing of former Massachusetts Representative Barney Frank:\n\n\u201cBarney Frank leaves a tremendous legacy as a champion for the working class, the LGBTQ+ community, and the southeast New England region.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-announces-opening-of-2026-congressional-app-challenge-for-ri01-students", "Amo Announces Opening of 2026 Congressional App Challenge for #RI01 Students", "2026-05-19", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) announced that submissions are now open for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge.\n\nMiddle and high school students who live in Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District are invited to take part in the challenge. The deadline for submissions is October 26th at 8 PM.\n\nThe winning app will be featured on the Congressional App Challenge website and will also be eligible for display in the U.S. Capitol.\n\n\u201cI\u2019m thrilled to kick off the 2026 Congressional App Challenge,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cStudents across Rhode Island\u2019s First District are full of creativity and technical talent, and this competition gives them a chance to put those skills to work to create an entirely new app. I look forward to amazing submissions from this next generation of STEM leaders.\u201d\n\nInterested students can register for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge HERE.\n\nAdditional resources for interested students can be found on the Congressional App Challenge website, by contacting Erlinda Castro at erlinda.castro@mail.house.gov, or by calling our Rhode Island office at 401-729-5600.\n\nBackground\n\nIn 2015, the U.S. House of Representatives launched the Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide competition to encourage students to get involved in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Students can compete individually or in teams of up to four people. Students can compete against their peers by submitting an application (also known as an \u201capp\u201d). The Challenge is designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science. In addition to submitting an app for the Congressional App Challenge, students will also prepare a video explaining what they learned during the competition.\n\nAs a member of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, Congressman Gabe Amo is proud to support STEM education efforts in Rhode Island and across our nation.\n\nAmo is a co-lead of the bipartisan Literacy in Future Technologies Artificial Intelligence (LIFT AI) Act with Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ) to improve artificial intelligence literacy for K-12 students.\n\nMohammed Umar from Lincoln High School won the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District. His app, BinAI, is a user-friendly mobile application that uses AI to help users recycle correctly.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/ri-delegation-secures-203-million-for-tf-green-international-airport-local-airports", "RI Delegation Secures $20.3 Million for T.F. Green International Airport & Local Airports", "2026-05-18", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has been awarded $20,372,714 million in federal funding to advance infrastructure upgrades and construction projects at T.F. Green International Airport and several local airports across the state.\n\n\u201cThese funds will keep Rhode Island airports safe, updated, and operating efficiently. I am pleased to have helped secure this funding to enhance local airports and ensure they continue to serve the people who depend on them,\u201d said Senator Reed, a member of the Appropriations Committee.\n\n\u201cI was glad to support these federal investments in T.F. Green and Rhode Island\u2019s smaller airports. The improvements will keep operations running smoothly for passengers and commerce,\u201d said Senator Whitehouse, Ranking Member on the Environment and Public Works Committee.\n\n\u201cRhode Island\u2019s airports help power our economy and make life more convenient for people across our state,\u201d said Congressman Seth Magaziner. \u201cI will continue to work with my colleagues in the delegation to ensure that our airports are adequately funded so that air travel in Rhode Island is safe, accessible and efficient.\u201d\n\n\u201cThis federal funding will ensure our airports get the infrastructure improvements they need so travelers can get to their destinations safely and efficiently,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo. \u201cI will continue to work with my colleagues in our delegation to ensure our gateways to the world remain safe, modern, and built for the future.\u201d\n\n\u201cWe appreciate the continued support of Rhode Island\u2019s Congressional delegation and the FAA. These investments will enhance safety, strengthen infrastructure, and support the long-term reliability of Rhode Island\u2019s airport system,\u201d said Iftikhar Ahmad, President and CEO of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation.\n\n\u201cThese federal investments are essential to maintaining and improving the infrastructure that supports Rhode Island\u2018s economy and traveling public. We deeply appreciate the continued leadership and advocacy of our congressional delegation,\u201d said Jonathan Savage, Chair of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation Board of Directors.\n\nBackground\n\nThis federal funding is administered through the U.S. Department of Transportation\u2019s Federal Aviation Administration\u2019s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP), which all four members of Rhode Island\u2019s Congressional delegation have supported through the annual appropriations process. The funding was authorized in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, signed on November 15, 2021, which included an additional $15 billion in AIP funding.\n\nWith increased air traffic in the region, these federal AIP grants are allocated to RIAC and distributed as follows:\n\n$12,573,995 for Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) for a new 42,000 square yard Remain Overnight Apron to accommodate more aircraft operations. This federal grant finances a portion of the total project.\n\n$5,399,160 for Westerly State Airport (WST) to help rehabilitate over 4,000 feet of existing paved Runway 7/25 to enhance and maintain its structural integrity and extend its useful life.\n\n$1,966,339 for Newport State Airport (UUU) to help rehabilitate 2,600 feet of existing paved Runway 4/22 to enhance and maintain its structural integrity and extend its useful life.\n\n$254,271 for Quonset State Airport (OQU), a joint civil-military public airport located on Quonset Point, in northeastern North Kingstown. to help remove obstructions along the Runway 16 approach. This project removes vegetation identified as obstructions by the FAA to bring the airport into conformity with current standards.\n\n$178,949 for North Central State Airport (SFZ) in Smithfield to help remove vegetation identified as obstructions by the FAA to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase one, which consists of acquiring two avigation easements on the approach end of Runway 5.\n\nRhode Island\u2019s regional airports play a critical role in providing accessible air travel for residents and visitors alike and serve both private and commercial aviation needs.\n\nUnder FAA guidelines, AIP awards may cover up to 95 percent of the cost of AIP projects, with the rest coming from airport revenues.\n\nRIAC is a quasi-public corporation empowered to undertake the planning, development, management, acquisition, ownership, operations, repair, construction, improvement, maintenance, sale, lease, or other disposition of Rhode Island Airports: Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport, Warwick; North Central Airport, Smithfield; Quonset Airport, North Kingstown; Westerly Airport, Westerly; Newport Airport, Middletown; Block Island Airport, New Shoreham.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-leads-letter-hegseth-demanding-end-dod-block-wind-energy-projects", "Magaziner Leads Letter to Hegseth Demanding End to DoD Block on Wind Energy Projects", "2026-05-13", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2014 U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) led 54 of his colleagues in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the Department of Defense\u2019s halt of its review process for wind energy projects which has led to an effective halt on all wind development.\n\nIn the letter, the members cite reports that Department of Defense (DoD) reviews for wind energy projects have inexplicably halted at all stages of the approval process, delaying the construction of affordable, reliable domestic energy projects.\n\nThe lawmakers requested answers as well as immediate corrective action for the delays. They also requested a briefing from the DoD to better understand the basis for the delays and the impact they could have on energy costs, domestic energy production, and ongoing development projects.\n\nThese delays come as Americans face rising energy costs and there is increased demand for affordable, reliable energy.\n\nThe letter is signed by Gabe Amo (RI-01), Nanette Diaz Barrag\u00e1n (CA-44), Donald S. Beyer Jr. (VA-08), Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Sean Casten (IL-06), Joe Courtney (CT-02), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Sharice L. Davids (KS-03), Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-03), Suzan K. DelBene (WA-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), Valerie P. Foushee (NC-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Sylvia R. Garcia (TX-29), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Jim Himes (CT-04), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), William R. Keating (MA-09), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Teresa Leger Fern\u00e1ndez (NM-03), Mike Levin (CA-49), Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), Doris Matsui (CA-07), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dave Min (CA-47), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Scott H. Peters (CA-50), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), Nellie Pou (NJ-09), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Emily Randall (WA-06), Deborah K. Ross (NC-02), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Kim Schrier (WA-08), Adam Smith (WA-09), Darren Soto (FL-09), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Paul D. Tonko (NY-20), Ritchie Torres (NY-15), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and Marc A. Veasey (TX-33).\n\nYou can read the full text of the letter here and below.\n\nDear Secretary Hegseth and Assistant Secretary Marks:\n\nWe write to express our deep concerns that the Department of Defense\u2019s (Department\u2019s) process for wind energy projects has effectively resulted in a de facto moratorium on new development. Developers report that the process has stalled at all stages of the Department\u2019s review process, including initial determinations of whether there is a presumed risk, mitigation negotiations for projects determined to present such a risk, execution of mitigation agreements, countersignature by the Assistant Secretary on final agreements, and the issuance and transmittal of those determinations to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Delaying the construction of new energy projects threatens both American energy independence and national security, and it is critical for mitigation agreements to be completed in an efficient manner.\n\nBecause all land-based wind energy projects are referred by the FAA to the Department\u2014and the FAA will not issue a final determination absent a transmittal back from the Department\u2014these breakdowns effectively halt all new projects. Developers cannot proceed to construction without an FAA determination of no hazard, as doing so creates unacceptable liability risk. The continued functioning of this process is essential to safeguarding national and energy security by enabling wind energy Development.\n\nCongress directed the Department to create a Military Aviation and Installation Assurance Siting Clearinghouse (SCH) to evaluate the impacts of proposed energy projects, including wind, on military operations and readiness. The expectation was that any identified risks would be addressed through mitigation\u2014not by halting projects outright unless mitigation is not possible, which has occurred only in exceedingly rare instances. Historically, this process functioned in a routine, expedited, and predictable manner. Many projects quickly determined to present \u2018no hazard,\u2019 and where potential impacts were identified, developers worked with the Department to implement mitigation measures, typically through standardized agreements. These agreements were then transmitted to the FAA to inform its determination regarding construction in the national airspace, enabling the safe and efficient development of wind energy.\n\nThat process has effectively ceased functioning. Developers report that mitigation discussions are not being scheduled or are being canceled without rescheduling; draft mitigation agreements are no longer being issued even after successful negotiations; and executed agreements are not being countersigned or transmitted to FAA. Even where projects pose no identified risk and determinations would typically be routine administrative clearances by the Department in the FAA system, there are reports that such determinations are not being provided to the FAA.\n\nTaken together, these actions have effectively brought the entire Departmental review process for wind energy projects, and other energy infrastructure like transmission towers, to a standstill. Nearly 200 projects are currently stalled in the Department\u2019s review pipeline, including at least 35 that are just waiting on a Department countersignature on a fully negotiated mitigation agreement, at least 30 that have successfully completed verbal mitigation negotiations with career uniformed personnel in the affected service but are waiting on the Department to send the draft agreement, and the balance of which are impacted by the cancellation of mitigation response team meetings and the failure to process any Department clearances in the FAA system. As a result, the Department\u2019s process is not only affecting projects requiring mitigation, but also preventing advancement of the many projects that present no risk to military operations and readiness.\n\nBringing these projects online would enhance American energy independence and support national security through helping to meet rising energy demand, which would lower energy costs for consumers while supporting grid reliability. American Clean Power Association (ACP), a trade organization of energy developers, estimates that preventing the construction of new wind energy would cost the U.S. electricity system an additional $361 billion over the next 25 years. These stalled projects represent at least 30 gigawatts of wind energy capacity at risk, approximately $54 billion in capital investment, and roughly 150,000 jobs. At a time when energy prices are rising, we need to be working across the federal government to ensure we are building energy generation efficiently and safely. We urge the Department to join us in this effort and complete the mitigation agreements.\n\nWhile we recognize that the Department\u2019s review of potential impacts on military operations and readiness is an important and complex responsibility, the current situation represents an unexplained and significant departure from longstanding practice. We request a prompt classified briefing to understand the basis for these developments, including any new policies, guidance, or review frameworks contributing to this outcome, as well as the steps and timeline for restoring the review process. Given the breadth and impact of these disruptions, timely clarification and corrective action are critical.", 1, "2026-06-27T21:44:12Z", "2026-06-27T22:21:02Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-announces-caroline-gordon-as-winner-of-rhode-island-s-first-district-s-2026-congressional-art-competition", "Amo Announces Caroline Gordon as Winner of Rhode Island\u2019s First District\u2019s 2026 Congressional Art Competition", "2026-05-08", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) announced that Caroline Gordon of Riverside has won the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for the First Congressional District of Rhode Island. Gordon\u2019s painting, \u201cThursday Evening,\u201d depicts a trumpeter, bassist, and saxophonist gathering to play in a dark room, giving the viewer a sense of musicality.\n\nThe runner-up prize was awarded to Aleen Cant\u00e9 Ortiz of Central Falls for her painting, \u201cBetween Two Worlds: Dreams that Cross Borders,\u201d titled in Spanish as, \u201cEntre Dos Mundos: Sue\u00f1os Que Cruzan Fronteras.\u201d\n\n\u201cRhode Island\u2019s young artists demonstrated incredible talent and creativity in this year\u2019s Congressional Art Competition,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cCaroline\u2019s painting beautifully captures one art form through another, while Aleen\u2019s work pays homage to the grace of living between two communities. I\u2019m grateful to every student who submitted their work and to the teachers who inspired them. I look forward to becoming better acquainted with each of these outstanding works over the next year as I walk past Caroline's piece in the halls of the U.S. Capitol and Aleen\u2019s as it adorns my Rhode Island office. I cannot wait to see what these young women accomplish next and encourage Rhode Island\u2019s young artists to keep creating.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCaroline Gordon is a Junior at School One in Providence, RI. Aleen Cant\u00e9 Ortiz is a Junior at Central Falls High School in Central Falls, RI.\n\nEach spring, the Congressional Institute, a non-partisan organization that supports the U.S House of Representatives, sponsors a nationwide high-school arts competition with a winner selected to represent each Congressional District. Since 1982, more than 650,000 students have participated.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-05T06:35:23Z", "2026-06-05T06:36:42Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-implements-office-policy-banning-participation-prediction-markets", "Magaziner Implements Office Policy Banning Participation in Prediction Markets", "2026-05-08", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WARWICK, RI \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that his office has implemented a new policy to prohibit staff including himself from participating in prediction markets or wagering related to political, legislative, regulatory, geopolitical, or other outcomes connected to information learned in an official capacity. The policy applies to platforms such as Polymarket and Kalshi.\n\nThe ban applies to all employees of Rep. Magaziner\u2019s congressional office.\n\nMagaziner issued the following statement:\n\n\u201cWe need to root out opportunities for corruption in Washington wherever it exists.\n\nI am pushing to end insider trading in Washington, and I am ensuring my office leads by example. My team and I are laser focused on serving the people of Rhode Island\u2019s Second Congressional district, and will always hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards.\n\nWashington will never work for working people if members of Congress and government officials can profit off their positions.\u201d\n\nPrediction markets are online platforms that allow users to buy and sell contracts based on the outcome of future events including elections, the actions of Congress, and the actions of the Trump Administration.\n\nHigh-profile examples of suspicious trading activity on political prediction markets include individuals placing bets on military action in Venezuela and Iran shortly before the launch of classified operations, and candidates betting on the outcomes of their own campaigns.\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nRep. Magaziner supports banning elected officials and government employees from profiting off insider information, including through prediction market platforms. He has taken several actions to advance that effort, including:", 1, "2026-06-27T06:16:17Z", "2026-06-27T06:17:30Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-announcement-from-rhode-island-house-speaker-joseph-shekarchi", "Amo Statement on Announcement from Rhode Island House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi", "2026-05-07", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cGuided by fairness and integrity, Speaker Joe Shekarchi has dedicated his career to serving Rhode Island.\n\nHis thoughtful leadership of our House of Representatives reflects a steadfast commitment to making government work for advocates of all stripes and an uncommon ability to bring people together to solve complex challenges.\n\nI wish Joe the best of luck as he pursues his next challenge and I\u2019m confident that he\u2019ll continue to make an impact.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-03T06:40:39Z", "2026-06-03T06:42:22Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-the-election-of-new-leadership-in-rhode-island-house-of-representatives", "Amo Statement on the Election of New Leadership in Rhode Island House of Representatives", "2026-05-07", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cCongratulations to the new Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, Chris Blazejewski, and new Majority Leader, Katherine Kazarian.\n\nChris and Katherine are principled leaders who bring people together to deliver results for Rhode Islanders.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-new-leadership-ri-house-representatives", "Magaziner Statement on New Leadership in the RI House of Representatives", "2026-05-07", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cI am grateful for Speaker Joe Shekarchi\u2019s incredible leadership in the House of Representatives, and wish him the very best as he pursues his next chapter of service. Joe was always a collaborative leader, who brought people together to make progress on economic development, housing, and quality of life for Rhode Islanders. I have enjoyed working with him and am proud to call him a friend.\n\nI also congratulate my good friends Chris Blazejewski and Katherine Kazarian as they assume their new leadership roles as Speaker and Majority Leader in the House. Chris and Katherine both have the intelligence, compassion, and energy to lead, and will be champions for working people across our state. I am excited to work with them to move Rhode Island forward.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-retirement-representative-julie-casimiro", "Magaziner Statement on the Retirement of Representative Julie Casimiro", "2026-05-07", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cMy dear friend Representative Julie Casimiro is one of the most effective legislators I have worked with on any level. She has been a champion for children, the elderly, first responders, and small businesses and her impact in the House has improved countless lives. I wish her the very best in her well deserved retirement.\u201d", 1, "2026-06-09T06:27:37Z", "2026-06-09T06:30:10Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-delivers-450000-in-community-project-funding-for-major-expansion-of-family-services-rhode-island-police-go-team", "Amo Delivers $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Major Expansion of Family Services Rhode Island Police GO Team", "2026-05-05", "2026", "2026-05", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "PROVIDENCE, RI \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) celebrated delivering $450,000 in Community Project Funding for Family Service of Rhode Island to expand their Police GO Team Program.\n\nThis funding will enable the FSRI Police GO Team to expand to additional communities and increase availability of 24/7 on-call coverage in the seven communities they already serve.\n\nIn the aftermath of the mass shooting at Brown University, the FSRI Police GO Team was one of the first to respond to support victims and their families.\n\n\u201cAfter violence shatters a family, the healing can\u2019t be an afterthought, it has to start right away,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cWhat makes FSRI\u2019s Police GO Team so important is that they\u2019ve been there in the hardest moments. From the mass shooting at Brown University to the targeted attack at Lynch Arena, they\u2019ve helped victims and families for more than two decades. I\u2019m proud to bring home $450,000 in federal funding to expand this proven model, so more Rhode Islanders get the support they need when it matters most.\u201d\n\n\u201cFSRI\u2019s Police GO TEAM program does the noble work of helping families \u2013 especially kids \u2013 recover from experiencing violent crime,\u201d said Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). \u201cThanks to an investment secured by Congressman Amo, FSRI will be able to expand the GO TEAM program to supplement the work of police officers in three more communities.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe Barrington Police Department is incredibly grateful to Congressman Amo for securing this federal funding,\u201d said Barrington Chief of Police Colonel Michael E. Correia. \u201cThe longstanding partnership between FSRI and our police departments allows officers to focus on keeping our communities safe while still providing care and compassion to the children and families who fall victim to violence. Further expanding the GO Team\u2019s reach will ensure every victim has the support they need.\u201d\n\n\u201cPlacing our social service experts alongside the trained law enforcement professionals across Rhode Island is a proven model that ensures children and families disrupted by violence get the services they need without sacrificing public safety,\u201d said Family Service of Rhode Island CEO Margaret Holland McDuff. \u201cWe thank Congressman Amo for bringing this funding home and for his work to support Rhode Island children and families with the dignity and compassion they deserve.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe FSRI Police GO Team pairs law enforcement with social service professionals trained in trauma and crisis response to provide immediate support to children and families after an incident of violence, allowing law enforcement to focus on fighting and solving crimes.\n\nSenator Sheldon Whitehouse helped set up the program while serving as Rhode Island Attorney General.\n\nCongressman Amo has secured more than $11 million in Community Project Funding for Rhode Island\u2019s First Congressional District in Fiscal Year 2026.\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-02T06:40:38Z", "2026-06-02T06:42:17Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-statement-end-dhs-shutdown", "Magaziner Statement on End of DHS shutdown", "2026-04-30", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security, excluding ICE and Border Patrol, to end the months-long shutdown of the Department.\n\n\u201cI am pleased that Speaker Johnson has finally agreed to our call to end his blockade of funding for the Coast Guard, FEMA, TSA, and other critical agencies, and that the paychecks of hundreds of thousands and employees at those agencies are now secure. This should have happened months ago.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-house-vote-to-extend-the-foreign-intelligence-surveillance-act", "Amo Statement on House Vote to Extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "Washington, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) issued the following statement after voting against House Republicans\u2019 attempts to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act:\n\n\u201cHouse Republicans once again failed to deliver necessary reforms that would protect Rhode Islanders\u2019 constitutional rights.\n\nWe can protect our national security without handing Trump\u2019s government a blank check to monitor Americans\u2019 most sensitive personal communications, but this bill falls short.\n\nWithout ironclad guardrails, the civil liberties of Americans are at risk. And given the Trump administration\u2019s record of disregarding constitutional protections, expanding surveillance powers is unacceptable. I voted no on handing Trump the authority to spy on Americans.\u201d\n\n###", 1, "2026-06-02T06:40:38Z", "2026-06-02T06:42:17Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-in-louisiana-v-callais", "Amo Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "\u201cThe right-wing Supreme Court\u2019s majority decision in Louisiana v. Callaisdeals a devastating blow to our democracy, diluting the power of communities of color at the ballot box.\n\nThis decision is a dangerous step backward from the great victories of the Civil Rights movement, and prioritizes hyperpartisan politics over rights and representation.\n\nThis ruling means that unless states get caught in blatant discrimination when drawing Congressional and state legislative maps, they can oppress minorities, consolidate power, and strip communities of their voice. It is a threat to our multiracial democracy \u2014 for all Americans.\n\nThis majority opinion further facilitates Trump and Republicans\u2019 attempts to sway elections they cannot win in good faith, denies fair representation, and makes clear that we cannot rely on the courts alone to safeguard the right to vote.", 1, "2026-05-27T06:38:34Z", "2026-05-27T06:40:17Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressional-progressive-caucus-prioritizes-magaziner-bill-guarantee-paid", "Congressional Progressive Caucus Prioritizes Magaziner Bill to Guarantee Paid Vacation for All Workers in New Legislative Agenda", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, the Congressional Progressive Caucus released an agenda of 10 economic policy proposals it is prioritizing for passage next Congress, including Rep. Magaziner\u2019s Protected Time Off (PTO) Act to guarantee paid vacation for all American workers.\n\nThe inclusion of the PTO Act in the nearly 100-member Caucus\u2019s \u201cNew Affordability Agenda\u201d underscores growing momentum for the bill.\n\nThis endorsement follows polling released earlier this month that shows 9 out of 10 Americans support earned paid time off as a basic right, and 72 percent support guaranteeing paid vacation for all workers. Similar polling from Data for Progress found that 82 percent of likely voters support two weeks of paid vacation for full-time workers, as proposed by the PTO Act.\n\n\u201cAmericans work hard and deserve the chance to rest, recharge, and take care of life outside the job,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cI am excited that the Congressional Progressive Caucus has included our bill to guarantee paid vacation for all workers in its agenda of priorities for working people. I look forward to joining my colleagues to get this legislation across the finish line and deliver fairness for all workers.\u201d\n\nBACKGROUND:\n\nThe PTO Act was reintroduced in July 2025 by Rep. Magaziner and co-leads Reps. Greg Casar (TX-35), Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Jasmine Crockett (TX-30).\n\nThe PTO Act:\n\nProvides all employees with guaranteed paid vacation time, usable for any reason and paid at their regular wage. Full-time workers will earn a minimum of two weeks of paid vacation per year.\n\nThis leave will be in addition to any paid sick leave or family and medical leave already guaranteed by law.\n\nProtects employees against discrimination for exercising their right to take annual paid time off.\n\nMagaziner\u2019s PTO Act is endorsed by the AFL-CIO; International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers (SMART); UNITE HERE; Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP); Economic Opportunity Institute; Family Values @ Work; National Employment Law Project; National Partnership for Women & Families; Paid Leave for All; UnidosUS; ZERO TO THREE; AFT; NEA; National Women\u2019s Law Center Action Fund; Economic Policy Institute; SEIU; Congressional Dads Caucus; Congressional Labor Caucus.\n\nMore than 27 million private-sector workers in the United States, over one in five, receive no paid vacation at all.\n\nThe United States is the only advanced economy nation in the world that doesn\u2019t guarantee any paid vacation for workers. By contrast, the European Union guarantees workers at least 20 paid vacation days per year, with some countries mandating as many as 25 or 30 annual days off.", 1, "2026-06-04T06:38:12Z", "2026-06-04T06:39:44Z"], ["https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases/magaziner-reintroduces-bill-train-students-clean-energy-jobs", "Magaziner Reintroduces Bill to Train Students for Clean Energy Jobs", "2026-04-29", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Seth Magaziner", "M001223", "magaziner.house.gov", "magaziner", "https://magaziner.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) and Delegate James Moylan (R-Guam) reintroduced the bipartisan Clean Energy Workforce Act, legislation to create a grant program to fund career and technical education (CTE) programs to train young people for careers in the clean energy construction field.\n\nThis legislation will help develop training pipelines for good-paying jobs in clean energy and accelerate the transition to a clean energy economy by investing in CTE programs that can provide students with invaluable skills-based learning.\n\n\u201cThe clean energy sector is an accelerator for good-paying local jobs for Rhode Islanders,\u201d said Magaziner. \u201cTo ensure Rhode Islanders can take part in building the projects that deliver affordable energy to homes and businesses, we need a prepared and skilled workforce. My bipartisan Clean Energy Workforce Act invests in career and technical education to connect the next generation with good-paying jobs in the clean energy economy.\u201d\n\n\u201cBuilding a stronger workforce starts with giving our students access to real-world skills and career opportunities that prepare them for the future. For Guam and other island communities, investing in career and technical education is critical to developing a new generation of skilled workers who can support modern energy infrastructure, strengthen our economy, and reduce reliance on outside labor. I\u2019m proud to join Congressman Magaziner on this bipartisan effort to expand pathways into high-demand careers and ensure our students are equipped to succeed in a rapidly evolving energy sector,\u201d said Moylan.\n\nThe Clean Energy Workforce Act provides $100 million in the creation of two new grant programs:\n\nThe Clean Energy Curriculum Development Grants to support CTE programs in developing curricula foremerging careers in clean energy, renewable energy, energy efficiency, climate change mitigation, or climate change adaptation.\n\nThe Renewable Energy Facilities Grants program to provide CTE programs with funds to upgrade existing facilities, develop new facilities, and acquire new educational equipment to improve energy efficiency or convert to renewable energy.\n\nThis legislation is endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC), American Federation of Teachers (AFT), Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE), League of Conservation Voters, National Education Association (NEA), National Skills Coalition, National Wildlife Federation, Sierra Club, and SkillsUSA.", 1, "2026-05-30T06:11:53Z", "2026-05-30T06:13:24Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-marks-united-states-and-united-kingdom-special-relationship-during-king-charles-iii-visit-to-congress", "Amo Marks United States and United Kingdom Special Relationship During King Charles III Visit to Congress", "2026-04-28", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional UK Caucus, welcomed His Majesty, King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the United States Capitol.\n\nCongressman Amo served on the Congressional Escort Committee for His Majesty, King Charles III. He met with the King and Her Majesty, Queen Camilla, for a private audience, before leading them into the House Chamber for the King to deliver his historic address to a Joint Meeting of the Congress.\n\nAlongside the other co-chairs of the Congressional UK Caucus, Amo also introduced a resolution recognizing the enduring special relationship between the United States and United Kingdom. As the United States approaches the 250th anniversary of independence from the United Kingdom, the bipartisan resolution celebrates the long history of friendly relations between the two nations grounded in shared democratic values and mutual security.\n\n\u201cAs Co-Chair of the bipartisan Congressional United Kingdom Caucus, I was honored to welcome His Majesty, King Charles III to the United States,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cRhode Island was the first colony to declare independence from the British crown 250 years ago. In the intervening centuries, our nations have developed a close partnership by working together to advance democracy, strengthen security, and expand opportunity. That Special Relationship remains essential to promoting freedom and stability around the world, and I look forward to continued partnership in the centuries ahead.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nCongressman Amo is Co-Chair of the Congressional UK Caucus. A recipient of the Marshall Scholarship, which funds American students to study in the United Kingdom as thanks for the American Marshall Plan which funded the rebuilding of Europe after World War II, Amo undertook graduate studies at the University of Oxford.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-22T06:27:39Z", "2026-05-22T06:29:18Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-franklin-lead-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-federal-risk-analysis-and-protect-taxpayer-dollars", "Amo, Franklin Lead Bipartisan Bill To Improve Federal Risk Analysis And Protect Taxpayer Dollars", "2026-04-23", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 THIS WEEK, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, Congressman Scott Franklin (R-FL), introduced the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation (ACCURATE) Act. This bipartisan bill creates a federal commission to help ensure federal agencies use more consistent, credible, and transparent private-sector risk tools when spending taxpayer dollars. Congressman Max Miller (R-OH), who championed the bill in the previous Congress, is joining as an original cosponsor.\n\n\u201cFrom Superstorm Sandy to this year\u2019s Blizzard of \u201926, Rhode Islanders are no strangers to the dangers of extreme weather,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI). \u201cThe ACCURATE Act ensures federal agencies rely on sound, reliable data to assess risk. Thanks to Chair Franklin, our commonsense, bipartisan bill brings together government and industry to better protect lives, property, and livelihoods.\u201d\n\n\u201cFederal agencies are making significant decisions about disaster response, infrastructure, and insurance using private-sector risk tools, but too often there is no consistent standard for how those tools are evaluated,\u201d said Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL). \u201cThe ACCURATE Act brings greater transparency and accountability to the process by establishing clear guidelines for how these tools are reviewed and used. This is about making sure federal decisions are based on sound, reliable data and taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely.\u201d\n\n\u201cSafeguarding taxpayer dollars is always a top priority,\u201d said Congressman Max Miller (R-OH). \u201cI am proud to support this legislation to protect communities. Accurate forecasting and effective disaster response are vital for millions of Americans from all backgrounds, and it is critical to strengthen how the federal government assesses hazard risk tools. This bill marks important progress, ensuring wise use of tax dollars to address one of life\u2019s most unpredictable forces: the weather.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) applauds Congressman Scott Franklin on the introduction of the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation Act (ACCURATE Act),\u201d said Sam Whitfield, American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA)\u2019s Senior Vice President of Federal Government Relations. \u201cThis legislation would establish a commission to bring together public\u2011 and private\u2011sector experts to help strengthen the reliability, transparency, and consistency of hazard risk assessment tools used by federal agencies. Ensuring the reliability and accuracy of hazard risk data and models is vital to rural and urban communities, industries, and emergency responders nationwide who rely on these tools to help safeguard lives, properties, and critical infrastructure.\u201d\n\n\u201cAccurate and reliable weather models and forecasts are vital to insurers for determining the risk of severe weather and pricing coverage as accurately as possible,\u201d said Jimi Grande, NAMIC Senior Vice President \u2013 Federal & Political Affairs. \u201cNAMIC applauds Rep. Franklin for his leadership in introducing the Advancing Consistent and Credible Use of Risk Assessment Tools and Evaluation (ACCURATE) Act to enhance federal weather data. Protecting our homes and communities starts with understanding the risks we face, and as Americans encounter increasingly severe and unpredictable weather, the need for quality data has never been more apparent.\u201d\n\n\u201cWith severe weather events increasing in frequency and intensity, it is more important than ever to ensure the weather data and risk models communities, businesses, and government officials at all levels rely on are reliable and accurate,\u201d said BuildStrong America Executive Director Natalie Enclade. \u201cBuildStrong America applauds Representatives Scott Franklin (R-FL) and Gabe Amo (D-RI) for leading the charge on this timely and important issue.\u201d\n\nBackground\n\nThe ACCURATE Act directs the Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology to establish a Commission on Hazard Risk Assessment Tools to improve how the federal government evaluates hazard risk tools purchased from the private sector. The Commission will recommend standards, methodologies, and procurement best practices to make these tools more consistent, credible, and transparent. The Under Secretary will review those recommendations and determine whether to adopt them for federal use.\n\nSpecifically, the Commission will:\n\nReview the private-sector hazard risk assessment tools federal agencies use;\n\nRecommend standards for data inputs, model assumptions, and validation of model outputs;\n\nDevelop best practices for evaluating and procuring those tools; and\n\nReport to Congress on federal use of these tools and the effectiveness of recommended standards.\n\nDeveloped with input from the National Institute of Standards and Technology, the legislation has also received support from the American Property and Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA), National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), and BuildStrong America, reflecting broad industry recognition of the importance of establishing clear standards for how the federal government evaluates and uses hazard risk assessment tools purchased from the private sector.\n\nClick here for the full bill text.\n\nCongressman Amo, serves as the Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. This subcommittee has jurisdiction over the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which administers the National Weather Service.\n\nLast year, Amo and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (D-OH) led 64 Democratic colleagues in calling on the Acting NOAA Administrator Laura Grimm to reinstate the Billion Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters Report to ensure America has a record of the increasing number of storms that cause catastrophic financial damage to communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"], ["https://amo.house.gov/press-release/amo-shreve-celebrate-committee-passage-of-bipartisan-bill-to-help-american-businesses-navigate-export-rules", "Amo, Shreve Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Help American Businesses Navigate Export Rules", "2026-04-22", "2026", "2026-04", "Democrat", "House", "RI", "Gabe Amo", "A000380", "amo.house.gov", "amo", "https://amo.house.gov/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 TODAY, Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06) celebrated the passage of their Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bipartisan bill would help American businesses navigate increasingly complex export control rules, strengthening U.S. competitiveness and national security.\n\n\u201cAs our export controls grow more complex, businesses in Rhode Island and across the country are struggling to keep up,\u201d said Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI-01). \u201cOur bipartisan Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act, which passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee today, will help ensure American businesses have the guidance and support they need to compete globally, support American workers, and protect our national security.\u201d\n\n\u201cExport controls are becoming more complex as technology advances and the stakes grow higher,\u201d said Congressman Jefferson Shreve (R-IN-06). \"This bill gives American businesses the clarity they need to understand the rules, plan ahead, and compete with confidence. Clear guidance strengthens our national security and supports a more competitive American economy.\u201d\n\nWatch Congressman Amo\u2019s remarks at the Foreign Affairs Committee markup HERE.\n\nBackground\n\n\u200bThe Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act would codify an annual Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) conference, require BIS to conduct industry outreach on new export control rules, and require BIS to report to Congress on its efforts to educate and inform industry to bolster compliance.\n\nCongressman Amo serves as Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has actively worked to strengthen U.S. export controls.\n\n###", 1, "2026-05-21T06:28:16Z", "2026-05-21T06:29:43Z"]], "truncated": false, "filtered_table_rows_count": 7260, "expanded_columns": [], "expandable_columns": [], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", 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